A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket
A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket Federal prosecutors charged a Google employee with fraud after he allegedly made $1.2 million on Polymarket bets related to Search-related trends in 2025, as reported earlier by ABC News. In their now-unsealed complaint, prosecutors allege that Michele Spagnuolo “knew the outcome of […]
Apple’s newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first time
Apple's newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first time If you want an iPad that’s more powerful than the entry-level model but less expensive than the iPad Pro, the latest iPad Air is the one to buy, and it’s down to one its best prices to date. The 11-inch Air with […]
The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor
The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor Halide Mark III isn’t free, but you can try it out for a week before buying. | Image: Lux Optics After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for […]
You can print, slice, and engrave using this desktop crafting machine
You can print, slice, and engrave using this desktop crafting machine Upgrading to more power laser cutting tools expands the types of materials the M2 can engrave. | Image: xTool xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an Etsy shop. Its modular […]
Motorola says affiliate hijacking of Amazon app was ‘unintended’
Motorola says affiliate hijacking of Amazon app was 'unintended' The 2026 Razr Ultra is one of the Motorola phones that exhibited the ‘unintended’ redirects. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Motorola says that recently discovered behavior, which saw some of its phones sending users to an affiliate tracking website before opening the Amazon app, […]
Sony’s first RGB TV is a statement piece
Sony's first RGB TV is a statement piece The Bravia 7 II is one of two new RGB LED TVs from Sony. The first wave of RGB LED TVs are fighting for their spot in the TV hierarchy. They need to outperform OLED TVs in brightness and color (because they’ll never match OLED’s contrast), and […]
Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app
Here's how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don't like the new Health app After a flood of complaints about the Google Health app that just replaced Fitbit, Google has responded with a list of changes that will roll out starting this week. @verge We tried Fitbit Air‘s AI coach, and it turned out […]
This smart bird feeder captures more of my backyard drama
This smart bird feeder captures more of my backyard drama This smart bird feeder sees more but with less whimsy. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Since moving to South Carolina’s Lowcountry, I’ve been spellbound by the myriad of beautiful birds that share the coast with us – ospreys raising their babies […]
YouTube is putting AI labels where you’ll actually see them
YouTube is putting AI labels where you'll actually see them The labels are more prominent, and they actually say “AI” now. | Image: YouTube / The Verge In the wake of Google expanding its AI verification efforts at I/O, YouTube is now finally going to start taking AI labeling seriously. YouTube has announced that it’s […]
Xreal’s budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames
Xreal's budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames Xreal says that a01 wearers can also 3D print their own custom front frame designs. | Image by Xreal Augmented reality wearables provider Xreal has launched a new “X By Xreal” (XBX) subbrand, with its first customizable, lightweight smart glasses coming to the US in […]