September 2026

McDonald's Expands Use of AI to Help Set Menu Prices Across Its Restaurants

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

McDonald’s is expanding AI use in menu pricing, showing how artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everyday business operations and decisions.

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New Research Examines Possible Link Between Glucosamine Use and Alzheimer’s Progression

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

New research links glucosamine use with faster Alzheimer’s progression, but researchers stress that the findings show association, not causation.

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Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip and 10-Trillion-Parameter Model Plan as Global Technology Race Accelerates

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

The Chinese technology giant is expanding its AI ambitions as competition over chips, computing power and advanced models intensifies.

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Meta's AI Agent Draws Investor Attention as Consumer AI Competition Intensifies

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

Meta's new AI agent is attracting investor attention as technology companies compete to turn consumer AI into a major business.

AMD Surpasses $1 Trillion Valuation as AI Chip Demand Drives Semiconductor Rally

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices crossed a $1 trillion market value as investors responded to continuing demand for AI computing hardware.

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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures a Full-Day Panorama of the Martian Surface

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

NASA’s Curiosity rover has produced a panoramic view showing the Martian landscape from morning through sunset.

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Stanford Researchers Report Evidence That the Brain Functions as Two Distinct Hemispheric Systems

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Stanford researchers have reported new findings supporting a more detailed understanding of how the two sides of the human brain operate and communicate.

Actickety Is Building A Smarter Way For Creators And Communities To Bring Events To Life

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Actickety is reshaping event management by giving creators and community organisers one connected platform to plan, promote, sell, and manage events.

Google Ordered to Relax Advertising Technology Rules in U.S. Antitrust Ruling

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

The ruling requires Google to change parts of its advertising technology operations while stopping short of ordering a business breakup.

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AI Investment Concerns Contribute to U.S. Technology Stock Decline

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

Technology shares faced renewed pressure as investors assessed AI development concerns and changing financial market conditions.

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Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development as Safety Debate Intensifies

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

The White House prioritizes America’s AI advantage over China as technology leaders warn that faster development could increase safety risks.

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U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Retreat, Easing Pressure on Financial Markets

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

Wall Street advances as falling crude prices reduce immediate inflation concerns, while investors assess economic data and corporate developments.

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Fulvic Gets All the Attention. But What About Humic?

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

Research into humic substances is revealing how fulvic and humic work together, and why their complementary biological roles matter.

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Signals New Direction for Premium Smartphone Market

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

Apple has introduced its first foldable iPhone, opening a new chapter for the company's smartphone business and intensifying competition in one of the technology industry's most closely watched emerging categories.

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Lenormand Reader Brings Clarity To The Deck

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

Layla, the Lenormand Reader, is helping seekers master a deck known for direct, practical insight.

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Labor Day Highlights the Changing Role of Work in America's Technology Economy

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

Labor Day is being observed across the United States as the country pauses to recognize workers while the nature of employment continues to change under the influence of technology, automation and digital business models.

Nvidia Expands Its AI Ambitions With $12.93 Billion Hugging Face Acquisition

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

Nvidia is expanding its position in artificial intelligence with an agreement to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, combining one of the world's leading AI computing companies with a major platform for developers working with open and open-weight models.

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Apple Enters New Leadership Era as John Ternus Succeeds Tim Cook

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Apple has officially entered a new leadership era as John Ternus takes over as chief executive officer from Tim Cook, ending Cook's 15-year period as the company's CEO.