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Brandon Widder @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 18:00 EDT

Here are the best Kindle deals right now

When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or doomscrolling on X or Bluesky. If you are […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 18:00 EDT

Everyone can hear your TV in their headphones using this transmitter

As we've previously lamented, one of Bluetooth's best modern features isn't being embraced by the tech world, but that's changing. Sennheiser has announced a new pair of wireless headphones and a transmitter designed for private TV watching that both use a Bluetooth feature called Auracast. Like tuning into a radio station broadcast from a tower, […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 16:43 EDT

Apple is reportedly working on an AirTag-sized AI wearable

Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin with cameras and microphones designed to pick up a user's surroundings, according to a report from The Information. The rumored device is reportedly the size of an AirTag, with "thin, flat, circular" housing made from aluminium and glass. The Information reports that Apple's rumored AI pin will […] Read more ›

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 15:36 EDT

Anthropic’s new Claude ‘constitution’: be helpful and honest, and don’t destroy humanity

Anthropic is overhauling Claude's so-called "soul doc." The new missive is a 57-page document titled "Claude's Constitution," which details "Anthropic's intentions for the model's values and behavior," aimed not at outside readers but the model itself. The document is designed to spell out Claude's "ethical character" and "core identity," including how it should balance conflicting […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 15:26 EDT

Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that’s more like ChatGPT

Apple is planning a big Siri overhaul that will transform the voice assistant into an AI chatbot built directly into its iPhone and Mac, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The update is reportedly coming later this year and will replace the existing Siri interface, allowing users to interact with the assistant by both typing […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 13:11 EDT

Samsung Galaxy S26 battery pack leak points to Qi2 charging support

It looks like Samsung is preparing to launch a new Qi2 battery pack for the upcoming Galaxy S26, which is rumored to support the upgraded charging standard. A report from Winfuture shows off leaked images of what appears to be the new accessory, outfitted with a magnetic Qi2 charging ring that delivers up to 15W […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 12:30 EDT

Volvo aims for an EV reset with the new EX60 crossover

Volvo's EX60, with fast-charging capabilities and a brand-new electric architecture, made its official debut today, with the Swedish automaker positioning the crossover EV as a new direction for its battery-powered lineup. With up to 400 miles of estimated range and an 800-volt architecture for ultra-fast charging, the EX60 feels like a concerted effort by Volvo […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 12:23 EDT

Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake as part of major reorganization

Ubisoft is announcing a major reorganization, and with the changes, it's refocusing its portfolio and canceling some games, including the beleaguered remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. With the reorganization, Ubisoft will focus its efforts on big open worlds and live service games. In the new structure, which goes into effect in […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 12:00 EDT

ElevenLabs made an AI album to plug its music generator

ElevenLabs has released an album of AI-generated songs in its latest attempt to separate itself from the ethical concerns surrounding AI music. The Eleven Album aims to showcase "how artists can use AI to expand their creative range while maintaining full authorship and commercial rights," according to ElevenLabs. ElevenLabs is using the album to market […] Read more ›

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:53 EDT

The US is fast-tracking permits for deep-sea mining 

The Trump administration took the next step toward unilaterally jumpstarting deep-sea mining this week, announcing a "consolidated" permitting process for both searching for and commercially extracting minerals that have so far remained relatively untouched. These minerals are found so deep in the sea that they're beyond any single nation's national jurisdiction - which is why […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:21 EDT

DJI’s Mic Mini is a big upgrade over your phone’s mic, and it’s on sale for $60

If you want better audio than your phone can deliver while creating content on the go but a high-end wireless mic isn’t in the budget, DJI’s Mic Mini is worth a look. It’ll improve your audio without putting much of a dent in your wallet, especially today now you can buy it with a single […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:00 EDT

Sony’s first clip-on open earbuds have a quiet mode so others can’t listen in

Sony is the latest company to announce a pair of open-style wireless earbuds that clip onto the back of your ear instead of resting inside it. The new Sony LinkBuds Clip Open earbuds are similar to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, JVC's Nearphones, and Shokz' OpenDots One with a design that doesn't block the ear […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 11:00 EDT

This midrange Android phone also runs Windows and Linux

Nex Computer, a company that makes hardware designed to turn your phone into a laptop, is working on something new: the NexPhone. It's a midrange phone that's designed to double as your computer and comes with Android and Linux installed, both of which will offer desktop experiences when plugged into a monitor. But the NexPhone's […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 10:41 EDT

Verizon’s prepaid services add a 365-day wait to unlock phones

It's been just one week since Verizon got permission to lift its 60-day phone unlocking period, and the carrier is already making changes to its policy. Now, Verizon says customers who activate a phone on one of its sub-brands, including Visible, TracFone, Straight Talk, and Total Wireless, will have to pay for service for 365 […] Read more ›

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 09:50 EDT

I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best

A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that I strongly recommend to every Switch 2 owner. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console’s screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches.  To test the candidates below, I installed and removed Switch 2 screen protectors […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 09:15 EDT

Instagram’s top boss is missing the point about AI on the platform

A couple of weeks ago, Adam Mosseri posted to his grid. In a series of messages, Instagram's top exec laid out his concerns for the platform in the coming year, largely around AI. Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 09:00 EDT

YouTube TV will launch custom multiview and channel packages ‘soon’

YouTube TV is getting ready to launch two major updates that will allow you to watch multiple non-sports channels simultaneously, as well as choose from 10 new paid plans focused on a range of topics, including sports, entertainment, and news. In his annual letter to users, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says both of these changes […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 09:00 EDT

YouTubers will be able to make Shorts with their own AI likenesses

Your YouTube Shorts feed might soon be filled with a lot more AI-generated content from your favorite creators - including AI-generated versions of the creators themselves. In his annual letter released today, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says that sometime this year, creators will be able to make Shorts using their "own likeness." Mohan didn't share […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 09:00 EDT

Adobe Acrobat uses AI to turn your PDFs into podcasts

Adobe has added new generative AI features to Acrobat that aim to help you quickly edit PDFs and summarize them in audio and visual formats. These updates include chat-based editing and the ability to generate personalized podcasts and presentations based on your docs, which are now available in Acrobat Studio - the AI-infused document workspace […] Read more ›

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 01/21/2026 08:30 EDT

Detective games get extra cryptic with TR-49’s code-breaking mystery

We're living in a pretty great time for detective games. Over the last few years, developers have been experimenting with all kinds of different ways of turning the act of investigation into a compelling game, which has led to the likes of Her Story, Return of the Obra Dinn, and the Golden Idol series, to […] Read more ›

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