Dreame brings 8K video to compact action cameras
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Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US
Roborock’s next robot lawn mower, the RockMow X1 LiDAR, is coming to the US. Unveiled at CES 2026, the bot will arrive later this year with 360-degree 3D scanning.
Govee’s latest smart lights can make your ceiling more interesting
Govee announced the Sky Ceiling Light and Ceiling Light Ultra at CES 2026. No prices or launch dates have been shared.
Oh snap, I have a new favorite phone grip
In the war of double-sided magnetic phone grips, Syncwire and OhSnap Snap Grip 5 are the best I’ve tried.
Insta360 redesigned its compact action cam with a bigger battery and swappable storage
The Insta360 Go Ultra has a new square-shaped design with a larger battery and a microSD card slot.
More Android phones with Qi2 wireless charging will finally show up in 2025
In addition to a new Qi2 Ready certification for magnetless phones with Qi2, the WPC announced during CES 2025 that more Android phones will soon support the wireless standard.
Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi rollout: the biggest news and announcements
Tesla revealed a prototype Cybercab robotaxi and a ‘Robovan’ transport vehicle at an event in California.
Govee would like to make your smart holiday lights Matter
Govee’s newest holiday string lights and strip lights come with Matter support and improved colors.
Apple’s foldable MacBooks rumored to ship in 2026
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple could ship more than 1 million MacBook-like foldables in 2026. The device is rumored to come with either a 20- or 18.8-inch display.
Uber beats Waymo as first to launch robotaxis in London
Uber beat Waymo to launching robotaxis in London. The ridehail company is working with UK startup Wayve to bring cars powered by AI, cameras, and radar to the foggy streets of England’s capital.
The Athletic reportedly drops sports betting deal with Kalshi.
The union representing The New York Times staffers rallied against the deal, but a source tells Front Office Sports that the opposition “did not prompt or play any role” in the decision to abandon it. Kalshi and The Athletic continue to explore advertising and “other commercial opportunities,” Front Office Sports reports. [Link: New York Times Union Demands Company Abandon Kalshi Talks | https://frontofficesports.com/article/new-york-times-union-kalshi-deal/ | Front Office Sports]
Packard Bell is back, and more colorful than ever.
Acer, which has owned the historic PC brand since 2008, has resurrected it in a line of cheap, cheerful, and exceedingly colorful hardware, ranging from a 14-inch laptop to a portable food steamer. It all goes on sale in Q4 this year, though for now it’s only hitting the market in Europe. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/packard-bell-ifa-6.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/packard-bell-ifa-4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/packard-bell-ifa-7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/packard-bell-ifa-5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/packard-bell-ifa-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/packard-bell-ifa-3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Waymo is a magnet for parking tickets.
The robotaxi company has accrued more than 8,300 violations in San Francisco since January 2025, according to records obtained by Gazetteer. On average, that’s about 103 tickets a week. Most of the violations appear to be for parking in locations reserved for tour buses, obstructing traffic, or blocking bike lanes. [Link: Waymo has been slapped with more than 8,300 parking tickets since January 2025 | https://sf.gazetteer.co/waymo-has-been-slapped-with-more-than-8300-parking-tickets-since-january-2025 | Gazetteer]
Today’s Vergecast: What’s happening with US data centers?
Data centers have been a staple of Loudoun County since the early dot-com boom, but recent expansions have left some residents wondering how much more the county can take. Guest host David Imel talks to Lauren Feiner about today’s article detailing the buildout of “Data Center Alley,” what it means for residents, and what other counties reeling with similar buildouts can learn from it. Watch | Listen | Get ad-free [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNrXKw2JuIU&t=130s]
Here are some of REI’s best Labor Day sale deals
The outdoor retailer’s end-of-summer sale includes gear like tents and jackets, but the best deal might be on socks.
1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project
The controversy surrounds David Heinemeier Hansson, who has posted strident anti-vax and anti-immigrant views.
Samsung is getting in on the MacBook Neo competition.
Samsung announced a new Galaxy Book6 laptop at IFA. It’s a 14-inch notebook with Intel Wildcat Lake processors, starting with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. And it’ll start at $799. Sound a little familiar? It’s got more ports than the Neo and a much higher watt-hour battery. But, oddly, Samsung omitted the keyboard’s backlight just as Apple did. Not my top choice of things to copy, but okay. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Mobile-The-new-Galaxy-Book6-Galaxy-Book6-LIneup-Galaxy-AI_main3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Mobile-The-new-Galaxy-Book6-Galaxy-Book6-LIneup-Galaxy-AI_main1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Mobile-The-new-Galaxy-Book6-Galaxy-Book6-LIneup-Galaxy-AI_main5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Samsung-Mobile-The-new-Galaxy-Book6-Galaxy-Book6-LIneup-Galaxy-AI_main2-1024x576-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Zoox goes to the airport.
The Amazon-owned robotaxi company was just approved to make passenger trips to and from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Airports can be chaotic environments, and regulators want to be sure that robotaxis won’t add to the chaos. As the first robotaxi company approved for airport trips, Zoox will have its work cut out for it. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/LV_airport_2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/LV_airport_3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/LV_airport.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Zoox__Robotaxi_LasVegas_Streets.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Zoox_Robotaxi_Las-VegasStrip.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Zoox-Las-Vegas-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]