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Ars Technica's review of the 2026 Subaru Outback highlights its new SUV-like shape, refined interior and driving experience, while noting the styling may divide opinion.
Engadget guides readers on pairing a Roku remote with a replacement or reset device, and explains when to use an HDMI switch versus a splitter.
NovelKeys has started selling the Classic-TKL Underscore Edition, a preassembled retro-style keyboard, for $189, according to The Verge.
Chinese singer Wang Feng revealed in a video interview that he buys 80% of his clothes on Taobao, resonating with netizens as celebrities embrace Taobao streetwear.
Alibaba's Wan 3.0 video generation model entered public beta on August 6, featuring 30-second single-generation, multi-document input support, and enhanced realism.
A domestic e-commerce seller in Nanning, Guangxi, used Shopee's 'Light Overseas' model to reach 3,000 monthly orders within two months without extra staff or marketing budget, highlighting a low-cost path for cross-border expansion.
Rippling unveiled AI Spend Console to help companies track and contain AI spending, after its own AI token costs ballooned to 40% of R&D headcount budget. The tool maps employee usage and routes prompts to cost-effective models.
Ditto, an AI dating app for college students, has 150,000 signups and swaps swiping for weekly in-person dates, per TechCrunch.
Former Spotify employees raised $10M for Malachyte, bringing their recommendation AI to e-commerce with real-time intent-aware shopping.
Google announced new agentic features for Maps' Ask Maps, including food ordering, hotel booking, event tickets, and personalized responses using Gmail and Calendar.
Financial advisors now recommend that retirees hold 40% to 80% in equities to counter inflation and longevity risk, challenging the old conservative approach. Tailored allocation and regular reviews are key.
VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth says collateralized loan obligation ETFs could be the next big push in the industry as investors await Fed clarity and seek yield without long-term maturity risk.
The $500bn beauty industry faces sustainability challenges, but inconsistent efforts and missing standards fuel greenwashing and consumer confusion, experts say.
A PC builder recounts how Dropbox saved his work twice when SSDs failed, calling it essential digital insurance.
A The Verge report examines how AI detectors, despite dubious accuracy, are widely used and causing distrust and harm.
Tom Vek's smaller, cheaper Sleevenote music player is here, with limited Day One Editions for $349.
The Verge’s Installer newsletter features the return of Ted Lasso Season 4 and recommendations for new gadgets, including Peak Design’s City Backpack, Bose QuietComfort headphones, and Notability for Android.
Meetily is a free, open-source meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes calls locally on Windows and macOS, protecting privacy and avoiding subscription fees.
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper hybrid tablet reviewed: matte LCD aids note-taking and video, but writing feel falls short.
Redmi launched its K100 Pro phones, while reviewers tested the MSI Claw EX, Insta360 X6, Dell XPS 13, and more.
Wired reviews Xteink X4 Pro, a tiny e-reader that snaps onto your phone. It has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, new design, but no built-in bookstore, requiring users to bring their own books.
Wired tested 22 red-light therapy devices; Hairmax LaserBand and CurrentBody helmet showed visible hair regrowth, while Shark CryoGlow mask improved skin.
WhatsApp has begun rolling out group chat updates, including an @all mention, new poll controls, and easier creation of sub-group chats, as announced in an August 4 release.
Reuters reports Volkswagen plans a US-built pickup by 2030 to revive its American business; VW declined to comment.