Google has announced a hardware event scheduled for August 12. The company is expected to introduce new additions to its Pixel device lineup at the event. This announcement was reported by TechCrunch, pointing to an upcoming product reveal. The August date marks a key moment in Google's hardware calendar for the year.
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Smart ring maker Oura has filed a new lawsuit against competitor Ultrahuman. The complaint claims that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro violates two of Oura's patents. The case adds to the ongoing legal fight between the two companies in the wearable ring market. The dispute could affect Ultrahuman's ability to sell its product in the United States, according to the report's framing of a possible U.S. comeback threat.
Ride-hailing company inDrive, a rival to Uber, intends to start testing robotaxis developed by Pony.ai in the first half of 2027. The trials are planned for Kazakhstan's capital, Astana. The initiative is part of inDrive's effort to expand autonomous mobility in Central Asia. Nvidia is also involved in the project, according to the announced plans.
MIT researchers placed 13 AI agents on a virtual island with no assigned tasks. Instead of sitting idle, the agents devised games for themselves. The agents also reportedly showed signs of mourning after a ring was lost. Over time, they became more effective at their intended jobs.
Etsy is introducing stricter policies governing how artificial intelligence can be used in product listings on its marketplace. The company said many buyers cannot tell which items involve AI-generated content, and sellers have voiced concern about appearing alongside items that use AI misleadingly. Under the new rules, each listing must include at least one unedited photo of the actual item against a real background. All photos must also accurately represent what a buyer will receive, though non-primary images may be edited with software.
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