Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready
Tesla is getting ready to launch its Cybercabs as part of its Robotaxi service. But the driverless vehicle’s software raises a lot of safety questions.
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Why Apple's camera-equipped AirPods may not be the 'pervert pods' consumers fear | TechCrunch
Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.
Honestly I’d take the PowerBook Duo.
The pricing spread on items in the new early Apple / Steve Jobs auction is wild. A pair of signed Steve Jobs business cards is going for six figures, and the disparity in Apple devices is distinctly tilted towards the modern era, as seen here. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/slack-upload-1787067519280.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Apple's new macOS update reportedly contains a video of AirPods with a camera | TechCrunch
A video in a macOS Tahoe release candidate version shows a user wearing AirPods, looking at a book, and talking to Siri.
Fairphone is launching its latest repairable phone in the US too | TechCrunch
The Fairphone 6+ is a midrange Android offering, but given the increasing prices of consumer gadgets amid the ongoing component shortages, a repairable device that can be made to last for years may prove a good proposition.
Right-clicking without the clutter.
Microsoft’s latest Experimental Windows 11 Insider Preview build introduces support for Emoji 17.0, alongside an updated context menu experience in File Explorer that’s “designed to feel faster, cleaner, and easier to tailor.” A notable personalization feature finally lets you add the “Print” command to the context menu in Windows 11. [Image: The “Customize menu” option at the bottom of the new context window takes you to a settings page where you can choose which file actions to enable. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Windows-11-updated-context-menu.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Google is reportedly stopping Pixel production in China.
Most of Google’s products are still manufactured in the country, but Nikkei Asia reports that all production of Pixel phones, watches and earbuds will leave China starting in 2027. Google started this exodus in 2019, shifting to building production capacity in Vietnam and India instead, as have Apple and Microsoft in recent years. [Link: Google is reportedly planning to move all Pixel production out of China - Engadget | https://www.engadget.com/2238895/google-reportedly-planning-move-pixel-production-out-of-china/ | Engadget]
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video
We may have our first glimpse of Apple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods, thanks to a demo video pulled from the macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate.
Google’s people-tracking app is now on Wear OS.
Find Hub on Google-powered smartwatches now includes a separate Find People app. As 9to5Google notes, it’s barebones: it shows a list of everyone you’re sharing location with, but to actually change any settings or see their location on a map, you have to open your phone. Perhaps there’s more to come. [Link: Find Hub for Wear OS adds very basic ‘Find people’ app | https://9to5google.com/2026/08/17/find-hub-people-wear-os/ | 9to5Google]
Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen
The latest update to the Sonos app adds support for iOS Live Activities, putting basic controls and info on your lockscreen.
GitHub is back online after an hourslong outage.
The Microsoft-owned developer platform began experiencing issues around 9:40AM ET, impacting a range of features including pull requests, Webhooks, Actions, Copilot AI, and more. GitHub said it resolved the issue at around 5PM ET, saying “a detailed root cause analysis will be shared as soon as it is available.” [Link: Incident with GitHub.com | https://www.githubstatus.com/incidents/zkxwbgr0cnmx | GitHub]
8 things we learned from Google's Pixel 11 event
Google's Pixel 11 lineup introduces Magic Capture, HiLight notifications and proactive Gemini features designed to reduce screen time demands.
7 desk gadgets that can make your workday better
The right desk gadgets can help you reduce clutter, stay focused, and add a little extra convenience to your day.
Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments
Elektron’s Model:Samples and Model:Cycles are criminally slept-on electronic music instruments that are more powerful and fun than their bargain price suggests.
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
The $50 OhSnap Snap Grip Stand is excellent and does what most magnet rings don’t — stand your phone vertically.
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
Xteink’s pocket-friendly e-readers are even more appealing with access to DRM-protected ebooks from Libby and Kobo.
We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI
The Sony A7R VI is a 66.8-megapixel spec monster of a mirrorless camera. With a fully stacked sensor and 30fps blackout-free shooting, the old compromises of high-resolution cameras are long gone.
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Code and icons in the Galaxy Wearable app hint at an upcoming pair of “Galaxy H1” over-ear headphones, potentially similar to Apple’s AirPods Max.