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48 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Dutch Tax Authority Cancels Microsoft 365 Rollout For Open Source · Netherlands Tax Administration abandons Microsoft 365 cloud rollout over sovereignty concerns.
• Google unveils $180 Fitbit Edge smartwatch with slim display · Google launches the Fitbit Edge, a slimmer smartwatch priced at $180 with improved sleep tracking.
• Amazon launches premium Alexa tablets with Google Play support · Amazon announced new premium Alexa tablets departing from its budget Fire line.
• Linus Torvalds endorses AI use while noting Linux kernel risks · Linux creator Linus Torvalds shared AI views at Open Source Summit Europe.
• Microsoft 365 cuts shared OneDrive storage, may raise user costs · Microsoft will replace per-user OneDrive storage with smaller shared pools for 365 subscribers.
• California bans fully automated AI firing decisions with new law · California enacted SB 947 prohibiting employers from firing workers solely using AI.
• Managers Use AI for Performance Reviews, Results Are Mixed · New research shows managers increasingly use AI for feedback, with employees reporting mixed results on quality and utility.
• PwC Survey Finds No Consensus On Workplace AI Risk Ownership · PwC global survey finds business leaders disagree on who owns AI risk at work.
• Pearson to Acquire AI Skills Platform Workera in 2026 · Pearson agreed to acquire Workera to address the lack of time for AI upskilling in the workforce.
• Bose launches wired USB-C earbuds with ANC for $99 · Bose introduces wired USB-C earbuds featuring active noise cancellation and 24-bit/48kHz audio support.
• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gets Bluetooth LE Audio and USB-C Upgrade · Bose releases firmware 10.12.12 adding Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and enhanced USB-C support to QuietComfort Ultra headphones.
• WatchOS 27 Dynamic App Grid Simplifies Apple Watch Interface · WatchOS 27 introduces a dynamic app grid to reduce clutter on the Apple Watch home screen.
• Google Wallet Adds Package Tracking, TSA PreCheck, and Allowance Features in 2026 · Google Wallet introduces package tracking, TSA PreCheck ID, child allowances, and new state driver's licenses in 2026.
• September 2026 Pixel Drop Adds 1-Tap Calls and Scam Protection · Google's September 2026 Pixel Drop introduces 1-tap calling and expanded scam detection for Pixel 6 and newer devices.
• Microsoft releases out-of-band Windows 11 update fixing audio glitch · Microsoft issued an emergency Windows 11 patch resolving audio bugs from the September update.
• Windows 11 Update Breaks Audio on Older USB Devices · A recent Windows 11 update causes audio failure on legacy USB Audio Class 1.0 devices.
• Switzerland Migrates Government and Military to OpenDesk · Swiss Federal Chancellery and Armed Forces adopt open-source OpenDesk to ensure digital sovereignty and reduce US dependency.
• Apple extends free satellite service trial for another year to iPhone 14, 15, and 16 users · Apple is extending free satellite service trial for another year to existing iPhone 14, 15, and 16 users in supported countries.
• Chase CIO Gill Haus Prioritizes AI Security and Reliability Over Coding · Chase CIO Gill Haus states the firm hires engineers to define code requirements rather than write it, prioritizing security and reliability.
• Android User Envies Apple's Photo Verification, Family AppleCare, and Foldable Duo · Android loyalist Kerry Wan praises Apple's Reference Image, AppleCare One Family, and iPhone Duo as features he envies.
• Apple to impose usage limits on iOS 27 AI features, charge for extended access · Apple will limit iOS 27 AI features like Siri AI, with timeouts and fees for overuse.
• Survey finds people who say 'nothing to hide' are more likely to spy on others · Incogni's survey of 1,517 US adults found that 42% of respondents who say they have 'nothing to hide' admitted to spying on someone's phone or laptop screen in public, versus 27% of those who say they have something to hide.
• Apple raises iPhone 17 and older models by $100 after September launch event · Apple implemented $100 price increases on older iPhones following its September 9 product launch.
• Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and New Wearables · Apple announced its first foldable iPhone Duo alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and updated wearables.
• Researchers Warn LG TVs Can Spy on Users Even When Off · Security researchers found LG TVs can record audio and data even in standby mode.
• T-Mobile offers free iPhone 18 Pro with new Experience Beyond line, bill credits over 36 months · T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 18 Pro to customers who preorder with a new Experience Beyond line, paid via monthly bill credits.
• Apple Confirms iOS 27 Public Release Date And Nine New Features · Apple will release iOS 27 publicly on September 14 with nine major new iPhone features.
• ChatGPT Sketch Tool Transforms User Drawings into Polished Images · OpenAI's new ChatGPT Sketch tool converts user sketches into professional images via AI.
• Apple releases iOS 26.6.2 to fix cellular update bug ahead of iOS 27 · Apple's iOS 26.6.2 fixes a cellular download bug, clearing the way for iOS 27 installation.
• Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo and Apple Watch Series 12 · Apple launches the foldable iPhone Duo and Apple Watch Series 12 at its September 9, 2026 event.