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David Pierce @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 10:46 EDT

Your next laptop could be a foldable phone

For almost as long as phones have been around, people have wanted those phones to also be laptops. It seems so simple: Your phone has plenty of computing power, access to all your apps and data, an always-on connection. The only problem? Your phone's screen is too small for many tasks, and so is its […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 10:30 EDT

Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from broadcasting an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. During his opening monologue on Monday night, Colbert says the network's lawyers told him in "no uncertain terms" that he couldn't have Talarico on the show, forcing him to post the interview on […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 10:10 EDT

EU investigates Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal products

The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Shein after French regulators found listings for "child-like sex dolls" on the retail platform last year. The investigation will assess whether the systems Shein is using to curb illegal product sales are compliant with the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), according to the European Commission, including […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 10:00 EDT

Toyota fills out its skimpy EV lineup with the bZ Woodland SUV

For years, Toyota was criticized for sitting on the sidelines while the EV revolution swept through the auto industry. Instead of riding the wave, the Japanese auto giant doubled down on hybrids, while rolling out only one pure EV for the US market, the poorly reviewed bZ4X. But as sales growth slowed and governments started […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 09:00 EDT

Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags

Peak Design is launching a lineup of mobile straps for carrying small gadgets and other essentials around without dumping them into a bag. There are three versions available starting today: a $29.95 Mobile Cuff for your wrist, a $49.95 two-point Crossbody Strap, and a $59.95 Crossbody Multi-Strap that allows you to carry several items at […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 08:56 EDT

Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ‘best and final’ offer

After rejecting Paramount's latest acquisition bid, Warner Bros. Discovery says it's giving the David Ellison-led entertainment giant seven days to make its "best and final" proposal. Though WBD is reopening negotiations with Paramount, the company makes it clear in a press release that it still favors Netflix's $82.7 billion deal to purchase its studio and […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge 2 place · 02/17/2026 08:00 EDT

Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ‘AI’

In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga computer to dabble in algorithmic music creation. Music Mouse is deceptively simple: Notes are arranged on an XY grid, and you play it by moving a mouse around. Back in 1986, the computer mouse was […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 07:00 EDT

Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?

The first rule of Purse Computer is to check your bag before you leave the house. A few days ago, I took a 15 minute walk to a nearby coffee shop thinking I had my new folding keyboard in my bag - the key ingredient that would turn the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into a […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 02/17/2026 05:55 EDT

Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels

After cramming AI into every inch of its smartphones, appliances, and other devices, Samsung is now increasingly slapping it across social media. Several videos posted to the company's YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts in recent weeks were made or edited using generative AI tools, including its latest teaser for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 21:57 EDT

Valve’s Steam Deck OLED will be ‘intermittently’ out of stock because of the RAM crisis

Valve has updated the Steam Deck OLED website to say that the PC gaming handheld may be out of stock "intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages." The Steam Deck OLED has been out of stock in the US and other parts of the world for a few days, and thanks to […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 15:21 EDT

Apple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone

Apple is starting to test end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages with the developer beta of iOS 26.4 released Monday. Apple announced plans last year to support the feature, and once fully available, it will let iPhone and Android users send encrypted RCS messages to each other across platforms. However, with this initial implementation, Apple is […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 14:14 EDT

Apple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows

Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to let users "seamlessly" swap between audio and video podcasts using its HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. While listening to a show, users will be able to switch to a horizontal video version of the podcast and download the video versions of a podcast for offline viewing. By giving […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 11:12 EDT

Here 50 Presidents Day deals actually worth shopping for

Deals have been admittedly pretty dry since the holidays, but now that February is in full swing, we’re starting to see strong discounts return across a range of categories. In fact, thanks to Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, and — as of this week — Presidents Day, retailers are once again offering a slew of […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 10:02 EDT

Apple’s doing something on March 4th

Apple is hosting a "special Apple experience" in New York City on Wednesday, March 4th at 9AM ET, instead of at the Apple Park location it typically uses for events. It's also hosting press in the cities of London and Shanghai at the same time. The invitation includes the words "You're invited" and an Apple […] Read more ›

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Nilay Patel @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 10:00 EDT

Let’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state

Today, let’s talk about the camera company Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state.  You probably saw this ad during the Super Bowl a couple of weekends ago: Since it aired for a massive audience at the Super Bowl, Ring’s Search Party commercial has become a lightning rod for controversy — it’s easy to see […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 08:45 EDT

Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage

Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing share of memory chip production. In response to rising costs and dwindling chip supplies, Sony is considering pushing back the release of its next PlayStation console "to 2028 or even 2029," according to industry sources […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 06:55 EDT

Samsung ad confirms rumors of a useful S26 ‘privacy display’

Samsung has released a new advertisement for its upcoming Galaxy S26 launch that all-but confirms rumors of a new display with a built-in privacy mode. Leaked videos show that the feature could be capable of entirely blacking out content from specific apps or parts of the display when viewed at an angle. The new advert […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 06:29 EDT

After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model

TikTok creator ByteDance says that it is working to improve safeguards on its new AI video generator after Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups accused the tool of violating copyright protections. Concerns were raised after hyperrealistic videos generated by the Seedance 2.0 model went viral last week, with the likeness of actors, such as Tom […] Read more ›

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 02/16/2026 06:00 EDT

A Star is born

Two hours before one of the most important live events in Netflix's history, LA's sprawling CBS Radford Studio Center is abuzz with the strangest combination of things. As I walk through one cavernous soundstage on a Tuesday afternoon, I hear multiple people warming up their voices to sing. I pass a man carefully waving a […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 02/15/2026 17:56 EDT

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI

Sam Altman announced on X that Peter Steinberger, the man behind the trendy AI agent OpenClaw, was joining OpenAI. He said that Steinberger has "a lot of amazing ideas" about getting AI agents to interact with each other, saying "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." He also said that this ability for agents […] Read more ›

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