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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 20, 2026, 7:03 AM 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.
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for September 2026
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more. — Wired
Waymo Picks Singapore for First Southeast Asia Robotaxi Market
Waymo plans to launch robotaxis in Singapore in 2028, testing its self-driving system against local roads, monsoon weather, and regional rivals. The post Waymo Picks Singapore for First Southeast Asia Robotaxi Market appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help
MIT researchers built a robotic optics lab that assembled a working laser in 30 minutes, pointing toward more autonomous scientific research. The post MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Manus seeks $4B valuation in new $500M fundraise as it resumes independent ops
Manus, which earlier this year had to break off a merger with Meta, is in discussions to raise $500M at a $4B valuation. — TechCrunch
Family offices are clamoring for AI investments
Whether it's a permanent shift or part of a familiar cycle is worth asking, though. — TechCrunch
Adopt This Data Center Plushie and Hear Its Piercing Scream
The satirical collaboration between a creative studio and the music producer behind Big Data, “Bezzy” is a cute little doll that spews the sounds of real data centers. — Wired
Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test
“I can tell you SpaceX has already gone captive." — Ars Technica
The banker helping FNB Connect turn cellphones into gateways to everyday life
As a boy growing up in Empangeni, a small town in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, Sashin Sookroo had already decided that he wanted to be an engineer. — TechCabal