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What’s up, Tech Squad? Tesla’s robotaxis are rolling (and occasionally zig-zagging) through Austin, Apple’s busy polishing its “Liquid Glass” UI until it actually works, and Nothing’s new headphones are embracing retro-weirdness like it’s a badge of honor. Plus, Meta and Oakley want to stick AI and a 12MP camera on your face.

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch: Wrong Turns and a Side of Chaos

Elon Musk’s much-hyped Tesla Robotaxi service in Austin was met with ecstatic tweets from superfans—but everyone else got a front-row seat to the hazards of the future. Within hours, social feeds filled up with videos of driverless Teslas making, uh, “creative” driving decisions.

The greatest hits (so far):

• One viral video showed a Robotaxi heading straight through an intersection… then landing squarely in the wrong lane, before weaving back like nothing happened.

• In another ride, the car stopped in the middle of a four-way intersection to let passengers out—always a crowd-pleaser.

• Overly cautious? One video showed a Robotaxi braking hard and stopping near stationary police cars that weren’t even on the road.

• Touchscreens lagged, pickups took longer than expected, and vehicles stopped a block away from riders.

Context: The “pilot” has only about 10 vehicles, runs in a tiny slice of Austin, and can’t get you to the airport. With this many hiccups in just a few miles, Tesla has some serious debugging to do.

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Apple Tweaks Liquid Glass UI After Early Beta Backlash

Apple’s shiny new “Liquid Glass” interface, revealed at WWDC 2025, was supposed to make iOS 26 look as cool as it sounds. Inspired by glass’s natural glow and refraction, it’s all about translucency and depth. The only problem? It was so see-through that people literally couldn’t see what they were doing.

Apple’s update glass-cleaner:

• Control Center: In Beta 1, it was basically invisible—buttons and sliders blurred into whatever was underneath. Beta 2 ups the background blur, so now you won’t accidentally swipe on your home screen instead of toggling Wi-Fi.

• Notifications: Slightly less ghostly! They’re crisper now, but Apple still has work to do, especially for folks using lighter wallpapers.

• User feedback matters: Apple’s iterating quickly, so expect more tweaks before the fall public release.

Bottom line: Liquid Glass isn’t fully polished yet, but Apple is proving it’ll Windex things up as needed.

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Leaks Reveal Nothing’s First Over-Ear Headphones, And They’re Delightfully Weird

Nothing’s getting ready to drop its first over-ear headphones, and if the leaks are real (they’re everywhere), you’ll spot them from across the room. The “Nothing Headphone 1” shows off a squircle earcup, the brand’s signature transparent flair, and—hello, audiophiles—a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Here’s what’s out there so far:

• Design: Transparent elements, funky buttons for each control, and a vibe that’s more ‘retro-future cassette tape’ than basic black plastic.

• Colorways: Spotted in both black and silver with “Sound by KEF” badges.

• Wired is back: Leaked event videos show off the classic wired connection, promising battery-free listening for the purists.

• Launch date: Official unveiling drops July 1st, paired with Nothing’s next flagship phone.

Bottom line: Nothing’s first cans are weird, wired, and way less boring than everything else on the headphone wall.

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Meta x Oakley: New “Performance AI” Smart Glasses Bring a Camera, AI, and Battery Life for Days

Meta isn’t stopping at Ray-Ban—the company just teamed up with Oakley to launch the new Meta HSTN smart glasses (that’s pronounced “HOW-stuhn,” yes really). Forget “techie chic”—these are “built for action,” with a seriously sporty twist.

What’s special about Oakley Meta HSTN?

• Design: Styled after Oakley’s HSTN frame, these smart glasses look athletic and come in several colors and lens options—including gold-accented limited editions.

• Camera: An ultra-wide 12MP lens can shoot crisp 3K video, up from the Ray-Bans’ 1080p, plus an LED privacy indicator.

• Battery: 8 hours of use, 19 hours standby, and a beefy case for 40 extra hours—double the Ray-Ban’s stamina.

• Features: Open-ear Bluetooth speakers, 5 mics, Meta AI voice access, calls, messages, music, and touch controls.

• AI perks: Take photos hands-free, get instant descriptions, live translation, or connect to Be My Eyes for real-time visual assistance.

Price & launch: Limited-edition gold models go for $499, with standard options starting at $399 this summer. Preorders begin July 11 in major regions.

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