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NHTSA opens probe into Comma’s driver assist devices.

Remember George Hotz, the iPhone-hacker-turned-driver-assist-developer? His company Comma.ai is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after three people died and 11 people were injured while using the company’s hands-free driver assist products. The investigation is focused on vehicles crashing into other vehicles that are stopped in the lane, like emergency vehicles. That sounds familiar! [Link: Aftermarket driver assist under federal probe following fatal crashes | https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/aftermarket-driver-assist-under-federal-probe-following-fatal-crashes/ | Ars Technica]

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The new pro version of Switchbot’s compact robovac has double the suction power.

We called the K11 Plus the best robot vacuum for small spaces, but Switchbot’s upgraded K11 Plus Pro could be an even better option. For $399.99 you get a boost from 6,000Pa to 12,000Pa of suction potentially making it a more potent autonomous cleaner for apartments with multiple pets or spill-prone kids. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/switchbot.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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CRKD’s tiny wireless gamepad with drift-resistant thumbsticks is now available.

First announced last March with shipping in late June, the tiny Atom Plus is finally available from retailers like Amazon for $29.99. It’s slightly wider than the 8BitDo Micro but CRKD’s palmable gamepad adds a symmetrical pair of tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbsticks and two pairs of full-size shoulder buttons. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/atom1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/atom2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/atom3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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LinkedIn is cracking down on fake employees.

The platform is testing a way for users to verify their profile by getting people they’ve actually worked or studied with (who are already verified) to vouch for them. LinkedIn is also testing a feature for company pages that forces users claiming current employment to verify themselves, and companies can now instantly remove fake employees from search results. [Image: Colleagues that verify other users will appear on their LinkedIn profile if verification is granted, so it’ll look bad if the verifiers were lying about knowing their work history. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/linkedin-colleague-verification.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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An endurance watch with solar on both sides.

Des Yap did some initial testing of the new $649.99 T-Rex Dual Solar from Amazfit — the first endurance watch with a bright and colorful OLED to be fitted with teeny-weeny solar panels. The ring around the display can extend life a bit, but the larger rear panel around the heart-rate sensor can add a few percentage points of charge when you arrive at camp, or when the watch is slung off a running vest, so maybe you can leave your ultralight power bank home on your next multi-day adventure. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBvFsqd1p7o]

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The original smart oven goes dark.

Today, Weber shut down June Oven’s cloud servers, leaving ovens that cost up to $1,500 unable to do anything beyond basic functions. Owners were notified in July that September 22 would be the end, cutting off remote control via the app, live camera viewing, AI food recognition, and software updates. The ovens still work through their built-in touchscreens, including local food recognition, but support for repairs and parts is also done. Weber bought June in 2021 and quickly discontinued the ovens, folding June’s technology into Weber Connect. It says it won’t open-source the app because the IP is used in current and potentially future products. [Link: What is happening to the June App? | https://consumer-care.weber.com/s/article/What-is-happening-to-the-June-App?language=en_US | Weber]

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Rode’s new box turns its audio mixers into video switchers.

Originally shown at CES 2026, Rode has officially announced its new $599 Rodecaster Video Core, a buttonless video switcher featuring similar connectivity to last year’s Rodecaster Video S. It can automatically switch between connected cameras by detecting who’s speaking (including iPhones connected wirelessly) or you can manually switch between sources by pairing it with the Rodecaster Pro II and Rodecaster Duo audio mixers. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/rodecaster1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/rodecaster2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/rodecaster3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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