Tech & AI News Roundup — September 28, 2026, 1:02 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.

Apple Watch Series 12 vs Galaxy Watch9: Which $400 Smartwatch Should You Buy?

Apple Watch Series 12 and Galaxy Watch9 are close in price, but phone compatibility, health tools, battery life, and AI separate the two. The post Apple Watch Series 12 vs Galaxy Watch9: Which $400 Smartwatch Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

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Motorola Unveils Signature 27 Camera and Chip Details Ahead of Launch

Motorola previewed the Signature 27 with a 200MP periscope camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, and seven OS updates. Price and launch date remain unknown. The post Motorola Unveils Signature 27 Camera and Chip Details Ahead of Launch appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic

It’s sinister that Meta’s Muse AI mascot is so cute

The fireman outfit. Dead. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Last night, I asked Blorbo - what I named my Muse AI agent - to help me set some health goals. I was underwhelmed. I'd a — The Verge

Now Google Chrome shares tabs to new devices that save where you were

Google is rolling out some new Chrome browser features that are designed to make it easier to research and study complicated topics. The cross-device tab switching feature is getting a memory upgrade, alongside new capabilities for Gemini in Chrome that can analyze more types of media and generate interactive study quizzes. Chrome has an existing feature that allows you to send a tab from your mob — The Verge

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies. — TechCrunch

ElevenLabs’ CEO on margins, IPO timing, and telling customers they’re talking to a bot

ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway. — TechCrunch