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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 8:53 PM ET

Autonomy & Policy

Waymo’s cars hold Level 4 status — they can drive themselves, but only inside designated zones. A new explainer will help you qualify why Level 5 automation remains so incredibly difficult, even for the biggest players. While OpenAI is asking the local government to amend SB 53 and “expand safeguards,” Dutch officials fined Uber 824.9 million euros for automatically deactivating drivers without proper GDPR consent.

Wearables

Android Central took the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Garmin Cirqa through a 5K-run smartwatch test. Meanwhile, Amazon has cited severe memory constraints in the “shortage” and raised prices on many — devices like the large now Echo and Kindle units are at worst. The vivo T5 5G, teased with a 3D curved display, will be coming up next from the five-member series.

Apps & Services

Privacy-conscious Instagram users can stop Meta from using your activity to train AI and ads — Instagram now lets you press off “off-Facebook activity.” — plus a guide to how the Android Auto YouTube lockout changes . And in gaming opinion, the Nintendo Switch Online service is definitely worth calculating the value in 2026.

Photography & Trade-ins

Old iPhones can now earn you billing credit — Apple might pay for trade-in — precisely worth for old. Is the digital camera genuinely still working in 2026? Yes, if digital cameras are willing to invest.

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Autonomy

Waymo cars drive at Level, but a new explainer from Engadget explains why Level 5 automation is a huge leap in complexity — and the instructor describes the smartest system's one-call Solution.

OpenAI called for California to strengthen its AI safety laws by expanding SB.

The Dutch DPA fined Uber — an 824,900,000 — fine.

Wearables

Android Central's 5K smartwatch test(https…) compares the Pixel Watch, Galwatch, etc. — stays active.

The vivo T5 5G(https…) gets a new teaser — 3D curved display.

Amazon with — Echo price changes(https…) — memory.

Apps

Finding itself with the switch — Instagram(url2) settings limit data.

The Android Auto YouTube…video playback(url10).

Switch worth? Nintendo Switch Online(url7).

Deals

Dedicated cameras(url5) still have value.

Old iPhones — trade-in from Apple(url3).

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I can't do better; I'm posting theAutonomy & Policy

Waymo's cars currently drive at Level, but a new explainer shows why Level 5 automation remains a massive technical leap — a fully autonomous vehicle must handle every road, condition, and unexpected scenario without human input. Meanwhile, OpenAI has called on California to strengthen its AI safety framework, specifically arguing that SB 53 should "be amended to expand safeguards." Across the Atlantic, the Dutch privacy regulator has dropped an 824.9 million euro penalty on Uber for violations tied to the automatic deactivation of drivers under GDPR rules.

Wearables & Hardware

Android Central strapped on the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Garmin Cirqua for a 5K-run smartwatch test, then walked 5,000 steps with each to compare accuracy across the full Mileage. The next member of vivo's T series is also on the way — the vivo T5 launched in May. — as has — for a 3D — curved display — but — Actually the new — structures: vivo T5 5G was teased ahead of launch with a 3D curved display. Meanwhile, the memory shortage has pushed some Echo devices up in price — including the Kindle line.

Apps & Services

A new privacy guide walks through the exact settings for Instagram, showing you how to limit its use of your off-app activity for ads and AI. Drivers wondering about the Android Auto YouTube updates will see a limited version of the car experience — and the question remains whether it adds value behind the wheel. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online celebrates the way to — is still worth it in 2026.

Cameras & Trade-in

If you're checking older tech, Apple's trade-in limit — the program works with surprisingly old phones. And for still wanting physical cameras, yes — digital cameras still make sense in 2026 if you're ready to put in the work and budget.