Anthropic commits $11.6 billion to Akamai cloud services over seven years
Akamai announced the agreement on September 24, 2026, with an option to expand purchases by another $9 billion and a share warrant tied to the relationship.
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Ethiopian Cargo partners with CargoAi to expand digital freight booking
Ethiopian Airlines announced a CargoAi partnership on September 17, 2026, to give freight forwarders online access to cargo rates and booking services.
Guterres urges coordinated AI safeguards ahead of UN Assembly
Guterres urged governments on 16 September 2026 to coordinate AI safeguards, arguing that national measures need international cooperation as the technology advances.
Bending Spoons agrees to buy Miro at $1.355 billion enterprise value
The proposed acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
Apple unveils $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo, with sales starting October 23
Apple introduced its first foldable iPhone on September 9, 2026. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the United States, with initial availability scheduled for October 23.
Suno launches v6 music models and plans to retire earlier versions
Suno introduced three v6 music models on September 9, 2026, with options for free and paying users, and said earlier models will be retired during the rollout.
Instacart launches Clementine AI assistant for grocery shopping
Instacart introduced Clementine on September 9, 2026, offering most US and Canadian customers conversational meal planning and help building grocery carts.
Chrome begins shift to two-week releases with Chrome 153
Chrome’s faster release schedule starts with Chrome 153 on 8 September 2026, while the Extended Stable channel keeps its eight-week cycle.