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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 16, 2026, 7:00 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.
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Unicorns in public
In today's edition: MNT-Halan nears public listing || High Court blocks Kenya’s stake in Vodacom deal || SA police’s AI bodycams could breach POPIA || Vodacom denies Safaricom has citizen database backup — TechCabal
Attackers Exploit WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture Flaw to Plant PHP Web Shells
Threat actors are exploiting a critical security flaw in WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture, a premium WordPress plugin that has more than 6,000 active installs. "This vulnerability can be leveraged by unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP backdoors, and achieve remote code execution," Wordfence said. The WordPress security company said it has blocked over — The Hacker News
Active Exploitation Attempts Target WSO2 API Manager JWT Bypass With Forged Admin Tokens
A critical security flaw in WSO2 API Manager has come under active exploitation in the wild, according to findings from watchTowr. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-5430 (CVSS score: 9.8/10.0), is a case of improper verification of a cryptographic signature that could result in account takeover. Hacktron Team has been credited with discovering and reporting the flaw. "JWT authentication — The Hacker News
Chirp Discount Codes: 67% Off
Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more. — Wired
Shark Promo Codes for September 2026
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How chimps teach their kids tool tricks
Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior. — Ars Technica
iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone
Apple rebuilt parts of iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo, adding fold-aware layouts, vertical controls, Split View, dual Home Screens, and expanded StandBy. The post iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks
King Charles will convene AI, government, and nonprofit leaders in Scotland to discuss responsible development, oversight, and benefits for society. The post King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic