Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller is for all the die-hard GameCube fans
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 Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for her)
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, […]
OpenClaw: all the news about the trending AI agent
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 […]
The Epstein files
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 […]
Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts
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 […]
Now anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs
Now anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs Truffle, a chocolate lab found using Ring’s Search Party feature. | Image: Ring 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 […]
Vivo and Oppo’s telephoto extender comes to iPhone
Vivo and Oppo's telephoto extender comes to iPhone The RetroVa kit looks almost identical to PGYTech’s accessories for Vivo and Oppo. | Image: PGYTech 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 […]
The tragedy of Supernatural
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 […]
Bill Gates says accusations contained in Epstein files are ‘absolutely absurd’
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 […]
This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential
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 […]