The finalized sale of TikTok's U.S. operations to American investors, with Oracle overseeing data security, the launch of Google's Live Search feature, providing real-time results through video and voice interaction, and Instagram's strategy to boost Reels and messaging as its user base grows to 3 billion.

Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal Thursday

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-tiktok-deal-sale-china-rcna233524

You can Google the world around you by video now for free - with Search Live | ZDNET

https://www.zdnet.com/article/you-can-search-live-video-with-google-now-heres-how/

Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users With Focus on Video, Messaging - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-24/instagram-hits-3-billion-users-with-focus-on-video-messaging?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1ODczMTExMSwiZXhwIjoxNzU5MzM1OTExLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUMzFYSlZHUEwzWDgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJGNDZBMzg1RkE3NTA0NTlCQTEzQ0MxNEZCRUU4ODRERiJ9.zW_acxbfgu0ETY1LzBHTQPvAY472QfCoTusMt63n2sA

Jessica Chastain says she and Apple are ‘not aligned’ on decision to halt The Savant | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/784839/jessica-chastain-respone-the-savant-pause-apple-tv-plus

Intel and Apple hold investment talks, no deal in sight - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/24/intel-and-apple-hold-investment-talks-no-deal-in-sight/

Google's new AI-powered tools for Photos comes to more Android phones, Disney+ subscription price increases amidst content controversies, Apple launches project to restore California redwood forest, and an Apple TV+ show gets cancelled before release.

Apple launches new project to protect and restore California redwood forest - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-launches-new-project-to-protect-and-restore-california-redwood-forest/

Your Android phone just got a massive Google Photos upgrade - here's what it can do now | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-users-just-got-the-ultimate-photo-editing-tool-for-google-photos-heres-how-it-works/

Disney Plus is getting another price hike | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/783489/disney-plus-streaming-subscription-price-increase

GoPro’s new gimbal works with action cams, point-and-shoots, and phones | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/782619/gopro-fluid-pro-ai-tracking-stabilized-gimbal-action-camera-hero-smartphone

Apple cancels release of new Apple TV+ show previously set to air this Friday - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/23/apple-tv-the-savant-release-cancelled/

Apple's new immersive content lineup for Vision Pro, Facebook Dating's integration of AI to enhance matchmaking, Perplexity's new Email Assistant feature, and iOS 26.1 beta features.

Apple previews new immersive films for Apple Vision Pro - Apple
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-previews-new-immersive-films-for-apple-vision-pro/

Why Facebook thinks AI can help you land better dates | Business Insider Africa
https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/why-facebook-thinks-ai-can-help-you-land-better-dates/gh5pfwp

Perplexity can now manage your email inbox with an AI agent | Windows Central
https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/perplexity-launches-ai-email-assistant-that-can-manage-your-outlook-or-gmail-inbox-for-you-but-it-will-cost-usd200-a-month

Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return after censorship outrage | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/782970/jimmy-kimmel-live-return-disney-charlie-kirk

Everything New in iOS 26.1 Beta 1 - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/22/ios-26-1-beta-1-features/

OpenAI's collaboration with Jony Ive to create a series of AI-powered devices utilizing Apple's supply chain. Apple's increased production targets for the iPhone 17 following strong pre-orders, and what made the Meta AR glasses fail. 

OpenAI might also be developing AI glasses, a voice recorder, and a pin | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/781854/openai-chatgpt-hardware-rumors-smart-speaker-glasses-pin

Apple boosts iPhone 17 production targets following strong demand - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/19/apple-boosts-iphone-17-production-targets-following-strong-pre-order-demand/

First look at the Google Home app powered by Gemini | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/781810/first-look-google-home-app-powered-by-gemini

Meta’s failed smart glasses demos had nothing to do with the Wi-Fi | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/781730/meta-explains-live-ai-smart-glasses-demo-failures

Security researchers swiped secrets from Gmail. A ChatGPT agent helped | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/781746/chatgpt-gmail-shadow-leak

Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses showcasing wrist-based gesture controls and integrated AI features, Notion's latest 3.0 update introducing autonomous AI capabilities, plus Apple's advancements in audio testing and integration across its devices.

Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta smart glasses are now available to preorder | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/tech/780353/meta-ray-ban-display-oakley-vanguard-preorder-price-how-to-buy

Notion’s new AI Agents will basically do your job for you | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/781293/notion-ai-agent-do-your-job

Photographer Austin Mann reviews the iPhone 17 Pro cameras - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/18/photographer-austin-mann-reviews-the-iphone-17-pro-cameras/

A rare look inside Apple’s AirPods testing and refinement labs - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/18/a-rare-look-inside-apples-airpods-testing-and-refinement-labs/

iOS 26: Use AirPods as Microphone When Shooting Video - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-use-airpods-as-mic-shooting-video/

Google's introduction of the Ask Gemini AI assistant for Google Meet, OpenAI's findings on how ChatGPT is predominantly used for non-work-related queries, and Apple's latest iPhone releases—iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro reviews. 

Amazon to Grow Ad Sales with AI

https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-aims-to-grow-ad-sales-further-by-automating-creation-2c8c5ab8

‘Ask Gemini’ AI will tell you what you missed during a Google Meet call | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/780211/google-ask-gemini-meet-workspace-ai-assistant

Here’s what we learned from OpenAI’s big report on how people use ChatGPT | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/779793/openai-chatgpt-user-report

The iPhone Air makes a strong statement | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/tech/779588/apple-iphone-air-review-battery-camera

iPhone 17 Pro review: How pro can you go? - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/17/iphone-17-pro-review/

YouTube's new live streaming features aimed at boosting audience engagement, TikTok deadline extended, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Sports app gets updated. 

Trump Extends Deadline to Secure TikTok Deal Until December 16 - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-16/trump-extends-deadline-to-secure-tiktok-deal-until-december-16

YouTube makes it easier and more lucrative to go live | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/778668/youtube-live-streaming-reactions-multi-format-updates

iOS 26 gives Apple’s Home app new automation features - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/16/ios-26-gives-apples-home-app-new-automation-features/

Review: Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers off-grid connectivity as Series 11 extends battery  - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/16/review-apple-watch-ultra-3-series-11/

Apple Sports App Updated With Widget, Expands to These 8 Countries - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/16/apple-sports-app-home-screen-widget/

Apple's “26” operating systems roll out to all devices, Meta smart glasses leak, AirPods Pro 3 review, and Apple TV+ wins big at Emmy Awards. 

Top 10 iOS 26 Features - YouTube

https://youtu.be/fcQbpGnjyfA?si=icuwrfu-RfMONUcP

New Apple Intelligence features are available today - Apple

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/new-apple-intelligence-features-are-available-today/

Apple’s latest tools to help protect kids and teens online now available - Apple

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apples-latest-tools-to-help-protect-kids-and-teens-online-now-available/

Apple’s The Studio sweeps as the most-winning freshman comedy in Emmy history - Apple

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apples-the-studio-sweeps-as-the-most-winning-freshman-comedy-in-emmy-history/

Meta leaks its new smart glasses with a display | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/778354/meta-smart-glasses-display-ray-ban-oakley-sphaera-connect

AirPods Pro 3 review: The best get even better - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/15/airpods-pro-3-review/

Apple Releases visionOS 26 With Persistent Widgets, Lifelike Personas, and Spatial Scenes for Vision Pro - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/15/apple-releases-visionos-26/

Apple loses a key Siri executive as it eyes 2026 for its delayed AI assistant, while Discord pushes back on claims it hosted the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s planning. Meanwhile, Nintendo resurrects its infamous Virtual Boy, bringing the cult console’s games to Switch with a new headset accessory.

Former Siri boss behind delayed Apple Intelligence features leaving the company - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/12/former-siri-boss-behind-delayed-apple-intelligence-features-leaving-the-company/

Discord is distancing itself from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/777614/discord-charlie-kirk-shooting-tyler-robinson

Mastodon is bringing quote posts to the fediverse | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/777067/mastodon-quote-posts-fediverse-launch

Tim Cook addresses iPhone Air battery life in new interview - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/12/tim-cook-iphone-air-battery-interview/

Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/nintendo/777032/nintendo-switch-virtual-boy-games

A lawsuit against Perplexity AI by Britannica and Merriam-Webster for copyright infringement, NASA's recent discovery of potential biosignatures on Mars, and iPhone Air bend test.

Encyclopedia Britannica sues Perplexity over AI’s answer engine | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/encyclopedia-britannica-sues-perplexity-over-ai-answer-engine-2025-09-11/

AirPods Live Translation Blocked for EU Users With EU Apple Accounts - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/11/airpods-live-translation-eu-restricted/

NASA found clues of life on Mars, but budget cuts threaten future missions | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/nasa/776554/nasa-mars-jezero-crater-budget-cuts

Gmail is launching a tab for all your Amazon purchases | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/776305/google-gmail-purchases-tab-online-orders

Apple found clever iPhone Air innovation for a thinner USB-C port - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/11/apple-found-clever-iphone-air-innovation-for-a-thinner-usb-c-port/

iPhone Air's Durability Put to the Test by Apple Execs - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/11/iphone-air-durability-interview/