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Google is launching its own version of OpenClaw
…Google is launching a new Antigravity desktop app that will serve as a hub where you can manage AI-powered agents and their tasks. There’s also a new Antigravity command-line…
The Stepback
…Hawkins Aug 10, 2025 Introducing Regulator and The Stepback, our new subscriber-exclusive newsletters We’re launching two exclusive newsletters and a partnership with Lowpass by Janko Roettgers. Kara Verlaney Aug 6…
The heist of iOS 26
…The first consequential leak he recalled was the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra, which launched in 2020 — Prosser said he was sent prices for the phones by a source from T…
User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way
…manufacturers launch products with user-replaceable batteries, across audio, e-readers, gaming handhelds, and more. Only time will tell whether most of those products are EU only, or whether the new European…
What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?
…US team comes online.” He also curates our new Verge Daily newsletter and covers Android phones, especially all the models that don’t launch in the US. And outside of work…
Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features
…Bloomberg report that Meta is launching a global rollout over the next few weeks and is also starting to test subscriptions for Meta AI. With the new offerings, Meta joins many other…
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Toy Story 5 has the right take on tech
…I also have for you the new Pixar movie worth your time, a better way to hold your phone, a nice upgrade for Android users, a lovely new Windows laptop, and much…
Apple announces macOS Tahoe 26 with new design and revamped search features
Apple announced a new version of macOS during its WWDC 2025 keynote presentation, featuring a new design, improved search functions, a new Phone app, and an entirely new game launcher with overlay…