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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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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 12:30 EDT

PlayStation sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ to help make games

As part of an earnings presentation on Friday, Sony shared how it's thinking about AI at the company, including many details about how it's evaluating AI as part of making PlayStation games. Generative AI has recently been showing up in bigger games - though many indie developers still reject it - and while Sony calls […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 12:24 EDT

Teenage Engineering’s KO Sidekick is a mixer with fun performance effects

The EP-136 KO Sidekick is Teenage Engineering's stylish new two-channel mixer, clearly designed to connect two of its KO-II samplers for live performances and DJ sets. Though, it can connect any two audio sources, not just TE gear. The mixer leaked a couple of times, but what those leaks didn't show was that it's also […] Read more ›

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 11:39 EDT

Google Fitbit Air preorders come with a second band for free

Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it on iOS or Android phones without a paid subscription if all you want to do is track activities, sleep, and basic health metrics (heart rate, breathing rate, […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 11:26 EDT

Everyone should follow Logitech and put extra USB ports on iPad keyboard cases

Logitech is introducing a new feature to its rugged iPad Combo 4 keyboard case that addresses an ongoing issue with the tablet as Apple continues to push it towards being a laptop alternative. The new Rugged Combo 4c and 4c Touch cases, compatible with the 10th and 11th-gen iPads, add a second USB-C port to […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 11:25 EDT

Microsoft was worried OpenAI would run off to Amazon and ‘shit-talk’ Azure

When OpenAI was busy experimenting with AI-powered gaming bots, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were in the early days of forming an AI partnership. Court documents from the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial have provided a rare look at the communications between Microsoft's top executives about investing in OpenAI and fears […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 11:20 EDT

The company that owns Moog, Akai Pro, and Numark is buying Native Instruments

Native Instruments' suite of music production software and gear, including Traktor and Kontakt, will soon live under the inMusic umbrella alongside other music tech brands like Akai Professional and Moog Music. As MusicRadar reports, Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams said the company was looking for a buyer in March, following news it had entered bankruptcy […] Read more ›

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Brandon Widder @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 10:43 EDT

Govee’s solar-powered string lights are already on sale for 20 percent off

I’m not sure if we’ve mentioned this yet, but Govee has been on a tear lately, having recently announced everything from rechargeable table lamps to multicolor, Matter-compatible ceiling lights that can display custom images with retro, pixelated flair. In April, the company also unveiled a 34-foot set of Outdoor Solar String Lights, which are now […] Read more ›

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 10:32 EDT

The future of game consoles is looking bleak

It's been a real good news / bad news week for Nintendo. Out of nowhere on Wednesday, the company announced a lush remake of Star Fox 64, jolting the dormant franchise to life and helping to fill out a relatively sparse lineup for the Switch 2 for the rest of the year. But then on […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 10:00 EDT

Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard

Boox has announced its own alternative to the Kobo Remote that offers more functionality than just turning the page while reading on its tablets and e-readers. The Tappy can also be used to scroll vertical content in browsers or social media apps and skip to the next or previous track when listening to music or […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 10:00 EDT

What’s the role of a simple fitness band in the AI health era?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A fitness band is for bettering yourself, but casually. It's lightweight, easy to wear, and not something you […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 09:48 EDT

Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off

Tesla is recalling its RWD Cybertruck Long Range over faulty brake rotors that could cause the wheels to fall off, as spotted earlier by MotorTrend. In a notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, Tesla says "brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub." The […] Read more ›

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 09:31 EDT

Everybody wants to rule the AI world

Sometimes, companies pick CEOs based on carefully laid succession plans designed to maximize investor confidence and future performance. Other times, apparently, companies pick CEOs based on a bunch of video calls while the current CEO is texting the former CEO about who the new CEO even is. Such was the story of The Blip, the […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 08:15 EDT

Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI

Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been unusually quiet recently. While competitors such as Govee and Philips Hue have been pumping out new products and innovative features at an impressive pace, Nanoleaf has launched just a handful of smart lighting products in the last two years. There's a reason for this lull - the company has […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 07:53 EDT

Apple’s education discount now requires proof that you’re a student

Apple now requires proof of eligibility from US customers who purchase products online at discounted education rates, which also apply to the Apple Watch for the first time. According to a new pop-up message displayed on Apple's education webstore, Apple is directing students, parents, and teachers to verify their status via Unidays' third-party verification service […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 05:15 EDT

Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis

Sony sold just 1.5 million PS5 consoles in its most recent fourth fiscal quarter, down 46 percent year-over-year. The slump in PS5 sales comes after Sony raised the price of its PS5 consoles twice over the past year, pushing the price of the regular PS5 from $499.99 all the way up to $649.99. Sony blamed […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 05/08/2026 04:33 EDT

Nintendo is raising Switch 2 prices

Nintendo is raising the price of its Switch 2 console globally, "in light of changes in market conditions," and is now forecasting a drop in sales over the next year. Starting September 1st, the Switch 2 will cost $499.99 in the US, up from its current $449.99 price. At the same time, prices will also […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 05/07/2026 17:29 EDT

Canvas is down as ShinyHunters threatens to leak school’s data

The Instructure-owned learning management platform, Canvas, is down after recently confirming a massive data breach that impacted student names, email addresses, ID numbers, and messages. Students attempting to access the system on Thursday saw a message from the hacking group ShinyHunters, which claimed responsibility for the attack: ShinyHunters has breached Instructure (again). Instead of contacting […] Read more ›

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 05/07/2026 15:55 EDT

Mira Murati’s deposition pulled back the curtain on Sam Altman’s ouster

The week leading up to Thanksgiving 2023 was the AI industry's biggest soap opera moment. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was abruptly ousted from his role at the ChatGPT-maker. The explanation? That Altman was "not consistently candid in his communications with the board." Now, via witness testimony and trial exhibits in Musk v. Altman, the public […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 05/07/2026 15:39 EDT

Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production

Apple's rumored AirPods with cameras are nearing a stage where the company will test early mass production, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Currently, Apple testers are "actively using" prototypes that are in the design validation test stage, which is one step before the production validation test stage. The AirPods' cameras "aren't designed" to snap photos or […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 05/07/2026 15:26 EDT

SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas

Elon Musk's plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas. That's according to the details of a public hearing notice filed in Grimes County, […] Read more ›

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