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Brandon Widder @ The Verge · 04/09/2026 18:30 EDT

Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

In September, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 11, the SE 3, and the Ultra 3. Each has its own pros and cons, but the introduction of Apple’s newest wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 01/30/2026 09:00 EDT

I wear lots of technology for a living, ask me anything

Hello, friends. It's time for another exclusive AMA for Verge subscribers, and this time, I'll be your host. I cover everything from wearables to dystopian cursed tech like at-home urine labs and belligerent AI companions. At times, my job calls for flirting with Grok's AI girlfriend for 24 hours or coercing weird AI video apps […] Read more ›

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Scott Meslow @ The Verge · 01/30/2026 09:00 EDT

Parenting in ICE-occupied Minneapolis

Last Saturday, I received an email from the Children's Theatre Company of Minnesota. They explained that they were canceling the weekend's performances of Go, Dog. Go! "for the safety of our patrons, staff, and artists." Earlier that morning, federal agents had killed Alex Pretti in the streets, about nine blocks away from the theater's doors. […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/30/2026 08:10 EDT

Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn’t bribery

The makers of Amazon's Melania documentary have defended its exorbitant cost following accusations of bribery to appease the Trump empire. Amazon paid $40 million to Melania Trump's production company for the film rights and another $35 million for marketing - making it one of the most expensive documentaries ever produced. "I think it's silly because […] Read more ›

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Robyn Kanner @ The Verge · 01/30/2026 07:00 EDT

The small film that answers the big questions

Anna and Magnus built a life together. They had a home with three kids and a dog. Then they separated. This is where The Love That Remains begins, but as time passes and the reality of their divorce sets in, they're left to move through a future strained by their unraveling. Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason's […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 01/30/2026 06:22 EDT

Microsoft is experimenting with a top menu bar for Windows 11

Microsoft's PowerToys team is contemplating building a top menu bar for Windows 11, much like Linux, macOS, or older versions of Windows. The menu bar, or Command Palette Dock as Microsoft calls it, would be a new optional UI that provides quick access to tools, monitoring of system resources, and much more. Microsoft has provided […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/30/2026 05:31 EDT

One of the biggest manga piracy networks has been shut down

Japan's anti-piracy coalition says that one of the world's largest manga piracy networks has been shut down following a coordinated investigation between Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) announced the arrest of an individual on suspicion of copyright infringement on November 19th, who "has admitted to operating" Bato.to and approximately […] Read more ›

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 17:12 EDT

It’s a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 16:54 EDT

Apple just had a record-breaking iPhone quarter

Apple says the iPhone had its "best-ever" quarter, with revenue hitting more than $85.3 billion over the past few months. The company announced the news as part of its Q1 2026 earnings report, which also revealed record-breaking revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16 percent when compared to the same time last year. "iPhone had its […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 16:03 EDT

The weirdest headphones at CES will launch on Kickstarter next month

There's never a shortage of weird tech debuting at CES every year. A new company called Tomorrow Doesn't Matter, or TDM, announced a peculiar pair of headphones at the show earlier this month with a feature no one has tried before. The Neo headphones can be rolled up like a hedgehog which turns them into […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 15:18 EDT

The best foldable phone you can buy

A foldable phone isn’t for the faint of heart. They’re generally heavier, pricier, and have less capable cameras than a standard slab-style phone. They’re also still not as durable as regular smartphones, though they’re not nearly as fragile as they once were. In fact, thanks to Google, we finally have a foldable phone we can […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 14:47 EDT

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI might merge into one company

SpaceX and xAI, which are both led by Elon Musk, are "in discussions to merge" ahead of SpaceX's IPO that's planned for later this year, Reuters reports. The merger would help with SpaceX's plans to launch data centers into space, according to the publication. The specific timing and value of the potential merger are unclear. […] Read more ›

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Richard Lawler @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 14:22 EDT

Apple’s second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to ‘silent speech’

Apple's biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio startup. Apple did not disclose the terms, but Financial Times reports that Apple is spending $2 billion on the company, and mentions Q.ai patents for technology that could […] Read more ›

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 14:14 EDT

Obsbot’s new gimbal webcam doesn’t justify its $350 price

Webcam company Obsbot recently launched two new gimbal-equipped webcams, the $349 Tiny 3 and the $199 Tiny 3 Lite. It claims that the priciest model is the smallest pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) 4K webcam ever made, weighing 63 grams. Ironically, the Tiny 3 Lite is heavier and bigger. I've been testing the Tiny 3 for […] Read more ›

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Verge Staff @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 13:42 EDT

Everything is gambling now: the latest news on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi

Prediction markets will let you bet on just about anything, from how many tweets Elon Musk will post this week to the next president of the United States, with predictions sometimes showing shockingly (or suspiciously) spot-on accuracy. Polymarket’s CEO Shayne Copland has even claimed that prediction markets are “the most accurate thing we have as […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 12:36 EDT

Spotify’s new group chats share music with everyone in your circle

Spotify is expanding its in-app messaging feature with group chats. Now you can add up to 10 friends and family members to your discussion about your new favorite song, podcast, or audiobook, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The music streaming platform launched direct messaging last August, allowing you to share what you're listening to without […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 12:00 EDT

Google’s AI helped me make bad Nintendo knockoffs

This week, a new generative AI tool from Google let me create bad knockoffs of 3D Nintendo worlds. Check out my version of something like Super Mario 64: I didn't like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but it's better than my version of a Metroid Prime experience: Or how about my take on The Legend of […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 12:00 EDT

Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows

Windows is in a weird spot. In its 40-year history, the operating system has weathered its fair share of missteps, but Windows 11 is testing the patience of its users in new ways. Persistent bugs, performance issues, intrusive prompts, ads, and bloatware have eroded the core Windows experience. Early system requirement decisions have also damaged […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 12:00 EDT

Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO — but not to the terminals

Waymo has finally broken through its SFO logjam. The company announced today that it will start offering robotaxi rides to a select group of passengers traveling to and from the San Francisco International Airport, a major step in Waymo's effort to increase its footprint in the Bay Area. The company plans on gradually growing the […] Read more ›

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 12:00 EDT

Half of developers think gen AI is bad for the gaming industry

While generative AI is being adopted at various levels of game development, a new survey suggests that developers increasingly think the technology is bad for the industry. According to the most recent survey from the Game Developers Conference, 52 percent of respondents said that gen AI is having a "negative" impact on the games industry, […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 01/29/2026 11:36 EDT

Linux gaming developers join forces to form the Open Gaming Collective

Gaming on Linux has already come a long way over recent years, with improvements to Valve's Proton and more gamers switching to Linux, but the newly-formed Open Gaming Collective (OGC) is aiming to take it even further. Universal Blue, developer of the gaming-focused Linux distribution Bazzite, announced on Wednesday that its helping to form the […] Read more ›

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