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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 30, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/30/2026 · 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.
BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
When BMW first announced it was reimagining the i3 as an all-electric four-door sedan built on its Neue Klasse platform, it left out a lot of important details, like battery capacity, range, and price. Today, the German automaker is finally starting to fill in the blanks on the i3. Let's start with price. BMW says the 2027 i3 50 xDrive will start at $61,500, plus a $1,350 destination fee, putting — The Verge
a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year. — TechCrunch
Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands
Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games, and more recently, the FBI. In a press release, Dutch authorities state that they arrested the suspect on September 15th - just days before the hacking group claimed to have breached the FBI's website and — The Verge
Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures. — TechCrunch
AMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia
The deal, which is expected to close by year's end, is worth $8.2 billion. — Ars Technica
Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda. — Ars Technica
Excel Breaks a 40-Year Rule: Microsoft Lets One Cell Hold Multiple Values
Microsoft is changing a 40-year-old Excel rule by allowing a single cell to hold multiple values using new lists, arrays in cells, and nested arrays. The post Excel Breaks a 40-Year Rule: Microsoft Lets One Cell Hold Multiple Values appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Google Workspace Lets Admins Set Role Expiration Dates
Google Workspace now lets admins time-limit role assignments for users, security groups, and service accounts. See how expiration works and its key limits. The post Google Workspace Lets Admins Set Role Expiration Dates appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic