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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 · 12/19/2025 17:49 EDT

Did a publisher’s slip-up reveal smaller Switch 2 cartridges?

On Friday, retro and arcade game publisher ININ Games surprisingly announced it's been able to "recalculate production" on offering a physical version of R-Type Dimensions III for the Switch 2 because "Two days ago Nintendo announced two new smaller cartridge sizes for Nintendo Switch 2." Physical games on the Switch 2 have been something of […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 17:39 EDT

Gemini isn’t replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet

Google isn't ready to replace Assistant with Gemini on Android devices just yet. The company said on Friday that it will "continue our work to upgrade Assistant users to Gemini on mobile devices into 2026," instead of its original plans to make the switch by the end of 2025. "We're adjusting our previously announced timeline […] Read more ›

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 17:04 EDT

Next-generation nuclear reactors could get a boost from the National Defense Authorization Act  

President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 Thursday with measures that further the bipartisan push for next-generation nuclear power plants. The Trump administration has embraced the technology as a new energy source for data centers demanding greater amounts of electricity for AI. Many Democrats, meanwhile, have championed smaller and […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 16:48 EDT

We found 80 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful

Let’s face it, it’s easy to fixate on the big gifts that crowd around the Christmas tree. However, we’d argue that the true treasures are the small, useful, and thoughtful gifts tucked within stockings. That’s why, for this guide, we’ve pooled together a bunch of tried-and-tested gadgets and goods to help bolster someone’s everyday carry […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 16:28 EDT

ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is

OpenAI will now give you the ability to dial up - or down - ChatGPT's warmth and enthusiasm. An update rolling out on Friday gives you the option to choose whether you want "more" or "less" of these personality traits, or stick with the default. There are also options to tweak how often ChatGPT uses […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 15:48 EDT

Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’

Google has filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, a company that offers tools to scrape content on the web, including Google's search results. SerpApi is accused of violating the Copyright Act by using "deceptive means" to automatically access and take Google's search results "at an astonishing scale" before selling the data to customers. Reddit also sued […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 13:12 EDT

Netflix is acquiring an avatar company as it moves into party games

As Netflix continues to build out its gaming strategy, which has recently included a new era of TV party games, it's going to let people build avatars - with the help of a new acquisition. The company is acquiring avatar company Ready Player Me and its "cross-game avatar tech" to let players "carry their identities […] Read more ›

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 13:04 EDT

Don’t expect Trump Media’s nuclear fusion power plant to generate electricity soon

Trump Media - yup, the parent company of Truth Social - is the latest entrant in the near century-long race to develop a nuclear fusion power plant. It announced a merger agreement with fusion company TAE Technologies on Thursday, and a bold plan to break ground on the first utility-scale fusion plant some time in […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 13:00 EDT

The best Christmas gifts for gamers and movie lovers

Most of us in the Northern Hemisphere spend the holidays indoors, but you can only watch so many TikToks about cute cats and cooking hacks before the need for something a little more substantive kicks in. Choosing the right game or movie to gift is tough, though, especially if you don't have an exact read […] Read more ›

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Chris Welch @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 12:18 EDT

The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2025

After the self-induced tumult Sonos has gone through this year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home audio brand. The contentious mobile app is […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 12:06 EDT

The RAM shortage is here to stay, raising prices on PCs and phones

Your next smartphone or PC might cost more amid a global memory shortage that the International Data Corporation expects to "persist well into 2027." A new report from the research firm lays out the potential impact of the RAM crunch, saying it "signals the end of an era of cheap, abundant memory and storage" - […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 12:00 EDT

Bose’s first-gen QC Ultra headphones just hit their lowest price to date

If you value peace and quiet, particularly when traveling, Bose’s first-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are worth checking out. They’re our favorite noise-canceling headphones for travel, and right now, you can snag a pair for an all-time low of $279 ($150 off) in select colors from Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. All three retailers estimate that […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 11:20 EDT

Who owns Trump Mobile?

Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week, except next week, when we take a break until the new year. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we're wondering who's actually behind the mobile […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 11:14 EDT

The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide for tinkerers

As AI tools continue to rise in popularity, it's easy to forget the satisfaction of using something that doesn't need an update or a prompt to help you get things done. I'm talking about tools. They're simple and rugged, and they don't make things needlessly complicated. And now that the holidays are approaching, these tools […] Read more ›

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Barbara Krasnoff @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 11:01 EDT

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 instant camera is a great gift at $74

Although our phones are all equipped with cameras, there is still something special about being able to immediately produce a printed photo to pass around or give as a gift. If that’s something that appeals to you, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 instant camera is a great gift idea, and it’s now on sale at […] Read more ›

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Quentyn Kennemer @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 10:56 EDT

The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now

The Switch 2 is here, and Nintendo seems ready to move on from the original Switch. But we’re not going to up and forget about it. That’s why we’ve kept testing controllers that might be a good fit for you. Even as many accessory makers are making controllers with the Switch 2 in mind, most […] Read more ›

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Robert Hart @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 10:16 EDT

Europol imagines robot crime waves in 2035

Rapid advances in AI and robotics are set to become both powerful tools for police and potent weapons for criminals, a 48-page report from pan-European police agency Europol argues. Earlier this month, Europol's Innovation Lab published "The Unmanned Future(s): The impact of robotics and unmanned systems on law enforcement." The document is framed as more […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 10:00 EDT

The wellness wild west is back on its bullshit with unapproved weight loss drugs

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer will be taking a break for the holidays and will be back January 9th. Opt in for Optimizer here. […] Read more ›

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 09:36 EDT

Brendan Carr is a dummy

All year on The Vergecast, we've been tracking the many bizarre and problematic actions of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. There has been a lot to discuss! Then, this week, ahead of one of our last episodes of the year, Carr appeared in front of the Senate Commerce Committee and spent three hours explaining how he […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 12/19/2025 08:30 EDT

Phones were fashionable again in 2025

A year or two ago, when a phone showed up at my door for review, I could pretty much count on it being black, gray, or maybe (as a treat) white. But in 2025, that hasn't been the case. Phones I reviewed this year featured everything from real wood grain back panels to deep blue […] Read more ›

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