TechCrunch: Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
The Verge: The Verge’s 2026 back-to-school shopping guide Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968645/back-to-school-shopping-guide-gifts
Ars Technica: As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/reddit-ceo-on-ai-overviews-were-still-looking for-that-win-win/
The Verge: You could be taking way better photos on your phone Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/973055/how-to-take-better-smartphone-photos
TechCrunch: What’s the best handheld mini fan? Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/whats-the-best-handheld-mini-fan/
The Verge: The Mermaid Mask is a perfect vacation murder mystery Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/971660/the-mermaid-mask-review
Ars Technica: After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/after-noise-complaints-judge-orders- waymo-to-stop...
Wired: 15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs/
The Verge: The OG reading app just got a big update Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/973929/instapaper-app-pastebot-spiderman-movie-ins taller
Wired: Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattress/
Wired: China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem Link: https://www.wired.com/story/china-millions-of-evs-battery-recycling/
Ars Technica: Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside Link: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/08/defcons-new-badge-is-a-security-key-you can-see-inside/
Wired: 7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran Link: https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-7-states-water-systems-hit-b y-cyberattacks-likely-tied-to-iran/
Wired: Dreo Summer Flash Sale 2026: Lowest Price Ever on Chefmaker, Fan Link: https://www.wired.com/story/dreo-chefmaker-turbocool-fan-flash-deal-2026/
Wired: Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets Link: https://www.wired.com/review/alienware-15-gaming-laptop/
Wired: Nobody Knows if OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI Hacking Sprees Are Illegal Link: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-anthropic-ai-hacking-sprees-illegal/
Wired: Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time Link: https://www.wired.com/story/astronomer-detect-exomoon-for-first-time/
Wired: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon—and It Could Be Visible From Earth Link: https://www.wired.com/story/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-crash-into-moon/
TechCrunch: OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/openai-reportedly-finds-evidence-that-more-of- its-agents-ran-amok/
The Verge: With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973886/sharge-disk-pro-2-hands-on-switch-2-hdmi usb-c-dock