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·11 September 2026 · 13:57 UTC

Apple Watch Ultra 4 keeps same design as Ultra 3 but adds S11 chip, Apple Intelligence, and two-day battery; preorders start at $799

The Ultra 4's redesigned sensor stack includes a larger electrode surface and ring-arranged photodiodes, making HRV measurements 24 times more frequent. New Audio Intelligence features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap are end-to-end encrypted and can be turned off entirely.

·11 September 2026 · 13:57 UTC

Insta360 launches single-lens Luna Pro with 1-inch sensor and Leica lens, shoots 4K vertical video, available in US for $599.99

The Luna Pro retains the Ultra's 8K sensor and detachable 2-inch touchscreen, but drops the telephoto lens. A firmware update bringing 4K vertical video to the Luna Ultra is expected on September 20th, and the Pro is priced at $599.99 in the US.

+1 source·11 September 2026 · 13:57 UTC

Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, and up to 45 hours of video playback; pre-orders start September 12

The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, matching the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but Apple's phone is heavier and thicker. Samsung's S26 Ultra offers a 200MP camera and a built-in stylus, while Apple's AI features remain unreleased at publication.

+2 sources·11 September 2026 · 09:43 UTC

Federal Reserve weighs rate hike ahead of August CPI report; gold heads for third straight weekly loss as traders lean 65-35 toward a hike

Traders have priced in a 65% chance of a hike at next week's meeting, with core inflation expected to hold at 0.2% monthly. A hotter-than-expected reading could tip Governor Christopher Waller and other FOMC members, while gold's decline reflects rising rate pressures.

+1 source·11 September 2026 · 05:39 UTC

US 10-year Treasury yields hit highest since 2023 as global bond sell-off resumes; surging oil prices stoke inflation fears

The 10-year yield climbed to 4.9708%, just shy of 5%, while 30-year yields hit a 19-year high of 5.3803%, lifting mortgage rates. Markets now price a 70% chance the Federal Reserve will raise rates this month, with JPMorgan expecting eight of nine developed-market central banks to hike by year-end.

+1 source·11 September 2026 · 05:39 UTC

Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of Claude AI for biological weapons, missile projects, and global espionage; report details Russia-linked and Iranian operations

The report names ShinyHunters and China-based labs among the actors, and details a Russia-linked Midnight Blizzard operation that used Claude to automate malware evasion. Anthropic also blocked a Yemen-based missile guidance effort, assigning Claude roles in place of human engineers.

Yesterday

+1 source·10 September 2026 · 17:26 UTC

NTSB reviews flight data from Miami Amazon jet crash as witness says pilot told him, 'My career is over'; plane to be dismantled

Cockpit recordings captured one pilot warning of excessive speed more than a minute before touchdown, with a go-around called just 15 seconds before the plane ran off the runway. The crash killed five people and injured five others, and only three of MIA's four runways remain open, causing dozens of delays.

+1 source·10 September 2026 · 17:26 UTC

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigns, accusing AI labs of 'gambling with our lives'; more OpenAI, Anthropic researchers join calls for AI slowdown

Evan Hubinger, Anthropic's alignment lead, puts the chance of AI extinction at over 10%, while OpenAI's Julie Steele says 'we need to slow down.' Rep. Lori Trahan urges Congress to act, noting 'safety researchers are resigning' and 'companies are racing ahead anyway.'

+1 source·10 September 2026 · 17:26 UTC

Brent crude oil prices rise above $100 per barrel, hitting $105–$107 as Iran attacks 10 ships near Strait of Hormuz and US oil tops $100

Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US hit five Iranian oil tankers, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to escalate. Traders now see a 75% chance of a Fed rate hike next week, up from 61%, as the S&P 500 fell 0.6% and the 10-year Treasury yield touched 4.93%.

·10 September 2026 · 16:17 UTC

Apple CEO John Ternus puts AI at center of iPhone Duo event, unveiling Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features; Siri AI launches in beta with iOS 27 on Sept. 14

Siri AI will pull information from across apps, letting users ask questions like "What was that game Michael told me about" and search texts and emails. The Apple Watch gains Apple Intelligence through a redesigned Health app with a Longevity tab showing a Health Age and an Insights tab for daily heart, sleep, and readiness updates.

+2 sources·10 September 2026 · 13:24 UTC

Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in August, as expected, as energy costs pushed annual PPI to 5.4%; stock futures extended losses

The annual rate accelerated from 4.7% in July, still well above the Fed's 2% target, with final-demand energy prices up 4.2% and diesel surging 24.1%. The report could strengthen the case for a Fed rate hike at its meeting next week.

+1 source·10 September 2026 · 13:24 UTC

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expands bond buyback to $6 billion; bond market remains unimpressed as 10-year yield spikes to 4.85%

The 10-year Treasury yield briefly hit 4.85%, its highest since October 2023, before settling at 4.84% Wednesday. Analysts called the $6 billion operation a "Band-Aid" solution, with Ira Jersey of Bloomberg Intelligence saying Treasury would need to "shock and awe" with $10 billion or more per operation.

+1 source·10 September 2026 · 13:24 UTC

Macy's beats expectations and raises full-year outlook as comparable sales rise 2.7%, with Bloomingdale's up 11.3%

The retailer received $116 million in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, directing $20 million to profits and reinvesting $96 million. CEO Tony Spring said the company is in a healthier position and becoming a more interesting investment option for shareholders.