Ars Technica: As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/meta-ai-glasses-may-get-creepier-and apps-that-detect-the...
The Verge: Tesla sunsets its Solar Roof tiles Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/983167/tesla-solar-roof-tiles-discontinued
The Verge: My cats hate each other, but this automatic feeder is helping Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/982897/automatic-feeder-cat-enemies
Wired: Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter Link: https://www.wired.com/review/nyrius-phoenix-home-true-4k60/
The Verge: My big, fat, technophobic cat Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/981738/my-big-fat-technophobic-cat
Wired: 5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-electric-toothbrush-for-healthier-teeth-and gums/
Wired: The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-super-el-nino-wont-fix-the-wests-water-crisis/
Wired: Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More Link: https://www.wired.com/story/early-tech-labor-day-sales-2026/
Wired: The Single English County Saying No to Palantir Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-single-english-county-saying-no-to-palantir/
Wired: 30% Off Canon Promo Codes | August 2026 Link: https://www.wired.com/story/canon-promo-code/
The Verge: Genki’s new customizable controller has a big screen and adjustable buttons Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981536/genki-manta-wireless-customizable-controlle r-tmr-screen
TechCrunch: Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/tesla-uber-and-waymo-all-get-the-ok-to-operate thousands-of-robota...
TechCrunch: AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/ai-data-startup-micro1-reaches-500m-gross-run- rate-amid-ai-training-boom/
Ars Technica: US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/us-distributor-of-chinas-most-popular-hu manoid-robots-pivots-aft...
TechCrunch: Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B Link: https://techcrunch.com/video/learn-what-vcs-actually-want-from-a-founder-whos-ra ised-1b/
Wired: Google Pixel 11 Review: Minor Upgrade Link: https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-11/
TechCrunch: OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/openai-is-gaining-on-anthropic-with-business-u sers-new-data-indicates/
TechCrunch: ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plugin Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/chatgpt-can-now-send-texts-for-you-with-new-ap ple-messages-plugin/
The Verge: Google Discover is getting an AI chatbot-tuned feed Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/983088/google-discover-ai-chatbot-feed
TechCrunch: The Enhanced Games — tech’s steroid extravaganza — didn’t pay off, as company posts $60 million loss Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/the-enhanced-games-techs-steroid-extravaganza-...