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Welcome to Mossberg, a weekly commentary and reviews column on The Verge and Recode by veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg, now an Executive Editor at The Verge and Editor at Large of Recode.
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Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls
https://www.theverge.com/tech/945898/apple-parental-controls-child-accounts-wwdc2026
Published: June 8, 2026 17:57
At WWDC 2026, Apple announced an overhaul to its Screen Time parental control tool that aims to improve its safeguarding features to protect children who use iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Some of the new features coming with Apple's iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and…
Apple announces iPadOS 27
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942546/apple-ipados-27-wwdc-2026
Published: June 8, 2026 17:57
Today at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company announced new features coming to the iPad with iPadOS 27 including optimizations such as apps launching up to 30 percent faster by intelligently preloading needed info, and more responsive…
Apple announces iOS 27
https://www.theverge.com/tech/941202/apple-ios-27-wwdc-2026
Published: June 8, 2026 17:56
Apple announced its next major iOS update, iOS 27, at WWDC 2026 on Monday. Apple is highlighting performance and design improvements as a major feature, and the update will be supported all the way back to the iPhone 11. A big change is an opacity slider…
Apple announces Siri AI and its next generation of Apple Intelligence
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942416/apple-siri-ai-update-wwdc
Published: June 8, 2026 17:55
Two years after first revealing its plans for Apple Intelligence and a smarter Siri that never fully materialized, at WWDC, Apple just revealed a new set of AI features and a smarter, more personalized Siri. Apple calls Siri AI an "entirely new version of…
Apple announces macOS Golden Gate 27
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943695/apple-wwdc-2026-macos-27-macbook-mac-announcement-features
Published: June 8, 2026 17:54
Apple has announced macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next version of its desktop operating system. Alongside updates to Apple Intelligence, Siri, search, and parental controls, the new Golden Gate version of macOS brings a global slider to adjust the opacity of…
Amazon is launching AI-generated custom merch
https://www.theverge.com/news/945905/amazon-alexa-shopping-ai-generated-custom-merch-design-printing
Published: June 8, 2026 17:52
Amazon is expanding its print-on-demand features to AI-generated designs created using Alexa for Shopping for products like T-shirts, water bottles, and hoodies. Shoppers can use text prompts to generate images that are then printed on to blanks for sale…
WWDC protesters want Apple to ban Elon Musk’s apps
Published: June 8, 2026 16:45
Apple's big developer conference is today, and protesters are using the occasion to call on the company to remove "nudify apps" from the App Store and pull "known" child sexual abuse material from iCloud. Outside the visitors center at Apple's Cupertino…
WWDC 2026: All the news from Apple’s developers conference
https://www.theverge.com/tech/944110/wwdc-2026-news-announcements
Published: June 8, 2026 16:35
Apple’s annual WWDC event is kicking off on June 8th with a keynote presentation starting at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, where Apple will announce major updates to iOS, macOS, and its other operating systems. Among those updates could be Apple’s delayed Siri…
WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s keynote
Published: June 8, 2026 16:30
It's conference season! Today, we're back at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, for Apple's annual developer keynote. Unlike other conferences, there's a distinct rhythm to WWDC. We know we're going to get a peek at everything coming to iOS 27, macOS 27,…
NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources
https://www.theverge.com/tech/944325/google-notebooklm-ai-gemini-update
Published: June 8, 2026 16:07
Google is rolling out "across the board" updates to NotebookLM. The AI-powered note-taking app now uses Google's upgraded Gemini 3.5 model, which will allow it to respond with "more accurate and reliable information," according to a blog post on Monday.…
The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/943212/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas
Published: June 8, 2026 16:00
With Father's Day on the horizon, happening June 21st, it's time to start thinking about what kind of gifts you want to buy for the fathers you care about. You know your dad best - he may be a man of simple pleasures who wants nothing more than to share a…
Eero’s Pro 6E routers are down to their cheapest price yet in 2026
Published: June 8, 2026 15:25
The Pro 6E was Eero’s top-end mesh Wi-Fi router back in 2022, and it’s still a solid pick if you want fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage around your multi-room or multi-story abode. It can also deliver beyond gigabit wired speeds if your internet plan supports…
Hackers likely hijacked over 20,000 Instagram accounts with Meta’s AI chatbot
https://www.theverge.com/tech/945658/meta-ai-support-chatbot-exploit-instagram-accounts
Published: June 8, 2026 14:31
Hackers likely took over 20,225 Instagram accounts using Meta's AI support chatbot, the company confirmed in a notice filed with the state of Maine. In the notice, spotted earlier by Bleeping Computer, Meta blames a "bug" for the exploit that allowed…
Microsoft’s AI chief says superintelligence is near, but won’t take your job
Published: June 8, 2026 14:27
Today I’m talking with Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. And I’m actually going to keep today’s intro short — I’m working from my wife’s family farm this week, as you’ll see in the video, but also this is a real burner of an episode. We covered…
Xbox exclusives are back and more complicated than ever
https://www.theverge.com/report/945639/xbox-exclusives-strategy-complicated-confusing
Published: June 8, 2026 14:25
Two years ago, when Microsoft first revealed that it was bringing four Xbox-exclusive games to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, it made the announcement far more complicated than necessary. That's not likely to improve anytime soon. In fact, things now seem…
Nintendo’s next Direct showcase is on June 9th
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945670/nintendo-direct-june-2026-switch-2
Published: June 8, 2026 14:02
Summer Game Fest may be over, but the flood of gaming news isn't. Nintendo just announced that it'll be holding its next Direct showcase event on June 9th at 10AM ET. The stream, which you can find here, will be followed by a Treehouse Live event, and it…
Uber tells London to get ready for robotaxis
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/945614/uber-wayve-robotaxi-interest-list-launch-london
Published: June 8, 2026 11:26
Uber is getting ready to put robotaxis on London's streets, opening an interest list for riders who want to be among the first to hail one of Wayve's autonomous vehicles when the service goes live later this year. The rollout would be a milestone in one of…
WWDC 2026: How to watch and what to expect
https://www.theverge.com/tech/944099/wwdc-2026-how-to-watch
Published: June 8, 2026 11:00
Apple's biggest event of the year is nearly here. The company's Worldwide Developers Conference will spotlight updates to iOS, macOS, and all of Apple's other operating systems, and this year's event could also include a major overhaul for Siri. Here's how…
NASA will wear high-tech Prada long johns to the Moon
https://www.theverge.com/design/945540/nasa-axiom-space-prada-lcvg-spacesuit-moon-artemis
Published: June 7, 2026 22:16
We've seen Axiom Space and Prada's collaboration on the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Now the company has revealed the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) that astronauts will wear underneath it when Artemis IV returns…
The 7 biggest storylines from Summer Game Fest 2026
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945445/summer-game-fest-2026-biggest-stories
Published: June 7, 2026 18:45
The 2026 edition of Summer Game Fest just wrapped up, and it was surprisingly hectic. The nearly week-long event came at a challenging time for the games industry, and for the most part the big keynotes were used as a chance to show some strength through…
Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console comes in translucent green
https://www.theverge.com/news/945359/microsoft-xbox-25th-anniversary-console-controller-release-date
Published: June 7, 2026 18:15
Microsoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th-anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design. "For…
Persona 6 exists, and that’s all we know
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945256/persona-6-teaser
Published: June 7, 2026 18:03
This year's Summer Game Fest turned out to be a good one for fans of Japanese RPGs. First, the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy was announced at SGF Live, and now we have the long-awaited return of the Persona series. Atlus confirmed…
Minecraft Dungeons 2 gets a September release date
https://www.theverge.com/games/939551/minecraft-dungeons-ii-2-release-date-trailer
Published: June 7, 2026 17:45
Minecraft Dungeons 2, a sequel to Microsoft's dungeon crawler spinoff Minecraft Dungeons, will be released on September 29th. The company originally revealed the game in a brief trailer in March, promising a fall 2026 release window. Here's how Microsoft…
Fable launches in late February after recent delay
https://www.theverge.com/games/939536/fable-xbox-games-showcase-2026
Published: June 7, 2026 17:16
Just a few days after pushing Fable out of 2026, Microsoft showed off more footage of Fable, the first new entry in the storied RPG franchise since 2010's Fable III, at its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The company also announced a specific release date:…
Halo: Campaign Evolved arrives July 28th
https://www.theverge.com/games/939564/halo-campaign-evolved-xbox-games-showcase-2026
Published: June 7, 2026 17:15
As part of its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, Microsoft revealed new details about Halo: Campaign Evolved, the upcoming remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's campaign mode. The remake will debut on Xbox Series S / X, PC, and PS5 on July 28th. Microsoft…
Gears of War: E-Day is no longer coming to the PS5
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945269/gears-of-war-e-day-ps5-launch
Published: June 7, 2026 17:11
Apparently, the "return of Xbox" means a retreat from other platforms. At its Xbox Games Showcase today, Microsoft revealed that Gears of War: E-Day - which was previously announced for the Xbox, PS5, and PC - will no longer be coming to PlayStation. It"ll…
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: All the news and trailers
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/944191/xbox-games-showcase-2026-news-trailers
Published: June 7, 2026 17:03
The console industry is in a weird place, and both Xbox and PlayStation have a chance to change the narrative a bit with their showcases at Summer Game Fest. Sony did that by focusing on the single-player titles it’s known for, and now it’s Microsoft’s…
The Verge Weekend Questionnaire
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943285/the-verge-weekend-questionnaire
Published: June 7, 2026 17:00
Have you ever wondered what the most indispensable app is for your favorite musician or how the world’s tech CEOs stay focused? Well, that’s the sort of thing we aim to uncover in our Verge Weekend Questionnaire. Think of it as a spiritual successor to…
Govee’s all-weather smart lamp post is under $200 for the first time
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/944439/govee-outdoor-lamp-post-lights-deal-sale
Published: June 7, 2026 16:00
If you have an outdoor space that needs some extra lighting, either for fun or security reasons (or a mix of the two), the Govee outdoor lamp post light is a good pick that’s 23 percent off its regular price right now. Typically retailing for $260, the…
Japanese Gothic is a gorgeously grotesque ghost story
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943230/japanese-gothic-kylie-lee-baker-horror-novel
Published: June 7, 2026 15:00
I'll give the usual caveat: The horror novel Japanese Gothic is best experienced going in with as little information as possible. Content warnings for graphic gore, scenes of domestic violence, self-harm, and mental illness. If you're okay with that, then…
The Virtual OS Museum lets you relive over 600 operating systems right on your desktop
https://www.theverge.com/tech/945246/virtual-os-museum-dos-windows-mac-os
Published: June 7, 2026 14:17
The Virtual OS Museum isn't a physical place, it's a collection of over 1,700 distinct installations of over 600 operating systems for over 250 platforms that you can download and run via emulation right on your computer. It's largely the work of one man,…
Dell’s new XPS 14 is better in almost every way
https://www.theverge.com/tech/944360/dell-xps-14-2026-review
Published: June 7, 2026 14:00
The 2026 XPS 14 is the best premium laptop we've seen from Dell in a while, with incredible build quality in a thin machine and good performance thanks to Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. A bonus: Dell killed its lame "Premium Plus" naming…
Kill some time with these much needed distractions
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945205/weekend-time-waster-internet-browser-game-rabibit-hole
Published: June 7, 2026 13:00
Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That’s why we’ve built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being obsessively…
AI ‘content creators’ are getting harder to spot
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/943187/ai-content-creators
Published: June 7, 2026 12:00
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI confusion, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started At…
JMGO’s N3 Ultimate projector is the new portable 4K champ
https://www.theverge.com/reviews/943732/best-portable-4k-projector-review
Published: June 7, 2026 07:16
Sorry Anker: JMGO now makes my favorite flagship portable projector. The N3 Ultimate is an excellent portable 4K projector that defeats moderate ambient light at severe placement angles and can rival more expensive home theater installations at night.…
The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games
Published: June 6, 2026 18:00
Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've…
GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols
https://www.theverge.com/games/945088/gog-apologizes-email-nazi-symbols-the-end-of-the-sun
Published: June 6, 2026 17:59
GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a "series of mistakes," including miscommunication with the German…
The cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcase
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943977/wholesome-direct-2026-cute-games-trailers
Published: June 6, 2026 17:00
Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It's similarly packed with games - this year's edition had more than 50 - but the vibe is more chill and, well,…
4K Blu-rays are three for $33 ahead of Father’s Day
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/944347/4k-bluray-gruv-fathers-day-deal-sale
Published: June 6, 2026 16:00
If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) is letting you check…
The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in ‘shitty houses’ oppose data center
Published: June 6, 2026 15:14
A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the "No Data Center" signs going…
Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on you
Published: June 6, 2026 15:00
Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction. He didn't…
82-0 is the best basketball game, to hell with NBA 2K
https://www.theverge.com/games/944975/82-0-perfect-basketball-stats-game
Published: June 6, 2026 14:30
82-0 marries the stat nerd fun of fantasy basketball with instant gratification and a bit of dumb luck. The goal is to draft a team of players that could (theoretically) have a perfect 82-0 season. Obviously, if you just had free rein to pick whoever you…
Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/944235/meta-app-ai-clickbait-articles
Published: June 6, 2026 14:00
Facebook has long been filled with feeds of clickbait articles. Now, Meta is making its own clickbait articles with AI. The standalone Meta AI app now has a "For You" section that populates a list of clickbait-style stories for you to read. But the topics,…
Kabuto Park captures the fleeting joy of summer vacation
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/944060/kabuto-park-review-xbox-nintendo-switch-steam
Published: June 6, 2026 13:00
There are a lot of games that remind me of summer - hot days in the backseat with a copy of Dragon Warrior III, cooling off in the basement while grinding Gran Turismo races - but there aren't a lot of games that are actually about summer. That's part of…
Here comes new Siri again
https://www.theverge.com/tech/944245/apple-wwdc-2026-ai-siri-gemini
Published: June 6, 2026 12:00
Apple has been on its back foot, AI-wise, for the past few years. But in a strange way, playing from behind might not be such a bad move. At WWDC on Monday, Apple appears to be getting ready to reintroduce us to the new Siri. Again. As a reminder, we met…
The next YouTube phenomenon hitting the big screen
https://www.theverge.com/tech/944942/amazing-digital-circus-lego-pokemon-installer
Published: June 6, 2026 12:00
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 131, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy last week of productivity before the World Cup starts, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer…
Final Fantasy VII’s remake trilogy will conclude with Revelation
Published: June 5, 2026 23:38
Square Enix has officially announced the third and final game in its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy: Final Fantasy VII Revelation. It will release on multiple platforms simultaneously - PC, PS5, Xbox Series X / S, and Nintendo Switch 2 - in spring 2027.…
More than a decade later, the team behind N++ is back with a multiplayer sequel
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943194/metanet-n-plus-plus-multiplayer-sequel
Published: June 5, 2026 23:25
Back in 2015, the two-person studio Metanet released N++, a brutally hard 2D platformer that was a decade in the making, building off of previous releases dating back to the freeware Flash title N. At the time, cofounder Raigan Burns issued some famous…
Grand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/944229/grand-theft-auto-6-release-calendar-summer-game-fest
Published: June 5, 2026 23:05
Who's afraid of the next GTA? Based on the last few days of Summer Game Fest, just about everyone. Grand Theft Auto VI hasn't been present at any of the keynote events, but its presence was felt every time a release date was announced. The month of…
Control Resonant is a sequel — and also a starting point
https://www.theverge.com/games/944151/control-resonant-hands-on
Published: June 5, 2026 21:50
Chronologically, Control Resonant is a sequel to 2019's Control. But in most other ways, the games aren't directly connected. To developer Remedy, they're more like two sides of the same coin. When Resonant was first revealed last year, creative director…
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: The biggest news, trailers, and announcements
https://www.theverge.com/games/939484/summer-game-fest-live-2026-biggest-news-trailers-announcements
Published: June 5, 2026 21:19
Geoff Keighley’s annual June celebration of games is here. Summer Game Fest Live, the big live show that will feature a whole bunch of gaming news and announcements, begins at 5PM ET and is set to run for two hours. The event itself will take place in…
Congress still can’t decide what to do about warrantless surveillance
https://www.theverge.com/policy/944615/section-702-senate-vote-fails-pulte
Published: June 5, 2026 21:15
The deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is coming up a week from now on June 12th, and legislators seem no closer to reaching a deal. If this sounds like deja vu, it's because we've been here before. Congress…
Gone in 60 minutes
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/944337/gone-in-60-minutes
Published: June 5, 2026 18:44
It should have been the final straw. The new power couple of editorial failure - Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton - had fired legendary 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley. Why? Because he dared to question the fact that CBS had installed sycophants in its top…
The Sonos Era 100 speaker is down to its lowest price in months
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/944095/sonos-era-100-google-nest-doorbell-deal-sale
Published: June 5, 2026 17:00
Whether you’re considering starting a Sonos speaker setup, or adding to an existing group, the Sonos Era 100 is worth picking up. The compact, capable smart speaker is currently marked down to $189 ($30 off) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon,…
This is your laptop… on AI
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/944058/ai-laptop-nvidia-build-gemini-spark-vergecast
Published: June 5, 2026 16:39
We're now deep into developer conference season, and one of the themes so far is the relentless conviction from Big Tech companies that AI is going to change everything about how we do everything. Nvidia's Jensen Huang made that clearer than anyone this…
What happens when your phone is confiscated at the airport
https://www.theverge.com/report/944076/cbp-airport-phone-searches-seizure-minneapolis-activists
Published: June 5, 2026 16:15
Even if you've done nothing wrong, it's never a good idea to hand your phone to the cops. But international travelers at American airports often have no choice - even if they're US citizens. When Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius returned…
New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers
https://www.theverge.com/policy/944041/new-york-data-center-moratorium
Published: June 5, 2026 15:25
The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant to give policymakers time to…
MAHA wants to make cotton the new beef tallow
https://www.theverge.com/report/943944/maha-rfk-jr-cotton-natural-fiber-clothing-microplastics
Published: June 5, 2026 14:13
In between beef tallow fries, raw milk, and vaccine denialism, Make America Healthy Again figureheads have set their sights on another slice of life: our clothing. "The MAHA movement doesn't stop with what we EAT - It's also about what we WEAR," Secretary…
What do you mean my new smart scale is ‘built for GLP-1 users’?
https://www.theverge.com/column/943639/optimizer-glp-1-tech-withings-oura-health
Published: June 5, 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. Opt in for Optimizer here. A few days ago, I walked into the…
Can AI tell if your script will make a hit film?
Published: June 5, 2026 13:57
When Quilty hit the industry trades earlier this year, the AI startup promised that its tool could accurately predict a film's success just by reading the script. When people actually got a chance to experiment with Quilty's product, though, they were left…
Why isn’t the Trump phone made in the USA?
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943852/trump-phone-made-in-the-usa-ftc-assembled-china
Published: June 5, 2026 13:54
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. This week, I'm investigating where it might have been built - and why it definitely wasn't the US. Almost a…
This chunky little tablet got my kid to clean up his toys
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943219/skylight-buddy-kids-calendar-chore-tracker-review
Published: June 5, 2026 13:00
Never underestimate the power that a cheap tablet holds over a kid under six. The Skylight Buddy is a device with one job: to be a cute little guy that helps your kid track routines and chores. It's $139.99, plus an optional subscription. And to my…
I customized a MacBook Neo with colorful spare parts
Published: June 5, 2026 12:01
The MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest laptop, its most colorful, and its easiest to repair in years. That means owners can buy replacement parts in all four of its available colors and swap them in on their own. So that got us thinking: What if we bought a…
Porsche’s Cayenne Coupe Turbo will even make 911 owners nervous
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/943004/porsche-cayenne-coupe-turbo-review-specs-price
Published: June 5, 2026 11:00
Back in 2002, Porsche fans sputtered with rage as the Cayenne made its debut at the Paris Motor. More than 20 years later, Porsche now sells more SUVs than anything else in its lineup. Last year, the Macan and Cayenne accounted for 62 percent of all…
Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer
https://www.theverge.com/games/943657/valve-steam-machine-frame-summer-launch-verified
Published: June 4, 2026 22:48
Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both pieces of hardware, Valve concludes by saying that "We're excited for…
Cyberdecks used to look like little laptops, but now they’re getting more personal
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943445/cyberdeck-tiktok
Published: June 4, 2026 20:07
DIYer and TikTok user Annike Tan, who goes by @ubeboobey, can carry her cyberdeck around without anyone noticing because it doesn't look like a computer at all. Tan, who has been featured in The Cut and Wired, went viral earlier this year with a…
Google is letting social media stars customize their search result page
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943233/google-search-profiles-custom-page
Published: June 4, 2026 18:43
Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this feature won't be available to most people or organizations; Google is limiting it…
Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
Published: June 4, 2026 18:38
Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4. The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart…
Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg
https://www.theverge.com/games/943147/amazon-gaming-strategy-james-bond-snoop-dogg-luna
Published: June 4, 2026 17:01
Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago, investing heavily in MMOs during the peak of live-service wave, and having access to a…
Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943108/microsoft-build-2026-windows-love-notepad
Published: June 4, 2026 16:34
I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the…
Belkin’s new Joy-Con grips also boost the Switch 2’s battery life
Published: June 4, 2026 16:00
Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of…
Cash App made a magic wand for contactless payments
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942897/cash-app-tags-magic-wand-contactless-payments-price-launch
Published: June 4, 2026 16:00
The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory. The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users…
Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro bundle is hundreds off
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/942999/remarkable-paper-pro-vizio-soundbar-marathon-deal-sale
Published: June 4, 2026 15:46
Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet, you can get a…
TSMC struggles to keep up with AI demand: ‘We can only support so much’
https://www.theverge.com/tech/943066/tsmc-ai-demand-struggles
Published: June 4, 2026 14:15
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. "Customer demand is so high,…
Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/942586/elon-musk-spacex-ipo-x-xai-index-funds
Published: June 4, 2026 14:00
Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I can’t recommend it enough. I wanted to have Ryan on the…
We’re giving away a Prime Day grab bag loaded with over $800 of free tech
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/936396/prime-day-grab-bag-giveaway-sweepstakes
Published: June 4, 2026 14:00
We’re always testing out new products here The Verge, which presents a bit of a problem for our inventory closet in New York City. It’s literally overflowing with gadgets, new and old, so we’re restoring order by giving some of it away to one lucky person.…
Let us filter AI slop, you cowards
Published: June 4, 2026 12:30
It's almost impossible to avoid seeing AI-generated content online, but it doesn't have to be this way. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more have ramped up content authentication efforts over the last year, with many now automatically applying labels to…
AI leaders call for tougher protections against AI-aided bioweapons
Published: June 4, 2026 12:12
Some of the AI industry's biggest rivals have put their many, many grievances aside for a common cause: making it harder for people to use their technology to develop biological weapons. In an open letter to US lawmakers, tech leaders are pressing Congress…
This Google Photos update has saved your digital photo frame
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942860/aura-frame-google-photos-api-update-auto-sync
Published: June 4, 2026 12:00
Aura's digital photo frames will continue to automatically sync with your Google Photos albums, after API changes threatened to remove the feature. Aura is now rolling out a full migration to Google's new Ambient API, allowing your Aura frame slideshows to…
Yes, the Oura Ring 5 is noticeably smaller
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/942616/oura-ring-5-size-comparison-first-impressions
Published: June 4, 2026 12:00
This is not an Oura Ring 5 review. That's coming later, once I've had enough time to really test the new durability and battery life claims, plus the new software updates that start rolling out today. In the meantime, I did want to provide an answer to a…
Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to
Published: June 4, 2026 09:55
Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its…
Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942054/shokz-clip-on-opendots-2-air-earbuds-wireless-headphones
Published: June 4, 2026 07:00
Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to…
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
https://www.theverge.com/games/942808/nintendo-switch-2-replaceable-battery-eu
Published: June 4, 2026 00:04
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that…
Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942761/apple-texas-age-verification-app-store
Published: June 3, 2026 21:49
Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a…
WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942748/wiim-releases-first-soundbar
Published: June 3, 2026 21:12
WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar…
Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942588/nvidia-rtx-spark-n2x-n3x-r2-d2-star-trek-star-wars-plan
Published: June 3, 2026 20:03
Just in case you were wondering, Nvidia's RTX Spark isn't supposed to be a one-off. The company is not just flirting with becoming the fifth high-profile vendor of consumer laptop chips to see if people bite. At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen…
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
https://www.theverge.com/23769840/best-bluetooth-trackers
Published: June 3, 2026 19:00
Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was…
The best Qi2 batteries for iPhone and Pixel
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/939362/best-magsafe-qi2-2-batteries-power-banks
Published: June 3, 2026 18:00
Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their…
As AI gets better, it reveals an empty promise
Published: June 3, 2026 17:47
This week we've got tandem hands-ons with Google's new Gemini AI agent - Spark - from my colleagues David Pierce and Jay Peters. Their takeaways are similar: It's so effective that it's scary. Spark knew that David's dog is named Frida and knew the first…
Amazon’s search bar will invent AI-generated products you can’t buy
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942547/amazon-search-bar-ai-images
Published: June 3, 2026 16:07
Amazon's updated search bar will now show you AI-generated images of products as you describe them. For now, the in-app feature only surfaces AI images of clothing and home goods, allowing you to tap on the image that best matches what you're looking for…
PlayStation is getting back to what it’s good at
Published: June 3, 2026 15:48
PlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it's getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. That statement was made clear with…
Supernatural isn’t dead after all
https://www.theverge.com/news/941816/supernatural-health-meta-quest-vr
Published: June 3, 2026 15:00
A few months ago, Meta effectively handed Supernatural, a popular VR fitness game on the Meta Quest, a death sentence. As part of overarching VR layoffs, the company announced the game would no longer get any new content, enraging its tightly knit, devoted…
Dreame’s L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/942184/dreame-l20-ultra-audible-bose-soundlink-flex-deal-sale
Published: June 3, 2026 14:53
The Dreame L20 Ultra isn’t the company’s newest model, but it’s still a great robovac / mop hybrid that offers strong performance while requiring very little day-to-day maintenance thanks to its included trash bin and AI obstacle avoidance. Verge readers…
Microsoft and OpenAI broke up — now they’re ready to fight
Published: June 3, 2026 14:14
At Microsoft's annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents. All this news added up to a clear…
A first look at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface Dev Box
https://www.theverge.com/tech/941600/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-dev-box-hands-on
Published: June 3, 2026 13:22
Microsoft has two new Surface devices arriving later this year, both powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chips. I got a chance to take a closer look at both the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at Microsoft's Build conference this week, and…
SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942328/nanoleaf-switchbot-onerobotics-sale-ai-robotics
Published: June 3, 2026 12:15
Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu says the company will remain independent and that he and his cofounder and COO, Christian…
Trans teens have something to say
https://www.theverge.com/features/940977/trans-teens-pediatric-care-closing
Published: June 3, 2026 11:00
By the time the Children's Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. The changes their body experienced…
AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
https://www.theverge.com/policy/942296/google-water-commitments-data-centers
Published: June 3, 2026 09:38
In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water…
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942302/google-search-ai-overviews-uk-cma-publisher-opt-out
Published: June 3, 2026 08:45
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website…
God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/941516/god-of-war-laufey-ps5-trailer
Published: June 2, 2026 22:47
Sony ended its big State of Play showcase with a major reveal: the next God of War. The new title is called God of War Laufey, and is once again developed by Sony's Santa Monica Studio. Currently, the game doesn't have a date, but it's coming to the PS5…
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