The next batch of emoji includes Bigfoot. #Vergecast
From The Verge. The Unicode Consortium announced the next batch of emojis: apple core, ballet dancers, distorted face, fight cloud, hairy creature, orca, treasure chest, and trombone.
Today on The Vergecast: The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy on the new AI-powered Alexa Plus.
From The Verge. The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins us on The Vergecast to chat about her experience with Amazon’s new generative AI–powered Alexa. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder…
The Foldable iPhone is Coming… with Samsung Parts?! | One More Thing
From CNET. More reports signal Apple is gearing up for a folding iPhone in 2026 and working with Samsung for the display tech. CNET’s Bridget Carey looks at recent patents and analyst reports on what to expect for Apple’s folding phone. You cn find links to the products mentioned in this video below Motorola Razr…
The creepy AI era is here | The Vergecast
From The Verge. Would you like Siri more if it had a face? This week, we’re talking about AI assistants getting smarter… and uncomfortably personal. The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show to talk about her early tests of Alexa Plus, which is finally AI-powered and a lot more capable. Jake shares his uncomfortable…
xAI added what can only be described as an AI anime girlfriend named Ani to its Grok chatbot.
From The Verge. Earlier this week, xAI added what can only be described as an AI anime girlfriend named Ani to its Grok chatbot. Which is how The Verge’s Victoria Song ended up on a virtual starry beach as an AI waifu avatar tried to give her a “spicy” kiss.
Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Battle of the Handhelds
From CNET. I put the two leading handhelds up against one another to find out which is the best. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Nintendo Switch 2 https://zdcs.link/z62p8Y Valve Steam Deck OLED 1TB https://zdcs.link/9853vq Valve Steam Deck 1TB https://zdcs.link/QP8MXZ Donkey Kong Bananza https://zdcs.link/a5weOO *CNET may get a commission on…
A dual-screen gaming handheld that transforms
From The Verge. A dual-screen gaming handheld that can transform into multiple setups? It’s the OneXSugar Sugar 1, a crowdfunded Android gadget like none we’ve ever seen. It has 6-inch and 4-inch OLED touchscreens, a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chip, an 8-core Kryo CPU, Hall effect joysticks and microswitches, a 21.5Wh battery, 16GB of RAM,…
We Tracked Down an AI Obituary Pirate to Find Out Why They’re Exploiting Our Grief
From CNET. After a CNET writer’s sister died, he went looking for answers about digital grave-robbing and the global economy of grief. Read more about the phenomom of Fake Online AI Obituaries on CNET.com Digital Grave-Robbing: How AI Is Plundering Online Obituaries https://zdcs.link/z7OlB4 0:00 Intro 0:24 Overview of Fake Obituaries 1:17 Why Do They Exist?…
Using smart glasses while getting intimate? #vergecast
From The Verge. “Are we going to live in a world where, if you have smart glasses, you have to have a pair of normal glasses or your wife won’t have sex with you?” Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch…
How AI can help the visually impaired #vergecast
From The Verge. On this episode of The Vergecast, Verge reader Jason Valley shares how tech like Meta’s Live AI has helped him live a more independent life, what he’s hoping to see improve, and how the blind and low-vision community has enthusiastically embraced the technology. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow…
Using Meta AI as a visual interpreter #vergecast
From The Verge. On this episode of The Vergecast, guest host Victoria Song chats with Jason Valley, a visually impaired Verge reader. Jason initially reached out to Victoria after her Live AI hands-on, challenging the notion that the feature was a “solution looking for a problem to solve.” Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook:…
How the low-vision community embraced AI smart glasses | The Vergecast
From The Verge. On this episode of The Vergecast, we’re going to dive deep into why accessible design is universal design. First, guest host Victoria Song will chat with Jason Valley, a visually impaired Verge reader. Jason initially reached out to Victoria after her Live AI hands-on, challenging the notion that the feature was a…
Gemini on the Galaxy Watch 8 Made Me a Believer | All Things Mobile
From CNET. Gemini on Wear OS finally hits the sweet spot on the wrist. It’s genuinely helpful, handles multiple commands, and doesn’t make me want to scream at my watch. See it in action on the Galaxy Watch 8. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic…
Testing a new Game Boy Camera emulator app
From The Verge. I got to try out Delta Camera, a standalone Game Boy Camera emulator app coming to iPhone that’s made by the same team that created AltStore.io and the Delta Emulator. Delta Camera updates the Game Boy Camera experience by making it easier to export photos to the camera roll, switch between the…
Phones Are Loaded With AI – So Why Don’t We Care? | All Things Mobile
From CNET. According to a CNET survey, just 11% of people upgrade their phones because of AI features. Here’s what they care about instead, and why mobile AI hasn’t picked up much steam. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple iPhone 16 Pro, 256GB, Black Titanium – Unlocked https://zdcs.link/Qbbqvj Samsung…
Is Tim Cook secretly swole? #vergecast
From The Verge. Inquiring minds want to know. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers…
Look Inside Dyson’s New Circular Strawberry Farm
From CNET. Dyson, a company best known for its vacuums and hair dryers, has unveiled a new rotating farm design that aims to make food production more local, sustainable and dependable. Read more about Dyson’s Automated Strawberry Farm on CNET.com Dyson Reveals Futuristic Farming Vision https://zdcs.link/Qr2q7X 0:00 New circular farm design 0:10 Sensors monitor temperature,…
How To Deep Clean Your Fitness Tracker (and Why You Should!)
From CNET. When was the last time you cleaned your fitness tracker or smartwatch? If you can’t remember, its probably surprisingly gross. Watch this video on how to clean it the right way! You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smartwatch https://zdcs.link/z3GWE3 TopPerfekt Band Compatible with Garmin…
What’s new with Samsung’s foldables?
From The Verge. After years of incremental upgrades and barely warmed-over designs, Samsung’s foldables are finally taking a leap forward with some bold choices — just be prepared to pay up for them. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The…
All eyes on Samsung’s new thin foldable | The Vergecast
From The Verge. Summer phone season kicks off with Samsung’s latest launch. Jake, Vee, and Allison talk about Samsung’s new lineup of foldables, including the very thin new Z Fold 7 and Allison’s disdain for the Z Flip 7 FE. Vee has impressions of Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 lineup and its squircle-y new redesign.…
Budget Phones are Going to Take Over
From CNET. Apple and Samsung are making “budget-friendly” tech that’s still high end with high prices. CNET’s Bridget Carey asks, at what point do we just start treating budget as the new normal? 00:00 Budget phones are the new normal 01:11 Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 02:28 Apple iPhone 16e 02:55 Tariffs and…
The Heat is On: Climate Science in a Rapidly Changing World | Ars Live
From Ars Technica. Zeke Hausfather, Climate Research Lead, Stripe Research Scientist, Berkeley Earth with John Timmer, Senior Science Editor, Ars Technica
EnergyX Major Announcement: Teague Egan Interview
From Disruptive Investing. Learn more at: https://energyx.com Thanks for watching Disruptive Investing! We Interview up and coming companies and their CEO’s, who are moving the needle in sustainable technology. Join our Investor club: https://patreon.com/nowyouknow
A portable dock for Switch 2?
From The Verge. Turns out there IS a portable dock for the Nintendo Switch 2: the AverMedia GC313. It doubles as a two-port 100W charger, and the "Elite" model triples as a USB video capture card to stream or record your gameplay! Is it the smallest Switch dock ever? Nah, but it’s the first portable…
X’s CEO is stepping down
From The Verge. Linda Yaccarino is now the former CEO of X. She was appointed to the role two years ago, after Elon Musk purchased Twitter and renamed the company. Musk replied to her departure with a brief post saying, “Thank you for your contributions.” Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on…
Samsung Unpacked July 2025
From The Verge. Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked event has come to a close. As expected, the company unveiled next-generation Galaxy Z Flip and Fold smartphones, as well as three new additions to its smartwatch lineup. If you didn’t get a chance to watch the event yourself, you can catch up with all of Samsung’s major…
Samsung Unpacked: An 8-Minute Deep Dive into the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Watch 8, and Advanced AI
From CNET. Catch all the essential announcements from Samsung Unpacked in this concise 8-minute supercut. We cover the sleek Galaxy Z Fold 7, the "Pocket Perfect AI" Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch 8 Series, highlighting Samsung’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and enhanced AI integration across its ecosystem. Read more on…
Hands-On With the Ultra-Thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
From CNET. We got an early look at Samsung’s new foldables at its Unpacked Event in New York City. Here’s what you can expect to get — and pay. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, 256GB https://zdcs.link/a5wr4d Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, 256GB https://zdcs.link/z62mRq *CNET may…
Hands-on with Samsung’s new foldables
From The Verge. Samsung just announced new products in its lineup of foldable, flippable phones: the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE. The first thing we noticed about the Fold 7 is how thin it is. It’s an impressive 26% thinner than its predecessor and barely thicker than its…
New Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic: The Rotating Bezel is Back!
From CNET. A new skin analysis feature, Gemini AI built-in and better battery life. Everything new coming to the Galaxy Watch. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 7 40mm https://zdcs.link/z3GnKE SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm https://zdcs.link/QGgEjM *CNET may get a commission on these offers Read Vanessa’s First…
Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra hands-on: why the new face?
From The Verge. Samsung just announced the new Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. They have a new squircle face, Gemini, and an Antioxidant Index to tell you to eat more fruits and veggies? Unfortunately, they’re also more expensive. #SamsungUnpacked #Technology Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow…
Trying the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series
From The Verge. We got some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, and we’ve never said the word "squircle" so much. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic got some moderate updates to software and design, along with some price increases. Gemini is also coming to the entire lineup. The…
Samsung Fold 7 hands-on: 26% thinner for $2,000?
From The Verge. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is seriously slimmer and lighter than its predecessor — but it’s also more expensive. We’ve got a lot of testing to do, but at first glance it looks like a beautiful luxury. #SamsungUnpacked #Technology 00:00 Folding phones we’ve been waiting for 00:31: Galaxy Z Fold 7 02:15…
Ladder’s integration with Spotify and Apple Music #Vergecast
From The Verge. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Shop…
Some news! David and Nilay are heading out on parental leave this summer!
From The Verge. Some news! David and Nilay are heading out on parental leave this summer but don’t worry, you’ll be in great hands while they’re away. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast…
How to Share Games on Nintendo Switch 2
From CNET. We show you both methods of sharing your games between multiple Switch 2 consoles. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Nintendo Switch https://zdcs.link/91jOK3 Nintendo Swtich OLED https://zdcs.link/aXWEZZ Nintendo Switch Lite https://zdcs.link/znxvbj *CNET may get a commission on these offers Read more of CNET’s Switch 2 coverage here –…
A quest for the best headphone mics | The Vergecast
From The Verge. On this episode of The Vergecast, we kick off Hot Girl Vergecast Summer with a classic Vergecast segment: the mic test. Guest host Victoria Song is joined by Vergecast producers Andru Marino and Erick Gomez to see how the Nothing Headphone 1, Sony WH-1000XM6, Apple AirPods Max, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra hold…
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Live Foldable Phone Event
From CNET. Join us live for Samsung’s annual Galaxy Unpacked Fold event, where we expect to learn more about Samsung’s updated line of foldable Galaxy phones, new smartwatches and Galaxy AI updates. Tune in at 6:30 a.m PT (9:30 a.m. ET, 2:30 p.m. BST) for CNET’s live coverage. Editors at Large Bridget Carey and Andrew…
Here’s an update to our Nothing Headphone (1) review.
From The Verge. With the Nothing Headphone (1), you have to commit to that Nothing aesthetic wrapped around your head or hanging from your neck. We added a new section to our review to address the microphone quality, which can sound drastically different if you take the headphones out of the case incorrectly. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs…
Galaxy Unpacked Event: What to Expect From Samsung
From CNET. Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. ET. We could see the Galaxy Z Fold 7 announced with some major changes, as well as two Z Flips and a few watches. Here’s everything we expect Samsung to announce at its July foldables event. 00:00 WHAT TO EXPECT AT…
What You Need to Know About Neuralink’s Telepathy Update
From CNET. Neuralink hosted its 2025 Summer update in June, updating the public on two company products: Telepathy and Blindisght. Today, we look at the most important updates about Telepathy. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Neuralink Summer 2025 Update Overview 0:38 What is Telepathy? 0:50 How Does Telepathy Work? 1:10 BCI Trial Participants 1:46 Technological Limitations 2:56…
We took some sample photos with Project Indigo and the normal iPhone camera to see how they compare.
From The Verge. Adobe’s Project Indigo is a new camera app that processes your photos for a contrastier, more natural look than the iPhone’s camera typically does. It also fully embraces computational photography to maximize image quality. We took some sample photos with Project Indigo and the normal iPhone camera to see how they compare.…
How to Hack Prime Day 2025: New Sale Drops, More Tariff Drama
From CNET. Amazon’s big Prime Day sale is four days long in 2025, with new deal drops in the middle of the night. But not every deal you see may be worth grabbing now. With questions around tariffs, these are tips for shopping smarter. You can find the deals mentioned in this video linked below…
Lorde’s new CD is so transparent that stereos can’t even read it.
From The Verge. Lorde fans are clearly struggling to play the CD version of her new album. Customers who purchased Virgin on a recyclable transparent disc are reporting on Reddit and TikTok that many CD players they’ve tried are unable to play it. We found it has been working on clamshell CD players, but not…
Apple Glasses in 2027?! The Next Big Computing Era is Your Face!
From CNET. The smart glasses market is growing, and Apple is expected to jump in soon with new models of the Vision Pro and various types of glasses. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes over what could come next from Apple in head-mounted computers. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple Vision…
Congress passed the GOP’s big spending bill, stripping away resources for renewable energy projects.
From The Verge. Congress passed the GOP’s big spending bill, stripping away resources for renewable energy projects. It is now headed to President Trump to sign into law. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The…
Has there ever been a more stylish power strip? #TITW
From The Verge. Has there ever been a more stylish power strip? The $129 Genki Moonbase looks like it belongs on a starship, with three glowing multi-color AC outlets (and four USB-C connectors!) The USB-C ports top out at 140W, 100W, 30W and 30W, but you don’t lose too much of that wattage with four…
How To Use Google’s Veo 3 AI Video Generator in Gemini AI Ultra
From CNET. Google’s Gemini AI Ultra subscription, now with Veo 3 AI video generator, just got a power-up with new dialogue voice-over and sound design capabilities. Learn how to generate AI videos with text prompts using scripts, cinematic controls and sound design using the Google Gemini interface and Google’s new Flow platform for video creatives.…
The ultimate movie draft for the tech we’d love to take off the screen. #vergecast
From The Verge.
I Drove with CarPlay Ultra: Apple Does Dazzling Dashboard Displays Right
From CNET. Apple’s CarPlay Ultra debuts on the $250,000 Aston Martin DBX, putting Apple’s touch on every display. We take it for a ride to see how much it improves the experience — and if it’s any safer. Read more about Apple CarPlay Ultra on CNET.com I’ve Tried CarPlay Ultra. It Doesn’t Just Feel Modern,…
Can the Light Phone 3 Replace My iPhone? I Tested It To Prove It
From CNET. On this first episode of our new series Prove It, Producer Carly Marsh tests out the Light Phone 3 to answer the question, can you survive a normal day with a "dumb" phone? Read more about the Light Phone 3 on CNET.com Light Phone 3 Launches With Minimalist Style at an iPhone 16…
The movie and TV tech we actually want to use | The Vergecast
From The Verge. One way to think about the tech industry is just as a series of people trying to build stuff they saw in movies and on TV. Some of that tech is great, some of it is deeply dystopian, and most of it would make the world a very different place if it…
Are iOS 26 and Android 16 Innovators or Copycats? | All Things Mobile
From CNET. Apple and Google are both betting on AI and style in iOS 26 and Android 16. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, what’s useful, and what might just drive you nuts. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra, 256GB https://zdcs.link/z7OkKP SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Edge https://zdcs.link/9wRJw6…
Microsoft is saying hello to the Black Screen of Death error message instead. #vergecast
From The Verge. Microsoft is saying hello to the Black Screen of Death error message instead.
Neo Humanoid Robot At-Home Training Update
From CNET. Robotics company 1X shared new insights into their Redwood AI and 1X World Model which are helping the company’s Neo humanoid robots learn how to do a variety of tasks in a home setting. 0:00 NEO HAS A NEW AI MODEL 0:20 STAIR-MODE 0:38 GETTING LOWER TO THE GROUND 0:56 PIVOTING AND WALKING…
Now the T1 Phone 8002 is ‘designed with American values in mind,’ which is… different. #vergecast
From The Verge. Now the T1 Phone 8002 is ‘designed with American values in mind,’ which is… different.
I Compared the Switch 2 Pro Controller to the Competition. Is It Worth It?
From CNET. The new controller brings a number of welcome features to merit its Pro title. You can find links to the products mentioned in this video below Nintendo Switch 2 https://zdcs.link/9YW5nd Switch 2 Pro Controller https://zdcs.link/zJgNZg Switch Pro Controller https://zdcs.link/98503L PlayStation DualSense Controller https://zdcs.link/QP8KMV Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller https://zdcs.link/91j28w *CNET may get a commission…
What Meta and Anthropic really won in court | The Vergecast
From The Verge. It’s already the heat of summer, and the news keeps coming. Nilay, David, and Jake start the show with a bunch of tech news, including the latest on Tesla’s robotaxi launch, some updates on the Trump Phone, new devices from Fairphone and Unihertz, and Meta’s shifting strategy for face computers. After that,…
Would you watch your shows on a one-inch screen?
From The Verge. Would you watch your shows on a one-inch screen?
What is an MVNO? #Vergecast
From The Verge. Today on The Vergecast, The Verge’s Allison Johnson takes us through the history of MVNOs, and why they might just be the best deal in wireless.