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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 14:27 EDT

Amazon’s desk-friendly Echo Show 8 is down to its lowest price ever

If you’re looking for a versatile gift for Valentine’s Day that can be sentimental and practical, Amazon’s fourth-generation Echo Show 8 can serve as both a digital photo frame and a smart home controller. And right now, it’s on sale at Amazon for $149.99 ($30 off) — a new low price — as part of […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 13:52 EDT

Raspberry Pi is raising prices again as memory shortages continue

Following an initial price increase announced two months ago, Raspberry Pi is raising prices again for several of its single-board computers. "The cost of some parts has more than doubled over the last quarter," Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton said in an announcement today. "As a result, we now need to make further increases to […] Read more

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Richard Lawler @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 13:45 EDT

Jeffrey Epstein arranged a meeting with Tim Cook for the former head of Windows

Emails released by the Justice Department on Friday appear to show that former Windows boss Steven Sinofsky not only consulted Jeffrey Epstein for help in securing his $14 million "retirement" package in November of 2012, but also in working on future career steps at other companies like Samsung or Apple. One document appears to show […] Read more

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 13:09 EDT

Former Windows 8 boss recruited Epstein to help negotiate his messy Microsoft exit

Emails between former Windows boss Steven Sinofsky and Jeffrey Epstein, published by the Justice department on Friday, appear to show that Sinofsky constantly sought Epstein's advice as he negotiated his surprise exit from Microsoft in November 2012, forwarding emails to him in nearly real time as talks progressed. Sinofsky also appears to have paid Epstein […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 12:23 EDT

Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller is for all the die-hard GameCube fans

Abxylute, the company behind the M4 magnetic mobile gamepad, has announced a new pair of controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2 designed to replace the stock Joy-Cons while playing in handheld mode. Both are "launching soon" on Kickstarter and feature a design where the Switch 2 docks to the controllers so they can connect to […] Read more

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 11:45 EDT

The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for her)

Valentine's Day often comes with more pressure than it needs to. At heart, though, February 14th is about showing appreciation for the people you care about in ways that feel thoughtful and sincere. And while big displays of romance can do that, it's often the quieter, more personal gestures - or a meaningful gift that […] Read more

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 10:55 EDT

Sony’s last-gen, but still great 1000XM5 are cheaper than ever

It’s rare for Sony’s flagship headphones, even slightly outdated models, to receive a big discount. However, the WH-1000XM5 in black or silver is selling at its lowest-ever price today at Adorama when you enter the code JHCE9834 at checkout (it’s the last step before placing the order). Originally $399, they’re $204.56 — practically half price. According to historic pricing data from […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 10:47 EDT

OpenClaw: all the news about the trending AI agent

An open-source AI agent called OpenClaw (formerly known as both Clawdbot and Moltbot) that runs on your own computer and “actually does things” is taking off inside tech circles. Users interact with OpenClaw via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, and iMessage, giving it the keys to operate independently, managing reminders, writing emails, or […] Read more

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Verge Staff @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 10:09 EDT

The Epstein files

The Department of Justice has released more of its records on self-described “science philanthropist” and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Other than Epstein, they’ve also brought an intense focus on the many powerful people who associated and corresponded with him, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, and President Donald Trump. There’s also […] Read more

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 10:00 EDT

Dragon Quest gets another great remake that’s perfect for newcomers

When a video game series goes on for a long time, it raises a question for newcomers: Just where is the best place to jump in? In the case of Dragon Quest, there are nearly a dozen mainline titles, not to mention copious spinoffs and ports that span four decades of history. Of late, though, […] Read more

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

Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts

Today, I’m talking with Allan Thygesen, who is the CEO of Docusign. You know Docusign; it’s the platform where you sign things online. It turns out 7,000 people work there, which is one of those facts you see flying around sometimes that’s always felt like perfect Decoder bait. What are all those people doing? And […] Read more

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Robert Hart @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 09:09 EDT

Elon Musk’s Grok is still undressing men

After weeks of flooding the internet with nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, X has finally reined in Elon Musk's rogue chatbot Grok. Musk claims Grok obeys local laws and refuses to produce anything illegal - except it hasn't and it can. My testing shows Grok still readily undresses men and is still churning out intimate images on […] Read more

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 09:00 EDT

Now anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs

Ring is opening its Search Party pet finder service to non-Ring owners through the free Ring Neighbors app. The service has helped reunite owners with "more than one lost dog a day" since launch, according to the company. Anyone in the US can share a photo of their missing pet after they download and register […] Read more

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 07:54 EDT

Vivo and Oppo’s telephoto extender comes to iPhone

PGYTech, the accessory manufacturer behind the official telephoto extender lenses for recent Vivo and Oppo flagships, has launched a Kickstarter for a new version developed for iPhones. The RetroVa Vintage Imaging Kit looks an awful lot like the camera kits for those phones, complete with a custom case, slide-on camera grip with built-in battery and […] Read more

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 02/02/2026 06:00 EDT

The tragedy of Supernatural

When you picture a virtual reality headset user, you're probably not picturing someone like Sherry Dickson. At 69, the snowy-haired, retired elementary school teacher hops into her Meta Quest headset five days a week, for roughly 60 to 90 minutes at a time. She's not attending live concerts or watching immersive films. Dickson, a fitness […] Read more

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 02/01/2026 14:24 EDT

Bill Gates says accusations contained in Epstein files are ‘absolutely absurd’

Reports of Bill Gates' connections with Jeffrey Epstein grow more lurid with each dump of documents from the Department of Justice. The latest includes somewhat confusing emails that Epstein may have been drafting on behalf of someone named Boris, who worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The messages claim that Bill contracted an […] Read more

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Sarah Jeong @ The Verge · 02/01/2026 13:30 EDT

Shedding light on Iran’s longest internet blackout

After protests broke out in early January, the Iranian regime shut down the internet, starting the longest blackout in Iranian history. Despite this attempt to stop the protests from spreading, they did not stop. Still, the internet shutdown slowed down the spread of information both inside and outside Iran. Behind the heavily policed borders and […] Read more

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 02/01/2026 13:00 EDT

You need to listen to M83’s icy post-rock record Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts

New York City got hit with a hell of a snowstorm last week. And, inevitably, when I'm watching the snow fall, wandering the oddly quiet streets after dark, people hiding inside and staying warm, I put on M83's sophomore record, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts. Before Nicolas Fromageau left the band and Anthony […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 02/01/2026 11:00 EDT

This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential

I've used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features like screen lighting and page turn buttons, its size made it an e-reader I actually wanted to carry every day. The $69 Xteink X4 e-reader […] Read more

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 02/01/2026 10:00 EDT

I don’t hate the robot barista like I thought I would

In Seattle, the only thing we love more than coffee is our coffee shops. On a six-block walk I pass at least a half dozen, each with their own vibe: one focused on chai, another inside a yoga studio, a Starbucks that's surprisingly busy for late afternoon downtown. I passed them all up to get […] Read more

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