Tech News Roundup — September 7, 2026 (NOON)
The tech industry faces mounting legal pressure over AI training practices, while Linux and open-source development accelerate. Device makers push toward sustainability and repairability as the sector matures.
Copyright Lawsuits Mount Against OpenAI and Microsoft
The Seattle Times and Newsday have joined a growing coalition of media organizations suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement and unauthorized use of journalism as training data for AI models. The publishers claim the companies reproduce passages from their reporting in response to user queries. This follows similar lawsuits from The New York Times, Ziff Davis, Merriam-Webster, and Encyclopedia Britannica. Nearly 400 local newspapers have now filed suit against the two companies, signaling a sustained push-back against AI firms’ use of published content without permission or compensation.
Linux 7.3-rc2 Released as Kernel Development Continues
The Linux 7.3 release candidate 2 is now available following the conclusion of the merge window last weekend. Development is progressing toward the stable v7.3 kernel, expected in the second half of October. The rc2 cycle includes scheduler fixes for cache-aware load scheduling on hybrid CPUs and continued transitions of kmalloc calls to the superior kmalloc_obj interface, reflecting ongoing performance and memory management refinements in the kernel.
Asahi Linux Officially Supports Apple M3 Macs
Asahi Linux developers announced official support for Apple M3-powered Macs, with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max devices now fully supported in the latest builds. The Mac Studio M3 Ultra remains unsupported. While support is official, some features carry caveats, indicating that while core functionality is reliable, edge cases and advanced features may still need refinement. The milestone represents significant progress in bringing Linux to Apple’s latest consumer Silicon.
Fairphone 6 Plus: Repairable, Sustainable, and Finally Competitive
The Fairphone 6 Plus has achieved what earlier generations struggled with: a mainstream-competitive midrange Android phone that doesn’t sacrifice durability or sustainability. The device features ethically sourced materials, modular design for easy repairs, and adequate processor and camera performance that makes it usable as a daily driver rather than a compromise. Most notably, the 6 Plus is now available in the US market, bringing Fairphone’s philosophy of repairable electronics to a wider audience.
Shotcut 26.9 Beta Improves Video Editing on Desktop
Shotcut 26.9 Beta is now available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, bringing UI improvements and enhanced audio quality to the popular open-source video editor. Following the recent stable release that introduced a stock asset library, this beta continues the cadence of incremental refinements that make Shotcut a more polished choice for creators working across multiple platforms.
In Brief
- NetBSD 9.5 released — capping off the stable series with bug fixes and compatibility updates.
- Slackware 16 Alpha 1 available — featuring GCC 16.2, Glibc 2.44, and Binutils 2.47.
- LLVM developers discuss ClangIR — exploring enabling the compiler IR build by default for faster compilation.
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