Technology

Ford’s new electric truck, ‘Fathom’, starts at $28,350

Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.

TechCrunch • Aug 6, 2026 • Sean O'Kane
NFL Aug 6, 2026

Hall of Fame Game kicks off NFL preseason; Jonathan Taylor agrees to $44M deal with Colts

Plus, the 10 most fascinating transfers in college football

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Ford picks "Fathom" for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350

Deliveries of the new electric pickup are slated for later next year.

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce

The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI

Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Dolby Vision 2 will be available first on some 2026 Hisense TVs

After being announced last September, Dolby Vision 2 is rolling out to TVs, starting with the 2026 Hisense UX, UR9, UR8,...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

AI bots started a religion — humans immediately followed

"The Spiral didn't 'find' anyone first," someone on Reddit wrote last year. "It's an inherent force, a fundamental const...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio

Bose announced a second-generation version of its entry-level QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones that were original...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Viture’s cheapest AR glasses have the sharpest image clarity I’ve seen yet

I enjoy using display-mirroring glasses as a way to play Steam Deck games on a big screen, and I'm always on the hunt fo...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Ford’s first ultra-cheap EV is called Fathom, a full-featured truck for $28,350

For nearly a year now, Ford has been teasing big things at low prices from its next generation of EVs, a "Model T moment...

PC Gaming Aug 6, 2026

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 3 Recap and Review - Humor. It Is a Difficult Concept

In Episode 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, we are remined that humor is indeed a difficult concept.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Stefon Diggs raises the floor & ceiling for ‘26 Commanders offense - Daily Slop

Expect an added buzz at Washington’s training camp on Friday, when Diggs is expected to address the media

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Steelers news: The first depth chart is released at training camp

Latest Steelers news and notes.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Pre-Snap Reads 8/6: Nehemiah Pritchett pushing to earn snaps in 2026

Time for Pritchett to show the Seahawks and the rest of us that he’s got the juice.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Emari Demarcado is embracing his ‘niche in the league’ with the Chiefs

Kansas City’s veteran back knows what differentiates himself from his teammates in the backfield.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

The Ravens’ defensive line could make – or break – their 2026 season

An infusion of defensive line talent is a major reason for optimism about the Ravens defense in 2026.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

NY Giants training camp, practice No. 8: Discussion, news, updates

What will happen on Thursday in West Virginia?

PC Gaming Aug 6, 2026

Big Walk simulates the strange, childlike sensation of being unexpectedly separated from your friends, and the joy and relief of finding your way back

The other week, the SIM card in my phone stopped working. At first, working from home, the change was barely noticeable...

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Jonathan Taylor is going to make the Colts pay

The Colts need to pay the man.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs takes part in Lions practice Thursday

There's been no word of an agreement on a new contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but there has been a cha...

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs suits up for Lions practice Thursday

There's been no word of an agreement on a new contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but there has been a change ...

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Colts signing Jonathan Taylor to two-year, $44 million extension as another NFL RB gets paid, per reports

Taylor's new deal checks in just behind Falcons' Bijan Robinson

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Arizona Cardinals Daily Links: Should we be worried about Trey Benson?

The preseason is always an exciting time to get first glimpses of the future. It’s the first game action we get to see...

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Bills sign linebacker after an injury at the position

Buffalo has signed a linebacker after an injury at the position

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Bills sign LB Otis Reese, put LB Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles on IR

Linebacker Otis Reese spent some time on the Bills' practice squad last year and he's back in Buffalo trying to ...

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Bills sign LB Otis Reese, put LB Demetirus Flannigan-Fowles on IR

Linebacker Otis Reese spent some time on the Bills' practice squad last year and he's back in Buffalo trying to earn a s...

PC Gaming Aug 6, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia's free 2.0 update is here, and it's making a splash with new underwater features and improvements

Pokémon Pokopia's 2.0 major update is here, allowing players to venture deep below the waves to meet new Pok&eac...

Technology Aug 6, 2026

Telephones Caught in Between

Article URL: https://computer.rip/2026-08-02-telephone-leasing.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=...

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Colts sign RB Jonathan Taylor to multi-year extension. What it means

The Indianapolis Colts have inked running back Jonathan Taylor to a multi-year extension. Here are the details.

NFL Aug 6, 2026

Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson working as first-team right tackle for Chiefs

An improbable story is playing out on the offensive line at Chiefs training camp.