What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a…
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OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is…
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The US government just banned Roombas
When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the…
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Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever
As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they…
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The Ferrari Luce has at least 500 fans
Just two months after a bumpy launch earlier this year, Ferrari has reportedly already hit its 2026 sales goal for its…
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Remarkable’s refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that’s over $350 off
The Remarkable Paper Pro bundle comes with a stylus and a folio cover. A lot of us here at The Verge are fans of…
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DoorDash is going airborne with new drone delivery division
A Wing drone carrying a DoorDash delivery. The food delivery app company says it will build its own drones going…
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The Nothing Ear 3A look great… and sound good enough
Nothing has had a strong visual identity since the Ear 1 were released in 2021 for $99 and challenged the notion that a…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future
A short king. Is this the future of foldable phones? Samsung clearly thinks so. The company has given its new wide…
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Artists are lawyering up against AI slop, and some are even winning
Artists whose work has been co-opted by AI are taking to court. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge When The Atlantic…
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OpenAI’s rogue AI agent didn’t stop at hacking Hugging Face
The AI agent that escaped from OpenAI and hacked developer platform Hugging Face attacked other companies as well,…
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We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety
Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their…
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Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms
After the recent Xbox outage even blocked people from playing offline disc-based console games, Microsoft is trying to…
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The US is banning foreign robots
The Chinese robot maker, Unitree, will likely be impacted by the ban. | Bloomberg via Getty Images The US government is…
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Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years
Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the currently unidentified…
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The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding
In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intention to form a union.…
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eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement
eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted…
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AI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI
Employees of OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as Google, Meta, Thinking Machines, Microsoft, Mistral, and other leading AI…
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Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border…
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AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous
Working hard, or bear-ly working? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images It's earnings season, and investors…
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This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25
The Hybrid adds Bluetooth functionality to the wired H3, seen here. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge While most…
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Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but…
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Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
Apple says it won't limit the capabilities of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if you miss a payment. In…
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New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, or receive notification after…
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Tile’s best Bluetooth tracker is down to its lowest price of the year
The Tile Pro offers the longest Bluetooth range of any Tile tracker. | Image: Tile Apple’s latest AirTag may seem like…
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Save $150 on this smart indoor bike trainer that can keep you riding during the off months
While the summer months are great for putting in the miles on your favorite bike, it can be frustrating to have to hang…
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HBO Max is putting on vertical shorts
Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing a vertical video feed to HBO Max to help you find something new to watch. Streaming…
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4GB graphics cards are back
The first modern GPU with 4GB of VRAM has appeared, as RAM prices and component shortages push tech prices higher. As…
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Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October
For years, we've heard rumors of a new home hub device from Apple, meant to take on smart home devices like the Google…
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Twelve South’s stylish charging tray now delivers more wireless power with a smaller footprint
Following the original's debut at CES earlier this year, Twelve South is introducing a new version of its…
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You don’t need to splurge on an expensive handheld fan to beat the heat
It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done for hours and hours on a single charge. Despite what influencers may say, you…
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Logitech’s handheld plans are on ice — don’t expect a G Cloud 2 soon
Logitech's new gaming boss, Robin Piispanen, tells me he likes the idea of gaming handhelds. "It's such a charming…
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Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents
Perplexity has expanded its agentic Personal Computer tool to Windows, allowing computers running the world's most…
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Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ program to lease new devices
This image shows which Apple devices are included in its new leasing program. | Image: Apple Apple has officially…
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Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
Over the last few months, I've spent a lot of time talking to my computer. One underrated feature of the LLM revolution…
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Hugging Face is being used to easily undress women and children
Hugging Face isn’t doing much to prevent the AI models it hosts from spitting out sexualized deepfakes. | Image: Cath…
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