Ring could be planning to expand Search Party feature beyond dogs
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff has indicated that the company's controversial Search Party feature might not always be just for lost dogs, according to email…
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Federal Reserve Says Prediction Markets Are a Valuable Tool for Policymakers
If you're not a Federal Reserve economist, you should probably still be wary of Kalshi.
These Are the 9 Coolest Large Appliances Features Coming in 2026
I saw the future of large appliances at KBIS 2026. Here are the new features that impressed me the most.
West Virginia Sues Apple, Claiming It Allows Sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The state’s attorney general said in a lawsuit filed on Thursday that the company declined to use tools that recognize the material stored on iCloud.
This Smart Fire System Uses Hidden Misters and Thermal Imaging to Protect Your Home
The Automist home sprinkler system uses compact mist portals to squirt out flames while sparing important materials -- we've never seen anything like …
Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro, says it's better at complex problem-solving
Google says 3.1 Pro is ready for "your hardest challenges." Another day, another Google AI model. Google has really been pumping out new AI tools late…
Apple TV’s The Hunt finally has a premiere date
The Hunt - Apple TV's new French-language drama that was previously put on indefinite hold following concerns about plagiarism - has been given a soli…
YouTube is bringing the Gemini-powered 'Ask' button to TVs
YouTube's "Ask" button is making its way to the living room. The Gemini-powered feature is now rolling out as an experiment on smart TVs, gaming conso…
Rivian rolls out an Apple Watch app with vehicle controls and digital key support
Rivian suggests that vehicle owners can leave their phone at home (or perhaps in a glove box) and instead control some aspects of their EV using a new…
The New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer Reminds Us Tech Is a 4-Letter Word
Andrew Stanton wrote and directed the latest in Pixar's much-loved animated franchise, starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and s…
CT Scans Reveal Gruesome Details of Inca Child Sacrifices
New research investigates the centuries-old remains of sacrificial victims recovered from volcanoes in Peru.
Meta is shutting down Messenger’s standalone website
The move comes a few months after Meta shut down Messenger’s stand-alone desktop apps for Windows and Mac.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Gives Its Kids (and Itself) the Grace to Find Their Own Path
'Ko'Zeine' puts the spotlight on the overachievers of its cadet cast, and in doing so, takes the opportunity to relieve itself from the weight of its …
Orbital AI data centers could work, but they might ruin Earth in the process
At the start of the month, Elon Musk announced that two of his companies — SpaceX and xAI — were merging, and would jointly launch a constellation of…
The US Is Working on a Site to Help Europeans Bypass Content Bans on Hate Speech: Report
The online portal is set be hosted at Freedom.gov.
New York drops plan to legalize robotaxis in setback for Waymo
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) dropped her proposal to allow robotaxi companies to launch commercially in cities other than New York City, citing …
New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion plan
The governor of New York pulled a robotaxi expansion proposal that was viewed as a win for Waymo.
West Virginia is suing Apple alleging negligence over CSAM materials
The office of the Attorney General for West Virginia announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that the company had "knowi…
Turtle Beach’s new PC controller with swiveling sticks is 30 percent off
Many modern gamepads have adopted a modular design in recent years, from the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded to Hyperkin’s clamp-on X5 Alteron for the Ninten…
Zuckerberg grilled in court over social media harms on teens
Meta's CEO was questioned over the addictive nature of its social media apps like Instagram, and other teen harms.
Italy’s Iconic Lovers’ Arch Collapsed—Of All Days—On Valentine’s Day
The beloved attraction fell victim to a recent surge in destructive storms that have ravaged southern Italy.
The next iTunes may be vibe-coded
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscriber…
SoftBank to spend an eye-popping $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant
If completed, the project would be among the largest and most expensive natural gas power plants.
Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing
Where we're racing, we don't need roads. In Formula One, grip is everything. The world's best engineers devote their careers to designing cars that ma…
Nintendo’s Adorable Wooden Amiibos Will Hook Kids on Mario Even Earlier
Nintendo has a slew of new early childhood toys, plus an app that harkens back to the N64.
GE made a smaller version of its nugget ice maker that needs less counter space
GE has announced two new versions of its popular Opal nugget ice machines with smaller footprints that take up less counter space, and more affordable…
Mastodon is testing easier ways to get you started in the fediverse
New users on the decentralized social network Mastodon could soon have an easier time getting started. Mastodon is running "onboarding experiments" to…
Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution
For the first time, scientists were able to directly detect upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris.
‘House of the Dragon’ Teases an Absolutely Scorching Season 3
HBO returns to Westeros this June with a new installment in the war-torn 'Game of Thrones' prequel.
The First Planet Parade in 2026 Begins This Weekend: How to See 6 Planets at Once
Where to spot Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune in the night sky all at the same time.
OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation
OpenAI is reportedly getting close to closing a $100 billion deal, with backers including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft. The deal would valu…
Xenoblade Chronicles X is $20 off in time for its Switch 2 upgrade
Nintendo just released a Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The upgrade is $4.99 for owners of the Switch game, or $64.9…