Gadget & Tech News — 2026-08-25
Gadget & Tech News — August 25, 2026
The day's most relevant tech news for gadget buyers and smart-home builders, curated by GadgetSmart Pro.
1. ASUS' first gaming soundbar is now available in the US for $600
The ASUS ROG Gjallar is now available in the US.
2. How to watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for launch on August 30.
3. India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones
Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.
4. Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC
The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."
5. Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space
Make the most of Disrupt's crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.
6. Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabama’s attorney general announced an investigation into the incident.
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