The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide
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 a…
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NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources
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…
NotebookLM’s new update will help you build source repository from chat
Google is making Gemini 3.5 the default model in NotebookLM
Scientists Capture First Photo Evidence of Dwarf Island Fox Not Seen in 20 Years
The Cozumel dwarf fox has lived on the island for thousands of years, but much about it remains a mystery.
Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI
A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumblers…
WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order
The messaging giant announced that it disrupted a phishing campaign targeting its users with NSO’s spyware.
WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri’s highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
Eero’s Pro 6E routers are down to their cheapest price yet in 2026
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-…
Watch NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Break the Sound Barrier for the First Time
X-59 will soon fly over several U.S. communities to demonstrate its quiet thump noise.
Big Tech Is Quietly Admitting That If It Wants to Sell People on AI, It Better Be Cheap
“Tokenmaxxing” is out. The Great Token Panic is setting in.
Sam Bankman-Fried applies for a pardon from Trump
The FTX co-founder is serving a 25-year sentence, doled out in 2024.
Sega wants Virtua Fighter Crossroads to be more than just another fighting game
Virtua Fighter Crossroads isn't an outright reboot of Sega's biggest fighting series.
Prada and Axiom Space Unveil Form-Fitting Inner Layer of Luxury Spacesuit
NASA is returning to the Moon in style.
Nintendo will pay a $40 million fine for faulty Joy-Cons
French authorities have fined Nintendo around $40m over faulty Joy-Cons.
Smart Glasses Would Legally Require a Recording Light Under Proposed Law
Some lawmakers in Pennsylvania would rather not leave privacy up to the discretion of Meta and other tech companies.
Hackers likely hijacked over 20,000 Instagram accounts with Meta’s AI chatbot
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. I…
Here are the IMAX theaters that can play 'The Odyssey' in true 70mm
Here's where you can watch Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in jaw-dropping IMAX 70mm.
The New Xbox Is Cool, Nostalgic, and Really Freaking Green
You can also get a sweet, transparent green Xbox controller sometime in November.
The next Nintendo Direct is scheduled for June 9
Nintendo's next Direct will be on June 9.
Life Got So Much Better When I Turned Off My Phone Notifications
Apps, emails, promos, DMs and tiny red badges had hijacked my attention. Taking it back forced me to evaluate my relationship with my phone.
Fog Is Teeming With Life—But What It Eats Is the Weird Part
The ratio of water to microbial life in fog rivals that of oceans and lakes, new research has found. Sounds gross, but it's actually good news.
WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Updates, iOS 27, Tim Cook and More From Today's Event
Apple's software event gives us an early look at new features for iOS and MacOS, plus a big overhaul for Siri. And this is Tim Cook's last WWDC as CEO…
Michigan politicians want to ban Chinese-badged cars from even visiting the US
The latest bill would ban day trips from Canada or Mexico in Chinese cars. It's an election year, and that means politicians are putting in extra work…
I was addicted to my phone – but one screen time hack actually made a difference
Our writer found a surprisingly effective way to cut down his smartphone use. Plus, what to eat while watching the World Cup – inspired by all 48 team…
The Star-Studded Cast of ‘Among Us’ Talk Beans, Betrayal, and Whether They’re Actually Gamers
Elijah Wood, Yvette Nicole Brown, Randall Park, and Kimiko Glenn share their gamer history and whether they think they'd last as crewmates in 'Among U…
Microsoft’s AI chief says superintelligence is near, but won’t take your job
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 fami…
Crazy Taxi World Tour will offer more freedom, bite-sized missions and fishing with a car
In Crazy Taxi World Tour, The Offspring is back, and fish is on the menu.
Nintendo’s next Direct showcase is on June 9th
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…
Eventbrite and Vimeo owner Bending Spoons files to go public
Bending Spoons say its app caters to a user base of over 500 million monthly active users.
Stock markets fall as concerns persist over tech firms at heart of AI boom
Drops follow sharp sell-off of US tech stock last week while oil prices seesaw after Iran and Israel exchange strikesBusiness live – latest updatesSto…
Xbox exclusives are back and more complicated than ever
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 f…
"Chat is dead": OpenAI preps overhaul of ChatGPT
OpenAI to recast hit chatbot as a route to higher-margin products before a potential IPO. OpenAI is preparing the biggest overhaul of ChatGPT since it…