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Tech & AI News Roundup — October 18, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 10/18/2026 · 4 min read
Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.
Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web. — TechCrunch
TikTok permanently bans ‘Musk’ documentary advertising account
A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk continues to meet resistance from social media platforms. — TechCrunch
No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney. — BBC Technology
TikTok bans Musk documentary account
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Just ahead of the wider release of Alex Gibney's Musk documentary, TikTok has banned the film's social media account from its platform. TikTok did not imme — The Verge
Jad Abumrad loves a butterfly knife and a good springy pillow
It's hard to overstate Jad Abumrad's impact on the podcasting world. He created and hosted Dolly Parton's America and Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, two Peabody Award-winning shows that offered unprecedented looks at the lives of two of the most important music icons of the last century. Before that, though, he created Radiolab, an experimental NPR show that leaned heavily on creative sound design and ev — The Verge
iPhone Duo Camera Tricks: Smart Take, Kid Cue, Duo Preview, and More
Apple's iPhone Duo introduces Smart Take, Kid Cue, Duo Preview, and Duo FaceTime. Here's how its folding design changes group photos and where its cameras fall short. The post iPhone Duo Camera Tricks: Smart Take, Kid Cue, Duo Preview, and More appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Meta Unveils Muse Spark Open, Its Most Powerful Open-Weight AI Yet
Meta's Muse Spark Open targets developers with powerful open-weight AI, Apple silicon support, and new deployment options. Here's what IT teams should know. The post Meta Unveils Muse Spark Open, Its Most Powerful Open-Weight AI Yet appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer. — Ars Technica