Gear News of the Week: Insta360 Debuts a Drone Company, and DJI Surprises With an 8K 360 Camera
Plus: Netgear has an affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold series is a hit, and Google’s Pixel 10 leaks heat up.
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Tesla Found Partly Liable in 2019 Autopilot Death
A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It’s the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash.
Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis
It doesn’t matter who makes the tech—when you call a robocar, Uber’s mission now is to make sure you use its app.
Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free
If you’re not ready to upgrade, you can still get security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Microsoft’s ESU program.
Google’s Newest AI Model Acts like a Satellite to Track Climate Change
Part of Google Earth Engine, AlphaEarth Foundations is a chip off Google’s DeepMind AI block—and it’s here to help save the world.
Everything You Wanted to Know About China’s Auto Industry Takeover
Does Tesla have a future? Where are the cheap US electric vehicles? How rapidly are Chinese EVs taking over the globe? Here’s what we know.
Apple MacOS Tahoe 26: Top New Features to Try
MacOS 26 brings a slew of new features, and you can now try them out for yourself.
I Lived With Alexa+ for a Week. Here’s How It Went (2025)
I tried the new Alexa+ across three Echo Show devices in my house. The experience was pretty solid for early-access software.
This Smart Basketball Tracks Data About Every Shot. It Could Be Headed to the NBA
The league is considering adopting the tech for in-game use. Since the sensor is in the valve stem, the ball dribbles, shoots, and rebounds nearly the same as always.
As Trump faces continued scrutiny over Epstein, the administration rehashes 2016 Russian interference probe
During a week of urgent news, the administration has pushed a report on Obama and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. NPR Senior Political Editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and Cybersecurity correspondent Jenna McLaughlin unpack t…
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