A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage
A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage | WIRED
Kepler Computing claims a new approach to chip design—and a proprietary material—can help end the supply bottlenecks that have sent memory prices surging.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-dollar400-million-startup-wants-to-fix-the-ai-memory-bottleneck/
Sequoia doubles down on Cymphony as AI agents create new enterprise security risks
Sequoia doubles down on Cymphony as AI agents create new enterprise security risks | TechCrunch
Cymphony was valued at more than $100 million in a $25 million Series A co-led by Sequoia and SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/sequoia-doubles-down-on-cymphony-as-ai-agents-create-new-enterprise-security-risks/
Autonomy pivots to gas vehicles to keep the dream of car subscriptions alive
Autonomy pivots to gas vehicles to keep the dream of car subscriptions alive | TechCrunch
Scott Painter, founder of TrueCar, is still trying to build a business around vehicle subscriptions, where you can cancel at any time.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/autonomy-pivots-to-gas-vehicles-to-keep-the-dream-of-car-subscriptions-alive/
Instacart launches an AI grocery shopping assistant called Clementine
Instacart launches an AI grocery shopping assistant called Clementine | TechCrunch
Instacart is the latest app to bake a conversational AI assistant into its platform.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/instacart-launches-an-ai-grocery-shopping-assistant-called-clementine/
Group of bipartisan lawmakers ask US government to ban several hack-for-hire firms
Group of bipartisan lawmakers ask US government to ban several hack-for-hire firms | TechCrunch
The three Indian companies are accused of using hackers to steal information used to sway litigation.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/group-of-bipartisan-lawmakers-ask-us-government-to-ban-several-hack-for-hire-firms/
Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time
Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time | TechCrunch
If you want to manufacture in space—and bring the products back again—there's a limited set of options: Wait to go to the International Space Station, or
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/besxar-is-strapping-advanced-chip-fabs-onto-spacexs-falcon-9-rockets/
Pakistan’s New Military Order Is a Warning for Washington
Pakistan’s New Military Order Is a Warning for Washington – The Cipher Brief
In Washington, Field Marshal Asim Munir increasingly looks like the man who can make Pakistan useful to the United States. Pakistan has just written Munir even more deeply into the architecture of the state as he now sits atop a legally centralized command that reaches conventional forces, strategic..
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/pakistans-new-military-order-is-a-warning-for-washington
Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up
Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up | TechCrunch
As it grapples with a bevy of lawsuits, Suno said its new model, Suno v6, is not trained using music it used to train previous versions of the AI model.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/suno-replaces-its-ai-models-with-a-new-one-trained-on-licensed-music-as-copyright-suits-pile-up/
Alcaraz dethroned: How Shelton pulled off the upset
How Shelton defeated Alcaraz -- and what it means for the US Open - ESPN
What went wrong for defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, what went right for Ben Shelton -- and who will win the US Open title now.
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49876520/us-open-2026-americans-ben-shelton-carlos-alcaraz-upset-quarterfinals
Apple Event Live Blog: Folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods, and More
Apple Event Live Blog: Folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods, and More | WIRED
Coming to you live from Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.
https://www.wired.com/live/apple-event-live-blog-september-2026-iphone-launch/
Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began - CNA
The attacks in and around the vital Strait of Hormuz has sent the price of oil surging.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-tankers-attacks-shipping-hormuz-war-6372881
MS NOW Wants to Turn Its Viewers Into a Fandom
MS NOW Wants to Turn Its Viewers Into a Fandom | WIRED
The cable news network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, wants to leverage its massive online and TV audience to create a fan community. First up: letting you chat with Rachel Maddow.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-rebecca-kutler-ms-now/
There’s a Hot New Egg-Freezing Startup. It’s Weirder Than You Could Imagine
There’s a Hot New Egg-Freezing Startup. It’s Weirder Than You Could Imagine | WIRED
Cofertility lets women freeze their eggs for free—as long as they give half of them back to the company. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
https://www.wired.com/story/egg-freezing-startup-cofertility-weirder-than-you-could-imagine/
A US Census Report on Noncitizen Voting Used Bad Data to Reach Faulty Conclusions
A US Census Report on Noncitizen Voting Used Bad Data to Reach Faulty Conclusions | WIRED
Trump has touted a recent Census report. WIRED found grave flaws in its analysis and the process behind it, and confirmed the identity of several of its authors—among them a one-time DOGE affiliate.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-us-census-report-on-noncitizen-voting-used-bad-data-to-reach-faulty-conclusions/
Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos
Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos | WIRED
A team-up with Waymo in Nashville has former Lyft drivers maintaining self-driving cars. What’s next?
https://www.wired.com/story/lyft-waymo-partnership-nashville/
The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US
The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US | WIRED
With affordable replacement parts, a five-year warranty, and updates through 2033, the Fairphone proves sustainability doesn’t mean major compromise.
https://www.wired.com/review/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus/
Shelton stuns Alcaraz in latest US Open finish, sets up all-American semi
Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in 5-set epic to make US Open semis - ESPN
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a match that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49877286/ben-shelton-stuns-carlos-alcaraz-5-set-late-night-epic-make-us-open-semifinals
Protesters urge South Korea to stay out of Iran war
Protesters urge South Korea to stay out of Iran war - CNA
SEOUL: Dozens of South Koreans urged their government on Wednesday (Sep 9) not to deploy troops to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, slamming what they called Washington's "illegal war".The protesters across from the large US embassy compound in Seoul waved signs saying "Do not joi..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-us-iran-war-hormuz-protesters-6372216
Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid
Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid | TechCrunch
Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/08/google-deepmind-alumni-are-building-tools-to-accelerate-fusion-power-for-the-grid/
CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks
CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing's most pressing bottlenecks | TechCrunch
UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/08/cloudnc-raises-20m-to-automate-manufacturings-most-pressing-bottlenecks/
Sources: LSU closes roster at 105 without adding NFL players
Sources: LSU completes roster without adding NFL players - ESPN
After a judge allowed the return of former NFL players to LSU, the Tigers on Tuesday added two current student-athletes to the roster, closing it at 105, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, eliminating the ability to add Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49875000/lsu-completes-roster-adding-nfl-players
Evidence suggests pilots considered aborting landing in Miami cargo plane crash
Evidence suggests pilots considered aborting landing in Miami cargo plane crash - CNA
WASHINGTON: The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday (Sep 8) that evidence recovered from a flight data recorder suggested the pilots considered aborting the landing of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane before it crashed in Miami and
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/amazon-prime-plane-crash-miami-pilots-landing-6371526
NCAA issuing new guidance to establish 'standard timing protocol' in wake of U-M controversy
NCAA establishes 'standard timing protocol' in wake of U-M win - ESPN
The NCAA is establishing a new standard timing protocol moving forward in the wake of the controversial decision to award Michigan an extra second despite the broadcast clock showing zeroes.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49874687/ncaa-issues-new-timing-protocol-wake-u-m-last-second-win
US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles
US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles - CNA
WASHINGTON: The United States banned a broad swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products from import on Tuesday (Sep 8), sharply escalating an already acrimonious trade spat.The import bans, which go into effect on Sep 29 and were published on the White House's website..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-ban-canada-motorcycle-dairy-alcohol-trade-war-6371241
White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains
White House takes down 'Build the Wall' game after the Tetris Company complains | TechCrunch
The Trump administration's short-lived arcade game "Build the Wall" is now nowhere to be found after the Tetris Company posted that it takes "copyright infringement very seriously."
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/08/white-house-takes-down-build-the-wall-game-after-the-tetris-company-complains/
Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports
Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports - CNA
LONDON: Flights at major British airports were disrupted on Tuesday (Sep 8) by a technical fault at air traffic control provider NATS, the latest in a series of failures that renewed questions about the resilience of Britain's aviation infrastructure.The cancellation of hundreds of flights and ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/major-uk-airports-air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-6370426
War expands as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers
War expands as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers - CNA
DUBAI: Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked four cities in the south of US ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Sep 8), wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to b
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-war-expands-houthis-saudi-arabia-6371136
Michigan out of AP Top 25 after win; LSU up to 8th
Michigan falls out of AP Top 25 college football poll after win - ESPN
LSU moved into the top 10 in the AP Top 25 college football poll, while Michigan fell out of the rankings after its victory on a last-second Hail Mary vs. Western Michigan.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49870841/michigan-falls-ap-top-25-college-football-poll-win
Patriots RB Henderson, Seahawks safety Okada out for Super Bowl rematch
Patriots' Henderson, Seahawks' Okada ruled out for SB rematch - ESPN
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson won't play in the regular-season opener against the Seahawks, while the defending Super Bowl champions might have to begin their title defense without two of their top three safeties.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49872328/patriots-henderson-seahawks-okada-ruled-sb-rematch
LIV Golf officially files for bankruptcy protection; Rahm, Bryson owed millions
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection, enters 'next stage' - ESPN
LIV Golf and its related entities voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey on Tuesday, with court records listing Jon Rahm ($7.5 million) and Bryson DeChambeau ($5.7 million) as the league's top creditors.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/49872465/liv-golf-files-bankruptcy-ceo-embraces-next-stage
