Dev Stack
iOS 27.2 gives EU apps an alternative tracking prompt
The new prompt is mandatory in 5 EU countries and optional elsewhere. It drops the word track, and developers may ask again after a year.
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Tech Industry
Firefox Smart Window beta now runs on Mistral Small 4
Mozilla says Mistral Small 4 powers the Smart Window beta in the US, Canada and France, and that users can still pick a different model.
Dev Stack
Apple Reference Image signs photos inside the sensor
Reference Image negatives move to deleted photos after 30 days, and EU capture is off at launch. Apple's September 15 post explains the signing chain.
Tech Industry
Texas halts state funding for Flock's AI license plate cameras
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to stop funding Flock cameras on August 27, 2026, after officers were charged with using the network to stalk people.
Startup Watch
Instinct raises $250M at $2.5B for an agent that acts for you
Index Ventures and Benchmark led a $250 million Series B at a $2.5 billion valuation. Security researchers are raising alarms about the assistant's permissions.
Tech Industry
Meta settles state addiction claims for up to $17.1 billion
Meta will pay about $12 billion over 10 years, rising to $17.1 billion if rival platforms settle too. Teen accounts get a 2-hour default cap and a nightly lockout.
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