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Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display : Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro runs full Android, has Google Play access ...
theverge.com/tech/1007473/amazon-alexa-tablet-12-pro-nanomatte-hands-on
BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover: BMW announced the iX4, a sportier spin on the iX3 and the latest Neue Klasse vehicle ...
theverge.com/transportation/1006837/bmw-ix4-ev-range-price-specs-tesla-china
How Microsoft built its MacBook Pro competitor: Inside the lab where Microsoft is preparing the Surface Laptop Ultra, the debut platform for Nvidia’s RTX Spark.
theverge.com/tech/1006356/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-behind-the-scenes
Lemmo’s fancy e-bike is one of the first with a semi-solid state battery: The Lemmo 3 e-bike is a longtail cargo, and one of the first electric bikes to feature ...
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Potato by air: The day the dads in my neighborhood discovered drone delivery
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Not a mistrial, yet. Clancy's lawyer asks for emergency appeal in her murder trial
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Barron's Aug 19
Tesla Teases Cybercab Launch Event, But TSLA Stock Isn’t Biting: Tesla is on the verge of launching a new vehicle. Why does no one care?
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AMD Reports Earnings on the Verge of a Sales Jump: Next year, sales are expected to grow by 59% to $80 billion with earnings surging by more than 80% to $13.87.
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Mashable Aug 12
Made by Google 2026: Here's what to expect: Trevor Noah hosts a starry Made by Google lineup as leaks reveal nearly everything about the Pixel 11 series.
mashable.com/tech/made-by-google-what-to-expect-2026
Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo
techspot.com/news/113278-logitech-ship-mice-replaceable-batteries-europe-only-following.html
Circle Stock Price on the Verge as USDC Creator Faces Triple Risks - Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL)
benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/06/60146094/circle-stock-price-on-the-verge-as-usdc-creator-faces-triple-risks
The Steam Machine is the most ambitious game console I’ve ever played: This pricey cube won’t win any console wars — but could it rise above them?
theverge.com/games/952765/steam-machine-review
Key FactsSteam Machine: Stylish but Expensive and Underpowered
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: eurogamer.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: eurogamer.net
- Valve designed the Steam Machine to enable playing PC games comfortably on large living room TVs with a console-like form factor.
- The device is compact, quiet, and visually appealing, yet provides lower performance than similarly priced gaming PCs or the PS5 Pro.
- Its high price, heavily impacted by the global chip shortage, places it at a disadvantage compared to consoles and custom PC builds.
- While offering greater flexibility through an open architecture, the Steam Machine faces compatibility issues with many popular games using anti-cheat systems.
The New York Knicks are on the verge of a long-awaited championship: The moment for the New York Knicks is finally here. A potential NBA championship-winning ...
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Key FactsKnicks End 53-Year Championship Drought
Jun 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The New York Knicks captured the NBA championship on June 13, 2026, with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, their first since 1973.
- Despite trailing by nearly 30 points in Game 4, the team rallied to continue a postseason run featuring 13 consecutive wins, the second-longest streak in playoff history.
- Key players such as Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Og Anunoby were vital to the victory, exemplifying strong team chemistry and resilience.
- The championship sparked widespread celebration throughout New York City, uniting fans and marking an end to decades of disappointment under president Leon Rose’s leadership.
We don’t show up at 8:30 — we show up at 9 o’clock.— Jalen Brunson, Knicks point guard; said this after clinching the NBA Finals, highlighting the team’s work ethic.
Elon Musk Fantasizes About Killing Journalists: If Elon Musk had his way, tech journalists who have criticized him
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Jony Ive’s Ferrari looks nothing like a Ferrari: The Ferrari Luce, the brand’s first EV, was designed with help from famed Apple designer Jony Ive ...
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Key FactsFerrari’s Luxury EV SUV by Jony Ive Debuts
May 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: engadget.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: engadget.com
- The Ferrari Luce is a four-door luxury electric SUV designed by Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, seating five passengers comfortably.
- It employs four electric motors—one at each wheel—delivering 1,035 horsepower and enhanced handling dynamics.
- A 122-kWh battery pack enables up to 329 miles of range under the WLTP cycle and supports 350 kW fast charging.
- An innovative sound system amplifies rear motor vibrations to create a distinctive Ferrari audio experience in the EV.
The possibility to enlarge our Ferrari community.— Enrico Galliera, Ferrari’s Chief Marketing Officer, said this in the context of expanding Ferrari’s customer base.
There’s a big change at the top of the CNBC Disruptor 50 with Anthropic rising to No. 1 in 2026.
Companies across the economy raced to embrace AI over the ... Show more
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Tom Warren (@tomwarren.co.uk): Xbox is now XBOX. Believe it or not, Microsoft appears to be rebranding Xbox ...
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On Wednesday, Vox Media announced that James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems has agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox ... Show more
Gen Z CNN Commentator Causes MAGA Meltdown: "Grown man on the verge of tears because he can’t answer a question."
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Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company ... Show more
‘That is painful’: Inflation is on the verge of rising faster than your pay: ‘Inflation is almost eating up the entirety of Americans’ wage gains already ...
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After 41 Seasons, the World’s Greatest Sci-Fi Series May Be on the Verge of Its Biggest Comeback
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First photos of solar eclipse from Artemis II crew look almost too good to be real
theverge.com/science/907953/nasa-artemis-astronaut-total-solar-eclipse-photo
Apple’s sci-fi thriller Dark Matter is back in August: It’s looking like another busy summer of streaming sci-fi.
theverge.com/streaming/907885/dark-matter-season-2-date-apple-tv
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Solid State Battery: Donut's Controversial Leap: The Verge electric motorcycle's battery claims are bold, but can they withstand scrutiny? Discover the details ...
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Subprime lender Goeasy is having a difficult time. Is it a sign that over-leveraged Canadian households are on the verge of cracking? Read more in this week’s ... Show more
A Subprime Lender’s Woes Raise Bigger Concerns About Canadian Households
A Subprime Lender’s Woes Raise Bigger Concerns About Canadian Households
Mercedes adds steer-by-wire — and a dang steering yoke — to the EQS: Mercedes will use steer-by-wire technology in its EQS sedan, as well as a steering yoke that ...
theverge.com/transportation/906539/mercedes-steer-by-wire-steering-yoke-eqs
Five questions for the guys who made a compass that points to the Times Square Olive Garden
theverge.com/gadgets/905977/five-questions-for-the-guys-who-made-a-compass-that-points-to-the-times-square-olive-garden
This even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flaw: The Xteink X3 is the smallest e-reader you can buy, but you may not want to because of one big ...
theverge.com/tech/905258/xteink-x3-e-ink-reader-ebooks-hands-on
A YouTuber channeled his distaste for the PS5’s design into slick console covers: Devyn Johnston has launched BoxPlates, which are PS5 console covers that turn ...
theverge.com/tech/904086/boxplates-ps5-pro-slim-console-covers-hands-on
The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories: Samsung’s S26 series offers some new AI photo editing capabilities to transform your photos ...
theverge.com/tech/904176/samsung-galaxy-s26-ai-photo-assist-slop
Apple at 50: the good and the bad: The state of Apple as a hardware and software company, its place in the world, and what’s next for podcasts now that video is ...
theverge.com/podcast/903976/apple-50-good-bad-podcasts-vergecast
Apple at 50: a visual history: Bondi Blue iMacs, block-long iPhone lines, and other moments from the company’s first 50 years.
theverge.com/tech/901418/apple-history-photos
The US is on the verge of an all-time heat record for March. Yes, it’s climate change
edition.cnn.com/2026/03/20/weather/us-heat-record-march-climate
“Iranians have had a religious ruling, a fatwa, against actually developing a nuclear weapon since 2004.”
Speaking with Tucker Carlson ... Show more
Google’s AI is now rewriting search headlines—but they aren’t always accurate: As with Discover, Google is also replacing titles in search results with its own ...
t3n.de/news/google-ki-headline-umschreiben-suche-nicht-immer-korrekt-1735193/
Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was not on verge of having nukes
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Key FactsCounterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran Conflict
Mar 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Joe Kent resigned as head of the National Counterterrorism Center due to his refusal to back the war against Iran.
- He accused Israel of pressuring the U.S. to involve President Trump in a conflict despite Iran posing no immediate danger.
- Kent was appointed by Trump in 2025 and confirmed by the Senate amid concerns about his ties to extremist groups.
- Following the resignation, Trump criticized Kent’s stance and labeled him weak on security.
Until June of 2025, you understood that the wars in the Middle East were a trap that robbed America of the precious lives of our patriots and depleted the wealth and prosperity of our nation.— Joe Kent; from his resignation letter to President Trump, in which he opposes the Iran war.
Solid State Battery: Donut's Controversial Leap: The Verge electric motorcycle's battery claims are bold, but can they withstand scrutiny? Discover the details ...
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The Internet's Most-Read Tech Publications Have Lost 58% of Their Google Traffic Since 2024
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I Was On The Verge Of Calling Off My Wedding But Didn't Know Why. Now I Finally Understand.
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Apple says the UK age verification prompt was an “error.”: Spokesperson Peter Ajemian tells The Verge that Apple has since removed the prompt ...
theverge.com/tech/886029/apple-says-the-uk-age-verification-prompt-was-an-error
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The Dow Has Rallied Past 50,000. It’s Not About Tech.: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is near a significant milestone thanks to big gains for stocks outside of ...
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After user protests: Discord distances itself from age verification partner: The social media platform explains that a "limited test" of Persona in the UK for ...
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Hollywood Merger Threatens Movie Theaters Just as They Recover: Just when beleaguered movie theaters thought the worst was over, a big-studio takeover may force ...
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Romo: DJI robotic vacuum cleaner hacked - | Golem.de: A security vulnerability in the DJI Romo robotic vacuum cleaner allowed access to around 7 ...
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Trump T1 smartphone re-emerges with new specs and higher price: It's possibly coming this spring.
mashable.com/article/trump-t1-phone-price-specs-release-date-change
Key FactsTrump T1 Phone Revealed with Upgraded Specs, Higher Cost
Feb 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
- The Trump T1 phone features a 6.8-inch display powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset.
- It includes 512GB of built-in storage, expandable via SD cards, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity.
- Both the front and rear cameras have 50MP lenses, with possible additional ultra-wide and telephoto options.
- Early adopters can purchase it for $499, but the price is expected to rise for later buyers.
After Xbox Game Pass price explosion: Microsoft is reportedly planning new changes
pcgames.de/Microsoft-Xbox-Konsolen-18125/News/Der-Game-Pass-koennte-sich-erneut-aendern-1496197/
Report: Trump Mobile Execs Confirm T1 Phone Won't Be Made in America: Only some final assembly will occur in Florida. The phone has also been redesigned ...
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-phones/163015/report-trump-mobile-execs-confirm-t1-phone-wont-be-made-in-america
The Dispatch Warns Trump and GOP Have ‘Brought Our Country to the Verge of Something Awful and Unspe ...
mediaite.com/media/news/the-dispatch-warns-trump-and-gop-have-brought-our-country-to-the-verge-of-something-awful-and-unspeakable/
On the verge of another government shutdown, California Sen. Alex Padilla wants more accountability for ICE and less funding for Homeland Security ... Show more
Government shutdown or ICE accountability? Senator says that's 'bottom line'
Government shutdown or ICE accountability? Senator says that's 'bottom line'
Google replaces news headlines with false AI headlines: Google is once again under fire for using AI manipulation on third-party content ...
winfuture.de/news,156397.html
Microsoft: Xbox Cloud Gaming gets free access with advertising: Microsoft has been testing free access to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service in recent months ...
pcgameshardware.de/Streaming-Dienst-Thema-268201/News/Microsoft-Xbox-Cloud-Gaming-mit-Werbung-1491585/
Donut Labs' Solid-State Battery-Powered Motorcycle Turned Heads at CES, But Big Questions Remain
pcmag.com/news/donut-labs-solid-state-battery-powered-motorcycle-turned-heads-ces-2026
German Stockholders Want a Right to Invest Good Money After Bad: In Germany, some small investors who lost everything on companies on the verge of insolvency are ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-11/german-stockholders-want-a-right-to-invest-good-money-after-bad
Paid articlePaywallDoctors Horrified After Google’s Healthcare AI Makes Up a Body Part That Does Not Exist in Humans
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From looming war to currency crash: Iran ends 2025 on edge: Amid threats of war and an economy on the verge of collapse, the Islamic Republic is closing the year ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2025/12/looming-war-currency-crash-iran-ends-2025-edge
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Marvel’s Expatriate X-Men Are About to Fail Their Biggest Mission for the Worst Reason of All
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This communication services ETF could be on the verge of a breakout, charts show: A bullish chart pattern has been forming for the State Street Communication ...
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Lucas: Trump mustn’t make Venezuela next Vietnam: President Donald Trump may have stopped multiple wars around the globe, but he could be on the verge of ...
bostonherald.com/2025/12/11/lucas-trump-mustnt-make-venezuela-next-vietnam/
The Country Music Industry Has Discovered That AI Can Crank Out Hits Like Crazy: Country music producers in Nashville are increasingly turning to AI tools like ...
futurism.com/future-society/country-music-ai-hits
AI-Powered Browsers Are Failing Badly: The Verge tested several AI browsers, finding them to be slow and janky. And we haven't even gotten into their major ...
futurism.com/future-society/ai-powered-browsers-failing
DDR5 memory: | "RAM prices are so out of control": Prices for DDR5 memory kits are rising ever higher due to the current memory crisis and the enormous demand ...
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Airports Are on the Verge of a Flight Cancellation Apocalypse: The government shutdown has pushed air traffic controllers to the breaking point.
gizmodo.com/airports-are-on-the-verge-of-a-flight-cancellation-apocalypse-2000681042
Democratic states sue to force SNAP payments during government shutdown: The Agriculture Department has $5.5 billion in back-up funds for food stamp benefits but ...
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Apple May Pay Google $1 Billion Per Year To Supercharge Siri With Gemini AI: After exploring partnerships with several AI providers, Apple is reportedly on the ...
hothardware.com/news/apple-may-pay-google-1-billion-to-supercharge-siri
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia Extensively Copied From Wikipedia: Elon Musk's Grokipedia appears to be heavily relying on Wikipedia, copying many pages almost word ...
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Key FactsElon Musk Unveils AI-Powered Wiki Alternative
Oct 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Elon Musk introduced Grokipedia, an online encyclopedia with over 800,000 articles generated by his Grok AI.
- The site mimics Wikipedia’s clean design but operates on a smaller scale with distinct editorial methods.
- Musk plans to preserve Grokipedia’s content on the Moon, Mars, and in orbit as a long-term archive.
- Significant differences exist between Grokipedia and Wikipedia entries, especially regarding Musk’s profile and media critiques.
The goal of Grok and Grokipedia.com is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. We will never be perfect, but we shall nonetheless strive towards that goal.— Elon Musk about Grokipedia on his social media platform X.
An Eviction Moratorium Against ICE?: Thanks to its tenant unions, Los Angeles County could be on the verge of enacting an eviction moratorium to hit back against ...
jacobin.com/2025/10/eviction-moratorium-ice-raids-la/
Despite turmoil, LSU interim AD insists 'this place is not broken': It's been quite a week for LSU, with football coach Brian Kelly and athletic director Scott ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2025-10-31/lsu-football-athletic-director-verge-ausberry-scott-woodward-brian-kelly
The Fed Could Be On The Verge Of Unleashing A Major Market Shift: The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by 25 bps and announced the end of quantitative ...
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Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with upcoming software update: Update introduces two ways for the fridges to show ads.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/samsung-makes-ads-on-3499-smart-fridges-official-with-upcoming-software-update/
Xbox Cloud Gaming: Microsoft tests free access with advertising: Microsoft has confirmed that the company is currently testing a free version of Xbox Cloud ...
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In the midst of a shitstorm: Microsoft justifies why the Xbox Game Pass is now much more expensive.
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Key FactsXbox Game Pass Faces Sharp Price Increase Backlash
Oct 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgames.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgames.de
- Xbox raised the Game Pass Ultimate price from €17.99 to €26.99 per month, marking the second hike in 15 months.
- The subscription now promises more than 75 day-one releases annually and adds Ubisoft Plus Classics plus Fortnite Crew from November.
- Other tiers like Essential and Premium gain cloud gaming, expanded game libraries, and increased rewards points caps.
- The community responded with boycott calls and mass cancellations, causing Microsoft's cancellation site to become temporarily inaccessible.
Your Slack chatbot is about to get a huge AI upgrade - what's new: Slackbot is turning into a fully personalized AI companion.
zdnet.com/article/your-slack-chatbot-is-about-to-get-a-huge-ai-upgrade-whats-new/
The AI industry is at a major crossroads: Guest host Hayden Field and Imbue CEO Kanjun Qiu discuss open versus closed AI ecosystems and the ongoing drama around ...
theverge.com/podcast/796667/ai-industry-crossroads-openai-sora-chatgpt
Microsoft's adding an ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming
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