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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973886/sharge-disk-pro-2-hands-on-switch-2-hdmi-usb-c-dock
Published: July 31, 2026 22:11
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2…
Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973973/apple-airtag-second-generation-deal-sale
Published: July 31, 2026 19:35
We spotted a great deal on Tile trackers earlier this week that’s still live, but if you’re an iPhone owner, we ultimately recommend Apple’s latest AirTag. Right now, you can pick up a four-pack for $89 ($10 off) at Amazon and Target, matching the bundle’s…
Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973943/google-earth-ai-image-generation-deepfake-tool
Published: July 31, 2026 19:13
Google has shut down Google Earth feature it launched Thursday that allowed users to edit satellite images with text prompts using AI. The tool essentially let users create AI deepfakes of the real world using text prompts; Digital Digging's Henk van Ess,…
The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/973887/nhtsa-tesla-investigation-suspension
Published: July 31, 2026 18:33
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about a suspension failure that could cause "a loss of vehicle directional control," as reported earlier by Reuters. The…
Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973889/google-pixel-tag-item-tracker
Published: July 31, 2026 18:27
Google is seemingly working on an item tracker that might compete with Apple's AirTag. 9to5Google obtained an image of something called a "Google Pixel Tag" that has a small oval shape. The publication also linked to a Slovenian store listing about the…
The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973738/robot-vacuum-ban-fewer-choices-higher-prices
Published: July 31, 2026 18:12
No other gadget knows as much about your home as a robot vacuum. They map your space, learn your routines, and many now carry a camera and microphone into every room in your house. As AI gives them a better understanding of what they see, the privacy and…
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973723/tomodachi-life-apple-marshall-stanmore-deal-sale
Published: July 31, 2026 17:12
Looking to start your own island paradise full of Miis based on family, friends, and celebrities, but don’t feel like paying full fare? Woot has Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Switch on sale for $52.99 (usually $59.95). Sort of like Animal Crossing,…
Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/973764/google-earth-ai-satellite-images
Published: July 31, 2026 17:05
Now a text prompt is all it takes to generate reality-warping images using Google Earth's satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery, like these images generated by Digital Digging's Henk van Ess that show "refugees near the Mexican border" and a bomb crater near a…
The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/973741/ai-music-major-record-labels-charts
Published: July 31, 2026 16:36
Several record labels, including the big three - Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group - have proposed rules regarding chart eligibility for AI songs. In short, they wouldn't be. The proposal goes quite a bit further than a labeling…
New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973709/new-york-kalshi-lawsuit-illegal-gambling-operation
Published: July 31, 2026 15:30
New York is suing Kalshi over claims the prediction market is running "an illegal gambling operation." In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by accepting wagers without a license from the state's…
It’s time to panic about AI safety
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/973668/ai-safety-openai-hugging-face-vergecast
Published: July 31, 2026 14:31
When the phrase "OpenAI hacked Hugging Face" has more or less entered mainstream culture, you know we have an AI problem. This week, we learned more about exactly how OpenAI's agent broke out of a sandbox and autonomously traversed the web, including a…
Anthropic says Claude accidentally hacked real companies too
Published: July 31, 2026 13:41
Anthropic just realized several of its Claude AI models hacked into the systems of three different organizations during testing, acting on their own and without the company noticing. The revelation comes days after rival OpenAI said one of its own models…
D&D is getting World of Warcraft and Star Wars crossovers
Published: July 31, 2026 13:07
Dungeons & Dragons is no stranger to franchise crossovers, and now it's kicking off its biggest multiverse initiative to date, starting with a World of Warcraft expansion. Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has announced that D&D: World of Warcraft - a new…
This tattoo is permanent, pain-free, and might soon come in the mail
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972466/cipherx-permanent-pain-free-tattoo-microdot-patches
Published: July 31, 2026 12:16
The refurbished railway station in London I entered last week had none of the usual signs of being a tattoo studio. The walls were devoid of any art, and there were no reclining chairs or massage tables in the room. The only tattoo gun on the premises sat…
Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake turns it into a paranoid tech thriller
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/973530/apple-tv-cape-fear-finale-technology
Published: July 31, 2026 12:00
Cape Fear has always been a thriller about paranoia. And in 2026 there are few things less trustworthy than technology. Apple TV's recent remake of Cape Fear is "inspired" by the 1991 film of the same name (Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg even…
Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973621/sony-playstation-ending-discs-pushing-forward
Published: July 31, 2026 11:23
Sony has received a lot of backlash from PlayStation fans since announcing that it's killing physical game disc production, but that hasn't swayed its decision. During Sony's latest earnings call, chief financial officer Lin Tao said that while the company…
Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973552/apple-ceo-tim-cook-icloud-plus-ai
Published: July 30, 2026 22:31
Apple may allow users to pay to increase their AI usage limits. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he believes people will want to use Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI "a lot," adding that "we will have some kind…
Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’
https://www.theverge.com/games/973520/xbox-ceo-memo-one-year-growth
Published: July 30, 2026 22:26
After a massive Xbox "reset" that laid off thousands of employees and spun off four studios, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to get Xbox back to growth. In a memo obtained by The Verge, Sharma told staff by the end of fiscal year 2027 (which runs through next…
Apple’s iPhone and Mac sales keep growing despite RAM shortages
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973430/apple-q3-2026-earnings
Published: July 30, 2026 21:02
Apple's iPhone and Mac sales are on the rise even as a global memory shortage squeezes device makers. In its third-quarter earnings report released on Thursday, Apple revealed that iPhone sales jumped 22 percent to $54.25 billion and Mac sales increased 29…
The loss of Situational Awareness
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/973467/ai-bet-situational-awareness-oops-stonks
Published: July 30, 2026 20:46
I am not by any means an expert at finance but I think I do now have some advice for people who are: Do not name your hedge fund anything that will be hilarious if it blows up. Don't use a name like "Long-Term Capital Management," or "Amaranth Advisors"…
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973211/costco-galaxy-watch-9-preorder-costco-deal-sale
Published: July 30, 2026 19:00
The Galaxy Watch 9 launches on August 7th, and not only does Costco have the best preorder incentives we’ve seen so far, the watch is also discounted. The deal includes the 40mm Watch 9 in cream or graphite, two wireless fast chargers for the watch, and a…
LinkedIn actually adds a ‘seems like AI slop’ button
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/973384/linkedin-seems-like-ai-slop-button
Published: July 30, 2026 18:43
A lot of content on LinkedIn might seem like AI slop, and now, you'll be able to report those posts. As part of a series of updates to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform, LinkedIn is introducing an actual button that lets you flag a post as…
Govee’s portable smart lamp is down to one of its best prices to date
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973266/govee-table-lamp-classic-back-to-school-deal-sale
Published: July 30, 2026 18:01
Buying multiple lamps for different rooms can get expensive. Govee’s rechargeable Table Lamp Classic gives you one lamp you can use throughout your home instead of getting one for every room, and right now it’s down to $59 ($21 off) at Amazon. That’s just…
NASA’s Curiosity rover found a ‘sea of polygons’ on Mars
https://www.theverge.com/science/973314/nasa-curiosity-rover-mars-polygons
Published: July 30, 2026 17:20
The latest discovery from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is a field of honeycomb-shaped polygons covering a Martian valley called Valle Grande. As Gizmodo reports, Curiosity has snapped pictures of the unusual terrain texture before, called polygonal…
Google DeepMind’s new AI model can control a robot’s entire body
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973276/google-deepmind-gemini-robotics-2-whole-body
Published: July 30, 2026 17:18
Google DeepMind says the latest version of its Gemini Robotics AI model can "control entire humanoid robots." While the previous model focused on controlling a humanoid robot's upper body, Gemini Robotics 2 now supports "whole-body motions" ranging from…
ABC demands FCC drop its ‘punitive’ early license renewal of its stations
https://www.theverge.com/policy/973289/abc-fcc-early-license-renewal-opposition
Published: July 30, 2026 17:08
ABC filed its formal opposition to the Federal Communications Commission's effort to force it to submit to an early renewal of its broadcast station licenses, calling it an effort to chill the speech of broadcasters across the country. In a new filing with…
Pixel 11 Pro Fold design leaks ahead of Google launch event
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973249/pixel-11-pro-fold-buds-watch-leaks-google-launch-event
Published: July 30, 2026 17:04
Weeks ahead of Google's next Pixel hardware event, Leaker Evan Blass has shared what appear to be marketing renders of the unannounced Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a post on his Substack. The renders, if accurate, show that the new foldable will look fairly…
Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973174/google-chrome-update-no-restart
Published: July 30, 2026 17:00
Google is working on a way to apply Chrome updates without requiring you to restart your browser. In a post on Thursday, Google outlines its approach to bug fixes in the age of AI, while noting that it's trying to make updates less disruptive by "investing…
Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price
Published: July 30, 2026 16:33
Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC subway with ads promoting artificial companionship? Yeah well, if you didn't remember, Friend is back. And…
Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP
https://www.theverge.com/games/973173/asus-rog-rtx-5080-price-hike-best-buy
Published: July 30, 2026 15:48
Best Buy has raised the price of the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC to $2,099 - the first time a major US retailer is directly selling an RTX 5080 for more than the $1,999 MSRP of the RTX 5090, VideoCardz reports. The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC now costs 40…
Xiaomi’s SkyNomad N90 Max is an extended-range EV with a transforming interior
https://www.theverge.com/tech/973053/xiaomi-skynomad-n90-max-extended-range-electric-suv
Published: July 30, 2026 15:44
The SkyNomad N90 Max is the latest electric SUV from Xiaomi and its first extended-range EV, with a claimed range of over 1,705 km (about 1,059 miles). It will come in both five- and seven-seat configurations, as well as an N90 Max Camping Edition. One of…
Razer’s new keyboards drop the price on powerful gaming features
Published: July 30, 2026 15:00
Razer has insisted that optical keyboard switches are the best choice for competitive esports stars and the sweatiest of try-hards, but it's now relenting slightly by offering cheaper keyboards with magnetic switches and a similar array of gaming features.…
Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/973099/zoox-amazon-nhtsa-robotaxi-approval
Published: July 30, 2026 14:35
Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles. On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it has granted the Amazon-owned Zoox a temporary exemption, allowing it to deploy up…
Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop is hundreds off at Best Buy
Published: July 30, 2026 14:22
If you’re keen on getting a laptop that looks fantastic, feels great to use, and doesn’t cost too much, well, pickings are slim right due to RAMageddon. However, there’s a good deal happening at Best Buy through Thursday, July 30th, on Microsoft’s…
Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/973002/spotify-running-mode-launch-bpm-playlists
Published: July 30, 2026 13:00
Spotify has introduced a new Running Mode feature that makes it easier to curate playlists around your workout goals, music tastes, and desired beats per minute (BPM). The aim is to help you "spend less time hunting for the right music and more time…
Amazon’s short story collections are one of the best reasons to own a Kindle
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972612/amazons-kindle-short-stories
Published: July 30, 2026 12:30
Over the last few years, I've gradually shifted away from ebooks. It's been part of a general return to physical media, an attempt to create a deeper sense of ownership over the art I love and collect. A Kindle is obviously more convenient than a…
A second lens makes DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P my new favorite video camera
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/972456/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-review
Published: July 30, 2026 12:00
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P is a pretty simple proposition: an Osmo Pocket 4 with a second camera lens slapped inside. But is that extra lens worth the added size, weight, and cost relative to the regular Pocket 4? And how does it compare to the only rival on the…
SwitchBot makes a better fan
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972986/switchbot-makes-a-better-fan
Published: July 30, 2026 10:30
I was already a big fan of SwitchBot's big circulator fan I recently reviewed, and now we're getting the SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro. Priced at $119.99, it ditches the height-adjustable stand but increases battery life, throw distance, and wind…
Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972927/microsoft-copilot-super-app-confirmed
Published: July 29, 2026 22:17
Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span "both consumer and commercial experiences" when it launches…
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972294/meta-q2-2026-earnings-mark-zuckerberg-personal-ai-agents
Published: July 29, 2026 21:48
Meta is all-in on AI, and sometime soon, the company is going to make a big push into personal AI agents that can do things on your behalf. On Wednesday's Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg previewed a high-level vision of how the company is…
Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972894/qualcomm-price-hikes-q2-2026-earnings
Published: July 29, 2026 21:41
RAMageddon won't be the only reason your next phone costs more - Qualcomm is about to raise prices on all its processors, as well. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on Wednesday that "prices are going to go up" on the company's products starting on…
xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law
https://www.theverge.com/policy/972850/xai-grok-minnesota-nudification-lawsuit
Published: July 29, 2026 21:24
xAI is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a law passed back in May that broadly targets "nudification" apps, claiming that the statute's punitive provisions leave the company with "no practical choice but to restrict Grok Imagine's…
Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/972777/cyberpunk-2077-deal-sale
Published: July 29, 2026 21:02
Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023, Phantom Liberty. As a result, this game has gone from a source for funny, glitch-fueled videos to a…
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972738/xbox-revenue-microsoft-earnings-q4-2026
Published: July 29, 2026 20:51
Xbox is having yet another tough quarter, as revenue from content and services like its Game Pass subscription dipped 10 percent over the past few months. At the same time, Xbox hardware sales declined 14 percent, according to Microsoft's fourth-quarter…
The US government just banned Roombas
https://www.theverge.com/policy/972312/us-robot-ban-sweep-up-chinese-vacuums
Published: July 29, 2026 19:10
When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States, the headlines were all about humanoids. But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban. The robot ban…
What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972583/apple-upgrade-program-deal
Published: July 29, 2026 18:55
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to…
OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/972709/openai-hardware-greg-brockman-interview
Published: July 29, 2026 18:19
In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its AI models. However, Brockman didn't confirm reports that one of those devices…
Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever
https://www.theverge.com/policy/972607/full-school-day-cell-phone-bans-are-more-popular-than-ever
Published: July 29, 2026 17:01
As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cellphones in middle and high school classes, and 48 percent…
The Ferrari Luce has at least 500 fans
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/972569/ferrari-luce-ev-sales
Published: July 29, 2026 16:05
Just two months after a bumpy launch earlier this year, Ferrari has reportedly already hit its 2026 sales goal for its polarizing, Jony Ive-designed Luce EV. Ahead of Ferrari announcing its quarterly earnings on Thursday, the Financial Times reports that…
Remarkable’s refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that’s over $350 off
Published: July 29, 2026 15:09
A lot of us here at The Verge are fans of Remarkable’s digital note-taking tablets, and right now one of its higher-end options is much cheaper than usual. The Remarkable Paper Pro normally sells for $629 on its own, but Woot is currently offering a…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972387/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review
Published: July 29, 2026 13:54
Is this the future of foldable phones? Samsung clearly thinks so. The company has given its new wide foldable the "Z Fold 8" name, positioning the phone not as a widescreen oddity, but as the new normal, the default design for foldables going forward.…
We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety
Published: July 29, 2026 13:23
Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the systems in a sandboxed environment without an internet connection and set them off to work. What happened next…
The Nothing Ear 3A look great… and sound good enough
https://www.theverge.com/tech/972254/nothing-ear-3a-earbuds-review
Published: July 29, 2026 13:02
Nothing has had a strong visual identity since the Ear 1 were released in 2021 for $99 and challenged the notion that a highly featured headset requires a high price. The Ear 3A have the same transparent look as Nothing's previous earbuds, with a clear…
DoorDash is going airborne with new drone delivery division
https://www.theverge.com/science/970731/doordash-air-drone-delivery-faa
Published: July 29, 2026 13:00
DoorDash is launching a new drone delivery program called DoorDash Air. The largest food delivery app in the US said that it has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration that clears the way for drone delivery in the near future. DoorDash said it…
Artists are lawyering up against AI slop, and some are even winning
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/971059/ai-artists-lawsuit-google-meta-anthropic
Published: July 29, 2026 12:00
When The Atlantic published a searchable dataset of works used to train AI, Kirk Wallace Johnson, like a lot of artists, looked for his name out of curiosity. And, like a lot of artists, he found it. Essentially, his books, like The Feather Thief and The…
OpenAI’s rogue AI agent didn’t stop at hacking Hugging Face
Published: July 29, 2026 11:54
The AI agent that escaped from OpenAI and hacked developer platform Hugging Face attacked other companies as well, OpenAI revealed on Tuesday. The update substantially widens the scope of an already concerning incident, which has alarmed industry insiders…
Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms
https://www.theverge.com/games/972416/xbox-outage-game-disc-entitlement-check-issue
Published: July 29, 2026 10:58
After the recent Xbox outage even blocked people from playing offline disc-based console games, Microsoft is trying to soothe concerns that you don't truly own anything under Xbox's license system. In a statement to The Verge, Xbox technology chief Scott…
Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/970894/midjourney-co-star-acquisition
Published: July 24, 2026 19:06
Midjourney, which has gone from generating AI cat images to full-body ultrasound scans, is getting into a new field: astrology. The AI startup announced on Thursday that it has acquired the personalized astrology app Co-Star, as reported earlier by…
DJI camera clone company Xtra is halting and refunding all preorders
Published: July 24, 2026 18:33
After selling a barely disguised version of the hit DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in the United States last year, Xtra Technology seemed ready to sneak in its version of the new dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, too. But today, Xtra has abruptly removed the new Xtra Muse 2…
Nothing confirms layoffs, but calls market exit rumors ‘fake news’
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970848/nothing-layoffs-rumors-phone-4b
Published: July 24, 2026 18:10
In response to a report that Nothing is planning to "exit 12 markets as global shipments decline," Nothing cofounder Akis Evangelidis said the company is "reorganizing" and laying off some of its staff, but that "the reported numbers are way overblown."…
Roku raises streaming hardware prices by up to $50
https://www.theverge.com/streaming/970814/roku-streaming-price-increase
Published: July 24, 2026 18:07
Roku has increased prices across its streaming hardware, with the cheapest HD Streaming Stick now priced at $39.99 instead of $29.99, as first reported by The Desk. The price hike affects all of Roku's other devices as well, with some increasing by as much…
Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/970524/blade-runner-2099-date-trailer-amazon-prime-video
Published: July 24, 2026 17:40
After teasing the series with some first-look images yesterday, Amazon is finally properly unveiling its Blade Runner streaming series. Called Blade Runner 2099, the show hits Prime Video on November 25th with all eight episodes dropping at once. We also…
You can’t ignore Google Zero anymore
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/970735/google-zero-reddit-ai-publishers-vergecast
Published: July 24, 2026 17:29
The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time. Now,…
Meta is making its AI chatbot more like an assistant
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970570/meta-ai-chatbot-productivity-update
Published: July 24, 2026 17:01
Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with new productivity features in a bid to compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. The update will allow Meta AI to tap into your calendar to help you plan events and generate daily briefings, as well as…
Anthropic releases Opus 5 with ‘close’ to Fable 5’s capabilities
Published: July 24, 2026 17:00
Weeks after Anthropic's latest toe-to-toe with the US government, and days after an OpenAI security incident that dominated tech industry discussions, Anthropic on Thursday released its newest model, Claude Opus 5. The company said in a release that Opus 5…
Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/970560/tesla-electronic-door-crash-nhtsa-safety-rules
Published: July 24, 2026 15:14
Tesla's electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla's…
One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks is almost $200 off for today only
Published: July 24, 2026 15:11
Most Chromebooks ship with only 8GB of RAM, which is enough for some people, but certainly not enough for me. Multitaskers who want more memory in their next Chromebook should check out Best Buy, which is discounting Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for the…
Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970618/onyx-boox-picco-ereader-xteink
Published: July 24, 2026 15:00
Boox's new Tile lineup will take on Xteink's popular e-readers that are small enough to stick on the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. As spotted by Good E-Reader, the first one is the Picco, which will feature a 3.97-inch front-lit, black-and-white e-paper…
The tech-broification of American science has officially begun
https://www.theverge.com/science/970534/genesis-mission-ai-science-funding-trump-grants
Published: July 24, 2026 14:44
The Trump administration unveiled the first "Genesis Mission" grants on Thursday, directing $5 billion toward hundreds of AI-driven science projects in an effort the White House has described as "comparable in urgency and ambition to the Manhattan…
What I track in a day
Published: July 24, 2026 14:00
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer will be taking a two-week break and will be moving to…
Whack-a-drone
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
In Pasadena, California, there's a cute red brick courtyard where one storefront isn't like the rest. The glass doors open onto a sparse industrial hallway, which leads to a sunlit foyer with a large spiral staircase. Go up, and you'll see a typical…
TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970519/tiktok-eu-dsa-child-safety-age-account-privacy
Published: July 24, 2026 11:50
TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address.…
Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970504/facebook-video-experience-testing-tiktok-updates
Published: July 24, 2026 11:07
Facebook is planning some big changes to try and keep its users from jumping to rival social platforms like TikTok - changes that sound dubiously similar to becoming a TikTok clone. Facebook head Tom Alison announced today that the platform will begin…
Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970489/lg-mcafee-ads-windows-microsoft-crackdown
Published: July 24, 2026 09:20
Microsoft has intervened to stop Windows 11 users with LG monitors from being bombarded with annoying McAfee trial pop-ups. In response to complaints about the LG bloatware, Microsoft's Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri, said that LG has agreed to immediately…
Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970399/amazon-alexa-plus-ai-update-smart-home-devices
Published: July 23, 2026 22:02
Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, which is currently in preview, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home,…
The Echo Show 21 is a great smart home hub that’s $80 off
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/970254/amazon-echo-show-21-deal-sale
Published: July 23, 2026 20:36
Split between buying a smart calendar, a kitchen TV, a smart home hub, and a smart display? Amazon’s Echo Show 21 is all of those things in one, with a huge 21-inch screen. You can use it to control your smart lights, glance at recipes, watch TV shows, and…
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment
https://www.theverge.com/policy/970284/brendan-carr-fcc-chairman-first-amendment
Published: July 23, 2026 19:46
As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threaten broadcasters that have exercised…
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of workers
https://www.theverge.com/tech/970211/patreon-layoffs-ai
Published: July 23, 2026 19:15
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its workers, or around 93 employees, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a memo to employees, Patreon CEO Jack Conte writes that the company isn't making these changes "because we believe AI replaces humans," but says…
Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet
Published: July 23, 2026 19:00
Until now, voice mode has only been available on Claude Haiku, Anthropic's faster but less powerful model. Now the company is making its Opus and Sonnet models available in voice mode, and extending its reach into apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva. When…
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
https://www.theverge.com/games/969969/xbox-testing-ad-supported-streaming
Published: July 23, 2026 17:22
Xbox Insiders can stream games from their libraries for free in ad-supported streaming sessions starting today. The free streaming sessions are limited to games you already own, and sessions are capped at one hour. However, ads will only play "before…
Corsair’s PC case with a panoramic glass design is $70 off
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/960331/corsair-frame-4500x-deal-pc-case-sale
Published: July 23, 2026 17:20
On the hunt for a PC case that’s loaded with features and has a unique look? Amazon, Best Buy, and Corsair are selling the Corsair Frame 4500X RS for $119.99, a $70 discount from the usual price. The versatile case supports motherboards up to EATX, GPUs up…
OpenAI is making big claims as it rolls out ChatGPT Health to everyone
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/970115/openai-chatgpt-health-launch-claims
Published: July 23, 2026 17:10
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to everyone in the US on Thursday, allowing more people to connect their medical records and health-tracking information to the chatbot. During a briefing, Ashley Alexander, OpenAI's vice president of health product,…
Tesla’s robotaxi promises are clashing with reality
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/970003/tesla-robotaxi-mileage-waymo-cities-earnings-musk
Published: July 23, 2026 17:09
In an earnings call yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk did his best to paint a positive portrait of the company's robotaxi program. New cities are being added, more miles are being driven, and more people are experiencing Tesla's unsupervised vehicles. But…
Geekbench 7 will push your computer or phone even harder for better benchmarking
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/970012/primate-labs-geekbench-7-benchmark-test-software-update
Published: July 23, 2026 17:00
Primate Labs is releasing Geekbench 7, the latest generation of its popular benchmarking tool. Geekbench 7 features new video and audio encoding / decoding tests, a redesigned multi-core test, and larger, more demanding datasets for CPUs and GPUs to crunch…
Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video
https://www.theverge.com/streaming/970099/amazon-prime-video-luna-gaming
Published: July 23, 2026 16:39
The new strategy that Amazon gaming exec Jeff Gattis talked to The Verge about last month is getting clearer now that Prime Video has added a new Games tab on Fire TV devices. With Prime Gaming, Amazon Game Studios, and Luna now combined into one…
Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/969615/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-plus-4k-max-anker-zolo-deal-sale
Published: July 23, 2026 15:00
There’s no shortage of great shows and movies to watch, but discovering something new isn’t always easy. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Stick 4K Max come with redesigned software that aims to make it easier to finding something you’ll like, and…
The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/969563/halo-campaign-evolved-review-xbox-ps5-pc
Published: July 23, 2026 15:00
It's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem…
Lawmakers prepare bill requiring AI ‘kill switch’
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/969939/lawmakers-ai-kill-switch-proposal
Published: July 23, 2026 14:13
Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report from Politico. Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel…
Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is about who gets to define the post-smartphone era
Published: July 23, 2026 14:00
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. By now I’m sure most Decoder listeners are familiar with Apple’s…
Ford picks Apple Maps for its next EV platform and updated BlueCruise
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/969919/ford-apple-maps-bluecruise-driver-assist
Published: July 23, 2026 13:52
Ford plans to embed Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, which will start with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck set for release in 2027. In an announcement on Thursday, Ford says it will use Apple Maps to offer "turn-by-turn…
The sci-fi movie that imagines AI isn’t so dystopian after all
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/969584/hirokazu-kore-eda-sheep-in-a-box-interview
Published: July 23, 2026 13:00
Imagine you are the parent of an inquisitive seven-year-old who loves his family, playing baseball, and hanging out with his friends. It's the life you've always wanted. And then the worst thing that ever could happen happens: A freak accident takes your…
The right-wing boomers protesting data centers have a lot in common with the left
Published: July 23, 2026 12:00
On a gray, humid Saturday morning in central Florida, a little under a dozen people gathered outside the Spring Hill Branch Library to protest the construction of a hyperscale data center in their community. There was no immediate threat - the Hernando…
Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943866/google-alphabet-eu-dma-fine-search-services-play-store-steering
Published: July 23, 2026 11:16
The European Union has fined Google's parent company Alphabet €890 million (about $1 billion) for two separate violations of the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). One penalty is for giving its own products preferential treatment in search results, while…
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
https://www.theverge.com/tech/969361/google-account-sign-in-selfie-video-security
Published: July 23, 2026 10:00
Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don't have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you…
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
https://www.theverge.com/tech/969819/framework-laptop-13-pro-preorder-ram-price-updates
Published: July 23, 2026 09:28
RAMageddon has claimed yet another victim, with Framework now announcing a "major and unfortunate" pricing update for its upcoming premium laptop - which also impacts folks who preordered it. Memory configurations for the Laptop 13 Pro have been adjusted…
Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/969668/lego-donkey-kong-arcade-machine
Published: July 23, 2026 00:30
Carl Merriam has designed some of my favorite nostalgia-inducing Lego sets, including the Lego Nintendo Game Boy and Piranha Plant. He's assisted on the incredible Lion Knights' Castle, Galaxy Explorer, and Pirates of Barracuda Bay. Now, he's helped the…
Meta won’t have to face the next planned social media addiction trial
https://www.theverge.com/policy/969644/meta-social-media-addiction-trial-dropped
Published: July 22, 2026 22:03
Less than a week before Meta's lawyers were set to return to a Los Angeles courtroom, the plaintiff accusing the platform of inflicting harm dropped the case. Brought by 15-year-old Florida plaintiff going by initials R.K.C., the case was set to be the…
Tesla’s revenues are bouncing back, but profits are still weak
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/969311/tesla-q2-2026-earnings-revenue-profit-sales
Published: July 22, 2026 21:02
After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk's political activities, Tesla's road to recovery continues apace. On the heels of an impressive delivery report, the company released its earnings for the…
Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/969003/apple-ipad-air-pro-airtag-deal-sale
Published: July 22, 2026 19:14
A number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of…
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
https://www.theverge.com/tech/969596/apple-restricted-mode-ios-27
Published: July 22, 2026 19:13
Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple…
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