Here comes the AI sponcon
Here comes the AI sponcon Social media is filled with an endless supply of people selling things, from Shein try-on hauls to health supplement and gadget product placements. Influencer marketing disrupted traditional advertising, creating an army of living room salespeople pumping out content meant to entice strangers at scale — and tech companies’ vision for […]
Anker’s Soundcore Sleep earbuds finally feature active noise canceling
Anker's Soundcore Sleep earbuds finally feature active noise canceling Anker’s Soundcore Sleep earbuds finally feature active noise canceling Battery life is reduced, but Anker’s sleep buds could now be even better at blocking disturbing sounds at night. | Image: Anker Anker has announced a new version of its wireless sleep buds that could be even […]
Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed
Norbauer Seneca review: a $3,600 luxury keyboard for the keyboard obsessed The best, and most expensive, thing I’ve ever typed on. | Photo by Nathan Edwards / The Verge Some people can tell great wine from okay wine. They go on wine tastings, take wine tours. They tend to spend more money on wine than […]
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot? Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 87, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy It’s Officially Too Hot Now Week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading […]
Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card
Sony's noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card Less than a month after making their debut, the WH-1000XM6 are on sale at Amazon in black, blue, and platinum with a $30 gift card for $448. It’s not a straight […]
Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly good enough
Nintendo Switch 2 review: exactly good enough The first Switch was such a hit that Nintendo decided not to mess with a good thing. Instead of releasing a successor that feels like a generational leap or a pivot in a new direction, it’s following up the hugely successful original with the Switch 2 – a […]
Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree
Inside Mark Zuckerberg's AI hiring spree Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree AI researchers have recently been asking themselves a version of the question, “Is that really Zuck?“ As first reported by Bloomberg, the Meta CEO has been personally asking top AI talent to join his new “superintelligence” AI lab and reboot Llama. His recruiting […]
Anne Wojcicki is taking back control of 23andMe
Anne Wojcicki is taking back control of 23andMe 23andMe co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki is set to buy back the company after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year. On Friday, 23andMe and TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit public benefit corporation run by Wojcicki, announced in a press release that TTAM […]
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2 Spaceballs, which was first released nearly 40 years ago, is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios. A Spaceballs 2 announcement trailer posted Thursday doesn’t have any solid details besides the date, though it does poke fun at the entertainment industry’s obsession with franchises and spinoffs […]
Belkin’s 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger is the cheapest it’s been in months
Belkin's 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger is the cheapest it's been in months Belkin’s 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger is the cheapest it’s been in months Belkin’s Qi2-ready BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger is $30 off. If you’re looking to declutter the cables on your desk or nightstand and keep all of your devices charged, Belkin’s Qi2-ready […]