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Hydration isnāt complicated: Just drink water
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swā¦
Anthropic wants to develop its own drugs
At the event "The Briefing: AI for Science" earlier this week, Anthropic announced Claude Science, a new "AI workbench for scientists" that pulls fragā¦
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Valve's Steam Machine?
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we've got our first impressions of Valve's pricey Steam Machine, and we chat about Sony dumping PlayStation discs iā¦
How to claim a WhatsApp username
Get ready to navigate a free-for-all of social media handles.
Jon Prosser responds to Apple lawsuit by blaming the other guy
YouTuber Jon Prosser has finally filed a formal response to Apple's lawsuit made against him and another defendant over allegedly stealing iOS secretsā¦
The Misunderstood Parasites That Rule Our World
From mosquitoes to bed bugs, parasites have always stuck close to humanity, and they continue to shape our lives to this day, entomologist Dino Martinā¦
The Vergeās annual summer āinā and āoutā list
In the AI slop-loaded, algorithm-powered modern reality, trends come and go - and the tech industry is no different. For the last few years, The Vergeā¦
PlayStation just struck a hammer blow to game preservation
Killing game discs is an anti-consumer move that only benefits Sony.
TCL QM8L TV Review: Super Quantum Dots Save the Day
The TCL QM8L improves on the previous version with ultra-high brightness and excellent picture quality.
UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material onlineAI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents toā¦
SpaceX, Explained: 8 Things That Matter the Most After the IPO
Some days, Elon Musk is worth $1 trillion. Other days, he's merely an absurdly wealthy billionaire.
iCloud Storage Full Yet Again? Here's a Fast Fix
I didn't move all my files, but in just 15 minutes I made a big dent.
Can I Take iPhone Photos Underwater? What IP68, IPX8 Waterproof Ratings Really Mean
Can you take your phone swimming? Can your phone go in the sea? Here's what you should know about your phone's waterproofing.
'Civil War,' 'Summer's Last Resort' and More Movies You Can Stream for Free
Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free in July.
What Is the Whiniest Country in the World? A New Site Aims to Provide a Definitive Answer
Disclaimer: the answer may not be definitive, and I intend to complain about it.
Clear iCloud Storage Now in 3 Steps video
If your iCloud storage is full, there's an easy way to free up space before resorting to paying for more storage. CNET's Bridget Carey's quick tips taā¦
Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Zās rage against Big Tech
New York Cityās Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline. On a Sunday evening in the middle of Tompkins Square Park in New York ā¦
Apple TV is hitting its stride
Since its inception, Apple TV, née Apple TV Plus, has built a reputation on quality over quantity. It has far fewer shows and movies than the likā¦
The Best Antivirus for Protecting Your Mac in 2026
The best antivirus for Macs can protect your device from malware while offering nifty security features, such as advanced parental controls.
A behind-the-scenes look at Midjourneyās medical scanner leaves many questions unanswered
Midjourney has shown more of its futuristic medical scanner. It still hasn't shown much proof it works. The AI startup, best known for generating imagā¦
Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America
It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot. The last time America celebrated a big anniversary, I was allā¦
Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories. Having a computer strapped to my face for 40 minutes was one reason toā¦
Sony already invested $34 million to repurpose its EU PlayStation disc factory
Sony is converting its PlayStation disc factory into a plant for optical microlenses.
Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was
C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie. If I had to pick a chunk of the 1990s that feels the most 90s-ish ā¦
Steven Spielberg Brings YouTube Horror Series āThe Mandela Catalogueā to a Theater Near You
Plus, Dario Argento promises his Isabelle Huppert collab will be his bloodiest film yet.
Microsoft filing shows how it shifts profits around to reduce its European tax bill
A new mandatory compliance report released by Microsoft shows how it declares profits in different European nations to reduce its tax bill.
T-Mobile Is Forcing Legacy Plan Customers Onto Its Current Plans
Subscribers on grandfathered plans are being notified that they'll be automatically pushed to other plans, some of which come with a price hike.
Fable Ban Reversed + Dr. Dana Suskind on Parenting With A.I. + Prediction Market Drama
What we learned from the governmentās biggest attempt yet to control who can gain access to the most powerful new A.I. models.
Lenovo Legion 7i Gaming Laptop Review: It Has the Looks, but Not Quite the Value
While it's certainly well designed and delivers respectable 1080p gaming performance, another PC offers better frames per dollar.
How to Decipher July's Most Popular Emoji
Kind of surprised the American flag and the fireworks emoji aren't more popular because of the Fourth of July, if I'm being honest.
Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics
Other U.S. companies will soon need to provide similar reports as a new European directive takes effect.