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Tesla self-driving manager describes scary conditions in robotaxi testing
A former Tesla manager who ran the company’s “Full Self-Driving” test fleet in Houston says the operation was so understaffed that its cars became “rolling hazards on public streets,” according to a lawsuit.
The manager, Javier Medrano, filed the wrongful-termination complaint in Houston federal court, and its contents were reported this week. He oversaw the fleet before Tesla launched its driverless “Robotaxi” in the city.
Read MoreTwelve South debuts smaller Valet tray with 25W MagSafe charging
Earlier this year, Twelve South debuted the new Valet accessory, which it described as a “wireless charging station and personal essentials tray.”
Now, Twelve South has expanded the Valet lineup with a smaller option that features MagSafe and Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W speeds.
Read MoreToday’s Apple Books and audiobook deals from $1
Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Beautiful Child, The Spider Network, The Game, The Bull and the Spear: Corum 4 (Corum), A Soul of Ash and Blood: Blood and Ash 5, The Book of Azrael: Gods and Monsters 1, The Locked Ward, Ironwood, and more. On your way down, scope out AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and AirTag 2 still at all-time lows. We also have M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off, and this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off. The app deals await below.
Read MoreAdd Apple Find My tracking to your keychain from just $24
ExtreLife Apple Find My Keychain
Buy from $24 (Reg. $30)
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If there’s two place I think everyone should have Find My, it’s in their wallet and on their keychain. For less than $27 Prime shipped, you can equip your EDC with a leather-like grab-and-go Find My device, complete with a loud speaker for audible tracking, left-behind notifications, and a rechargeable battery.
Man credits Apple Watch with saving his life after collapsing at home
A Cincinnati, Ohio man is crediting his Apple Watch with saving his life. As reported by local news outlet WKRC, Mohammad Islam says his Apple Watch’s fall detection feature kicked in to contact emergency services after he collapsed outside his home several weeks ago …
Read MoreSign up for a Costco Gold Star Membership for $65 and get a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card
TL;DR: New Costco Gold Star Members can get a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card*, and it’s still only $65 to sign up.
Read MoreAlmost all physical games already unavailable on official PlayStation Store, scoop them up on sale while you still can
PlayStation has officially announced that it will stop producing physical games discs, and some folks are not happy about it. And while this move isn’t expected to happen for over a year from now, almost all physical games on the official PlayStation Store are already out of stock.
Read MoreSaudi Prince Alwaleed takes 5% Lucid (LCID) stake, stock jumps 25%
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has disclosed a 5% stake in Lucid Group, and the market read it as a fresh vote of Saudi confidence in the cash-strapped EV maker.
Lucid (LCID) shares jumped as much as 25% on Tuesday after the filing surfaced, even though the disclosure itself is passive and mostly a technical formality.
Read MoreLand Anker’s 12-outlet Surge Protector Power Strip down at $24 today
Anker 12-Outlet Power Strip with 2100J Surge Protector
Buy for $24 (Reg. $33.50)
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Anker is a great option for power strips and surge protectors if you ask me – loads of great deals, low prices, and they’s generally quite reliable too. This one has a 5-foot extension lead, a sizable collection of 12 outlets, and some USB ports for charging and the like as well.
Baidu’s Apollo Go begins London robotaxi testing with Uber and Lyft
Baidu’s Apollo Go started robotaxi road testing in London today, and it’s doing it with both of ride-hailing’s biggest names at once — Uber and Freenow by Lyft.
The launch lands days after Apollo Go ran the first fully driverless trial in any right-hand-drive market, in Hong Kong. Two milestones in one week, on opposite ends of the world.
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: PARANORMASIGHT, Klocki, Maneater, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like PARANORMASIGHT: TMC, Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game, Klocki, Roundguard, Ailment: dead standoff Premium, Maneater – Shark RPG, Can You Escape: The Collection, and more. On your way down, scope out the ongoing pre-order deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 – FREE $200 credits, $1,230 off with trades, and more – as well as up to $470 off Microsoft’s 2026 touchscreen Surface Pro 2-in-1s and this deal on ASUS’ 16GB/256GB ExpertBook. The Android app deals await below.
Read MoreA popular VPN now has a lifetime subscription for $40 (Reg. $600)
TL;DR: Protect 15 devices for life with a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription on sale for $40.
Read MoreHere are your August 2026 PlayStation Plus FREE games
Sony has now revealed the upcoming August PlayStation Plus freebies. This means the clock is ticking on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Cross-Gen Bundle and the rest of July’s freebies, but we do know what titles will be landing in the August Monthly Game library for members now.
Read MoreTuesday’s Apple TV deals from $3: Devil Wears Prada 1 and 2, Harry Potter and Bourne collections, JFK, more
Tuesday’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like The Devil Wears Prada 2-Movie Collection, The Bourne Ultimate Collection, Harry Potter Complete Collection, JFK, The Menu, Grindhouse: Death Proof, Grindhouse: Planet Terror, and more. On your way down, scope out the ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and AirTag 2 still at all-time lows, alongside M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off and this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off. The Apple TV deals await below.
Read MoreDeals: Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 up to $300 off, ExpertBook all-time low, Surface Pro 2-in-1 up to $470 off, more
Joining the ongoing Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 with up to $1,230 off via an instant trade-in credit, FREE $200 Samsung credit, and a chance to land Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at up to $300 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by ASUS’ 16GB/256GB ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus at a $600 low and Microsoft’s 2026 touchscreen Surface Pro 2-in-1s at all-time lows at up to $470 off. We also have a massive monitor sale now live at up to 50% off with deals on gaming and workstation displays from just $65. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreTesla buys 90% of a 509 MW Arizona solar and storage project
Tesla has signed a long-term deal to buy 90% of the output of Project Sterling, a big solar and battery plant going up in Arizona.
The project pairs 509 MW of solar with a 360 MW battery, and it’s being built by ContourGlobal, the power producer owned by private equity firm KKR. It’s expected online in 2028.
Read MoreDeals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, MacBook Pro $500 off, AirTag 2, AirPods, Beats cable $18, more
Alongside ongoing discounts on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and AirTag 2 still at all-time lows, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off and this deal on the M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off. We also have Amazon’s best quality renewed iPhone 17 Pro units at up to $220 off, fleeting summer Apple Watch Series 11 deals from $299, and one of the best prices ever on the latest Nitro Black Beats 240W braided USB-C cable at $18 via Amazon (40% off). Head below for a closer look at the details.
Read MoreAirPods 4 with ANC down as low as $119 at Amazon right now, more from $99
The summer sale and Black Friday in July deals on the current-generation AirPods lineup are rolling on into this week. We are still tracking AirPods Pro 3 down at $50 off the list price while AirPods Max 2 in all colors are $100 off. However, we are still tracking the best price in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC and Amazon Renewed Premium units as low as $119.
Read MoreMitsubishi’s ‘all-new’ Eclipse Sportback EV is a rebadged Nissan Leaf
Mitsubishi is bringing a fully electric vehicle back to North America for the first time in over a decade, and it’s calling the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV “all-new.”
It isn’t. The Eclipse Sportback is a rebadged next-generation Nissan Leaf, sourced from Mitsubishi’s Alliance partner and reskinned with new bumpers and lights.
Read MoreHere’s how to avoid being trapped in never-ending Apple Upgrade leases
Apple today officially announced its Apple Upgrade leasing program, and it works in the way we expected. While it does make products more affordable on a monthly basis, it leaves people at risk of being trapped into a never-ending lease cycle.
That’s because, unlike the iPhone Upgrade Program it partly replaces, you don’t own the device outright at the end of the term …
Read MoreTwelve South launches new leather Valet accessory tray with Qi2 25W MagSafe charging
Earlier this year during CES 2026, Twelve South debut its new leather Valet tray with onboard wireless charging action. Today, however, it is launching an all-new compact model at a lower price point. The new Twelve South Valet is now available for purchase in three colorways.
Read MoreTesla buys the entire output of a new 140 MW Texas solar farm
Tesla has signed a long-term power purchase agreement to buy the entire output of a 140-MWac solar farm being built in northeast Texas.
The plant, called Lumen Farm, is being developed by Zelestra, an EQT-backed renewable developer. Construction is expected to start in 2027, with the farm going online in 2029.
Read MoreApple has three new smart home products ‘nearly ready to launch,’ per report
Today’s iOS app deals and freebies: Labyrinth City, PARANORMASIGHT, ELOH, more
Tuesday’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Labyrinth City, PARANORMASIGHT: TMC, PARANORMASIGHT, Mindcell, Talking Carl, Seoul Exorcist 1111: Roguelite, ELOH, and more. Summer deal pricing continues on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and AirTag 2 still at all-time lows. We also have M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off, Amazon’s best quality renewed iPhone 17 Pro units at $220 off, and this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off. The app deals await below.
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