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Meta is preparing to launch a new line of smart glasses without a camera, codenamed Luna, potentially as early as this fall. These devices will feature six microphones designed to facilitate conversations with Meta's AI chatbot and consumer agent, Muse, rather than relying on visual recording capabilities. The company plans to unveil these camera-free glasses at its annual Connect conference next week, marking a strategic shift in their wearable technology lineup. While sources indicate the product is imminent, Meta has not yet provided an official comment regarding the specific release details or features of the upcoming hardware.
In the semiconductor sector, SK Hynix is reportedly in advanced talks with Intel to establish a manufacturing deal for memory chips within the United States, representing a significant first for the Korean company. Potential arrangements could involve leasing space at Intel's planned Ohio facility or forming a venture with major cloud firms to secure future supply and pricing stability. However, these negotiations face potential hurdles as the South Korean government considers such advanced technology sensitive, which might complicate internal approvals. Meanwhile, SK Hynix has resolved a profit-sharing dispute with its union by agreeing to split bonuses equally between cash payments and company shares, differing from earlier proposals that favored stock splits.
The tech landscape is also marked by significant updates and controversies involving major software companies. Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for Windows 11 to address critical issues introduced in the September 2026 update, including problems with Hyper-V based Linux virtual machines, remote desktop services, and USB audio devices. Simultaneously, OpenAI quietly acquired Glass Imaging, a startup founded by former Apple engineers that uses AI to enhance smartphone cameras, valuing the company at over $300 million. In India, regulatory bodies are escalating an investigation into Apple's iOS 18 release after users reported severe display issues like colored lines and microphone malfunctions that forced them to pay for out-of-warranty repairs.
Further developments in the consumer electronics market include Indian police questioning Google over its lack of safeguards following the dismantling of a criminal network that exploited over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts to send hoax bomb threats. Additionally, China-based Onyx International announced three new e-ink devices running Android 16, including the Note Air 6C and Note Mini C priced at $579.99, and the more affordable Palma 3 at $339.99. The Note Air 6C offers a 10.3-inch screen with AI software tools and is currently available for purchase, while release dates for the other models are yet to be announced. These announcements highlight the ongoing competition and innovation across various sectors of the technology industry as companies navigate regulatory challenges and market demands.
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These are the daily tech headlines for
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. [music]
I'm Jen Cutter.
The information sources say Meta plans
to release smart glasses without a
camera, code name Luna, as early as this
fall. The model will have six
microphones to facilitate conversation
with Meta's AI chatbot as well as Muse,
the consumer AI agent. The camera free
glasses could be unveiled at Meta's
annual connect conference next week.
Meta has not responded to a request for
comment.
Reuters sources report SKH Highix is in
talks with Intel to make a deal to
manufacture memory chips in the United
States, a first for the Korean company.
The sources say a potential scenario
involves leasing part of Intel's planned
chipmaking facility in Ohio. Another
scenario could involve SKH Highix
forming a venture with Intel and some
major cloud firms looking to lock in
prices for securing future memory chip
supplies. Potential opposition from
within Korea could complicate any
potential deals as the government
considers this type of technology as
sensitive. A spokesperson from SKH
Highix told Reuters, quote, "No matters
have been determined at this stage."
According to Bloomberg, SKH Highix
reached an agreement with its union over
a profit sharing dispute. Instead of a
previously proposed 4060 cash stock
split, 50% of the profit sharing bonuses
will be paid out in cash and the other
50% in company shares.
Microsoft issued an outofband Windows 11
patch to address issues with last
Tuesday's September 2026 update.
Microsoft says this update has fixes for
host folder shares might be unavailable
in HyperVbbased Linux virtual machines,
remote desktop services might stop
responding, and some USB audio class 1.0
devices might fail in multi-channel
audio modes. The update was pushed
automatically and can also be manually
downloaded.
The Wall Street Journal reports OpenAI
quietly purchased startup Glass Imaging,
which uses AI to improve smartphone
cameras within existing hardware. The
deal values the company at more than 300
million US. Glass Imaging based in Los
Altos, California, was started by two
former Apple engineers in 2019 and had
raised about 30 million from investors
prior to the deal.
India's Central Consumer Protection
Authority, the CCPA, is escalating a
probe into Apple's release of iOS 18
that allegedly damaged iPhone
functionality by causing screen display
issues with some users reporting green,
pink, or white lines appearing after the
update. The CCPA also alleges the update
caused some microphone malfunctions and
other issues, which then forced
customers into paying for repairs, as
these issues were not covered under
warranty. If Apple is found guilty, the
company could be fined and possibly have
to issue refunds to affected customers.
In a statement, Apple said it would work
with authorities to provide clarity and
did not previously identify any concerns
with the iOS 18 release.
Reuters also reports Indian police will
question Google's lack of safeguards
discovered after dismantling a criminal
network that had used over 500,000 fake
Gmail accounts to send hoax bomb threats
to government offices. The investigation
aims to include discovering how each of
the fraudulent accounts was able to
employ two-actor authentication.
And Chinabased Onyx International, Inc.
announced three new e- in devices. The
Buks Note Air 6C for $579.99.
The Note Mini C also for $579.99
and the Palma 3 for $339.99.
All three units run Android 16 out of
the box. The Note Air 6C has a 10.3 in
Kido3 color e in screen, 6 gigs of RAM,
64 gigs expandable storage, a 3700
milliampour battery, and some AI
software tools. This is the only unit
immediately available for sale with
release dates for the others to be
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