Robots September 2026
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Apple Reportedly Planned to Replace 5,000 Support Employees With AI
Apple recently considered laying off about 5,000 support employees, but it has put those plans on hold indefinitely, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report said that Apple believed that AI-powered phone and web agents could take over some of the responsibilities performed by the employees who would have been let go, but Apple is no longer "currently looking to take such a step".
Meta’s Muse AI sent a YouTuber’s address to a stranger
Here’s what led to the viral post about AI mismanaging deals on Facebook Marketplace.
Florida seeks a ban on ChatGPT acting like a person
Florida AG says ChatGPT needs to “Stop pretending it’s human.”
Dreame’s step-climbing X50 Ultra mopping vacuum is hundreds off
Plus, save on refurbished Asus ROG Ally units.
Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max has a big camera and a bigger battery
The phone borrows Arri’s “three-lens turret” design.
Tesla’s Optimus robot is going through growing pains
Optimus needs a hand getting its hands working.
LEGO Astro Bot Set Confirmed as Free Gift with Purchase of PlayStation
LEGO has officially confirmed the rumors that it will offer an Astro Bot LEGO set as a free gift with purchase for early buyers of the LEGO PS1 set coming in October.
Amazon drops the Roomba 505 under $500 with a huge 53% discount
Save $530 on the iRobot Roomba 505 Combo at Amazon and get a robot vacuum and mop with LiDAR navigation and AutoWash dock.
F-Droid’s biggest update in a decade is coming despite Google’s sideloading crackdown
F-Droid is getting its biggest update in 10 years, and it isn't backing down from its fight over Google's sideloading crackdown.
How Best Buy Became a Hidden Haven for Authentic Pokémon TCG Drops at MSRP Prices With Anti-Scalper Queues
Looking for authentic Pokémon TCG cards? Best Buy offers a wide selection, MSRP pricing, and strong bot protection to beat the scalpers.
Crazy deal! Shark PowerDetect falls to its all-time low price with a huge 78% discount
The Shark PowerDetect robot vacuum and mop just hit an all-time low at $279.99 with a self-emptying, self-cleaning dock.
Meta is making Muse more powerful and will let you video chat with it, too
Your Muse avatar, on video.
How Best Buy Became a Hidden Haven for Authentic Pokémon TCG Drops at MSRP Prices With Anti-Scalper Queues
Looking for authentic Pokémon TCG cards? Best Buy offers a wide selection, MSRP pricing, and strong bot protection to beat the scalpers.
Amazon slashes $160 off the Dreame L40s Ultra AE robot vacuum and mop
The Dreame L40s Ultra AE drops to $569.49 on Amazon, packing 19,000Pa of suction, mop washing, and an auto-emptying dock.
Amazon sale: Dreame’s budget-friendly D20 Air Plus falls to an all-time low price (35% off)
Save $122 on the Dreame D20 Air Plus and get an all-time low on this compact robot vacuum and mop with app controls.
Mammotion LUBA Mini 2 AWD drops $300 to its lowest price in months
Save 15% on the Mammotion LUBA Mini 2 AWD 1500H, a wire-free robot mower for up to 1,500 m² with 80% slope support.
Claude Code relaunches Projects to manage multiple AI agents in the cloud
Claude Code can run teams of AI agents in one spot now.
The Transformers: The Movie Rolls Back into Cinemas for 40th Anniversary
Film fans with a penchant for the Transformers franchise are in for an unexpected treat this month, with the return of the highly influential animated feature, The Transformers: The Movie to cinemas on 17th September!40 years on from its original theatrical release, Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment have joined forces for this beautifully restored 4K theatrical release, which you can also enjoy as an immersive 4DX release in the US and UK, in cinemas starting on 17th September.But that’s not all! If you’re planning to catch the film, don’t rush for the exit when the credits roll, as afterwards there will be the premiere of a brand-new 12-minute animated short, “Optimus Prime: Awakening.” Not only does this offer fans a new chapter in the saga, it also features the final original voice performance by Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) as Optimus Prime, alongside a new performance by Frank Welker (Megatron/Soundwave).Beautifully, prior to his sad passing earlier this year, Cullen shared that this chance to return to the role had meant a great deal to him, seeing the project as a homecoming to a character he had crafted and evolved over decades. Welker echoed this sentiment, sharing that “Peter’s portrayal of Prime was born of his own personal beliefs; honesty, loyalty, and always insisting on doing the right thing…I will miss my friend, but that voice and his heart and values will always be part of Optimus Prime.”With millions of fans worldwide, the Transformers franchise explores the ongoing battle of good versus evil as the Autobots go head to head with the Decepticons who are attempting to conquer the universe. The original animated film features an incredible stellar cast including Leonard Nimoy (Galvatron), Eric Idle (Wrek-Gar) and, incredibly, Orson Welles (Unicron) in his final film role, alongside the aforementioned Peter Cullen and Frank Welker. Set in the distant future of 2005 (20 years after the original TV series’ second season) the film follows the Autobots, who are being hunted by Unicron, a Transformers robot the size of a planet. With their own home planet, Cybertron, having been conquered by the Decepticons, Optimus Prime must rally the team to fulfil their goal of protecting all life. One shall stand, and one shall fall…Of course, since then, the franchise has become a true behemoth, with 11 movies, countless animated series, and more toys and treats than you can shake an Ion Blaster at. As all true fans will know, freedom is the right of all sentient beings and on Transformers Day (17th September) you can exercise that freedom to get yourself to the cinema and catch it for yourself. Tickets are already available at this link.If you can’t wait until then, you can whet your whistles with the movie soundtrack’s “The Transformers: The Movie: The Reformatted Edition” available on all major streaming platforms and to buy, including some very nice looking vinyl options. With iconic tracks from the original, the collection also includes the new single “Nothing’s Gonna Stand In Our Way” featuring Sebastian Bach who many would know as the frontman of 1980s hard rock band Skid Row.As you would expect from a leading toy and game company like Hasbro, there’s also some cool new toys to accompany the release. Perfect for collectors, there’s an interactive electronic replica of the Autobot’s Matrix of Leadership alongside a range of studio series figures based on the 1986 movie. With an extendable frame that allows you to display it open or closed, it also includes LED lighting in its core, and the song “The Touch” by Stan Bush from the film. There’s also a great new range of action figures from established partner Studio Series.If you want to keep abreast of all of this and more, you can follow @TransformersOfficial on Instagram and TikTok, and @Transformers on X and Facebook. For tickets, go here.
Telegram Desktop Flaw Lets Hidden JavaScript Exfiltrate Messages From HTML Exports
Telegram Desktop fixed a flaw that let bot messages embed JavaScript in HTML exports to read or alter messages; old exports remain affected.
Malicious Twitch Browser Extension Leaks OAuth Tokens From Nearly 31,000 Users
JeetBot's Twitch extension sent OAuth tokens from nearly 31,000 users to operator-controlled proxies; Firefox 85.8.7 stops the behavior.
Hear Me Out: A $1,000 Robot Vacuum Might Actually Be Worth the Investment
After owning one for over three years now, I can honestly say I'd do it again.
LEGO Astro Bot Set Leaks, Though It Won't Be Available as a Standalone Purchase
LEGO will soon launch an adorable Astro Bot set, though you won't be able to pick it up as a standalone purchase.
This reliable Dreame robot vacuum has flagship features at an affordable price
A bit noisy, but a relatively reliable "set it and forget it" robot vacuum.