This week, I take a look at the surprisingly strong state of Google, Meta gets a new chief AI researcher, and more. If you haven't already, be sure to check out this week's Decoder episode about deepfakes and where they are headed. Also, do you use an AI coding tool like Cursor or GitHub Copilot? [âŠ] Read more âș
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Streaming has become a tangled web of subscriptions, and now Comcast says it can help by putting all your services into one hub. Comcast is launching a new hub on its set-top boxes, called the StreamStore, where you can buy and manage subscriptions for more than 450 streaming apps and channels. The StreamStore lives within [âŠ] Read more âș
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As promised, Apple has finally revealed Pluribus, a new show from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan thatâs coming to Apple TV Plus. In addition to a very brief teaser involving some gross donut behavior, the streamer also confirmed that the show will premiere on November 7th. The show has been in the works for a [âŠ] Read more âș
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Activists around the world are calling attention to harassment theyâve faced on Metaâs platforms. More than 90 percent of land and environmental defenders surveyed by Global Witness, a nonprofit organization that also tracks the murders of environmental advocates, reported experiencing some kind of online abuse or harassment connected to their work. Facebook was the most-cited [âŠ] Read more âș
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In March, charging giant Anker announced it would spin out its 3D printer business into an "independent sub-brand," stating that the new EufyMake would "continue to provide comprehensive customer service and support" for its original 3D printers the AnkerMake M5 and M5C. Now, the 3D printing community is wondering whether that was all a euphemism [âŠ] Read more âș
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The wait is over â kind of. Appleâs iPhone 16 series is now widely available, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if youâre expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have some bad news for you. The AI features introduced in iOS 18.1 [âŠ] Read more âș
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Perhaps we've been thinking the same thing, you and I. That there won't be a long-standing drought of Nintendo Switch 2 availability after all. The console has been easy to buy online from several retailers this week, including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Amazon, which didn't sell the Switch 2 at launch, is currently selling [âŠ] Read more âș
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James Gunn knows that most people are familiar with Superman's origin story, which is why DC Studios' new feature about the Man of Steel opens at a point when he has already become a world famous superhero. Instead of rehashing the tragic beats of Krypton's destruction, the movie is punctuated with moments that show you [âŠ] Read more âș
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US national debt currently exceeds $36 trillion, but if you want to toss a few extra dollars of your own money to try and help bring that down, you can now do so from a Venmo account, as spotted by NPRâs Jack Corbett. You can see the Venmo payment option on the Treasury Departmentâs âGifts [âŠ] Read more âș
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Good news for Pebble fans. Not only are the Pebble watches coming back, theyâll also officially be called Pebble watches. âGreat news â weâve been able to recover the trademark for Pebble! Honestly, I wasnât expecting this to work out so easily,â Core Devices CEO Eric Migicovsky writes in an update blog. âCore 2 Duo [âŠ] Read more âș
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Netflix seems to have finally settled on something resembling a strategy for its gaming efforts, and one of the key pillars is games tied to its shows and movies. That's how we got the likes of Squid Game: Unleashed and Black Mirror's Thronglets. Now, as Happy Gilmore 2 hits the streaming service, it's accompanied by [âŠ] Read more âș
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Lyft is partnering with Benteler Mobility to launch a self-driving shuttle service. In late 2026, Lyft plans to deploy the companyâs all-electric Holon Urban shuttles in airports and cities around the US, allowing users to book trips from its ride-sharing app. Holon, a subsidiary of Benteler, says its rectangular bus has enough room to fit [âŠ] Read more âș
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Weâre in the middle of prime camping season, when the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer. While itâs the perfect time to unplug, you donât have to go completely off the grid, as Bluettiâs AC2P Portable Power Station can power your essential gadgets when no traditional power sources are available. And right now, [âŠ] Read more âș
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Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone's display. Now, with Apple's introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons completely clear (assuming you're a fan of the new invisible look). [âŠ] Read more âș
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Elden Ring Nightreign is finally getting a two-player mode. FromSoftware announced on Friday that itâs adding âDuo Expeditionsâ in a patch coming on July 30th, allowing you to take on enemies across Limveld with one other friend. Since Elden Ring Nightreignâs launch in May, the title has only let you play by yourself or in [âŠ] Read more âș
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I get a lot of odd pitches in my inbox, but â9V battery-flavored corn chipsâ still stopped me in my tracks. My mind was ringing with questions (What? Who? Why!?!), but most importantly: What are they going to taste like? This limited edition flavor comes from Rewind, a new brand launching in Europe, starting with [âŠ] Read more âș
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President Donald Trump's plan to promote America's AI dominance involves discouraging "woke AI," slashing state and federal regulations, and laying the groundwork to rapidly expand AI development and adoption. Trump's proposal, released on July 23rd, is a sweeping endorsement of the technology, full of guidance that ranges from specific executive actions to directions for future [âŠ] Read more âș
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The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has long been a Verge-favorite gaming laptop, and we consider it to be the very best one that you can buy. This year, the lineup became even more powerful and spec-packed while still retaining the low-profile and portable 14-inch design that initially drew us to it. If youâre looking to [âŠ] Read more âș
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Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoftâs AI CEO, has a vision of Copilot that involves it being so highly personalized that âit will age.â Microsoft has been increasingly pushing Copilot to be a personalized AI assistant, with a big redesign last year that included a conversational voice mode. Now, Suleymanâs Microsoft AI team is launching a new Copilot [âŠ] Read more âș
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Platforms like Reddit, Bluesky, Discord, and Pornhub have been rolling out mandatory age verification requirements in the UK over the past few weeks to comply with new online safety rules. While the age-gating aims to keep children from accessing pornographic material and other "harmful content" outlined by the UK's communications regulator Ofcom, there's a glaring [âŠ] Read more âș
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