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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 13:20 EDT

Nintendo’s Switch 2 bundle that includes a game is $50 off

Discounts on the Nintendo Switch 2 are rare, but they do happen on occasion. There’s one happening now, actually, on the company’s $499.99 console bundle that includes a digital game (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia). Usually, the bundle saves you $20 or $30, depending on the game you choose, but for […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 13:18 EDT

Meta accused of using biased AI targeting for mass layoffs

A group of 26 former Meta employees is suing the company over claims that it used AI tools to unfairly target workers on leave with layoffs, as reported earlier by Reuters. In the lawsuit, the employees allege Meta determined which workers to dismiss based on performance data collected by a "constellation" of internal AI tools, […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 12:52 EDT

Boston Dynamics tries using ‘robot dogs’ for deliveries

Boston Dynamics' robotic quadruped Spot has already found work doing routine factory inspections and patrolling the ruins of Pompeii, but what about deliveries?. The company is testing a new conveyor belt accessory that allows Spot to carry packages from a vehicle and autonomously unload them on a customer's doorstep in an effort to reduce a […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 12:47 EDT

Sony delays its new PS5 fight stick

Sony is delaying the launch of its FlexStrike fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, which had been set to launch on August 6th, to an unspecified date in the future. The company blames the launch on "unexpected production delays." The original planned launch of the FlexStrike would have lined up with the release date […] Read more ›

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Brad Bourque @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 12:46 EDT

Nomad’s high-end phone accessories are up to 30 percent off

Premium phone accessory maker Nomad is celebrating its anniversary with discounts on its entire catalog of products. The sale will knocks off up to thirty percent off usual prices and will run through July 20th. We found some particularly good deals from the sale we’d like to draw your attention to. Its Leather Mag Wallet […] Read more ›

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Sean Hollister @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 12:09 EDT

The OLED Xbox Ally X20 is so good, Asus will sell it solo

When I first told you about the "OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams," I had to curb my enthusiasm a bit. That's partly because I hadn't yet tried the handheld myself, and partly because Asus was only planning to sell it bundled with a pair of expensive AR glasses! I'm happy to say both […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 12:00 EDT

The Google Images homepage will recommend photos even before you search

Google is announcing a big change to the Google Images homepage in honor of the platform's 25th anniversary this week. Instead of a mostly blank page with a search bar, the homepage will soon show you a bunch of images that it thinks you might like before you even start searching. The company says the […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 11:47 EDT

Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too

Spotify is experimenting with a new AI feature that allows Premium subscribers to play and explore music, audiobooks, and podcasts by having conversations with a chatbot. The "Talk to Spotify" feature appears across the Home and Now Playing view on Spotify's mobile app. You can interact with the chatbot by typing your request in the […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 11:20 EDT

X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’

X's head of product, Nikita Bier, admitted in a post on Monday that X's algorithm was "missing" data about surfacing posts from people who you've followed back. Now, he says a tweak will "boost visibility of your posts to your mutuals," hopefully enhancing the sense of community instead of highlighting and spreading random arguments, but […] Read more ›

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 10:01 EDT

Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit

OpenAI has spent the better part of the year involved in lawsuit after lawsuit, including one from the world's richest man. But last Friday, the company was hit with one of the highest-profile legal actions yet - from Apple. OpenAI's expensive hardware bet is what's on the line. Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, filed in Northern […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 09:39 EDT

Pixel Watch 5 leak shows off four different finishes

A new leak may have just spoiled the Pixel Watch 5 and its finishes ahead of Google's launch event next month. Leaked press renders provided to The Tide Chart by OnLeaks appear to show the upcoming watch with four case finishes: black (Dark Anthracite), polished silver (Natural Silver), yellow gold (Warm Gold), and a duskier […] Read more ›

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Kallie Plagge @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 09:00 EDT

EverQuest’s biggest fans are leading its revival

Live-service games and the companies that run them are in big trouble. Games and their developers are getting shut down and gutted, and publishers' huge promises are dubious. Meanwhile, EverQuest, one of the original live-service games, is thundering back more than 25 years later. EverQuest Legends is currently in preorder beta with an upcoming release […] Read more ›

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Robert Hart @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 07:43 EDT

Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US

Demis Hassabis thinks the world needs an AI watchdog with the power to hit the brakes if frontier models become too dangerous. Writing in a blog post, the Google DeepMind CEO and cofounder said the US should lead the initiative, arguing that the country is the best placed to set global standards "given its economic […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 07:10 EDT

The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch

Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth at night. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the California-based startup to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low-Earth orbit later this year, despite concerns over how the technology […] Read more ›

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Adi Robertson @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 07:00 EDT

Let’s build a children’s public internet

An increasing number of people seem to agree the internet is terrible for children - allegedly addictive, destructive to self-esteem, possibly a portal to predators. Over the past year, several countries have started requiring stringent age verification or outright bans for minors. At the end of June in the US, the House of Representatives passed […] Read more ›

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Lauren Feiner @ The Verge · 07/14/2026 05:00 EDT

New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium

New hyperscale data centers can't set up shop in New York for up to a year now that Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has signed the nation's first statewide moratorium. But a bill passed by the state legislature that could restrict even more developments still awaits her signature. The order blocks new environmental permits for data […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 07/13/2026 17:53 EDT

Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff

Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it's rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel as the company looks to regain trust with users and fix Windows. […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 07/13/2026 17:48 EDT

OnePlus is reportedly bailing on the US

OnePlus and its parent company, Oppo, plan to announce in the coming days that OnePlus brand will be leaving the US and European markets, according to a machine translation of a WinFuture report. Should the exit actually happen, it will mark a conclusion to months of rumors about the future of OnePlus. Android Headlines said […] Read more ›

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Brad Bourque @ The Verge · 07/13/2026 17:03 EDT

A two-pack of DJI’s most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut

Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier microphone can dramatically improve the audio quality of your videos, whether you’re the only one talking, or if you’re getting audio from multiple people. The DJI Mic 3 […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 07/13/2026 16:57 EDT

The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the cheapest they’ve been since January

Noise-canceling earbuds are great for flights and focusing, but they're not always ideal for outdoor workouts. The last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro's open-ear design lets you enjoy music while staying aware of approaching cars, cyclists, and other potential hazards, and right now they're on sale for $109 ($50 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and B&H Photo. That […] Read more ›

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