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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 29, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/29/2026 · 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.
This might be our first look at Google’s Pixel 11A
The only noticable difference is that the camera oval is shorter. | Image: Android Headlines Google isn't making any significant design changes to its upcoming midrange Pixel update, judging by the leaks shared by Android Headlines. The image renders made by OnLeaks are potentially our first look at the Pixel 11A, which aside from having a slightly rounder oval-shaped rear camera module, looks alm — The Verge
Prep for Nine CompTIA Exams With This $25 Training Bundle
Nine courses and 168 hours of video cover Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Pentest+, and more exams. The post Prep for Nine CompTIA Exams With This $25 Training Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Instinct founder said more than 50% of transactions on the platform are travel-related
Instinct founder said that the platform is growing 10% day-by-day — TechCrunch
Stock Calls and 150+ Money Lessons, Bundled for $70 for Life
Get buy, sell, hold, or avoid calls on stocks plus a self-paced personal finance curriculum for one payment. The post Stock Calls and 150+ Money Lessons, Bundled for $70 for Life appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Zimbabweans can buy Dangote shares, but not quite through an app
The process also reveals how much of cross-border investing remains manual even as fintech platforms make domestic investing increasingly digital. — TechCabal
After losing his voice to cancer, this founder is building “glasses for voice”
Uhura Bionics, a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Battlefield 200, wants to replace flat, robotics voice devices with one that carries emotions. — TechCrunch
Fruit flies remember their larval diet, which influences their longevity
Eating less protein as larvae may limit their ability to produce proteins as adults. — Ars Technica
OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release
Similar performance, security tradeoffs also seen in current public models. — Ars Technica