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Richard Lawler @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 16:51 EDT

Digg’s open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam

It's only been a year since Digg founder Kevin Rose, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, and a few others announced the link-sharing site would relaunch, promising a "social discovery built by communities, not by algorithms." Now, two months after opening its Reddit-like platform to the public, Digg is announcing a "hard reset" that's shutting down operations […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 16:51 EDT

Trump Mobile is just one in the crowd of conservative carriers

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. This week, I wanted to see how Trump Mobile stacks up to its conservative carrier competition. Trump Mobile isn't unique. I mean, it is in some pretty specific senses - it's not every day the president's family launches a phone company while […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 16:51 EDT

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year

Xbox is getting ready to launch its Gaming Copilot AI assistant on "current-generation consoles" this year, according to a report from GamesRadar. Sonali Yadav, Xbox's product manager for gaming AI, revealed the news during a panel at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), adding that the company will also add the assistant to "more services that […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 15:39 EDT

Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used

Instagram will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8th. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby Luce says the platform is discontinuing the feature because "very few people" were using E2EE in their DMs. Instagram has begun notifying impacted users about the change inside its app, and has also posted […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 14:36 EDT

Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A

I'm not entirely sure why the Pixel 10A exists. Google hasn't upgraded the chipset, cameras, or battery in the new phone, and the tweaks it's made elsewhere are minimal at best. The flatter camera island is good, I guess! In one sense this isn't a big problem: The Pixel 9A is an excellent device, and […] Read more ›

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Brandon Widder @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 13:52 EDT

Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date

Mobile gaming has come a long way over the course of the last decade or so, but we all know that smartphones simply can’t match the visceral, tactile feel you get while playing with a dedicated controller. Luckily, Backbone makes some excellent mobile options — including last year’s Backbone Pro, which is on sale at […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 13:52 EDT

Adobe will pay $75 million to settle US cancellation fee lawsuit

Adobe says it will pay $75 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by the US government alleging that the creative software giant harmed consumers by making its subscriptions intentionally hard to cancel and concealing termination fees. The payment aims to resolve the complaint raised in June 2024, in which the US Justice Department accused Adobe […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 13:00 EDT

Ninja’s star Creami ice cream maker is on sale for $169

If you’ve ever wanted more control over what goes into your ice cream, the Ninja Creami 5‑in‑1 Ice Cream Maker makes it easy. The ice cream maker lets you whip up dessert exactly as you want it from the comfort of your home, and right now it’s on sale for $169 ($30 off) at Walmart.  […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 11:59 EDT

Amazon Prime Video’s ad-free plan is getting a price hike

Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plan in the US and adding several new features. Starting April 10th, Prime Video's ad-free tier will cost $4.99 per month instead of $2.99, and include "exclusive" access to 4K/UHD streaming. The price increase comes two years after Amazon switched all users on Prime Video […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 11:54 EDT

The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood

They may be great for fan engagement and selling ads, but the Big 12 has decided to replace the innovative glass-covered LED floors at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center with a traditional hardwood finish. It will be used for the remainder of the tournament during semifinal matches and the championship game. The LED floors, which were […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 11:24 EDT

The R2 is nearly here — can Rivian stick the landing?

On Thursday, Rivian revealed its most important vehicle to date: the R2, a midsize SUV that eventually will start at under $50,000. As a distinctive EV with an attractive sticker price, the R2 is designed to take Rivian to the next level. In fact, the company is banking on it. If they succeed, then Rivian […] Read more ›

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 11:16 EDT

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are some of the best wireless earbuds $170 can buy

I upgraded from the Pixel A-series buds released in 2021 to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and two things were immediately apparent: the A-series buds have no business sounding so good for their sub-$100 price, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 were everything I wanted in a successor. They’re even smaller and have a silicone […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 10:24 EDT

Epic says its Fortnite V-bucks price hike is a ‘direct correlation’ to operating costs

Epic Games announced this week that Fortnite's in-game V-bucks currency would be getting more expensive with a somewhat glib statement: "The cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot and we're raising prices to help pay the bills," the company wrote. The price hike will go into effect on March 19th, the same day […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 10:00 EDT

Peacock is adding an AI Andy Cohen to narrate an endless stream of Bravo clips

When you open your Peacock mobile app this summer, you might see the AI likeness of TV host Andy Cohen pop up on your homepage. In an announcement on Friday, NBCUniversal said Cohen's avatar will serve as a guide through Peacock's "infinitely swipeable" feed of clips from Bravo shows, like Love Island, The Real Housewives […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 10:00 EDT

Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical

Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch of this feature comes just months […] Read more ›

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 09:13 EDT

The MacBook Neo is a winner

It was a little surprising to see Apple decide to leap fully into the affordable laptop market, to try and compete with devices the company typically prefers to just look down its nose at. It was also a little surprising to see Apple basically nail it on the first try. On this episode of The […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 09:00 EDT

PSA: Don’t buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay

I had to buy Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold from eBay for $4,399 and I'm pretty sure that's because Samsung doesn't want anyone to actually have this phone. I'm also afraid to turn it on. Not that turning it on does much good. Whenever I tap "start" to set it up, a prompt to supply a […] Read more ›

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Antonio G. Di Benedetto @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 08:00 EDT

PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo is here, and it took no time at all for an executive from a major PC manufacturer to put their foot in their mouth trying to discuss this new competition from Apple's $600 laptop. On Asus' latest earnings call, CFO Nick Wu said that the Neo and its aggressive entry-level pricing were […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 03/13/2026 07:16 EDT

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple is cutting App Store developer fees in China from March 15th, dropping its typical commission on purchases from 30 percent down to 25 percent. The decision was made following "discussions with the Chinese regulator," according to Apple's announcement, suggesting that the reduction aims to avoid regulatory intervention after China reportedly considered opening a formal […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 03/12/2026 18:30 EDT

The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago. For us, there […] Read more ›

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