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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 26, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/26/2026 · 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.
OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said. — BBC Technology
Quince Luggage Is Affordable but Doesn’t Feel Cheap (2026)
Is Quince the Away alternative we’ve been waiting for? I tested its luggage to find out, and the price difference is hard to ignore. — Wired
Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original? — BBC Technology
Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans. — TechCrunch
Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board. — TechCrunch
Google, OpenAI, Anthropic Reportedly Plan AI Safety Standards Body
Google, OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly plan an AI safety standards body. See what the proposed testing and audits could mean for enterprise IT buyers. The post Google, OpenAI, Anthropic Reportedly Plan AI Safety Standards Body appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Google May Remove the Android Feature That Tells You to Look Up
Google appears to be preparing to retire Android’s Heads Up feature, a Digital Wellbeing tool that warns users when they walk while using their phones. The post Google May Remove the Android Feature That Tells You to Look Up appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told
US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion. — Ars Technica