Gadget & Tech News — 2026-08-21
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Gadget & Tech News — August 21, 2026
The day's most relevant tech news for gadget buyers and smart-home builders, curated by GadgetSmart Pro.
1. Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
Together, these permits would allow up to 8,000 robotaxis to be deployed over the next 12 months.
2. AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom
Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.
3. OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates
Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how "sticky" enterprise AI spending really is.
4. GitHub says commits have doubled in the last four months
The new traffic peak caused "capacity failures" that led to the developer platform's recent outage.
5. HyperX's first open-back gaming headset brings the bass
The Cloud Alpha Air is reasonably priced at $150 and sports super comfy earpads.
6. Apple Music will reportedly label any AI-made tracks later this year
The upcoming feature expands its Transparency Tags for marking slop songs.
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