App News Today — September 24, 2026
RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access and more — today's app signal.
The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, with significant developments across various sectors. On the tech front, Raspberry Pi OS has received a fresh update, sparking renewed interest in the possibility of RAM upgrades, a previously tricky endeavor. Meanwhile, YouTube continues to innovate, introducing new AI-powered features for creators within its Studio app, as well as a new 'Short Series' feature that brings episodic viewing to Shorts, further enhancing user engagement.
In other news, the intersection of technology and society is making headlines, with concerns over access to COVID-19 shots for kids due to issues with the CDC's ordering process. Cybersecurity is also in focus, as the FBI investigates a potential massive data breach by ShinyHunters. Additionally, the trend of streaming inflation continues, with Disney+ and Hulu joining the ranks of services increasing their prices. These stories highlight the complex interplay between technological advancements, societal needs, and economic factors that shape our digital world.
Today's signal:
• RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access (arstechnica.com)
• FBI rushes to investigate if ShinyHunters hack of thousands of employees is real (arstechnica.com)
• Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation (techcrunch.com)
• Thoughts return to forbidden RAM upgrades as Raspberry Pi OS gets fresh lick of paint (theregister.com)
• YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app (techcrunch.com)
• YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts (techcrunch.com)