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Waymo launches Visa-linked rewards for pairing rides with public transit

Waymo will pay $2.85 in ride credit when Bay Area riders use a linked Visa card for both a Waymo trip and public transit within two hours.

• yesterday 12:00 AM Commenters flag the Visa-only requirement as exclusionary
• Sep 22 10:52 PM Story gains traction on Hacker News
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ITU standard specifies sextile symbol for phone star key, not asterisk

A post reveals that telephone keypads should display a sextile ⚹ rather than asterisk * according to ITU-T E.161.

• Sep 22 11:30 PM LilahTovMoon identifies sextile as ITU-correct symbol for phone star key
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Apple Wallet driver's licenses expand to Utah, Kentucky, North Carolina

Three states expected to add digital ID support to Apple's Wallet app as adoption accelerates nationwide.

Cities oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband permitting rules

Local governments say the FCC proposal violates public safety requirements and ignores ISP delays in network deployment.

Qualcomm unveils extreme new chip to rival iPhone 18 Pro

Qualcomm announces its most advanced processor yet, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Apple's iPhone 18 Pro.

Google's Intrinsic open-sources Intrinsic Core robotics platform

Alphabet's robotics unit released core industrial robot-control software under Apache 2.0 at ROSCon 2026.

GeaStack shows native apps built entirely in TypeScript and CSS

A GitHub example gallery lets one TypeScript/CSS codebase target web simulators, embedded boards, GeaOS, and Apple platforms.

Apple releases Beats 360 headphones with AirPods Max customization at $350

New over-ear headphones offer swappable cushions, gym-ready durability, and better Android support than AirPods Max.

FoxDev Studio revives Visual FoxPro, 19 years after Microsoft killed it

A new IDE promises to run decades-old FoxPro projects unchanged, with 64-bit support and a Rust-based runtime.

• Sep 22 7:08 PM Election security concern: Ohio voter database runs VFP with weak MFA
• Sep 22 6:48 PM Security researcher flags DBC stored procedure vulnerability
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Data & Society report reveals deep roots of US data center opposition

New ethnographic research shows Pennsylvania residents' rejection of AI infrastructure stems from historical industrial trauma, not…

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips on 2nm process with 6G

Qualcomm splits its first 2nm flagship into two tiers, adding 6G modems and dedicated AI cores for mobile devices.

GrapheneOS to ship preinstalled on Motorola devices in 2027

The privacy-focused Android fork plans commercial partnerships to reach mainstream users through factory-installed configurations.

• Sep 22 1:12 PM GrapheneOS announces preinstalled device plans for 2027
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Walmart cuts $20 off Beats 360 headphones ahead of Sept. 24 launch

Apple's new water-resistant over-ear headphones see rare preorder discount at Walmart while Apple Store holds full price.

Apple pitches new Macs as cheaper than cloud AI, challenging Microsoft and Nvidia

Upgraded Mac Studios and Mac Minis begin shipping as Apple courts corporate buyers with on-device AI that avoids per-token cloud costs.

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Tom's Guide tests Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Apple A20 Pro

Qualcomm's new flagship chip shows 16% CPU gains with 5GHz cores, but Apple's processor still leads in single-core performance.

Apple's macOS UI loses its design edge as Liquid Glass looms

Native Mac interface design has degraded from Aqua's pixel-perfect standard into inconsistent Catalyst ports and web-like apps, prompting…

• Sep 22 11:02 PM Critics cite Apple's historical design leadership before degradation
• Sep 22 10:48 PM Developers argue Apple's design consistency has collapsed
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Beats 360 headphones launch in Canada and India at $480 CAD, ₹42,900

Apple's Beats brand debuts its flagship over-ear model with swappable cushions and 32-hour battery life.

This is a deals roundup, not a news story

Multiple tech outlets published pricing announcements for gaming hardware on retail sites.

• Sep 22 11:00 AM Tom's Hardware reports MSI RTX 5090 at $4,299 during Walmart's GeForce Week
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Musk announces Grok chatbot now built into Tesla vehicles

Elon Musk posted that his xAI chatbot Grok is now integrated into Tesla cars.

• Sep 22 12:45 PM Musk announces Grok bot integration in Tesla
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Apple's next-gen photo controls limited to images captured on new iPhones

Apple restricts advanced photo editing features to pictures taken on its newest devices, not older photos or those from other cameras.

Oppo launches Find X10 Pro Max with three 200MP rear cameras

Oppo's new China-only flagship is the first phone to pack triple 200-megapixel sensors, alongside a 2nm MediaTek chip and 200x zoom.

• Sep 22 10:40 AM Reviewers detail 200x zoom teleconverter and overkill camera specs
• Sep 22 8:18 AM Oppo unveils Find X10 series with triple 200MP cameras in China
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Researcher downloads 6.8 GB of Meta's Muse AI filesystem

Security researcher exposes internal files, SSH keys, and agent architecture through a simple export request.

• Sep 22 11:25 AM Researcher exports 6.8 GB of Muse filesystem via ordinary export request
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Apple Developing New homeOS for Smart Home Hub

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is building a custom operating system blending iOS, watchOS, and tvOS for a planned smart speaker…

• Sep 22 12:19 PM Gurman reports Apple developing custom OS for smart home hub
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ASML reports zero revenue from Europe despite being continent's largest tech firm

The Dutch chipmaking equipment maker has no sales in its home region, revealing Europe's absent position in semiconductor manufacturing.

• Sep 22 12:00 PM ASML executive discloses zero European revenue
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Beats launches 360 over-ear headphones designed for gym use

Beats unveiled new 360 over-ear headphones engineered specifically for gym workouts and fitness environments.

Apple developing screen-less fitness tracker to rival Whoop, Bloomberg reports

The tech giant is in early prototype phase on a thin fabric band with sensors, not expected before 2028.

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Apple silently limits iPhone 18 camera controls to Pro models after wider promise

Apple changed its press release to restrict Grain and Texture controls to iPhone 18 Pro and Duo, reversing an earlier claim they'd work on…

Apple building screenless fitness band to rival Whoop, sources say

Prototypes of a thin fabric band with sensor module are in development, with potential 2028 launch if project advances.

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Hello Robot's Stretch 4 coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Aaron Edsinger will demo the home-assistance robot designed for real-world tasks like feeding and mobility aid.

Obscura launches two-hop VPN designed so it can't see user traffic

A new VPN service claims architectural impossibility of logging by splitting identity and activity across separate operators.

• Sep 22 9:50 PM Skepticism over cryptocurrency payment privacy claims
• Sep 22 4:56 PM Obscura co-founder clarifies multi-party relay architecture
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Motorola praised for refreshing phone design

Gizmodo commends Motorola's latest device for breaking from tired smartphone conventions.

Apple solders M6 Mac mini storage, killing third-party upgrades

The new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models return to soldered storage, ending the upgrade path available on M4 predecessors.

TIME names Richardson and Brantley Executives of the Year

CrowdStrike's new AI chief and the NFL's tech leader recognized for advancing autonomous systems in cybersecurity and sports.

Meta's Muse AI agent integrates Shop Pay checkout, lifting Shopify 7%

Meta's personal AI agent will browse Shopify stores and complete purchases via Shop Pay, boosting Shopify stock while Meta faces commerce…

• Sep 22 8:00 AM Deutsche Bank: deal signals AI platforms defaulting to Shopify infrastructure
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The Hill explains what Flock cameras and other ALPRs are scanning for

A explainer on automated license plate readers (ALPRs), including Flock Safety cameras, details what the growing network of roadside…

• Sep 22 10:00 AM The Hill explains what Flock and other ALPR cameras look for
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