Tech & AI News Roundup — September 27, 2026, 1:00 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.

Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?

When AI leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic started talking about “pacing the frontier,” maybe someone should have asked: what pace? Now it’s turned into model drop week for both companies as Anthropic rolled out Opus 5.5, followed by OpenAI’s GPT-6 model updates just 90 minutes later. But the company that stole the spotlight was Meta, whose personal AI agent Muse is reportedly outpacing ChatGPT’s ear — TechCrunch

Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO

Anthropic is asking its shareholders to approve a structure that would give its seven co-founders a combined 50.1% of the vote on most corporate matters. — TechCrunch

Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers

Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into precut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company's current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations may be limited by their availab — The Verge

Google Tests Gemini Calling Feature That Talks to Businesses for You

Google is testing a Gemini feature on Pixel 11 phones that can call businesses, navigate menus, wait on hold and speak with employees for users. The post Google Tests Gemini Calling Feature That Talks to Businesses for You appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

Gaming’s biggest horror series are more vital than ever

For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent Hill 2, then the Japan-set spinoff Silent Hill F. Now I find myself slowly crawling through a quaint Scottish town in Silent Hill: Townfall, trying my best not to get brutally murdered by demonic creatures chasing me through the streets. It's been a remarkable turnaround — The Verge

AI’s Compute Race Reaches Orbit as Security Risks Multiply in This Week in Tech

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Sept. 21–25. The post AI’s Compute Race Reaches Orbit as Security Risks Multiply in This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds

I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you. — Wired

Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment

Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible." — Ars Technica