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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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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:21 EDT

Sony’s new PS5 DualSense controller might have way more battery life

It might not look much different on the outside, but the newest version of the PS5’s DualSense controller could feature a major improvement in battery life. Polish modder Modyfikator89 shared in a post on X that the new DualSense V2 variant, model number CFI-ZCT2W, lasted for more than 15 hours of continuous play in a […] Read more

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:09 EDT

It’s code red for ChatGPT

A smidge over three years ago, OpenAI threw the rest of the tech industry into chaos. When ChatGPT launched, even billed as a "low-key research preview," it became immediately clear that OpenAI was showing the world a new way of computing. Lots of other companies, most notably Google, had to immediately scramble to catch up […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:04 EDT

This tiny magnetic e-reader sticks to the back of your iPhone

A Chinese company named Xteink has announced the X4, a compact e-reader with a 4.3-inch E Ink screen that’s more pocketable than the smallest Kindle or Kobo. Like a wireless power bank, the e-reader can magnetically attach to the back of an iPhone, Pixel 10, or any device that supports Qi2 or Apple’s MagSafe. If […] Read more

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:00 EDT

Welcome to the wellness surveillance state

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 arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. The other day I was staring […] Read more

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Lewis Gordon @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:00 EDT

13 years later, the bold and terrifying sci-fi game Routine is finally here

It has been 13 long years since Aaron Foster last spoke to The Verge. Back then, Foster's tiny, three-person studio Lunar Software was touting sci-fi horror game Routine with a striking vision: Foster hoped to suck players into the desolate eeriness of its moon base setting, which was equal parts immersive and grounded. Foster ended […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 09:39 EDT

Meta strikes AI licensing deals with CNN, Fox News, and USA Today

On Friday, Meta announced that its AI chatbot will now respond with information from CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Inc.’s portfolio, as part of a new partnership with the companies. The deal comes as publishers continue to sue AI companies for stealing content. The New York Times filed a lawsuit against AI startup […] Read more

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Robert Hart @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:45 EDT

Waymo faces federal probe for dodgy driving around school buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Waymo following reports that the company’s robotaxis illegally drove past stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.  In a letter sent to Waymo on Wednesday, the federal regulator’s Office of Defects Investigation asked for detailed information on Waymo’s fifth-generation self-driving system and expressed concern that […] Read more

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Antonio G. Di Benedetto @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:32 EDT

The best laptops you can get

Buying the right laptop can be stressful. It’s likely one of the bigger tech purchases you’ll make, and there are a ludicrous number of models, sizes, form factors, and configurations to pick from. We review and test a wide swath of them here at The Verge, and we’re constantly considering what’s the best and who […] Read more

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:30 EDT

Pluribus turns a ‘caloric deficit’ into a nightmare

Every week since Pluribus' premiere, I've presented a handful of burning questions I have about what's coming next. And most of the time I really want to know the answer. This is a show where mysteries are baked into the premise, with a slow-burn structure that can make it very satisfying when the answers start […] Read more

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Tina Nguyen @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:15 EDT

The far right is mobilizing against Trump AI czar David Sacks

Washington lawmakers had barely finished processing the news that Congress would not put a state AI law ban into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) when a new rumor began trickling out of the White House on Wednesday: President Donald Trump would, indeed, sign an executive order that would ostensibly assign the federal government the […] Read more

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 07:04 EDT

EU fines X $140 million for violating landmark digital service rules

The European Union has served Elon Musk’s X with a €120 million (about $140 million) penalty for violating the bloc’s digital service rulebook, including over the “deceptive design” of its blue checkmark. Today’s announcement marks the first time that a company has been fined under the landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) law for curbing “illegal […] Read more

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Robert Hart @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 06:08 EDT

Facebook and Instagram have a new hub to help get hijacked accounts back

Meta on Thursday announced it is launching a new, centralized support hub for Facebook and Instagram, acknowledging that getting help hasn’t always been as easy as it should be. The space will bring together all the support features users of both networks need to report account issues or recover one they’ve lost access to. “Getting […] Read more

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 04:53 EDT

Microsoft finally has a better looking Run dialog for Windows 11

Microsoft is finally updating the design of the Run dialog prompt in Windows after more than 30 years. After committing to adding a dark mode to Run, Microsoft is now testing a refreshed design that makes it fit with the aesthetics in Windows 11. X user Phantomofearth discovered the modern Run dialog in the latest […] Read more

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge 2 place · 12/05/2025 03:39 EDT

Netflix wins the bidding war for Warner Bros.

Netflix is poised to purchase Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming business after being selected as the winner of the bidding war for the media giant. The two companies will now move forward into exclusive deal talks, TheWrap reports, likely including a $5 billion break-up fee in case regulators block the buyout. Netflix reportedly offered $30 […] Read more

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Chris Welch @ The Verge · 12/04/2025 19:58 EDT

The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now

Whether you’re wearing them for the morning commute, while traveling, or if you’re simply trying to find some peace and quiet while working at home, noise-canceling headphones are a more essential piece of kit nowadays than ever before. And you’ve got a slew of great options to pick from; it’s hard to make a bad […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/04/2025 17:37 EDT

Apple announces even more major executive turnover

Following the recent retirement of former COO Jeff Williams, AI chief John Giannandrea stepping down, and the departure of head of design Alan Dye for Meta, Apple announced Thursday that environmental and policy lead Lisa Jackson is retiring and that Jennifer Newstead will replace Kate Adams as the company’s general counsel after Adams retires “late […] Read more

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/04/2025 17:24 EDT

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is on sale at Amazon again for $50 off

One of the biggest surprises of Cyber Monday was the terrific discount we saw on the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, which dropped in price by $50. We expected the price to return to normal once the shopping holiday ended, but to our surprise, it’s still going strong two days later. Several major […] Read more

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Richard Lawler @ The Verge · 12/04/2025 16:55 EDT

Pentagon’s Signalgate report finds Pete Hegseth violated military policies

It has been months since a group of Trump administration officials put together a Signal group chat to discuss classified military intelligence ahead of a military strike in Yemen while inadvertently adding a journalist, and now the Pentagon’s inspector general has released its report on the mess. The results of Steven Stebbins’ eight-month-long investigation found […] Read more

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/04/2025 15:29 EDT

Trump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America

Tiny kei trucks from Japan have a new fan: President Donald Trump. Trump expressed admiration for the pint-sized autos during a briefing with reporters to announce his plan to gut fuel economy standards. “They’re very small. They’re really cute,” Trump said. “And I said, how would that do in this country? And everyone seems to think, good, […] Read more

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Ash Parrish @ The Verge · 12/04/2025 14:59 EDT

Metroid Prime 4 doesn’t stand up to Nintendo’s best

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally out after a long and difficult development - and despite some bright spots, the game really shows its age. Nintendo has a long and celebrated history of doing things its own way. During the original Switch era, going back to Super Mario Odyssey in 2017, Nintendo has focused on […] Read more

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