Insulin prices are so high that California has decided to make its own, California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday. $100 million of the state’s budget will be put into the effort, which seeks to make the lifesaving drug more affordable after years of skyrocketing prices. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/8/23200404/california-insulin-drug-prices-governor-newsom

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking new steps to try and stop annoying auto warranty spam calls. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/8/23200527/fcc-stop-auto-warranty-spam-calls

After 15 years of the iPhone’s existence, the clownfish wallpaper from Apple’s infamous 2007 presentation is finally making its way to the devices — at least for some developers running the latest iOS 16 build. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/7/23198943/iphone-clownfish-wallpaper-ios-16-developer-release

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. An “erratic” pedestrian attacked a Waymo autonomous vehicle late Tuesday evening in Tempe, Arizona, smashing the windshield and injuring the safety driver, the company said. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/7/23197041/waymo-self-driving-car-pedestrian-attack-arizona

Owners of non-Tesla EVs may be able to use some Superchargers by the end of 2021. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed on Twitter that the company is opening up its Supercharger network to other EVs later this year. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-tesla-open-superchargers-other-evs-035136832.html

Tesla plans to open up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US in late 2022, according to a White House memo. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/7/23198696/tesla-supercharger-non-tesla-ev-us-white-house

Sennheiser has developed an approach to spatial audio that doesn’t require a surround sound system. The tech, called Ambeo 2-Channel Spatial Audio, will work on standard stereo speakers, Sennheiser says. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/sennheiser-netflix-spatial-audio-ambeo-two-channel-154220638.html