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Waymo Pauses San Francisco Rides During Power Outage, Resumes After One Hour

The Alphabet-owned robotaxi operator coordinated with local officials during a blackout affecting thousands, highlighting recurring infrastructure challenges for autonomous fleets.

By Marcus Halloran·Jul 19, 2026·4 min read
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Google May Reverse Course on Budget Pixel Chipsets

Fresh leaks point to the Pixel 11a shipping with the same-generation Tensor G6, breaking from the strategy that left the 10a with older sili

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 6m
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Samsung Adds Amazon Music to Galaxy Bloatware Bundle

The move widens the storage gap between Samsung's Android devices and cleaner rivals, though most third-party apps remain removable.

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 4m
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Apple Blocks Service Trades from Maps Advertising

Cupertino's new ad policies bar plumbers, electricians, and locksmiths, signaling a selective approach to monetizing location data.

Marcus Halloran ·   · 5m
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Samsung's Z Flip 8 Sticks With Exynos as Upgrades Shrink

Leaked specifications reveal minimal hardware evolution from last year's model, signaling a possible plateau in flip-phone innovation cycles

Kenji Watanabe ·   · 4m
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Samsung Teases Wider Passport Design for Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Spider-Man Promo

A Marvel tie-in clip reveals the foldable's new form factor ahead of next week's Unpacked event, as Samsung races Apple to define the next g

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 4m
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CarPlay's Video Playback Feature Needs Automakers to Play Along

Apple has built the infrastructure for in-car video streaming, but hardware constraints and missing OEM support mean the feature remains vap

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 6m
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SpaceX Shrinks Starlink Terminal by 73% as It Chases Scale

The V5 dish weighs 2.4 pounds and draws half the power of its predecessor, but SpaceX is reserving it for entry-tier subscribers in a quiet

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 6m
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OpenAI's First Hardware Device Takes Aim at the Smart Speaker Market

The AI lab is developing a screenless, camera-equipped speaker that brings ChatGPT into physical spaces, marking its entry into consumer har

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 5m
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Samsung Charges 50 Percent More for a Slower SSD Than Its 2022 Predecessor

The new 990 non-Pro model underperforms the original 990 Pro while doubling in price, as component shortages driven by AI demand reshape con

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 4m
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Boston Dynamics Explores Last-Mile Delivery With Spot Conveyor Add-On

The robotics firm is trialing a belt-fed payload system that could offload drivers from the most physically demanding leg of package deliver

Marcus Halloran ·   · 4m
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How Noise-Canceling Technology Actually Works

From physical barriers to phase-inverted waveforms, the engineering behind silence is more complex than most consumers realize.

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 6m
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X Rewrites Its Feed to Surface Friends Over Strangers

A new algorithmic adjustment aims to pull replies from mutual connections out of the noise, as the platform quietly retreats from its failed

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 4m
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X Adjusts Feed Logic to Surface Mutual Connections in Replies

The platform's head of product says the shift aims to reduce the "battleground" feeling in comment threads by prioritizing users who follow

Marcus Halloran ·   · 6m
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iOS 27 Public Beta Brings Speed Over Spectacle

Apple's latest mobile OS prioritizes performance tuning and messaging upgrades in what developers are calling a maintenance-focused release

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
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Apple Opens Public Beta Gates for Next-Gen Software Stack

First wave of testers can now run the redesigned Siri assistant, cross-platform performance gains, and refined Liquid Glass interface on pro

Wei Zhang ·   · 7m
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Apple Opens Public Beta Testing for Its Fall Software Lineup

iOS 27 and companion OS releases enter public preview with a rebuilt Siri that finally delivers on AI promises - but the usual beta caveats

Kenji Watanabe ·   · 4m
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Microsoft Strips Ads and Clutter from Windows 11 Search in Insider Test

The Experimental channel build offers a pared-down search interface centered on user queries, signaling a broader effort to rebuild user con

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 6m
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Inside Uber's Push Beyond Rides: Why Product Chief Sachin Kansal Is Betting on Hotels and Autonomy

The company's product leader explains how Uber is threading the needle between expansion and focus, while navigating a delicate dance with W

Arjun S. Mehta ·   · 5m
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Netflix Eyes 24/7 Live Channels as Engagement Slips

The streaming giant is testing linear programming and bundle deals to counter declining viewership between seasons and shrinking market shar

Mei-Lin Tan ·   · 6m
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Five Gadgets That Define the Current Hardware Arms Race

From gaming consoles to smart rings, recent hardware releases reveal where the industry is winning and where it still stumbles.

Daniel R. Whitfield ·   · 5m