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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 06/11/2026 13:14 EDT

Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others

Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a laptop just to find out that you could have gotten it for cheaper somewhere else just a few days or weeks later. That’s why, in order to keep customers happy and prevent them from shopping elsewhere, some retailers offer […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 20:05 EDT

Xbox’s Towerborne is switching from a free-to-play game to a paid one

Towerborne, a side-scrolling action RPG published by Xbox Game Studios that has been available in early access, will officially launch on February 26th. But instead of launching as a free-to-play, always-on online game as originally planned, Towerborne is instead going to be a paid game that you can play offline. "You will own the complete […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 19:00 EDT

The best Apple Watch to buy

If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one Apple Watch when the smartwatch launched in 2015. A decade later, you’ve got three flavors to choose from: the entry-level Watch SE, the standard Series, and the rugged Ultra. Each appeals to a different demographic and […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 18:38 EDT

Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people

I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won't want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every time I hear a demo - be it in a Rivian, Cadillac, or Mercedes - it leaves me energized and excited. But up to […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 18:23 EDT

UK Prime Minister says ‘we will take action’ on Grok’s disgusting deepfakes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the country will take action against X following reports that the platform's Grok AI chatbot is generating sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors, as reported earlier by The Telegraph and Sky News. "It's disgusting," Starmer says during an interview with Greatest Hits Radio. "X need[s] to get their act […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 17:00 EDT

The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026

It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds, when we had […] Read more ›

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Antonio G. Di Benedetto @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 15:20 EDT

The coolest laptops we saw at CES 2026

CES is always jam-packed with new laptop announcements, acting as a barometer for the year's upcoming releases. The proofs of concept at the show display what could potentially come further in the future. 2026 will soon bring us new chip options from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. While I'm excited to see how the latest horse […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 14:22 EDT

YouTube will now let you filter Shorts out of search results

As part of a few changes to its search filters, YouTube is going to allow you to search specifically for Shorts or longform videos. Right now, a filter-less search shows a mix of longform and short form videos, which can be annoying if you just want to see videos in one format or the other. […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 14:13 EDT

Is it even worth mentioning that Elon Musk blew past his own Full Self-Driving goals again?

Last year, Tesla defied its critics by boldly launching a robotaxi service that, by the end of the year, required no human supervision and was available to over 50 percent of the US population. At least that's what Tesla CEO Elon Musk told us would happen by the end of 2025. The reality, of course, […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 14:05 EDT

Few pairs of budget earbuds deliver like Nothing’s Ear (a), which are down to $59

The new year has brought a wave of deals on wireless earbuds and headphones, from the fitness-focused Beats Powerbeats Fit to the open-ear Shokz OpenRun Pro. Now, Nothing has joined in with a sale of its own, offering the Nothing Headphone (1), CMF Headphone Pro, and Nothing Ear (3) earbuds at their lowest prices to […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 13:50 EDT

The best deals on 4K TVs

Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2026 at a substantial discount. Even though the year’s biggest, brightest, and priciest TVs were announced at CES 2026, there’s usually a great deal happening on a mid- or high-end TV from LG, Sony, Hisense, or Samsung. With the Super Bowl […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 13:14 EDT

Most dubious uses of AI at CES 2026

You can't shake a stick without hitting an AI gadget at CES this year, with artificial smarts now embedded in just about every wearable, screen, and appliance across the show floor, not to mention the armies of AI companions, toys, and robots. But those are just the beginning. We've seen AI pop up in much […] Read more ›

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Mia Sato @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 12:59 EDT

The MAGA-approved video of an ICE killing

The clips are filmed from different angles. Some are zoomed in, making them indecipherably grainy, and others are slowed down. Some are 20 seconds while others are longer, sandwiched by commentary from users on social media platforms like X, Bluesky, Reddit, and TikTok. Each video - depicting the moment an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 12:21 EDT

The first privately funded space-based telescope is in the works

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy could help make history with a new project unveiled on Wednesday, the Lazuli Space Observatory. As reported by Science, the telescope was announced at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society this week, and could be the largest privately-funded space telescope in history thanks to investments […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 12:04 EDT

Microsoft will put buy buttons directly in Copilot

Microsoft is launching a new feature in Copilot that will allow you to make purchases during conversations with the AI chatbot. Now, when you're asking for suggestions about what kind of sneakers you should buy, Copilot can surface a checkout option for the product you choose directly inside the app. An example shared by Microsoft […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 12:00 EDT

Satechi’s new Slim EX keyboards have a replaceable battery

Satechi is launching a new pair of wireless keyboards with a rechargeable battery designed for easy replacement. Despite their ultrathin profiles, the compact Slim EX1 and full-size Slim EX3 both stow the removable battery in a compartment on their undersides. A wireless keyboard with an easily replaceable and rechargeable battery is hard to come by, […] Read more ›

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Janko Roettgers @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 11:30 EDT

TV makers are taking AI too far

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Every year, TV makers flock to CES in Las Vegas to show off bigger, brighter, and better-looking displays. And every year, the same companies also use the show to throw […] Read more ›

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Tim Stevens @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 11:00 EDT

Is this the world’s first solid-state battery?

CES is a land of bold announcements of amazing, innovative products and technologies that will revolutionize the world, often set for release in two years' time. Twenty-four months seems to be about the right hype window: close enough to generate excitement and investment, but far enough that everyone forgets about your promises before that deadline […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 11:00 EDT

Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro

I have a simple gut check I use when reviewing phones, especially ones that rely on their cameras as a selling point: how often do I wish I had another phone with me instead? These days, it's mostly the Vivo X300 Pro I miss when I'm testing something else, a phone whose camera remains unmatched. […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 10:59 EDT

Nintendo is bringing its cute My Mario collection to the US next month

After exclusively launching in Japan last August, Nintendo has announced its My Mario product line will be available in the US starting next month. That includes the interactive Hello, Mario! app featuring an interactive 3D version of Mario's head that reacts to being poked, tugged, and flung around the screen. The app will be available […] Read more ›

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Ash Parrish @ The Verge · 01/08/2026 10:30 EDT

The most popular games are getting harder and harder to usurp

It's harder than ever for a new video game to crack the top of the most-played list. According to the Circana Player Engagement Tracker and video game market analyst Mat Piscatella, in 2025, the top five most-played games on PS5 and Xbox… were the same in 2024. And they likely won't be changing anytime soon. […] Read more ›

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