Tech
AI Summary
- Apple is reportedly making significant staff reductions across its Siri and Vision Pro development teams.
- TikTok has agreed to a substantial $400 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit concerning children's privacy violations.
- Nvidia's recent announcements highlight the critical role of the underlying infrastructure in AI development, rather than just the models themselves.
- Tesla has officially discontinued its Solar Roof product, with an analysis of what led to its downfall now available.
- Several major tech companies, including Tesla, Uber, and Waymo, have received approval to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles on Nevada's roads.
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TechCrunch
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Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from Siri, Vision Pro teams
an hour ago
by Lucas Ropek
Hardware, AI, Apple, vision proApple has admitted that some roles are being impacted as it shifts its focus away from certain initiatives.
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TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit
2 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Apps, Government & Policy, Social, bytedance, children's privacy, coppa, TikTokTwo years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.
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The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch
2 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
Gadgets, Hardware, Pebble, smartwatchesThe $225 Pebble Time 2 pairs quirky watch faces and apps with physical buttons, an e-paper display, weeks of battery life, and a playful hacker spirit.
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Nvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real hero
2 hours ago
by Julie Bort
AI, nvidia, ExclusiveNvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.
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3 hours ago
by TechCrunch Events
Startups, TechCrunch DisruptIf you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
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The Verge
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Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri
2 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Apple, News, Tech, Virtual RealityApple is laying off staff on the Siri and the Vision Pro teams, according to Bloomberg . The cuts include "largely shutting down" a Vision Pro gaming team and "reducing the size" of the team that makes Vision Pro immersive content, the publication says. More than 200 jobs were cut. Apple said in a statement to Bloomberg it was making the changes to "to evolve our business to deliver the best experiences for our users," though it will be making new roles. The company didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from The Verge . The Vision Pro launched
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$100 Best Buy gift cards will be $60 at stores Saturday
4 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingThe best gift card deal we’ve spotted this year is happening Saturday, August 22nd, at Best Buy stores for one day only. In celebration of the retailer’s 60th anniversary, you can purchase a $100 Best Buy gift card for $60. The deal is only good for as long as supplies last at your local store, so you might want to plan on getting there no later than opening time to boost your chance of getting one. There are some limitations on how you can use the gift card. You can’t use them to buy other gift cards, like iTunes or
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Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay
5 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Apple, Apps, Google, News, TechWalmart will soon allow you to pay for your items with Google Pay or Apple Pay. In an announcement on Friday , Walmart says it's going to bring tap-to-pay capabilities to "select" Walmart and Sam's Club locations starting August 24th, before rolling out support to all US stores by the end of 2026 and gas stations by mid-2027. This launch has been a long time coming, as Walmart was one of the last major retailers not to support Apple Pay or Google Pay. The retail giant even backed the launch of the short-lived CurrentC mobile payment service before rolling out
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Microsoft and Discord subpoenaed over GTA VI gameplay leaks
5 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Entertainment, Gaming, NewsFollowing several apparent video leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI , Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord over content that "infringes copyrights" held for the game, Kotaku reports . In the subpoenas, filed on Thursday, Take-Two says copyrighted material includes "audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements" and it is looking to identify "alleged infringers at issue." The subpoenas give Microsoft and Discord until September 4th to produce the requested information. The leaked clips have been watermarked by a person or group going by "CyberLeek," and they have shown what appears to be GTA VI prot …
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Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
6 hours ago
by Jacob Kastrenakes
Podcasts, VergecastI recently looked back at a photo I'd taken on a smartphone in 2014, and I was struck by just how good it looked. The details were soft, the shadows were dark. It was the kind of photo I felt like I hadn't seen out of a phone in years. That might be changing, though. The Pixel 11 includes a suite of new photography features called Camera Looks that allow those who really care about those things (hi, it's all of us) to dial in their preferences and get rid of that modern over-processed look. On today's episode of The
Wired
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Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here
7 hours ago
by Lauren Goode
Business, Business / Tech Culture, BackchannelMeta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.
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I Tried the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame
11 hours ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuidePack up your pool cleaning supplies. Let one of these robot buddies maintain your water quality instead
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Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter
11 hours ago
by John Brandon
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Cut, the, CordThe Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 can wirelessly transmit games, TV shows, movies, and more across your home (even through walls).
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The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood
11 hours ago
by Ej Dickson
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Boiling, PointLindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.
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5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More
12 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products / Beauty, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Mint, ConditionAfter two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.