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Trump Crypto Projects Facing Lawsuit, Potential Ethics Crackdown, and More
World Liberty Financial is hitting choppy waters.
Heybike's Latest Foldable Commuter Bike Has Kept My Car in the Driveway for Weeks. It's Now $500 Cheaper
With the right accessories, this new foldable bike is everything you need to get around town for less.
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Movie Will Enchant Theaters in 2027
Netflix will treat 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' like a real film and give it a full life on the big screen.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Crushing soda cans for science, why dolphins swim so fast, how urine helps mushrooms communicate, and more It’s a regrettable reality that there is ne…
How Running Shoes Have Evolved, From Ancient Greece to a Record-Breaking Marathon Time
The race to near-weightlessness has been a driving force of innovation in running sneakers and helped lead to records shattering at the London Maratho…
How to Clean Your AC Filters This Spring Before the Summer Heat Hits
Beating the upcoming summer heat starts with a clean AC filter. Here's how to make it part of your spring cleaning.
Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch
It is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.
Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines
The company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.
Anker’s discounted 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great way to spend $15
I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via US…
The Visible Zorker Lets You Peer Under the Hood to See How Games Worked in the 80s
Some things have changed, and some haven't. Also: hello sailor!
Premier League Soccer: Stream Arsenal vs. Fulham From Anywhere Live
The Gunners can open up a six-point lead at the top of the table with a win.
Turtlebox Ranger Bluetooth Speaker Review: Quality Sound With a Magnetic Personality
For audio enjoyment in the great outdoors, this compact speaker is tough to beat.
The Best Online Flower Delivery Services for Mother's Day, Tested and Reviewed
Show Mom you care with the best Mother's Day flower delivery for 2026. We tested the top online services for freshness and speed.
Google's New Travel Features Are Here in Time for Summer
Gemini can call around to find any travel essentials you forgot.
'Past Lives,' 'Training Day,' 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in May
Check out all the action classics, indie faves and more, streaming free in May.
Playing Esoteric Ebb is like rolling the dice with a great DM
It took me a while to get into Esoteric Ebb, a new CRPG from developer Christoffer Bodegård. The elevator pitch is basically Disco Elysium, but i…
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 126, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I need 10 or 15 ski…
Tested: 4 Security Cameras With the Best Battery Life Possible
If you want wireless cameras that will last as long as possible with recharging, I've found the models for you.
Infrasound waves stop kitchen fires, but can they replace sprinklers?
Acoustic fire suppression goes commercial. In a makeshift demonstration kitchen in Concord, California, cooking oil splatters in and around a frying p…
Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.
Trump Phone Looks Different, Has No Launch Date and Isn't Made in America
The phone is reportedly inching closer to launch by getting another certification for operation on carrier networks.
Turns Out the Wrist Might Not Be the Best Place to Track Your Health
Where (and how) you wear your health tracker can impact your data accuracy. Here's what researchers say matters most.
‘Sick of swiping’: the dating event where your mates make the pitch for you
‘Date My Mate’ nights, which involve pitching a friend to a room of singles, are gaining momentum across the countryFor many young people, the dating …
The Best LED Face Masks for Pampering Mom This Mother’s Day
These are the best red light therapy masks to surprise mom with.
Love Wordle? Here Are 10 Similar Games to Try in 2026
Some of these word and puzzle games are more casual, while others offer a difficult challenge.
Hollywood Has Finally Made a Hippo Horror Movie. It’s About Time
Compared to many other fictional animal villains, hippos kill plenty of people in real life every year.
TVs Are Getting Uncomfortably Bright, and This is Why
In this CNET Labs exclusive, I look at why the overall brightness of TVs I've measured has increased over the past few years.
Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursda…
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, May 2
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 2.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 2, #585
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 2, No. 585
MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts Make Typing and Browsing So Much Better
You don't always need to reach for a menu or click to get stuff done on your Mac.