Tech
AI Summary
- Waymo is broadening its autonomous ride-hailing services, launching operations in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.
- Apple has presented evidence against a former employee accused of stealing company data for OpenAI, highlighting growing concerns about intellectual property in the AI race.
- The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant operates a 'secret ad surcharge scheme.'
- Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 technology, requiring significant GPU power, is set to release on September 3rd, promising advanced graphics enhancements.
- Amidst rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, concerns are mounting about its impact on various professions, including human doctors, and the potential for widespread cybersecurity threats.
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TechCrunch
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Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
2 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, WaymoWaymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
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Help build the future of startups: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
3 hours ago
by TechCrunch Events
Startups, TechCrunch DisruptTechCrunch Disrupt is where those moments happen. And we can't pull it off without volunteers like you.
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India’s Unacademy sells to rival upGrad for $206M, about 94% less than its peak valuation
3 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
Startups, Unacademy, UpGrad"We raised at a peak, but sold at a fraction of that," Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal wrote. "I'm not going to dress these facts up."
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If space data centers feel far-fetched, why not interstellar travel?
7 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
SpaceThe team behind Starcloud's orbital data centers has a new high-risk space project: Sending a probe to Alpha Centauri.
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Magna increases bet on battery swapping in India with $35M for Yuma
12 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
Startups, Transportation, magna, Magna International, yuluMagna's investment in Yuma Energy has reached $87 million as the Canadian auto supplier increases its majority stake in the Indian battery-swapping firm.
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The Verge
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Sonos introduces new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years
3 hours ago
by John.Higgins
News, Sonos, Speakers, TechThe Sonos Ace Ultra are what the original Ace should have been — headphones for the Sonos ecosystem. | Image: Sonos At an event in New York City, Sonos announced two new audio products - the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, details of which were found in an FCC filing in early August - and a major update to its audio operating system dubbed Sonos 27. It's the biggest single Sonos announcement since 2024, when a new app rollout upset its customers and sent it into damage control mode . Software changes are core to Sonos'
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Tim Cook’s legacy isn’t just phones, it’s politics
3 hours ago
by Lauren Feiner
Apple, Policy, Politics, TechAs much as any Apple product released during his time as CEO, Tim Cook's tenure will be remembered for its ruthlessly efficient tight-rope walk between an autocrat in China and a would-be autocrat in the US. During his 15 years as CEO, Cook steered Apple through relations with both Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, including escalating conflicts between the two. As Apple's enmeshment in China raised serious questions about reports of forced labor and censorship, Cook managed to appease Xi while maneuvering around political blowback in the US. And when Trump launched a trade war against
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John Ternus takes over as Apple’s new CEO
3 hours ago
by Richard Lawler
Apple, Apple Rumors, Business, iPad, iPhone, News, TechJohn Ternus and Tim Cook | Image: Apple The multitrillion-dollar home of the iPhone, Mac, and so many other tech gadgets has a new leaader, as Tim Cook has been replaced as CEO as of September 1st by former hardware boss John Ternus . How will we look back on Cook’s legacy, and what will Apple look like under the leadership of Ternus and new chief hardware officer Johny Srouji? With the next iPhone event scheduled for September 9th , we’ll probably find out soon. Here’s everything we think we know so far about the John Ternus era at Apple.
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Florida blocks Flock cams on state highways
3 hours ago
by Emma Roth
News, Policy, Politics, Security, TechFlorida is banning Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers across state highways, as reported earlier by NBC News and local news outlet WUSF . In a memo on Monday , Florida's Department of Transportation says it's revoking permits for all license plate readers, adding that they must be removed from state highways within 30 days. As noted in the memo, Florida's DOT says it's issuing the order in response to the "recent exponential increase in deployments" of license plate readers, "coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes." The agency is also halting future
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Get ready for a really busy month of smartphones
4 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Apple, Foldable Phones, Gadgets, IFA 2026, iPhone, Mobile, Phones, Report, TechAt what point are there simply too many phones? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge We're not even half a day into September, and two new smartphones have already launched: the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra . We're expecting more this week, as the IFA trade show kicks off in Berlin, before we get new iPhones a week after that. And that's only the beginning of what promises to be an exceptionally busy month for smartphone launches. For the decade I've worked in the industry, tech journalists have always spoken in hushed tones about the dreaded "Techtember," when
Wired
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Sonos Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, Sonos Fabric, and a New App: Everything Sonos Just Announced
2 hours ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Speakers, Gear / Products / Audio, Sound, ProofSonos is cramming AI into its software because it’s “very hot these days.” The new features, which include agentic automation, are opt-in.
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Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border
5 hours ago
by Fernanda González
Security, Security / National Security, PewThe US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.
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5 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Google, Motorola
5 hours ago
by Julian Chokkattu, Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Into, the, FoldReady to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review (2026)
6 hours ago
by Chris Haslam
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Audio, Endless, BeatsThe flagship headphones get up to 57 hours of battery life and have easily replaceable batteries.
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3 Best Sleep Tracker Picks for Optimizing Your Sleep (2026)
6 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Snooze, FestI tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Google Fitbit, and Eight Sleep.