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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 05/28/2026 10:00 EDT

These are my favorite Switch 2 accessories

The Nintendo Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and […] Read more

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 05/20/2026 04:49 EDT

Samsung workers set to strike at worst possible time

More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers are gearing up for an 18-day strike after bonus payment negotiations between the company and its union collapsed. The strike is set to start on Thursday, and will be limited to Samsung's domestic chipmaking plants, raising concerns around the already constrained production of memory chips amid the ongoing shortage. […] Read more

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 23:30 EDT

Mercedes’ electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds

The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the automaker's XX concept that last year made history by driving 24,901 miles in under 8 days at Nardò Ring in southern Italy. With the production model, Mercedes […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 19:24 EDT

Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist

Among the flurry of today's Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to its smartwatch platform. To help you keep track of things like deliveries and sports scores, Wear OS 7 will get the iPhone-style Live Updates that were introduced on Android last year - which can appear […] Read more

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Sean Hollister @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 19:03 EDT

Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year

I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. Today, it's giving every prospective customer until July 1st to lock in a lifetime subscription at today's rates - before it triples the price to $750. Plex […] Read more

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 18:16 EDT

Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?

Welcome to a "profound moment for humanity," according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who closed out Google I/O's keynote presentation on Tuesday, saying: Google's cutting-edge research and products will help unlock AGI's incredible potential for the benefit of the entire world. When we look back at this time, I think we will realize that […] Read more

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Jacob Kastrenakes @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 17:48 EDT

We react to Google I/O 2026

What better way to unwind from a two-hour-long keynote presentation than to pour over the weirdest and wildest details, from a Gmail bot you can converse with to DeepMind's leader saying the singularity is near. The Vergecast went live right after the show, with Senior AI Reporter Hayden Field joining me to discuss the highlights. […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 17:24 EDT

The future of Google is a search box that does everything

Last year, after watching Google's I/O keynote, I wrote that it felt like Google's future was Google googling. After watching this year's I/O keynote on Tuesday, I don't think Google just wants to google for you - I think it wants to do everything for you, all from a search box. Take the trusty Google […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 17:00 EDT

Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data

Google has big promises for its AI-powered future - and a lot of it depends on your trust. At I/O 2026, Google described a bunch of new tools that it claims will make your life easier. Gemini Spark, Google's always-on AI agent, can help organize an upcoming event, while Daily Brief can offer a rundown […] Read more

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 17:00 EDT

Nintendo’s $500 Switch 2 bundle includes a game, and it’s available now

Nintendo recently teased the “Choose Your Game” Switch 2 console and digital game bundle, coming in early June. However, multiple retailers (including Nintendo itself) are already offering the $499.99 bundle. The list currently includes GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and the Nintendo Store. It’s a deal worth hopping on ahead of the holiday season, since Nintendo […] Read more

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 16:25 EDT

Here are our favorite Memorial Day tech deals so far

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the holiday’s sales include plenty of deals on gadgets that can help you make the most of the season. If your plans involve beach days, pool parties, or backyard barbecues, now’s a great time to pick up a portable Bluetooth speaker, as many of our favorite […] Read more

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Lauren Feiner @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 16:13 EDT

Democrats preview how they’d go after the Ticketmaster settlement if they regain power

A handful of Democrats called an unofficial hearing on Capitol Hill Monday to slam the Department of Justice's "trivial" and "pathetic" settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, previewing how they might go after Trump administration antitrust deals if they win back congressional power in November. While the DOJ settlement with Live Nation, which came one week into […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 15:49 EDT

Ugreen’s new soccer ball-shaped tracker has up to 7 years of battery life

Ugreen has announced a new Apple Find My-compatible tracker with a novel design that limits where you can hide it, but greatly benefits battery life. Inspired by "major football tournaments" the company doesn't call out by name, the Ugreen FineTrack 2 is shaped like a soccer ball and is designed to be used hanging off […] Read more

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TC. Sottek @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 14:30 EDT

Kickstarter just killed its new mature content rules

Last week, we noted Kickstarter's new content guidelines which had some pretty weird new additions, including a prohibition on "sexual wellness products that are not designed for insertion or penetration and are not marketed primarily for sexual gratification." Those rules have now been eliminated and the company has restored an earlier version of its guidelines. […] Read more

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 14:00 EDT

Gemini will use Volvo’s external cameras to interpret parking signs

Gemini is gaining the power of sight and mobility. Today at the I/O conference, Google and Volvo announced that the AI-powered assistant will be able to access external cameras in the upcoming EX60 SUV to help explain and interpret its surroundings to vehicle owners. The upgrade is possible thanks to Volvo's use of Google's embedded […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 13:54 EDT

The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026

Google's I/O 2026 keynote today was once again full of AI-related announcements including a new family of Gemini 3.5 AI models, new features for Search and Gmail, and updates about its Project Aura smart glasses. If you weren't able to tune into the event's livestream today or follow along with our live blog, you can […] Read more

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 13:48 EDT

Google wants to compete with Anthropic’s Mythos

Google is making a big push into cybersecurity. At I/O, the company announced that it was inviting select groups of experts to test the API for CodeMender, an "AI agent for code security" it debuted last October. The difference is that Google is now making the tool more widely available externally - and marketing it […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Google Pics is a new app that tries to fix AI image editing

Google is launching a new AI image generation app to Workspace that it's calling Pics, and it has a new feature to try and reduce the hassle of iterating on AI images: Instead of having to write an entire prompt just to change one small aspect of an image, you'll be able to click on […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Google Search is getting its biggest changes ever

Google Search is entering the next phase of its AI evolution. During Google I/O 2026, the company showed off a reimagined search box that makes it easier to flow between AI Overviews, the AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of search results, and AI Mode, Google's chatbot-like search experience. Powered by the new Gemini […] Read more

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Mia Sato @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Would you let robots spend your money? Google is betting on it

Google is going all in on AI-driven shopping even as some competitors back off. At Google I/O, the company unveiled the latest iteration of its AI commerce tools: a "Universal Cart" that works across different retailers and Google products like Gemini - and eventually YouTube and Gmail, too. Users can add products to Google's universal […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 05/19/2026 13:45 EDT

Gmail is going to start talking to you

Google is launching a big new feature for Gmail called Gmail Live, a new AI-powered voice mode that's basically the Gemini Live experience but built specifically for your inbox. To use Gmail Live, tap an icon that will appear in your search bar and just start talking. In a press briefing, a Google employee showed […] Read more

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