TechCrunch: This former PG&E engineer is building a ‘Google Maps for the underground’ Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/this-former-pge-engineer-is-building-a-google- maps-for-the-underground/
The Verge: Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/985584/google-fitbit-air-pokemon-sleep
TechCrunch: Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open-source duck robot, Microduck Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/hugging-face-is-selling-a-cute-399-open-source duck-robot-microduck/
TechCrunch: Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in the town Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/hold-up-theres-a-new-twitter-in-the-town/
TechCrunch: Sprains, pain and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/sprains-pain-and-whiplash-waymo-and-zoox-test- drivers-a...
The Verge: If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it Link: https://www.theverge.com/policy/985556/meta-settlement-youtube-tiktok-snap
TechCrunch: Australian police arrest two over TeamPCP hacks targeting Mercor, OpenAI, and others Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/australian-police-arrest-two-over-teampcp-hack s-targeting-merc...
The Verge: OpenAI’s executive exodus has one big winner Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/985332/openai-greg-brockman-sam-altman-leader-e xecutive-exodus
TechCrunch: Here’s all the times AI has gone rogue and hacked other companies Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/heres-all-the-times-ai-has-gone-rogue-and-hack ed-other-companies/
The Verge: Hugging Face’s new robot is an adorable rollerskating duck Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/985549/hugging-face-microduck-robot
The Verge: Plaud is launching AI earbuds Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/985500/plaud-one-earbuds-ai- recorder-price-availability
Wired: Alienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory Link: https://www.wired.com/review/alienware-aw3926qw-gaming-monitor/
The Verge: Adobe is adding more AI to Photoshop Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/985491/adobe-photoshop-ai-assisted-editor-markup
TechCrunch: Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/plauds-new-earphones-come-with-an-esim-enabled case-for-talking-to-ai-...
The Verge: Sleep score court is in session Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/984728/sleep-score-court-is-in-session-pixel-wa tch
The Verge: Of course Samsung made a 1,100Hz gaming monitor Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/985476/samsung-odyssey-gaming-monitors-2027-lineup launch
TechCrunch: OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers in India Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/openai-to-start-showing-ads-on-chatgpts-free-a nd-go-tiers-in-india/
Ars Technica: An EV that sounds like a 6.75 L V8: A ride in the Bentley Torcal Link: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/an-ev-that-sounds-like-a-6-75-l-v8-a-ride-i n-the-bentley-torcal/
Wired: Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/posture-correctors/
Wired: Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash Link: https://www.wired.com/story/livestream-the-great-data-center-backlash/