Ars Technica: California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/california-settles-lawsuit-against-p aramount-warner-merg...
Ars Technica: Review: Neagley is a worthy spinoff to megahit Reacher Link: https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/09/review-neagley-is-a-worthy-spinoff-to-me gahit-reacher/
The Verge: Grab an Xbox controller and a $50 Xbox gift card together for just $80 Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/998207/xbox-controller-chromebook-usbc-charger- deal-sale
TechCrunch: Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/where-will-the-next-breakout-start...
TechCrunch: Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/googles-899-googlebook-is-a-bet-that-youll-buy a-new-laptop-for-gemini/
TechCrunch: From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/from-first-users-to-billions-googles-robby-ste in-joins-techcrunch-...
Wired: Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro Link: https://www.wired.com/story/ifixit-rating-for-the-iphone-18-pro-repairability/
The Verge: Can John Ternus find Apple’s next big thing? Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/996874/apple-john-ternus-tim-cook-mark-gurman-f uture-ai-siri-iphone
TechCrunch: Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/meet-the-next-wave-of-vcs-judging-startup-batt lefield-200-at-t...
Ars Technica: Apple Mac mini review: The new M6 impresses, but the price hike is rough Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/apple-m6-mac-mini-review-300-price-hike- spoils-a-nice-upgrade/
The Verge: iPhone owners can now submit a claim in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI lawsuit Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/998191/apple-siri-ai-iphone-16-class-action-lawsui t-settlement
The Verge: Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/998165/vivo-x500-pro-max-launch-specs-release-d ate-lofic-china
Wired: Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop Link: https://www.wired.com/story/google-launches-googlebook-laptops/
The Verge: These are the first five Googlebook laptops Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/997659/googlebooks-breakdown-acer-asus-hp-lenov o-dell
TechCrunch: Corridor raises $25M seed to build a health benefits brokerage for SMBs Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/corridor-raises-25m-seed-to-build-a-health-ben efits-brokerage-for-smbs/
The Verge: Apple’s clever software solution lets iPhone batteries skirt shipping limits Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/998144/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-firmware-li mit
The Verge: Get a closer look at the iPhone 18 Pro’s mechanical camera Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/998108/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-camera-ifixit-teard own
Wired: US and China Discuss Alerting Each Other to AI National Security Threats Link: https://www.wired.com/story/us-and-china-discuss-alerting-each-other-to-ai-natio nal-security-threats/
The Verge: UN says AI safeguards can’t wait for certainty Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/998090/un-ai-panel-hugging-f ace-hack-precautionary-principle
Wired: The Search for Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful Woman Link: https://www.wired.com/story/searching-for-powerful-women-silicon-valley/