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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 20, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/20/2026 · 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.
A24’s reputation is on the line with the SCP Foundation movie
After the success of Backrooms, it looks like A24 is trying to cash in on yet another internet horror craze with a new installment in the V/H/S horror anthology series set in the SCP Foundation universe. But as soon as it was announced, the backlash started, and V/H/S: SCP already appears to be on shaky ground. SCP is a creepypasta that, like Backrooms, originated on 4chan. The fictional SCP (Spec — The Verge
All roads lead to cable
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on streaming platforms, FAST channels, and the future of entertainment, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Before Netflix fully committed to becoming a streaming service and leaving DVDs behind, — The Verge
Thermacell LIV 2.0 Review: Taking My Yard Back
Thermacell LIV 2.0 is expensive and imperfect, but it outperforms nearly every mosquito-control method I’ve tried. — Wired
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google’s threat intelligence group said it had a mole inside TeamPCP's inner circle. — Ars Technica
Welcome to Dogs Anonymous, the Online Support Group for People With Difficult Dogs
“This is a place where you can come and say, I fucking hate my dog today,” a Dogs Anonymous cofounder tells WIRED. “And there are people who are going to be like, yeah, that was me last Tuesday.” — Wired
Don't call it an SUV: The Ferrari Purosangue review
Unlike previous Ferrari four-seaters, this one is better for humans than cargo. — Ars Technica
Trump Bets $215 Million on Quantum Computing: DOE Targets Practical Systems
The DOE is offering up to $215 million through Quantum Genesis Q to accelerate fault-tolerant quantum computers with at least 100 logical qubits. The post Trump Bets $215 Million on Quantum Computing: DOE Targets Practical Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
OpenAI Launches Astra for Law: Legal AI Gets a Specialized Research Engine
OpenAI launches Astra for Law with specialized US legal search, integrations, and improved research results, but its benchmark reveals limits. The post OpenAI Launches Astra for Law: Legal AI Gets a Specialized Research Engine appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic