Gadget & Tech News — 2026-08-26
Gadget & Tech News — August 26, 2026
The day's most relevant tech news for gadget buyers and smart-home builders, curated by GadgetSmart Pro.
1. India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call
Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension.
2. Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say
The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.
3. OpenAI loses a top data center exec as stream of high-profile departures continues
In a statement to TechCrunch about Malone's departure, OpenAI said it had "recently reorganized" its "infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."
4. Here are three sick Gibson guitar controllers made for Stage Tour's Dec. 10 release
CRKD is mining nostalgia for its latest guitar trio.
5. A remastered The Witcher 3 will be released September 29
Current owners of the popular RPG will get the upgrade for free.
6. BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp will give your screens a glow up
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp is excellent, but it'll cost you.
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