NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles
The space agency shared footage of tests with its Ernest prototype rover.
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The Atlantic created a searchable database of the music used to train AI
Atlantic reporter Alex Reisner recently uncovered four datasets of music being used to train AI models and made them fully searchable for the public. ā¦
Founders Fundās outlier bet on humanely killed fish
Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely.
The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsaās Wii Bowling League
The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but theyāre not just there to win.
Netflix May Invite The Daniels to Its āSesame Streetā Movie
Sounds like Netflix may have its sights set on a 'Sesame Street' movie, and already has two directors in mind for it.
Epic is working on a 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher that will be 5x faster
Launcher V2 will go through a private beta before a public release.
This Fake Cancer āCureā Has People Go Naked Into a Big Plastic Bag, Then Gasses Them With Industrial Bleach
The bunk treatment is currently relegated to a London clinic, but the American "bleacher" community is hoping to bring it stateside.
Best AI Image Generators of 2026
Every AI image generator compared: Here's how the top models stack up, from Nano Banana to Midjourney.
NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope
NASA mission to save a falling space telescope is ready to launch.
Germany vs. Ivory Coast: Stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Match Live for Free
The two Group E front-runners meet in Toronto.
Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic
Jumper isn't the only big name leaving Google DeepMind.
The Next Jordan Peele Movie Is a Little Closer to Reality
Jordan Peele has been MIA since 'Nope,' but thankfully, that may soon change.
Letās Hear It for This Prime Day Deal Slashing $76 Off Nothingās Earbuds
Scoring over 50% off a solid pair of earbuds is rare, and it wonāt last long. Down from $149 to $73, this is the kind of deal your ears will appreciatā¦
A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automakerās philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what endā¦
Claude Guillemot, one of Ubisoft's co-founders,Ā has died in a plane crash
The crash reportedly happened on an airstrip near the western coast of France on June 19.
How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle
Once you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here's what else you can do to customize your Kindle's screensaver.
Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on āBreath of the Wildā and Swiss Army Knives
Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music witā¦
AirPods Can Measure Your Heart Rate, but Are They Accurate?
I tested them against the Apple Watch and the Polar chest strap to find out whether you can trust them for your workouts.
Every new iOS 27 feature thatās worth knowing about
While it's not flashy like Appleās new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at.
You Might Be Eligible for a Payment From Google's $135M Data Settlement. How to File a Claim
Make sure you file your claim for payment from Google's nationwide Android settlement by Tuesday.
George Lucas Will Be In āMinions & Monstersā
Apparently, Lucas loves the Minions so much, Illumination decided to put him in 'Minions & Monsters.' Incredible.
Netherlands vs. Sweden: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H Match Live for Free
It's a crucial all-European Group H clash in Houston.
Samsung S95H vs. LG G6 OLED Comparison video
Comparing the two biggest OLED TVs of 2026: the Samsung S95H and the LG G6. We break down the brightness, color accuracy, and gaming features to see wā¦
Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG
From its opening minutes, Moves of the Diamond Hand is upfront about what it offers: You're going to have a lot of strange conversations, and you're gā¦
If 'Disclosure Day' Comes, How Can We Trust Evidence of UFOs?
Steven Spielberg's new blockbuster coincides with real-world disclosures about the government's investigation of unidentified phenomena. But there's nā¦
Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why
Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.
How I Nailed These Tricky Macro Shots for a Major CNET Feature Story
I wanted beautiful macro product photos and videos for a CNET feature. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how I got them.
I've Tested Over 20 Robotic Pool Cleaners. The One I Use in My Own Pool Is on Sale for Prime Day
This workhorse vacuum has earned a spot as my permanent pool cleaner thanks to its strong suction and ease of use. Get it now for $50 off.
Chinaās Ministry of State Security Accuses āSpy Turtles and Spy Fishā of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
It all seems a bit fishy to us.
Toy Story has the right take on tech
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 133, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy belated Junetā¦
Key Trump allies and Musk on leaked list for secretive Peter Thiel retreat
Figures including Jared Kushner and Scott Bessent named in directory of Dialog participants that was exposed onlineA website leak has exposed participā¦
These AI Scams All Have Red Flags. Here's How to Spot Them
The best thing you can do is to stay cautious and never hand over sensitive data.