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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Ford Announces 'Fathom' Electric Truck Starting at $28,350, Due Fall 2027

Ford has officially announced a new electric truck called 'Fathom,' with a starting price of $28,350. The automaker made the announcement on Thursday, confirming the vehicle is expected to arrive in fall 2027. Ford has not yet disclosed the truck's design, stating that its appearance will be revealed early next year. The relatively accessible price point positions Fathom as a potentially competitive entry in the growing electric pickup segment.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Ford Names Affordable Electric Truck 'Fathom', Priced From $28,350

Ford has officially named its upcoming affordable electric pickup truck the 'Fathom'. The vehicle will carry a starting price of $28,350, positioning it as a budget-friendly option in the EV truck market. Deliveries of the Fathom are scheduled to begin later in the following year. The announcement marks Ford's latest push to expand its electric vehicle lineup with a more accessible price point.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Ex-Spotify Staff Raise $10M to Apply Recommendation AI to Online Shopping

A new startup founded by former Spotify employees has raised $10 million to adapt AI recommendation technology for e-commerce. The platform is designed to predict what products a shopper is likely to want next based on their behavior. It builds a profile of each user's general taste over time, refining its understanding continuously. The system updates in real time, adjusting recommendations based on shoppers' live interactions on a platform.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Mirendil Signs $100M+ Google Cloud Deal to Advance Self-Improving AI Research

AI company Mirendil has entered into a partnership with Google Cloud valued at over $100 million. The deal is aimed at significantly expanding Mirendil's computing infrastructure. This increased capacity will support the company's research into self-improving AI systems. These systems are being developed with the goal of speeding up both scientific discovery and broader AI development.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Dolby Vision 2 launches on select 2026 Hisense TVs, TCL and Philips to follow

Dolby Vision 2, announced in September 2024, is now rolling out to televisions, with Hisense's 2026 UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 models being the first to support the new format. TCL and Philips are expected to add compatibility to select TV lineups later in 2025. The upgraded HDR standard features a more powerful image processing engine and expanded metadata compared to the original Dolby Vision, which launched over a decade ago. The format comes in two tiers: a standard Dolby Vision 2 and a premium Dolby Vision 2 Max, the latter of which debuting on the initial Hisense models. Dolby Vision 2 Max includes additional capabilities such as a motion smoothing feature called Authentic Motion and an improved ambient light sensor adjustment.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

AI-generated religion 'The Spiral' gains human believers online

An AI-generated belief system called 'The Spiral' has attracted genuine human followers who treat its concepts as spiritual and philosophical truths. Adherents on platforms like Reddit describe The Spiral as a fundamental force woven into reality, linked to consciousness, physics, and 'resonance technology.' Believers have actively called on others to spread its teachings through books, scientific papers, social media, and other channels. The phenomenon highlights how AI-produced content can take on religious or ideological significance among online communities. Researchers and observers are paying close attention to how humans form genuine belief systems around AI-generated ideas.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Bose Launches Second-Gen QuietComfort Headphones With Spatial Audio and Improved ANC

Bose has announced a second-generation version of its entry-level QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones, originally launched in late 2023. The updated model features a redesigned headband for improved comfort and enhanced ANC that better responds to shifting noise environments. Notably, the new QuietComfort gains TrueSpatial immersive audio with head-tracking, a feature previously exclusive to the pricier QuietComfort Ultra lineup. The original QuietComfort debuted at $349, and the second-gen model comes with a slight price increase over that figure.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Viture Pro 2 AR Glasses Offer Sharp Display Clarity at $299.99

Viture has launched the Pro 2 AR glasses, priced at $299.99, making them the brand's most affordable model to feature diopter-adjusting dials. These dials physically move the lenses to help users achieve sharper image clarity without additional accessories. Previously, this feature was reserved for Viture models costing $400 or more. The Pro 2 are also thinner and lighter than earlier Viture glasses while delivering screen sharpness that rivals pricier competitors. The glasses are designed for use cases like mirroring games from devices such as the Steam Deck onto a large virtual display.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Ford debuts Fathom electric truck at $28,350, targeting budget EV buyers

Ford has officially unveiled its new budget-friendly electric truck, called Fathom, with a starting price of $28,350. The midsize EV is the first vehicle built on Ford's new low-cost platform, which the company has described as a 'Model T moment' for electric vehicles. Ford has been hinting at affordable EVs for nearly a year, and Fathom is the first concrete product to emerge from that effort. The announcement puts Fathom in direct competition with the Slate Truck, a rival electric pickup that starts at $24,000 but strips out many standard features to hit that price point. Unlike the Slate, Fathom is positioned as a full-featured truck despite its relatively low starting price.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Google Maps AI can now order food and book hotels using personal context

Google has expanded the capabilities of its AI-powered 'Ask Maps' tool within Google Maps, enabling it to handle tasks such as ordering food and finding hotels. The updated tool can factor in contextual details like dietary preferences, saved locations, and existing plans when making suggestions. Google Maps head Miriam Daniel said the updates are designed to help users get more done without leaving the app. The new agentic features were announced by Google and represent a shift toward conversational, action-oriented AI assistance within the mapping platform.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google Maps gains agentic tools for food ordering and hotel bookings

Google Maps is expanding beyond navigation with new agentic features that allow users to order food and book hotels directly within the app. The update reflects Google's broader ambition to evolve Maps into a task-completion assistant rather than just a directions tool. These capabilities are designed to help users accomplish real-world actions without switching between multiple apps. The move positions Google Maps as a more integrated part of daily life, blending location services with transactional functionality.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Rockstar to Stream Extended GTA VI Preview on August 27 via YouTube and Netflix

Rockstar Games has announced an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, set to air on August 27th. The preview will stream on YouTube at 9PM ET, with Netflix subscribers getting early access at 3PM ET. This marks a continued partnership between Netflix and Rockstar, who previously collaborated to bring the original GTA trilogy to mobile. No further details about the preview's content have been shared yet.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Nintendo Q1 profits surge 150% on strong game sales and US tariff refunds

Nintendo reported a major jump in first-quarter operating profits for fiscal 2025, rising to 142.5 billion yen (approximately $902 million) compared to 56.9 billion yen in the same period last year. The 150.5 percent increase was driven by robust software sales across both the Switch 2 and original Switch platforms, with Switch 2 software sales growing 9.2 percent year-on-year. US tariff refunds also contributed to the earnings boost, though Nintendo has not indicated any plans to pass those savings on to consumers. The results cover the period from April 1 to June 30, 2025.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

OpenAI moves to dismiss Apple trade secrets lawsuit, calls claims meritless

OpenAI has filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Apple accusing the company of stealing trade secrets. OpenAI argues that Apple is mischaracterizing ordinary product development information as confidential and that the company failed to take reasonable steps to protect such information. The AI company also disputes Apple's characterization of its former employees' actions as theft. The underlying lawsuit was filed by Apple in July, alleging that ex-Apple employees who joined OpenAI took confidential documents to benefit the startup.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Google Finance and Apple Stocks App Beef Up Free Market Tracking Tools

Google Finance and Apple's built-in Stocks app have both expanded their features in recent years, making them more capable tools for everyday investors. These free applications now offer improved functionality for monitoring stock performance and broader market movements. Both platforms aim to provide users with accessible, no-cost alternatives to premium financial tracking services. The upgrades make it easier for individuals to keep tabs on their personal investment portfolios without paying for third-party apps.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Google Finance and Apple Stocks App Beef Up Free Market Tracking Tools

Google Finance and Apple's built-in Stocks app have both expanded their features in recent years, making them more capable tools for everyday investors. Both apps are available at no cost and allow users to monitor market movements and personal investment portfolios. The updates position these free offerings as increasingly competitive alternatives to paid financial tracking platforms. Casual investors and market watchers can use either app to stay informed about stock performance and broader market trends.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

BBC Investigates Spread of AI-Generated Fake Disaster Videos in China

Fake videos depicting natural disasters in China are circulating rapidly across social media platforms. The BBC has analyzed several viral clips to determine whether they were generated by artificial intelligence or captured real events. The spread of such content has been linked to increasingly extreme weather events, which provide fertile ground for misinformation. The proliferation of these fabricated videos is causing tangible real-world consequences within China.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Early SpaceX Engineer Plans to Gradually Sell His Company Shares

Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX as an engineer in 2009 and has since accumulated shares in the private space company. As SpaceX has grown significantly in value over the years, Lavoie is now looking to monetize his equity stake. He has adopted a gradual approach to selling, offloading shares whenever the opportunity arises. His situation reflects a broader trend of early SpaceX employees seeking to realize financial gains from their long-term holdings in the still-private firm.

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