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Archives for August 2026

Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Peloton turns its first net profit even as it keeps losing subscribers.

CEO Peter Stern said in the company’s latest earnings report that “Peloton delivered its first full year of net profitability” in 2026, after launching a new hardware lineup that initially had “weaker-than-expected” sales. At the same time, Peloton lost 247,000 subscribers year-over-year.

Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Bose’s next headphones leak with new colors and a tweaked design.

Leaker OnLeaks has shared renders of the second generation QuietComfort headphones, which appear to be launching in six colors with contrasting ear cups and more synthetic leather detailing. More worrying: I can’t spot a headphone jack anywhere on these, suggesting that wired audio might be limited to USB-C.

1/6Image: OnLeaks / HotEUDeals
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
This Steam Machine-inspired 5.5-liter PC is so damn clean.

Yes, it’s bigger than the 3.8-liter Steam Machine and the 4.5-liter Framework Desktop, but nicnic’s DIY desktop oozes style — and fits Valve’s open-source “Inkterface” e-paper status screen. If you don’t care for slime green, why not print your own in any color you like? The files are free.

David Pierce
David Pierce
Today’s Vergecast: E Ink, the fediverse, and smart Puka shells.

You have questions. We have (some) answers! For this week’s hotline episode, Travis Larchuk asks David your questions about E Ink-ish screens, federated messaging, minimalist phones, AI wearables, and what we got wrong about wide foldables. And don’t forget, you can always call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com to get your questions in about anything and everything. Bonus points if it involves popping your two collars.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Nothing is using AI in promo materials for its new headphones.

Right now, I can see two images and a video on CMF by Nothing’s X feed about its Clip Pro earbuds that include hard-to-see disclosures about the use of AI: “Contains AI-generated imagery. Any resemblance to real persons is purely coincidental.” 9to5Google reports that some other images have been deleted as well.

A promotional image of CMF’s Clip Pro earbuds that has an AI disclosure.
The AI disclosure is alongside the right side of this image. It’s very faint.
Image: CMF by Nothing
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
What if Steam Machine faceplate = Steam Controller Dock?

And it’s got its own little kickstand to prop it up separately?? WANT. Check out more photos of NefariousnessWhole25’s prototype (and a few other cool Steam Machine faceplates from Reddit) in our gallery below.

<em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/steammachine/comments/1ve3942/new_face_plate/">This Super Famicom one’s by interfreak</a> on Reddit.</em>
<em>And of course an obligatory GabeCube <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/steammachine/comments/1vb3tc1/ive_been_making_a_few_custom_steam_machine/">from harrisoncassidy.</a></em>
I love <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/steammachine/comments/1v46os6/steam_machine_faceplate/">PortGames’ toaster</a> (or wooden slatwall?) too!
And <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/steammachine/comments/1uq5kx8/i_made_a_radar_face_plate_for_the_steam_machine/">this retro radar</a> just plain looks cool.
1/8Image: NefariousnessWhole25 (Reddit)
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
It’s a good week for deals on multiplayer friend games with prox chat.

Big Walk came out this week, and it seems like a hoot if you have friends or family to play with. It’s $14.99 (down from $19.99) on Steam. Peak, which popularized the “friendslop” subgenre of co-op games, is even cheaper at Fanatical. You can grab the game for $3.75 (usually $8) today.

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Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Go-go-gadget-giveaway.

I recently revealed our weekly Today I’m Toying With giveaway technically goes live at 9AM ET each Wednesday… someone was paying attention, because they’ve already entered this week’s! Join them for a chance at LOTS more gadgets we can’t ethically keep. The biggest prizes are still available, and there’s an email entry option in the official rules.

We’re giving away these things and a whole lot more.
We’re giving away these things and a whole lot more.
Traveling this summer? Don’t go without these essential gadgets

A couple dozen tech upgrades to make this summer’s trip(s) the best they can be.

Cameron Faulkner, Sheena Vasani and 1 more
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Is this Asus’ first Googlebook?

9to5Google obtained images of the unannounced device — I included one below, but check 9to5’s story to see them all. Lenovo Googlebook devices also leaked recently.

We probably won’t have to wait too long for official announcements, as the first Googlebooks are set to launch in the fall.

A purported image of an Asus Googlebook.
Image: 9to5Google