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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 22, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/22/2026 · 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.
These discreet hearing aid glasses now have better voice boosting and battery life
EssilorLuxottica, the company that Meta partnered with for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, announced a new version of its Nuance Audio glasses that are designed to double as discreet over-the-counter hearing aids. The new Nuance Audio Plus still manages to squeeze their FDA cleared hearing aid tech into temple arms that don't look much thicker than what you'll find on a standard pair of glasses. But th — The Verge
Waymo is offering transit discounts again, this time with Visa
Waymo has made several attempts over the years at offering transit discounts to its customers in the hopes of getting them to more frequently use the company's robotaxis to connect with a train or a bus. The Alphabet-owned company announced the latest effort today, teaming up with Visa to offer a discount on robotaxi rides when they use Waymo to connect with transit. The new incentive is being rol — The Verge
Everyone can find a reason to dislike data center construction
Inside two years of fraught AI data center debates in Pennsylvania. — TechCrunch
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy bets these 21 startups will shape energy’s future
To the investors at Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy, the coming wave of electrification will make data center energy demands look quaint by comparison. Here's how they're preparing. — TechCrunch
ScrollEd Wants to Turn Infinite Scrolling Into a Learning Tool
ScrollEd uses AI to turn textbooks and PDFs into a swipeable learning feed, betting that short-form scrolling habits can be redirected toward education. The post ScrollEd Wants to Turn Infinite Scrolling Into a Learning Tool appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
The Download: why AI’s latest breakthroughs and fears may be more hype than reality
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Don’t be fooled by this summer of AI hype —Timnit Gebru, executive director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), and Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the University of… — MIT Technology Review
Get Secure Cloud Storage on a 2TB Lifetime Plan with Internxt for $100
This secure storage platform uses open source code, zero-knowledge file systems, and end-to-end encryption to keep your online data truly private. The post Get Secure Cloud Storage on a 2TB Lifetime Plan with Internxt for $100 appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
DORA Year Two: Can Your SOC Actually See the Attack?
When the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) became enforceable across the European Union in January 2025, it triggered an administrative sprint. Financial entities spent the first year establishing risk governance, assessing third-party service providers, updating contract clauses, and documenting incident escalation workflows. Now in its second year, the harder part of DORA is — The Hacker News