On September 9, 2026, Tencent announced that Tian Yonglong, a former researcher at OpenAI, had joined Tencent’s CEO/President’s office as the head of Hunyuan Multimodal, reporting directly to Yao Shunyu, the head of large models. Tian Yonglong previously announced his joining Tencent’s Large Language Model Department on July 8, participating in the development of visual language models. He had worked on computer vision and generative model research at Google and OpenAI, and had collaborated with Yao Shunyu during his time at OpenAI. Background information shows that Tencent established organizations such as AIInfra last December and appointed Yao Shunyu as Chief AI Scientist. According to public data, last week China accounted for the highest proportion of global large model calls, with Tencent’s Hunyuan Hy4 preview ranking first globally, with a 379% increase in weekly calls compared to the previous week. On July 24 this year, Tencent announced the merger of the Hunyuan Multimodal Model Department and the Large Language Model Department to form the Basic Model Department, managed by Yao Shunyu, to improve research collaboration efficiency and explore the intelligent limits of full-modal models. Tian Yonglong was responsible for this structural adjustment…
In September 2026, prices of smartphones and computers have been rising steadily for nearly a year, covering all price ranges from affordable models to high-end flagship devices. From March to August this year, leading manufacturers such as OPPO, OnePlus, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Honor increased prices multiple times, with increases ranging from 300 to 1,500 yuan. The main reason for the price hikes is the large-scale procurement of storage products for AI data centers, which has led to a shift in production capacity towards servers and high-bandwidth memory, resulting in shortages in smartphone and computer supply and increased costs. As a result, industry inventory has remained tight, and some manufacturers, such as Meizu, have suspended their own hardware development or reduced their low-price product lines, compressing profit margins. Consumers face higher barriers to replacing their devices, those with limited budgets are forced to reduce configurations, turn to second-hand products, or wait for promotions, and young people generally feel the increased hidden costs brought about by AI technology.
On September 8, 2026, Google DeepMind officially launched the AlphaGenome Atlas platform. Based on the AlphaGenome model, it pre-calculated the molecular impacts of approximately 9 billion single-base mutations in the human reference genome. This dataset covers a size of 1PB, more than 30 times larger than the AlphaFold database. It is available for non-commercial use and academic institutions, and an AVI mutation impact score has been introduced to assist genetic research. Currently, external research teams have significantly improved detection efficiency using this platform in the localization of mutations causing rare diseases and population genetics analysis. Google plans to launch a commercial version in the future, but experts point out that predicted results do not directly equate to conclusions about pathogenicity, and the model’s ability to cover complex processes such as long-distance regulation remains limited.
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In September 2026, Beijing PHYMI completed a seed financing of nearly 100 million US dollars. This round of financing was led by IDG Capital, with participation from Yunqi Capital, Didi Chuxing, Fosun Rui Zheng, Yao Tu Capital, and Hesai Technology. PHYMI focuses on the development of Physical Agents, aiming to break through the limitations of traditional fixed workstations and preset processes, and to create intelligent agents for an open, dynamic real-world environment. These agents will enable cross-scenario mobility, real-time perception, autonomous operation, and continuous task execution. The funds raised will be used primarily for the research and development of core algorithms, hardware collaboration, and the implementation and verification in industrial and logistics scenarios.
On September 9, 2026, Yuji Ota, CEO of Japanese memory chip manufacturer Kioxia, publicly denied that the company was in negotiations with its competitor and shareholder, SK Hynix, regarding joint chip production. Although Chaeyom Tae-woo, chairman of SK Hynix, suggested that cooperation could help mitigate the risk of large capital investments, Ota stated that no agreement had been reached between the two parties yet, and that the plan faced anti-monopoly obstacles as well as difficulties in coordinating with existing facilities. Kioxia emphasized that memory chip prices had risen significantly; for example, the price of its NAND flash memory increased by 70% quarter over quarter as of June. To address this situation and avoid harming long-term AI demand, Kioxia has prioritized curbing rather than significantly reducing chip prices, aiming to maintain prices at current high levels.
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 technology has been applied to `NBA 2K27`, optimizing image details through AI-generated images. However, this version significantly increased the system load, placing higher demands on hardware performance. Some users believe that during the initial phase, the balance between the visual improvements brought by DLSS 5 and the additional power consumption was imbalanced, resulting in the technology may not provide sufficient value during the early stages.
Huawei recently launched a self-developed Wi-Fi 7+ chip-level collaboration technology support solution. Devices supported by this technology have been available in new products, and the phones equipped with this technology include the Mate XT Extraordinary Master series and the Pura X View series.
In response to the rumor that “BYD has an backlog of orders for flash-charging vehicles totaling 250,000 units,” BYD clarified in its investor relations report that this claim is false. BYD acknowledged that this year, due to limitations in battery production capacity, the flash-charging technology has become extremely popular. Previously, there were reports stating that there was an backlog of orders for vehicles supporting this technology, amounting to approximately 250,000 units, but BYD stated that it plans to achieve sufficient production capacity by the first quarter of 2027. Currently, BYD’s second-generation blade battery can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, and from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes. As of August 28, BYD had built 10,000 flash-charging stations, with the goal of establishing 20,000 by the end of the year. The existing 10,000 flash-charging stations are located in 332 cities, with 100% coverage in first- and second-tier cities. In core cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai, there is an average of one station every 3 kilometers.
The source, Aaron Perris, uncovered the tvOS 27 Beta code and the macOS 26.7 system code, revealing the hardware specifications of Apple’s 2026 Apple TV 4K (model AppleTV18,1). This device is expected to be equipped with an A19 or A19 Pro chip, with memory increased to 8GB or 12GB, designed to meet the requirements for running Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. The list of internal system applications now includes an entry for Siri AI under the code name “campo”. Additionally, the next-generation Apple TV 4K will come with an upgraded Siri Remote controller.
On September 9, 2026, a new batch of highway battery swapping stations jointly built by NIO Motors and Yunnan Transportation Investment Group (Yunnan Jiao Tou) was officially put into operation. These new facilities are located along several highways in Yunnan Province, aiming to improve the energy replenishment efficiency of new energy vehicles during long-distance trips. This cooperation not only expanded the coverage of the battery swapping network but also promoted the use of operational chat tools and mini-programs in smart transportation scenarios, providing car owners with more convenient guidance and experience for battery swapping.
On September 8 and 9, 2026, `Technology Media photorumors` exposed the Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera. This model will be officially released on September 15, 2026, with a price of approximately $1,799 in the US. The camera features a 24-megapixel sensor, equipped with up to 7.5-level image stabilization (IBIS) and sensor protection mechanisms. The native ISO range covers 100 to 102,400. The size and weight of the body are expected to be similar to the current EOS R8. It may adopt a mechanical-free shutter design, with an electronic shutter speed of up to 1/16,000 seconds and a continuous shooting speed of 40 frames per second. The autofocus system integrates Dual Pixel AF II and deep learning AI technology, supporting animal tracking and face registration. Video specifications include 6K super-sampling 4K, 4K/60p, and 1080/180p, and it supports Canon Log 3 and video pre-recording functions…
Termexo released two version updates on September 8, 2026. Version v0.8.2 mainly improved the issue of lag during multi-terminal input, added a 1M context and reasoning intensity configuration option, and optimized the response delay during continuous output as well as the startup recovery issues. Version v0.8.3 further optimized terminal input response and supported adding instructions mid-task.
On September 8, 2026, Xiaomi officially opened the beta test for the MiMo desktop client. This application is designed for real-world work scenarios, aiming to receive input in various formats and deliver highly reliable results directly. Its core functions include generating PPTs, interactive web pages, and 3D games. By breaking down tasks and using tools to handle complex requirements, it facilitates the transition of AI from simply answering questions to delivering specific results. Currently, this application is still in the beta test phase and has not been fully launched yet.
As the context capacity of the Agent model increases, the problem of memory stability becomes more prominent. Although some reports suggest that large context capacity can solve the memory issue, actual tests show that the effective context utilization is far lower than the nominal value. NVIDIA RULER benchmarks indicate that the effective context utilization is only 50%–65% of the nominal value, and there is a phenomenon of ‘context decay’, causing the Agent to gradually lose its memory over long running times. To address this challenge, persistence and caching technologies are considered core solutions for building a reliable data foundation for the Agent, aiming to compensate for the internal memory degradation of the model through external storage mechanisms.
On September 9, 2026, Honor officially announced that the Magic9 series of smartphones will hold a launch event on September 28. According to TechWeb, the Pro Max version of this series emphasizes integrating “film projector” functions into the smartphone design to provide an excellent imaging experience. The official release date has been announced, and details about the subsequent products will be revealed at the launch event.
On September 8, 2026, OpenAI announced that its team of 10,000 AI systems solved the Navier-Stokes equation problem in 88 hours. This problem is one of the seven Millennium Problems posed by the Clay Mathematics Institute and has plagued humanity for nearly a century. The solution required millions of dollars and was completed with the help of artificial intelligence.
In September 2026, Boston Scientific revealed that the cyberattack last month caused business disruptions, making it difficult to achieve third-quarter and annual sales growth as well as adjusted earnings per share targets. On August 25, the company shut down some systems to contain the unauthorized activities; this incident affected the business applications used for processing and shipping customer orders. Currently, the distribution network has largely returned to normal, with major distribution centers achieving or exceeding normal processing and shipping levels. Sterilization facilities are operating normally, and most manufacturing sites worldwide have resumed operations. The interruption in new patient activations for remote monitoring of specific cardiac devices has also been resolved. Although devices not connected to the network were unaffected and no evidence of continuous unauthorized access was found, details such as how the attackers infiltrated, whether ransomware was involved, who is responsible, and whether data was stolen remain unclear. The company has not yet determined a specific date for fully resuming operations.
In September 2026, Microsoft released 974 security patches, hitting a record high, including two zero-day vulnerabilities that had been exploited. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) listed these two vulnerabilities in its known exploitable vulnerabilities list and set deadlines for federal agencies to fix them. One of the vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-85880) was located in the Windows ALPC component, allowing privilege escalation to the SYSTEM level without user interaction; another vulnerability (CVE-2026-81963) affected the Windows Update Stack, also providing system-level access. Additionally, the CVE-2026-55007 vulnerability in Exchange Server allowed attackers to remotely execute code through malicious Visio attachments. In the same month, Adobe released 172 CVE announcements, covering security updates related to Magento and Adobe Commerce systems that had been exploited as zero-day vulnerabilities.
On September 9, 2026, Ant Group released Ling-3.0-flash-VL, the first native multimodal large model in its Bailing series. The total number of parameters of this model is 124B, with a single inference activation parameter of 5.5B. It is developed based on Ling-3.0-flash and natively supports input from images, text, and videos, with a context window of 256K Tokens. The model incorporates a visual feedback闭环 mechanism, designed to support tasks such as medical report interpretation, code generation, and GUI automation. In the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.1.1 evaluation, it scored 4 points higher than the pure text version; in the Image-to-WebDev Arena test, its score was higher than that of GPT-5.4. The model uses a visual encoder with arbitrary resolution and VideoRoPE, with a language backbone based on a 42-layer hybrid architecture. Currently, the model is available on Ling Studio for free…
A report based on a BBC Eye survey indicates that Meta continues to display advertisements promoting child sexual abuse materials in India. The report found that the Instagram platform operates such paid advertising campaigns in India.
On September 9, 2026, UDI Robotics went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a listing price of HK$14.45 per H-share. On its first day of trading, the stock price rose by 142.21%, reaching HK$35.00. Founded in 2013, the company is one of the leading commercial service robotics enterprises in China, dedicated to promoting the application of driverless and embodied intelligence technologies in indoor and outdoor scenarios such as delivery and cleaning. Financial data shows that the company’s total revenue in fiscal year 2025 increased to 317.7 million yuan, while the net loss narrowed to 110.8 million yuan. Despite growing revenue and reduced losses, industry experts point out that the company still faces profitability challenges and call for establishing standards for robot performances and accident traceability mechanisms. Currently, the focus of the industry is shifting from hardware technology to the intelligence level of the “brain” of embodied intelligence, aiming to drive the iteration of robots in real scenarios and create a closed-loop application.
On September 9, 2026, China National Offshore Oil Corporation announced that the first expansion and adjustment well at the Enping 24-2 oil field, located approximately 200 kilometers southwest of Shenzhen in the Pearl River Estuary Basin, was successfully put into operation. This marked the official commissioning of China’s first oil and gas in-situ expansion platform for depths of up to 100 meters. The platform adopted the “old platform with new modules installed in situ” approach, accurately installing a new operating platform without affecting the existing production system or stopping operations. It added 12 new wellbore sections and supported the deployment of 16 adjustment wells, effectively solving the problems of saturation of existing platform locations and limited production capacity. Since its operation began in 2014, the Enping 24-2 oil field has produced over 12 million tons of crude oil. This technological achievement further improved China’s deep-water oil and gas development technology system, playing an important role in stabilizing oil and gas production and enhancing China’s energy self-sufficiency.
On September 8, 2026, the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have successfully infiltrated the online platform database of the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, named ‘DAVID’. The group stated that they had stolen over 200,000 pieces of personal record information about drivers in that state.
Apple’s first foldable-screen iPhone is scheduled to be officially released early in the morning on September 10th, Beijing time. This project was personally spearheaded by former CEO Tim Cook and dates back to 2016, with the aim of enabling Apple to gain a foothold in the Asian foldable-screen market. The new device will feature a 5.3-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch inner screen, both supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and in a 4:3 aspect ratio. It will be equipped with the A20 Pro chip based on TSMC’s 2nm process, 12GB of memory, and dual 48-megapixel cameras at the back, with a battery capacity exceeding 5000mAh. To accommodate the foldable hinge, the device supports side fingerprint recognition but lacks Face ID. Due to memory shortages and uncontrolled costs, pricing has increased; the 256GB base model may be priced at $2199, while the higher-capacity version may cost nearly $3000. This launch event will also see the simultaneous release of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
On September 9, 2026, the United States officially accused Alibaba and DeepSeek of systematically stealing artificial intelligence models through technical means. The accusation stated that these companies illegally obtained and copied the weight and architecture data of external AI models. Currently, the US has initiated formal investigation procedures to verify the flow of relevant data and specific operational details. If the investigation results confirm the allegations, the involved companies may face severe consequences such as large fines, business restrictions, and legal proceedings.
On September 8, 2026, researchers at OpenAI were accused of pressuring mathematician Tristan Buckmaster to remove his signature from the paper on breakthroughs in the Navier-Stokes equations, in which he was listed as a co-author due to his work at Anthropic. Buckmaster refused and was threatened. Previously, Buckmaster had uploaded the relevant drafts to Codex. Subsequently, OpenAI claimed to have made breakthroughs using the same solution approach, arguing that its model did not query user data, but stated no answer when asked about training-related questions.
On September 8, 2026, Apple released the official iOS/iPadOS 26.6.2 update (internal version number: 23G90) for iPhone and iPad users. This update is the 29th since the last release. Due to server cache configuration issues, some devices in certain regions experienced a time delay when detecting the upgrade, but normal operation usually resumes within half an hour. IT Home will provide details about the specific updates in this version later.
Meta took several days to remove advertisements containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from the Facebook and Instagram platforms. According to the Tech Transparency Project’s survey, Meta failed to detect 332 such violations this year. These advertisements primarily promoted AI-based applications and “debodying” software developed in China; some advertisements converted real child photos into pornographic videos. The involved individuals included a member of the European royal family, a 14-year-old internet celebrity, and a former teenager identified as an influencer. Their images were processed by AI to create videos of sexual behavior or abuse. TTP has identified multiple CSAM advertisements that contained real child photos online. Since the U.S. Department of Justice has clearly determined that AI-generated CSAM is just as harmful as physical CSAM, these actions are suspected of violating federal child pornography laws.
On September 8, 2026, Samsung Electronics, TSMC, and Intel announced their official adoption of ASML’s latest generation of high-aperture EUV lithography machines and agreed to implement a key technical change. This change is expected to significantly increase the production capacity of the new machines by approximately 40%. The cost of a single ASML machine is as high as $400 million, using strong lasers to print patterns layer by layer on silicon wafers to form circuits. This technological upgrade aims to create smaller feature sizes by using light with shorter wavelengths, thereby supporting the manufacturing of next-generation, more powerful chips for devices such as AI data centers and smartphones.