The 2027 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron pairs an 800V system with a 100kWh (94.4kWh net) battery to deliver 543hp peak power, 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds, and a rated 326-mile range, with 10–80% charging in as little as 21 minutes.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
The Verge
A cat named Jeeves learns to play a Pet Piano, pressing keys to prompt treat dispensing; she now plays melodies of eight notes to get her food.
Aug 20, 2026 ·The Verge
Narwal’s Freo 20 robot vacuum and mop launches today for $900 (save $200 off the $1,100 regular price) and the deal runs August 20 through September 3 on Narwal’s website and Amazon.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
CNET
Eureka’s Ark SD adjustable standing desk and FlexiSpot’s C7 Morpher ergonomic chair are the two WFH “splurges” the author says make the biggest day-to-day difference, with the desk priced at nearly $1,000 and the chair positioned as an expensive but long-term ROI upgrade.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
ZDNet
Google’s Pixel 11 line is a top-tier Android experience largely because of its bloat-free software, genuinely useful Pixel phone features, and a software-update promise that delivers major Android updates and smaller rollouts within days of release on every Pixel phone, but the upgrade feels unusually small versus the Pixel 10 because many year-to-year improvements are hard to immediately notice day to day.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
Computerworld
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds and charging case both use user-replaceable batteries accessible with a compact screwdriver, designed to avoid swapping out the entire earbuds when charging performance drops over time.
Aug 20, 2026 ·The Verge
Sennheiser will sell the $300 Momentum True Wireless 5 starting Sept. 3, with Bluetooth 6.0, spatial audio with head-tracking, and upgraded ANC/voice-calling features including an AI speech-extraction algorithm and three microphones per earbud.
Aug 20, 2026 ·CNET
You can use your TV as a PC monitor by (1) connecting your PC to the TV with HDMI and selecting the correct TV input, or using a required adapter like USB-C-to-HDMI/DisplayPort-to-HDMI, then (2) reconfiguring your display arrangement on Windows/Mac/ChromeOS/Linux, and (3) matching the TV’s resolution output to your computer (e.g., set TV/PC output to 1080p if your PC is only 1080p) to avoid blurry text or pixelated images.
Aug 20, 2026 ·ZDNet
A 12-hour Lightning Deal drops the 15.6-inch KYY portable monitor for laptops to $59 (from $70), with the price live Aug. 20 from 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT.
Aug 20, 2026 ·CNET
SparkyLinux 8.4 (Debian 13-based, “the Seven Sisters”) brings back install images for 32-bit PCs almost a year after SparkyLinux 8.0 dropped them.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
The Register
Samsung scheduled a Galaxy Event for August 27 at 8AM Eastern time to unveil a new Galaxy S26-series phone, which is likely the Galaxy S26 FE.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
Engadget
Genesis GV90 and GV90 Neolun get a 123.5-kWh battery rated at about 310 miles of range, with dual-motor AWD producing 657 hp and 590 lb-ft and charging from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes on a 350-kW fast charger.
Aug 20, 2026 ·CNET
The Apple Upgrade Program lets you lease qualifying iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches for 24 or 36 months through Klarna, but you must return the device at the end unless you pay a fee that won’t exceed the device’s full price at lease signing minus your total lease payments.
Aug 20, 2026 ·ZDNet
Tapestry shares dropped as much as 16.9% to $127.78 after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $1.88 billion (+8.9%) and adjusted EPS of $1.32, while forecasting fiscal 2027 revenue of $8.4 billion to $8.5 billion (midpoint slightly below $8.46 billion consensus).
Aug 20, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online launches on consoles on November 19, the same day as GTA 6, and supports online co-op for up to four players.
Aug 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Doctors say LED face masks are not a quick fix and typically require consistent use for several weeks to months before noticeable changes (for example, CNET’s Shark CryoGlow is said to take 4 weeks for clearer skin and 2 months for firmer skin).
Aug 19, 2026 ·CNET
Oral-B iO’s dentist-inspired round brush head oscillates and rotates with micro-vibrations, delivering 29% more whole-mouth plaque removal and a 62% greater reduction in gingivitis versus a leading sonic competitor in an eight-week examiner-blind randomized controlled trial.
Aug 19, 2026 ·CNET
HoverAir’s $750 Versa was FCC-approved on August 9, 2025, but the article argues the “not a drone” classification may be challenged because the FCC foreign drone ban also covers “UAS critical components” like cameras with radios.
Aug 19, 2026 ·The Verge
Valve accidentally published eight how-to videos for its Steam Frame VR headset covering unboxing, fitting (including eye spacer use), IPD adjustment, QR-based sign-in, accessory installs, and the wireless adapter.
Aug 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Any riders can now ride in Waymo’s Ojai driverless vans in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco after the company’s rollout for all riders in those three cities.
Aug 19, 2026 ·Engadget
