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August 17, 2026

Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action

Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods that appear to be nearly ready to launch, based on a video MacRumors found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate.

Apple to Begin Mac Mini Assembly in the United States

Foxconn's Houston plant will begin assembling Mac Minis later this year in a new 170,000-square-foot space.

Charter Communications Finalizes Merger and Shifts Focus to Streaming

Spectrum's parent company, Charter Communications, is completing a major merger this week while simultaneously pivoting its business model toward streaming.

Why Curved Displays Succeeded for Gamers but Failed for TVs

A retrospective look at display technology explains why curved panels found a permanent home in the gaming monitor market while being largely abandoned by television manufacturers.

YouTube Changes 'View' Metric to Match TikTok and Instagram

YouTube is reportedly changing how it counts video views, moving toward an instant-playback metric similar to those used by TikTok and Instagram. This shift could significantly impact how creators measure success and how the platform's algorithm surfaces content.

Ubuntu is growing faster on Windows than on Linux

Ubuntu's use through Windows Subsystem for Linux is growing faster than its native desktop user base. A Canonical executive says WSL users could soon outnumber people running Ubuntu as their primary operating system.

Critical Security Flaw Found in macOS Screen Sharing

A new vulnerability has been identified in macOS that targets the screen sharing functionality. Users are being urged to update their systems immediately to the latest macOS 26.6.2 build to patch the security hole.

Scripps Integrates AI into Newsroom Operations

Scripps is moving toward a digital-first strategy that increases the use of artificial intelligence within its newsrooms.

Best Buy Support Controversy Over Alleged Laptop RAM Removal

A Best Buy customer reported that support staff removed one of two 32GB DDR5 RAM sticks from their gaming laptop while still charging for a full 64GB upgrade. The staff claimed the removed RAM was incompatible.