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Last updated: August 21, 2026, 2:48 PM ET

Deals & Promotions

Mint Mobile will effectively hand buyers of the Google Pixel 11 a free year of wireless service, now that the carrier's Pixel 11 stock has finally arrived. Meanwhile, TCL launched a Back to School sale with up to 35% off NXTPAPER tablets and smartphones at Amazon.

Vehicle Recalls

Tesla is leading a recall of more than 4 million vehicles in China, where hidden flush door handles may fail to open from the outside. Several other automakers are joining the same regulatory action.

Smart Glasses

RayNeo, which held a 23.7% share of the AR smart glasses market in Q1 2026 according to Counterpoint data, unveiled two new product lines: the productivity-focused iO series and the multimedia-focused GT series.

Platform Regulation

Epic Games insists that Apple's new EU app store rules still violate the Digital Markets Act, even though the European Commission appears satisfied with the changes. The Fortnite maker argues the revised terms remain anti-competitive toward rival app stores.

Audio Hardware

Fresh leaks about Apple's camera-equipped AirPods reveal an unusual design in which each earbud captures its own image, with the shots synchronized for use by Visual Intelligence.