Future TechnologyDoes Google even want to win at AI?
Key takeaways
- 4 new item(s): Does Google even want to win at AI?; Rivian is finally getting...
- The Verge has new content published
- New hardware in the pipeline
4 new item(s): Does Google even want to win at AI?; Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay; Quiet luxury has come for wearables; Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint. 100% of content changed. New text: Does Google even want to win at AI? | Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay | Quiet luxury has come for wearables. The update was spotted on The Verge on 13 August 2026.
What we know
According to The Verge, here's what we've got so far.
Does Google even want to win at AI?
Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay Quiet luxury has come for wearables Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’ Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’ Pixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones This 8BitDo mechanical keyboard has an extra keypad and is 30 percent off Cats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went down
Why it matters
New hardware announcements from The Verge tend to set the benchmark for the rest of the year. If you've been waiting to upgrade, this is worth watching.
What to watch
We'll be tracking The Verge for follow-up announcements. If this turns into something bigger, you'll hear about it here.