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DataMeds AI, Inc. announced that Interim Co‑CEO Gerald Commissiong will speak at the 2026 National Telehealth and Virtual Care Summit in Las Vegas on September 28, 2026. His presentation, titled “What Patients Really Want,” will address the rising demand for patient ownership of health data and outline the company’s “Health Lives Here” campaign. The campaign integrates the EinsteinRx AI platform, PharmacyChain smart contracts, and a mobile health app, partnering with NFL Alumni Health to expand telehealth and [...]

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin unveiled a comprehensive AI regulation package on September 25, 2026, aimed at protecting residents from AI-related harms. Central to the proposal is a whistleblower incentive program that would allow insiders to receive financial rewards for reporting violations of applicable laws by AI companies. The package also includes provisions for third‑party validation, human “kill switches,” and 24‑hour reporting of safety incidents involving city contracts. While the exact payout structure remains unspecified, [...]

The UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) will not receive access to newly released OpenAI and Anthropic models, including Claude Opus 5.5, GPT‑6 Sol, and GPT‑6 Luna, following a request from the U.S. Office of the National Cyber Director. The AISI, backed by the UK government, normally tests models before public launch. The U.S. policy requires American firms to submit new frontier models for domestic review before sharing with international partners. Neither OpenAI nor Anthropic confirmed the request, and no response [...]

Daniel Rubino, Editor‑in‑Chief of Windows Central since 2007, has steered the site through several rebrandings and now leads content, reviews, and multimedia efforts. With a background that spans polysomnography, emergency medical services, and a decade as a movie‑theater projectionist, Rubino brings a unique blend of technical and linguistic expertise to his role. He holds degrees in political science and linguistics from institutions including Boston University and CUNY, and has been reviewing laptops and 2‑in‑1 devices since 2015. [...]

Tesla announced the start of deliveries for its Semi electric truck, marking the first commercial shipments of the vehicle since its 2017 unveiling. The company confirmed that the first set of trucks will be shipped this week from its Sparks, Nevada plant, with customers such as PepsiCo, DHL, and US Foods already receiving units. Tesla did not disclose pricing or production volumes but reiterated a target of 50,000 Semi trucks annually. The long‑range variant offers 500 real‑world [...]

Stripe has added the Polish mobile payment system BLIK to its suite of dynamic payment methods, enabling Polish consumers to use BLIK at a broader range of international merchants. The integration follows Stripe’s expansion into new markets and supports BLIK’s growing popularity as a convenient, secure payment option. Merchants worldwide can now accept BLIK payments without additional infrastructure, while Polish shoppers gain easier access to global e‑commerce sites. Stripe’s update underscores its commitment to supporting local payment [...]

Amazon announced a $100 million investment in a new 585,000‑square‑foot manufacturing plant in Greenwood, Indiana, slated to open in 2028. The facility will create 300 skilled jobs and produce advanced robotics and fulfillment equipment for Amazon’s North American network. It will house integrated fabrication, robotic welding, automated powder coating, and assembly lines powered by AWS and AI systems. The plant follows a Texas investment and expands Amazon’s domestic robotics manufacturing footprint, which already supplies over one million robots [...]

Apple is reportedly preparing a 12th‑generation entry‑level iPad that will feature an A19 processor and 8 GB of RAM, enabling the device to run Apple Intelligence and Siri. The new model is expected to include a C1X modem for sub‑6 GHz 5G and an N1 networking chip that supports Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. While Apple has not confirmed a launch date or price, leaks suggest a spring 2027 release with a starting price around $449.