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Technology · 4 October 2026

Meta’s Accountants Panic as Rural AI Hubs Offer a Tax Break They’re Too Snobby to Want

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Meta is using its urban AI data centers to claim research tax credits, a tactic its own accountants deem risky. Meanwhile, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will let rural data‑center projects claim major tax breaks…

Technology · 3 October 2026

Apple Locks Down Mac Disks, Labeling AI Agents a 'Substantial' Menace

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Apple has tightened full-disk access permissions on Macs to mitigate risks from AI agents, requiring developers to justify their need for broad file access through a new review process.

Technology · 30 September 2026

OpenAI Releases Dots: The New Dotting of AI’s Next Big Self‑Serve Revolution

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

OpenAI’s fresh Dots agents aim to be the ever‑present helpers that can juggle tasks across apps, sparking a race with Meta’s Muse that could turn our digital lives into a perpetual circus.

Technology · 29 September 2026

Bose Files Petition to Retire the USB-C Port, Citing Anxiety Over Lithium Carbonates

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Bose has resurrected its wired earbud line, citing a sudden, aggressive preference among adolescents for cable-based audio and a desire to eliminate the administrative burden of battery charging.

Technology · 25 September 2026

Tesla Semi’s Grand Re‑Debut: Nevada’s Clean‑Transport Parade Meets the Congressional Hearing Hall

Rita Knox, Washington desk

After a decade of anticipation, Tesla has finally rolled out its semi‑truck in Nevada, prompting a flurry of regulatory filings and a lobbyist’s grin. The event, which played out like a tech‑industry press conferen…

Technology · 25 September 2026

Committee on Orbital Zoning Denies Google’s Permit to Run the Clouds in Low Earth Orbit... For Now

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Regulators in Washington are studying a filing to put data centers in space, citing concerns about orbital debris and the sudden lack of window seats for internships.

Technology · 24 September 2026

Meta’s Camera‑Free Glasses Face Regulatory Hearing—Lobbyists Wear Sunglasses

Rita Knox, Washington desk

At Meta Connect, the tech titan revealed camera‑free smart glasses paired with the Muse AI. Regulators are now debating whether the absence of a lens equates to a privacy upgrade, while lobbyists promise a future where…

Technology · 24 September 2026

Nintendo’s 30% Off Metroid Sale Triggers Congressional Hearing on Gaming Subsidies

Rita Knox, Washington desk

A Nintendo sale on Metroid Prime Remastered has sparked a mock‑inquisitive session in Washington, with lawmakers debating whether digital discounts count as federal subsidies. The hearing, held in the Commerce Committe…

Technology · 23 September 2026

Premiere's Android Debut: Free Editing, Paid AI, No Creative Cloud Needed

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

Adobe has finally extended its flagship video editor to Android phones, offering a free, no‑CC account edition, though its AI‑powered tools remain behind a paywall.