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What to know | Rugged Phone Hides an Action Cam: RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro's Camera Module Detaches with Magnets
The key details: Ulefone's sub-brand RugOne unveiled the rugged Xsnap 7 Pro at IFA 2026, featuring a camera module on the back that can be fully detached and carried around as a waterproof action cam. Early-bird pre-orders open on Kickstarter September 7 at €799.
No Steering Wheel, No Problem: Tesla's Cybercab Now Officially Serving Riders in Austin
Austin riders can now hail a ride via Tesla's Robotaxi app, though specifying a vehicle type isn't yet an option—among the 314-vehicle fleet, dominated by Model Ys, 45 are Cybercabs.
What to know | VW's 50,000 Layoffs Confirmed: 'Future Plan 2030' Puts European Plants and Seat's Future on the Chopping Block
The key details: The Volkswagen Group's executive board has approved its "Future Plan 2030" transformation program, confirming 50,000 job cuts and a 50% reduction in model lineup. The fate of four German plants will be decided by June 2027, while reports suggest the Seat brand may be headed for the end of the road.
What to know | Boox Go 6 Gen II Review: The E-Reader That Runs Google Play, but the Battery Only Lasts Eight Days
The key details: The $200 Boox Go 6 (Gen II) runs Android, letting you install any reading app and use a stylus, but its battery life falls well short of Kindle and Kobo—and it's still stuck on Android 11, which has already lost security updates.
Anthropic Gives Users the Power to Rewrite What Claude Remembers Long-Term
With new granular controls rolled out by Anthropic, Claude users can now edit or delete memories by topic and decide whether sensitive information gets included at all.
From Restraint to Complexity: A. Lange & Söhne's Latest Pair Take Opposite Paths
A. Lange & Söhne debuted the blue-dial 1815 UP/DOWN alongside the platinum TRIPLE SPLIT at Concours of Elegance 2026, with one embracing simplicity and the other advancing further into mechanical complication.
Samsung Devices Set to Gain Android's Scam Detection, With the Galaxy S26 Leading the Rollout
Previously exclusive to Pixel phones, Google's AI-powered call scam detection is now confirmed to be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26. Android's security toolkit also includes several often-overlooked features, such as updates, two-factor authentication, Find Hub, and anti-theft locks.
Can a Gimbal Fit in 9.6mm? Honor Robot Phone Pushes Physical Limits
To give the 200MP main camera three-axis stabilization, Honor developed its own 2.6-gram gimbal motor and hid it inside the phone's back cover. Available only in China as a limited run, this experimental device delivers a hands-on experience that sits between a standard phone and a dedicated gimbal camera.
Paris Welcomes SATISFY's First-Ever Flagship, Reimagining a Running Brand as a Tangible Analog World
In Paris's Marais district, running brand SATISFY has unveiled its first permanent store—two shops standing across the street from each other, one stocked with gear, the other serving as a fueling station, both spaces shaped through a collaboration between architecture studio ciguë and founder Brice Partouche.
From Dust Collector to AI Powerhouse: NVIDIA's PAIR Pools Your Idle PCs for Free
At IFA 2026, NVIDIA rolled out PAIR, a free open-source tool that spreads AI compute tasks across idle machines on your local network—sparing your main rig from carrying the full GPU burden solo.
What to know | 'Until Dawn 2' Arrives January 28, New Studio Trades Snowy Mountain for Tropical Island Horror
The key details: Sony has confirmed 'Until Dawn 2' launches January 28 as a PS5 exclusive, with development now in the hands of UK studio Firesprite. The setting shifts from a snowy mountain lodge to a tropical island, starring 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.
Google Rolls Gemini Live Voice Chat Into Gmail, Docs, and Keep for Good
After months in testing, Gemini Live's voice interaction now works across Gmail, Docs, and Keep. The rollout is limited to paying Google AI subscribers, with feature support differing by platform and plan.
Black Is the New Sparkle for Motorola's Swarovski-Studded Razr
A fresh Razr collaboration between Motorola and Swarovski arrives in Pantone Meteorite black, adorned with 35 hand-set crystals, set to launch September 10 at a starting price of $900.
Login Sessions Hijacked by Info-Stealing Malware: What Really Drained Claude Usage
Malware on users' computers designed to steal information hijacked their Claude login sessions. In response, Anthropic emailed affected users last week, forcing account logouts, deleting saved credit cards, and issuing refunds.
Voice Notes, 9-Photo Carousels, and Polls Land Together as TikTok Revamps Comments
Four comment section upgrades are arriving simultaneously on TikTok—voice comments, polls within comments, live photo uploads, and 9-photo carousels—turning comments into a far more multimedia-driven experience than plain text alone.
Pre-Order Alert: GTA 6-Inspired DualSense Controllers Drop September 10 for Just $85
Sony debuted two black-and-white DualSense controllers themed around Grand Theft Auto 6 at State of Play, featuring embossed palm leaves and a VI emblem. They'll hit shelves November 19, alongside the game itself.
What to know | The Xbox Cloud Streaming Free-For-All Is Over: Starting November, Time Caps Kick In at 5 to 15 Hours Depending on Your Tier
The key details: Game Pass Ultimate subscribers used to get unlimited cloud gaming, but starting in November that's changing to a fixed monthly allotment. Non-subscribers will also be able to buy streaming time separately, with Xbox set to announce regional pricing later.
Apple's ATT Privacy Rules Under Fire as UK Lawsuit Seeks $2.7 Billion
Developers, represented by a former UK Competition and Markets Authority official, accuse Apple of holding third-party apps to tougher ATT privacy standards than its own services, with claims topping £2 billion.
Beyerdynamic's New Aventho Y Headphones Bring 90-Hour Battery and User-Swappable Parts for $150
The Aventho Y over-ear headphones from Beyerdynamic offer up to 90 hours of playback with ANC off and 60 hours with it on. Priced at $150, both the battery and ear pads can be replaced by users.
Epic Games' New 'Epic Parties' Keeps Your Voice Chat Going No Matter Where You Play
The gaming giant just rolled out Epic Parties, a feature that lets voice calls move freely between Fortnite, the Epic Games Store, and the Epic Games App—so when a friend sends an invite, everyone lands in the same match without missing a beat.
Utah's SB 73, the First US Law Forcing Websites to Answer for VPN Use, Gets Suspended Right as It Was Due to Start
Though set to kick in this Thursday as the nation's first law holding websites accountable for VPN usage, Utah's SB 73 won't be enforced for now—the state's Department of Commerce is waiting on a federal judge's ruling in Aylo's lawsuit.
5km Precision Arrives: Google DeepMind's WeatherNext 3 Runs on Live Satellite Feeds
Moving past six-hour-old data sources, WeatherNext 3 taps real-time satellite feeds to sharpen forecast resolution from 25km to 5km, reportedly boosting precipitation accuracy by as much as 50%.
Inside Usher's Atlanta Home, a 1956 Segregation-Era Photo Greets You at the Door
Usher opens up his home to Architectural Digest, showcasing a collection spanning Rashid Johnson, Damien Hirst, and George Condo—but what actually stops you in your tracks is a vintage Gordon Parks photograph hanging in the entryway.
"Reinventing Chinese Culinary Classics" Hong Kong Chef Ricky Lui Strikes Again — JUNTO Unveils September Menu Spanning China's Eight Great Cuisines
JUNTO, the Chinese restaurant recommended in the Michelin Guide Taiwan 2025, will launch brand-new lunch and dinner tasting menus this September. Led by Executive Chef Ricky Lui and Head Chef Wang Yu-chen alongside their culinary team, the new menus draw inspiration from classic dishes, regional flavors, and cooking techniques across China's eight great culinary traditions. Following the principle of seasonal ingredient selection, the team reinterprets Chaoshan-style raw marination, Cantonese roasted meats, Sichuan-style poached dishes, Hong Kong-style baked rice, and Chinese braised soups — delivering Chinese cuisine that is at once traditional and full of contemporary surprises.