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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 16, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/16/2026 · 4 min read
Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.
How Self-Driving Cars Might Change Crash Testing Forever
Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues. — Wired
Boox Launches the Palma 3 E-Reader
The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C. — Wired
Windows 11 out-of-band update fixes audio glitch and other bugs – grab it now
The latest out-of-band update resolves a few problems in Windows 11, including one that cut off the sound for certain USB audio devices. — ZDNet
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be revealed as soon as the Meta Connect event next week. Instead of a camera, the Luna glasses will reportedly include six mic — The Verge
OnePlus 16 May Skip India: 16R Could Take Its Place as the Flagship
OnePlus 16R could become the brand’s flagship in India as leaks suggest the OnePlus 16 may skip the market and remain exclusive to China. The post OnePlus 16 May Skip India: 16R Could Take Its Place as the Flagship appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents
South Korea is drafting security guidance for autonomous AI agents, covering access controls, audit logs, shutdown tools, and human oversight. The post South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth’s orbit
This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit. — TechCrunch
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. — TechCrunch