79 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in May
This month brings a new entry in Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series, as well as new titles from Alan Moore, Fonda Lee, Nghi Vo, Shannon ChakrabortâŚ
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My $5K smart bed needs to shut the hell up
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and poâŚ
Elon Musk had a bad week in court
Elon Musk is the one who wanted this trial. He has spent months claiming OpenAI "stole a nonprofit," and saying he was the actual driving force behindâŚ
Weird Quantum Gadget Spits Out Chaotic âSound Particlesâ
The device could come handy in communication contexts where light sources struggle, such as the deep ocean.
Your guide to sci-fi streaming season
I haven't quite figured out the reason why, but for the last few years, summer has become the moment for new science fiction shows on streaming servicâŚ
Nissan abandons plans for US EV plant
So much for 200,000 EVs a year.
Women sue the men who used their Instagram feed to create AI porn influencers
AI ModelForge is a platform that teaches men how generate their own AI influencers. A little over a year ago, MG was leading the relatively normal lifâŚ
Christian content creators are outsourcing AI slop to gig workers on Fiverr
In the beginning, platforms like Fiverr were places where people could hire freelancers to do specialized creative labor using skills that took years âŚ
Longshot Polymarket Bets on Military Activity Are Paying Off at a Jaw-Dropping Rate
A new analysis found the bets succeeded at dramatically higher rates than other types of wagers on the platform.
I've Tested Literally Dozens of Air Fryers. This Is the One I Kept
After nearly a decade of testing air fryers of every shape and size, one countertop cooker rises to the top.
Can AI Actually Help You Manage Your Study Time Effectively?
Make the most of the time you have for school by leveraging the power of AI. Here's everything you need to know.
Zach Cregger Explains Why His âResident Evilâ Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Plus, a wild new rumor claims to know the future of 'Doctor Who'.
Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker
Oura is launching a new reproductive health feature that takes hormonal contraception into consideration when tracking period cycles. The smart ring mâŚ
Take It From a Farm Boy, These 5 Lawn-Mowing Mistakes Are Killing Your Grass
Avoid these grass-cutting blunders and enjoy a healthier lawn all spring and summer.
Rocket Report: Falcon Heavy is back; Russia's Soyuz-5 finally debuts
Two launches this week delivered 61 more satellites to orbit for the Amazon Leo broadband network. Welcome to Edition 8.39 of the Rocket Report! ThereâŚ
The Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts
Did Instagram put its feed slop on notice?
Apple's Folding iPhone Stands Apart With This One Factor video
The folding phone space is getting crowded, and Apple is expected to jump into the mix this year with what could be called the iPhone Ultra. CNET's BrâŚ
âStar Warsâ Is Only a Small Part of Whatâs Coming to the Lucas Museum
The museum opens September 22 in Los Angeles, and it just announced all of its inaugural exhibitions.
Here's How Apple's Folding iPhone Could Stand Apart
The so-called "iPhone Ultra" might dodge the problems of other book-style foldable phones with a hybrid iPhone-iPad interface.
People are finally using Redditâs search
The company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday.
Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for 'The Crown'
It will cover events from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 until Princess Elizabeth's wedding.
Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Ultra 3 and SE 3: Which Watch Is the Best Fit for You?
They're all good smartwatches, but have their own strengths. Let's compare the details.
Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents
Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that's specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles document edits, negotiation historâŚ
Microsoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs
Xbox mode brings a console-like interface to Windows 11.
'Micromoon' May Is Here With 2 Full Moons, but Smaller. We'll Explain
After Friday, your next chance to see two full moons in one month won't come until December 2028.
The Next âBlair Witchâ Movie Is Bringing Back (Most of) the Creatives From the Original Film
Dylan Clark will direct the film that counts Jason Blum and James Wan among its producers.
There's a lot of hype about Chinese EVsâis any of it true?
In addition to being full of screens, China now wants its cars to be packed with AI. The Beijing Auto Show is currently taking place in China, offerinâŚ
OpenAIâs Big Reset + A.I. in the Doctorâs Office + Talkie, a pre-1930s LLM
Will the rising tide of A.I. adoption lift all boats?
Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum
I'm deeply conflicted about the Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop. It's the company's best robotic floor cleaner to date, with excellent moppâŚ
Dyson put someone elseâs motor in its robot vacuum
Dyson, a company built on engineering high-speed motors, has confirmed to The Verge that its newest robot vacuum doesn't use a Dyson motor. The recentâŚ
Toilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisis
It's pledged to invest more into its division making ceramics used in the production of NAND memory.
Netflix in May 2026: New Shows from the Duffer Brothers, Tina Fey, Plus Live MMA and F1
Tina Fey's The Four Seasons returns, while the release of Remarkably Bright Creatures, Lord of the Flies and more are new on Netflix.