Tech & AI News Roundup — September 25, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

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.

Here’s the Tesla Semi… again

Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers and investors that the long wait was finally over. The event was held at Tesla's new Semi factory nex — The Verge

Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introducing the company’s Copilot Plus PC initiative. | Image: Allison Johnson Remember when Microsoft wanted everyone to know that "Copilot Plus PCs" were the ones to get, because those were the PCs that that'd have enough built-in AI muscle to get things done? Two and a half years later, Microsoft and Qualcomm seem to be admitting the brand is already dead. Windows Ce — The Verge

We have a trailer for Musk documentary Elon called a "hit piece"

Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney focuses on the world's wealthiest man. — Ars Technica

Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer

Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots. — Ars Technica

Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend

Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories. — TechCrunch

Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire

Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree. — TechCrunch

AnyToSpeech Pro Turns Your Team’s Content Into Audio for $199.99

One lifetime license replaces separate voiceover, transcription, and podcast production tools for busy teams. The post AnyToSpeech Pro Turns Your Team’s Content Into Audio for $199.99 appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

AI agent kill switch urged by Okta-led alliance – how businesses could make it work

In response to the emerging threat of rogue and shadow AI agents, here’s how the newly formed Blueprint Alliance seeks to help businesses secure their systems against anomalous AI activity. — ZDNet