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Cait Conley Trends as AI Policy and Mike Lawler Race Put New York 17 in Spotlight
Introduction Cait Conley is suddenly drawing a surge of online attention as two separate parts of her political profile converge:…
YouTube PiP Bug Hits iPhone and Android as Google Confirms Fix Is Coming
Thousands of YouTube users are reporting broken Picture-in-Picture mode across Android and iPhone, prompting Google to acknowledge the issue and…
- Hoto’s new cordless soldering iron heats up in three seconds
by Andrew LiszewskiHoto is introducing its first soldering iron through its modular Snapbloq collection that lets you assemble your own custom toolbox by stacking […]
- The MSI Claw EX is the most important handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one
by Sean HollisterAs The Verge's resident handheld reviewer, I have nearly every portable gaming PC on a shelf in my house. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus is now the first […]
- Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
by Robert HartApple has reportedly trained a custom AI model for the China market alongside domestic tech giant Alibaba, a rare cross-border partnership that cuts […]
- Help build a monument to that ‘sad little bitch’ Elon Musk
by Jess WeatherbedCards Against Humanity is gearing up to build "something that will annoy Elon Musk," and it's crowdfunding the project with its usual flavor of […]
- Trump declares 100 percent tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts
by Sean HollisterThe United States has already banned future foreign drones from entering the United States unless their companies kiss the ring - as well as routers, […]
- Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
by Jay PetersIn a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital […]
- ‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier
by Sean HollisterOne month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco […]
Social Security COLA 2027 Estimates Point to a Bigger Check, but Not by Much
Introduction The Social Security COLA 2027 outlook is becoming clearer after the latest inflation data, but retirees will still have to wait several more weeks before the government announces the…
Powerball $1.04 Billion Jackpot Goes to Illinois Ticket After 44-Draw Run
Introduction Powerball has produced another billion-dollar winner. A single ticket sold in Illinois matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in Wednesday night's drawing, claiming an estimated $1.04…
Russell Westbrook Retirement Ends an 18-Season NBA Career Built on Relentless Energy
Introduction The Russell Westbrook retirement is official, bringing one of the most explosive and polarizing careers in modern NBA history to a close after 18 seasons. Westbrook announced Wednesday that…
Karoline Leavitt Is Leaving the White House. Then Her Farewell Post Got an AI Label.
Introduction Karoline Leavitt is leaving her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, ending a high-profile tenure that made her the youngest person ever to hold…
- FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination
by Maddy VarnerThe agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
- These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
by Mattha BusbyJoi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
- Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy
by Louryn StrampeProtect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
- I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
by Christopher NullCan electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.
- People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them
by Jason ParhamHuman-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.
- Her Brain Was Broken. It Was Fixed With Sound—Not a Scalpel
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by Emily MullinOne woman’s meth addiction was so bad, the only option left might have been brain surgery. Then a single session of noninvasive, focused ultrasound seemed to do what years of treatment could not.
- Best Computer Monitors (2026): The Home Office Upgrade You Need
by Luke LarsenMy expert advice on what computer monitor to buy for your home office, ranging from budget-tier to fully featured.
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