This topic highlights the latest in personal audio devices like earbuds, useful Bluetooth trackers, unique PC control dials, leaked designs for foldable phones, the repairability of new smartphones, and convenient bicycle phone mounts, alongside a discussion about a new tattoo technology.

• The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025 — The Verge -
• The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC — The Verge -
• The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones — The Verge -

• This is not a tattoo robot — The Verge -
• New Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks may give first real look at Samsung’s slimmer foldable — The Verge -
• Fairphone 6 gets a 10/10 on repairability — The Verge -
• The Loop Micro is my new favorite bicycle phone mount — The Verge -

This topic explores AI's role in emotional management for laid-off workers and the European Union's steadfast approach to rolling out AI legislation despite industry calls for delay.

• Laid-off workers should use AI to manage their emotions, says Xbox exec — The Verge -
• EU says it will continue rolling out AI legislation on schedule — TechCrunch -

This topic details the current state of EV sales, Rivian's securing of significant funding from VW, and how political decisions are impacting the pricing of new electric pickups.

• TechCrunch Mobility: The state of EV sales and Rivian secures the next $1B from VW — TechCrunch -
• Slate Auto’s electric pickup is no longer ‘under $20,000’ — thanks, Donald — The Verge -

This topic covers Microsoft's decision to close its local operations in Pakistan and a rocket report detailing Japan's booster advancements and opportunities to invest in SpaceX.

• Microsoft is closing its local operations in Pakistan — TechCrunch -
• Rocket Report: Japan’s workhorse booster takes a bow; you can invest in SpaceX now — Ars Technica -

This topic focuses on the potential future of ready-made stem cell therapies becoming available for pets, signaling a new frontier in veterinary medicine.

• Ready-made stem cell therapies for pets could be coming — TechCrunch -

This topic announces that Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will deliver an even more somber and violent narrative, continuing the animated spin-off series.

• Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will be even sadder and bloodier — The Verge -

This topic presents a commentary piece arguing that the American system of democracy has crashed, drawing parallels to historical political innovations.

• The American system of democracy has crashed — The Verge -