Tech news — September 8, 2026

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1. TechAstronomy

   Sep 8, 2026, 23:21 UTC

   

   Elon Musk's Power and Influence Scrutinized in Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Documentary

   Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', premiering at the Venice Film Festival, explores the rise of Elon Musk, his political influence, and the fear surrounding him. The film features interviews with Musk's ex-wife, partners, and critics, delving into his businesses, personal life, and controversial actions. It questions how an unelected tech titan amassed such power and influence.

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2. TechSemiconductorsRoboticsAI

   Sep 8, 2026, 20:35 UTC

   

   Unitree's Humanoid Robot Fights Autonomously

   Unitree Robotics has unveiled its UnifoLM-X2-1.0 humanoid robot, capable of real-time analysis, decision-making, and autonomous combat. Demonstrated in a video, the robot can participate in duels independently, marking a significant advancement in autonomous robotics.

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3. TechMiddle East

   Sep 8, 2026, 16:19 UTC

   

   Julián Quiñones Nominated for Ballon d'Or

   Julián Quiñones has been recognized for his exceptional season and has been included in the list of 30 nominees for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

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4. TechSoftwareHardware

   Sep 8, 2026, 11:06 UTC

   

   Apple to Unveil First Foldable iPhone

   Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, likely named the iPhone Ultra, at its upcoming event on September 9. The device is expected to feature a flexible screen that opens and closes like a book, marking a significant design change for the iPhone. The event will also serve as a test for new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook last week. Other products expected to be announced include new iPhones, Apple Watches, and updates to the iPhone's camera features.

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5. TechSemiconductors

   Sep 8, 2026, 06:58 UTC

   

   iPhone 18 Pro Camera Features Leaked in iOS 27 Beta Code

   iOS 27 beta code hints at several new camera features for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. These include exposure scopes (waveform or histogram), focus peaking and highlight warnings, repeated self-timer shots, manual focus, and aperture-based image correction. None of these features are currently accessible to users, and Apple may still hold some back from the September release.

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6. TechAsia

   Sep 8, 2026, 03:51 UTC

   Bursa Malaysia Stock Market Performance

   Bursa Malaysia's stock market experienced mixed performance over two days. On Monday, it closed higher, supported by buying interest in banking and telecommunications stocks, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gaining 6.69 points to 1,714.79. The market saw more losers than winners, with 611 decliners against 488 advancers. On Tuesday, the market opened lower due to profit-taking in several high-priced stocks, with the FBM KLCI falling 2.89 points to 1,711.90.

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