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Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, appears to be steering his new venture Atoms toward the robotaxi industry. Kalanick has described Atoms as an opportunity to complete what he calls 'unfinished business,' suggesting a return to autonomous ride-hailing. The move would place him back in a space closely tied to his tenure at Uber, where self-driving ambitions were a major strategic focus. Details about Atoms' specific plans or timeline in the robotaxi sector remain limited at this stage.
Boox has shared new details about its upcoming Picco e-reader at IFA, after first teasing the device in July with little information. The compact gadget features a 3.97-inch touchscreen e-paper display, which analysts consider an improvement over rival devices like the Xteink X4 Pro. Unlike some competitors, the Picco lacks rear magnets for phone attachment and has no onboard storage, relying solely on a microSD card. It does include physical page-turn buttons that can be configured for different short and long-press actions. A release is expected in November, though pricing has not yet been announced.
Fairphone has launched the Fairphone 6 Plus, its latest sustainability-focused Android smartphone, now available in the United States. The device is built around ethically sourced materials and a high degree of repairability, core principles the company has long championed. Previous Fairphone models required users to accept trade-offs such as weak processors and poor cameras in exchange for those sustainable credentials. The 6 Plus marks a significant step forward by delivering a performance level comparable to a standard midrange Android phone. It represents two key milestones for the brand: competitive everyday usability and an official US market entry.
Pokémon Champions, a competitive battle simulator, launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April before arriving on mobile devices in June. The game is cross-platform with a nearly identical experience across all versions, giving players flexibility based on their preferred device. However, competing at the highest official level, including the Pokémon World Championships, still requires a Nintendo Switch. No clear reason has been given by the developers for excluding mobile players from top-tier tournament eligibility. The limitation has drawn attention as the mobile version offers the same core gameplay without a path to championship-level competition.
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