TechCrunch: WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
TechCrunch: WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/whatsapp-adds-new-parental-controls-for-teen-a ccounts/
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TechCrunch: WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/whatsapp-adds-new-parental-controls-for-teen-a ccounts/
TechCrunch: Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/amazons-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-comes-with-an-act ually-good-remote/
ScienceDaily: Watch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS ever Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260930020312.htm
MMA Fighting: Raoni Barcelos discharged from hospital 3 days after UFC loss to Raul Rosas Jr. Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/513351/raoni-barcelos-discharged-from-hospital-3 -days-after-ufc-loss-to-raul-rosas-jr
Nature: Is exposomics the key to making personalized medicine a reality? Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02958-8
The Verge: Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV Link: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1002597/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-direct-power
TechCrunch: Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/charter-space-raises-5m-to-bring-insurance-to- the-stars/
MMA Fighting: ‘I’m gonna retire him and send him to an old person’s home’: Luis Hernandez responds to UFC veteran’s callout Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/513261/im-gonna-retire-him-and-send-him-to-an-ol d-persons...
Bloody Elbow: Referee Herb Dean is under fire again after making two mistakes on DWCS: ‘Becoming a problem’ Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/30/referee-herb-dean-is-under-fire-again-after-m aking-two-mistakes-on-dwc...
The Verge: Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1002584/trump-us-ai-safety-d eal-self-regulation-tech-execs
The Verge: Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1002533/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-plus-ultra-android- tablets-specs-price
TechCrunch: Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/bag-ventures-sets-its-eyes-deeper-into-the-ai- stack/
MMA Fighting: Morning Report: Daniel Cormier sees ‘no easy option’ for Justin Gaethje’s next move Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/513150/morning-report-daniel-cormier-sees-no-eas y-option-for-justin-gaethjes-next-m...
Bloody Elbow: Tyson Fury woken up for first drug test just hours before first face-off with Anthony Joshua Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/30/tyson-fury-woken-up-for-first-drug-test-just- hours-before-first-face-of...
Ars Technica: Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates Link: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/cloudflare-plans-to-issue-quantum-safe- tls-certificates/
Wired: The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets Link: https://www.wired.com/story/gifts-for-book-lovers/
The Verge: Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th Link: https://www.theverge.com/news/1002563/apple-smart-home-hub-homepad-rumor-launch- date
Wired: The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-gaming-routers/
Bloody Elbow: Paddy Pimblett sent wild after teammate scored ‘one of the greatest finishes ever’ to win UFC contract Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/30/paddy-pimblett-sent-wild-after-teammate-score d-one-of-the-gre...
Wired: Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads Link: https://www.wired.com/story/threads-is-black-twitters-unlikely-spiritual-success or/
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