It was different… #Google #Technology
From The Verge. For the an event first, Google hired Jimmy Fallon to host their Made by Google event which showcases the year’s latest hardware. It was… different.
Made by Google Event in 11 minutes
From The Verge. As part of its Made by Google event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the company revealed an upgraded Pixel 10 lineup, a bubblier smartwatch with a brighter screen, and a ton of AI updates that extend across all of its new devices, plus a laundry list of celebrity guests including Steph Curry, Alex…
Google demos their new live translation feature. There was delay in-person and in the livestream.
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Google is leaning into AI that can help take clearer photos even at night.
From The Verge. Google is leaning into AI that can help take clearer photos even at night.
Everything Announced at Made By Google 2025 in 7 Minutes
From CNET. Google just dropped a TON of new hardware at its Made by Google event! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro Fold, the Pixel Watch 4 and new AI features powered by the Tensor G5 chip. Get the full recap right here. Add CNET as…
Alex Cooper and Kenny Sulaimon take the Google Pixel stage for their camera demo.
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Google is done with green bubble vs blue bubble conversation.
From The Verge. Google is done with green bubble vs blue bubble conversation. We’ll have to test how well this works with our "iFriends"
Pixel 10 Pro Fold First Look: Durability Steals the Spotlight | All Things Mobile
From CNET. Google’s latest foldable has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, packs a bigger battery, and features new AI capabilities. It keeps that $1,799 price tag. Read more at CNET.com Pixel 10 Pro Fold Is Tougher, Smarter and Totally Dust-Resistant https://zdcs.link/aNJOvy 0:00 Intro 0:13 Price 0:27 Displays 0:55 Weight 1:03 IP68 Rating…
The latest update for Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the IP68 rating.
From The Verge. The latest update for Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the IP68 rating. This makes it the first foldable smartphone fully dust-resistant.
Pixel 10 Pro XL First Look: Google’s Latest Flagship Impresses (Again) | All Things Mobile
From CNET. Andrew Lanxon gets his hands on the new Google Pixel Pro and Pro XL, taking it on a photo tour through Paris and putting the new camera to the test. He covers all the phone’s new features and compares the phone to previous versions. 0:00 Intro 0:40 Google Pixel 10 Specs 1:07 Camera…
Pixel Watch 4 First Look: Google Just Raised the Bar | All Things Mobile
From CNET. From satellite SOS to a Gemini-powered health coach, here’s why the Pixel Watch 4 feels like the smartest upgrade yet. Read more at CNET.com Well Played, Google: The Pixel Watch 4 May Give Apple Watch Loyalists a Wandering Eye https://zdcs.link/QqwGlD You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Google Pixel…
Everything Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 in 20 Minutes
From CNET. Here’s the latest video game news, trailers and reveals from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 livestream. 0:00 – Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 0:08 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 0:37 – Black Myth: Zhong Kui 1:08 – Resident Evil Requiem 1:39 – Fallout Season 2 2:08 – Ghost of Yotei 2:39…
Former CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, joins The Vergecast, to discuss what the ideal home robot is.
From The Verge. Former CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, joins The Verge’s smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, to discuss what the ideal home robot is and what purpose robotics in the home should really serve 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:…
Grant Erickson explains why Apple’s adoption of the smart home protocol makes sense. #Vergecast
From The Verge. Grant Erickson, a former Apple, Nest, and Google engineer who helped develop Thread, explains why Apple’s adoption of the smart home protocol makes sense. 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…
Do we really want Rosie the Robot? | The Vergecast
From The Verge. This week on The Vergecast, the co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, joins The Verge’s smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, to discuss what the ideal home robot is. Are we close to creating a Rosie the Robot — an all-in-one humanoid robot that can take care of our homes,…
This Portable AC Cools Your Tent — But Don’t Get Fooled by the Marketing | Prove It
From CNET. The EcoFlow Wave 3 promises rapid cooling for your tent and speedy solar charging so you can keep your camp setup cold even in the heat of the summer. Does it live up to the hype? We put it to the test in this installment of "Prove It." You can find the product…
Nvidia’s GeForce Pre-Gamescon Update: All the Big Highlights in 7 Minutes
From CNET. Nvidia shared some big announcements ahead of Gamescom 2025, including the ability to stream Steam games on GeForce Now at 90fps and new AI assistants for gaming and beyond. Read more about Nvidia’s announcements on CNET.com Nvidia Will Let You Add Your Own Steam Games to Stream Via GeForce Now https://zdcs.link/Qr27Xm 0:00 Project…
ROBOT FOLDING LAUNDRY! Figure 02 Humanoid’s Newest AI Demo
From CNET. #ai Can I compete with the Figure’s humanoid robot at household chores like folding laundry? Let’s see who’s faster and better. 0:00 Intro 0:34 Figure’s Towel Folding Demo 1:28 Figure Doing Laundrey 1:47 1X NEO Gamma Doing Laundrey 2:15 NEO Gamma at Nvidia’s GTC 2:25 Robot vs. Human Towel Folding Challenge 3:18 The…
Build Your Own Budget Air Conditioner/Swamp Cooler for Under $20
From CNET. Tired of expensive AC bills? JD shows you how to build your own swamp cooler for under $20 using cheap parts from any hardware store. It’s the perfect DIY project to stay cool without breaking the bank. You can find the products used in this video linked below Lifoam Styrofoam Cooler https://zdcs.link/QL8Lo0 PVC…
Apple’s 26 Hidden Features in iOS 26 🔍 | One More Thing
From CNET. The public beta version of iOS 26 is out and it’s packed with new features and settings that were not mentioned in Apple’s WWDC presentation. CNET’s Bridget Carey rapid fires through 26 hidden changes found in the next iPhone update. Apologies for the reupload. I accidentally pressed delete instead of remove on a…
Made By Google Event 2025
From CNET. Click into CNET’s, PCMag’s and Mashable’s live coverage of Google’s Pixel 10 announcement at the tech giant’s annual live event. CNET’s Bridget Carey and PCMag’s Iyaz Akhtar join forces with fellow editors from CNET and Mashable to break down everything unveiled by Google. Join us for the live broadcast on Wednesday, Aug. 20,…
Vibe coding with GPT-5. #Vergecast
From The Verge. Today on The Vergecast, we share our vibe coding projects and the bumpy journey to making anything usable with GPT-5.
Vibe coding through the GPT-5 mess | The Vergecast
From The Verge. GPT-5 is here, and it’s not going so well. This week on The Vergecast, Jake, Vee, and Hayden discuss the bumpy launch of OpenAI’s latest model and why GPT-5 isn’t as big of a leap as GPT-4. Then, everyone shares their vibe coding projects and the bumpy journey to making anything usable.…
Apple’s AI Comeback May Help You Put Down the iPhone | One More Thing
From CNET. Apple’s reported work on Siri means you can control all sorts of things with your voice — even order food or book rides from apps not made by Apple. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains what’s changing, and how a smarter Siri means the Apple Watch could be the killer AI gadget. You can find…
Test Flying Antigravity’s New 8K 360-Degree Drone | Prove It
From CNET. At a sneak peek of Antigravity’s A1 drone we got to test drive the 8K 360-degree flying machine which features intuitive controls and a first-person-view headset. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Insta360 X5 – Waterproof 8K 360° Action Camera https://zdcs.link/QxAnwP Insta360 X4 Standard Bundle – Waterproof 8K…
I tried Antigravity, the first drone from Insta360. #TITW
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Hey Apple, the Google Pixel’s Coming for You
From CNET. Google’s next big Pixel event is set for August 20, and guess what? They’ve already spoiled some of it. From AI-powered upgrades to hardware leaks and a suspicious obsession with thermometers, here’s everything you can expect from the Pixel 10 lineup. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Google…
Stick your Switch 2 anywhere and strap things to it? #TITW
From The Verge. Stick your Switch 2 anywhere and strap things to it? Mechanism has released some of its best modular handheld accessories yet, including an improved $15 kickstand, $12 watch strap-style mount, and a minimalist $19 adapter that connects all its stuff to a Nintendo Switch 2 as well. They’re as thoughtfully designed as…
Permanent outdoor smart lighting: yay or nay? #Vergecast
From The Verge. Today on The Vergecast hotline: The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is joined by Richard Gunther, cohost of The Smart Home Show podcast, to tackle a bunch of your burning smart home questions. 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…
How a longtime customer turned Insteon’s lights back on. #Vergecast
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How to save a smart home company | The Vergecast
From The Verge. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy chats with Ken Fairbanks, a longtime customer of Insteon who ended up buying the smart lighting company when it went bankrupt. Ken shares the story of how the early smart lighting protocol, founded in the post-X10 era when home automation moved from wired to wireless, floundered, and how he…
OpenAI’s GPT-OSS Open Weights Model Is Here And Can Run Locally On Your PC
From CNET. You can now run ChatGPT locally on your own computer. Let’s see how it holds up. Read more about ChatGPT OSS-20B on CNET.com OpenAI’s New Models Aren’t Really Open: What to Know About Open-Weights AI https://zdcs.link/zJgAoD 0:00 Open AI’s local AI model is here 0:07 GPT-OSS 0:21 Custom-built local AI PC 0:28 GPT-OSS-20B…
How AI-generated bedtime stories helped me sleep. Presented by @salesforce
From The Verge. If you have examples where AI was useful to you, we’d love to hear them. Call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com.
We found stuff AI is pretty good at | The Vergecast
From The Verge. In this bonus episode of The Vergecast, Senior Reviewer Victoria Song sits down with a bunch of Verge staffers to talk about how they use AI tools in their everyday lives. Not all of it went smoothly — we definitely get into the ways these tools fall short — but we explore…
Synchron vs. Neuralink: BCI Brain Implants for Thought-Control
From CNET. Given the recent updates from rival BCI makers Synchron and Neuralink, we’re taking a closer look at both companies, the similarities and differences in their approach, and what the future holds for the world of brain-computer interfaces. Read more about Apple’s Brain Control Interface App on CNET.com Coming Soon to Apple Devices: Brain…
Apple CarPlay Set Up: One of the Best Ways To Experience Maps and Apps on the Road
From CNET. Getting set up is easy, but if you’re not sure where to start — or are having trouble — today we’re diving into how to get Apple CarPlay connected in your car with a wired or a wireless connection. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Sony XAV-AX7000 https://zdcs.link/91jBW3…
What’s with these OpenAI charts?
From The Verge. This week on The Vergecast, Adi Robertson and Alex Heath join us to discuss the launch of GPT-5 and GPT-OSS… and the “vibe graphing” charts we saw along the way. 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…
Sorry, Zuck. AI Won’t Topple the iPhone Empire | One More Thing
From CNET. There’s a race in big tech to make an AI device that can take down the iPhone, but Apple doesn’t need to worry. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes over why the next stage of AI products will still help the iPhone thrive. You can find products mentioned in this video linked below iPhone 16…
GPT-5’s big new feature: less lying? | The Vergecast
From The Verge. It’s a huge week in AI, with OpenAI releasing GPT-OSS and GPT-5, Grok getting deeply problematic again with its “spicy” video generator, and Tim Cook admitting that Apple may need to cut some deals. Then we talk about the age gating of the internet and how you might soon need an ID…
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT-5: Everything Announced at OpenAI’s Summer Update in 12 Minutes
From CNET. Sam Altman and the OpenAI team demonstrated the new ChatGPT-5 Reasoning Model, which will be free for all ChatGPT users starting today. Read more about ChatGPT-5 on CNET.com GPT-5: Here’s What’s New in ChatGPT’s Big Update https://zdcs.link/z7OqMV 0:00 Intro by Sam Altman 1:06 ChatGPT-5 Explained 1:45 ChatGPT-5 Pricing and Availability 2:35 Building a…
Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump.
From The Verge.
Ever seen a 3D-printed lightsaber like this? #TITW
From The Verge.
Grok’s “spicy” Imagine feature leaves little to the imagination.
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We visited the Fabscrap warehouse to watch the operation in action.
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Even with AI, we’re still a long way from having a Clueless style smart closet. #vergecast
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Blogilates founder Cassey Ho joins us to talk about her fight against major retailers. #vergecast
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Online shopping is full of copycats | The Vergecast
From The Verge. This week on The Vergecast, guest host Mia Sato talks to YouTube fitness pioneer Cassey Ho (better known as Blogilates) about the well-oiled machine that is the dupe economy. Ho shares her experience creating her own line of athletic wear that sooner or later gets ripped off by countless copycats — and…
The sights, sounds, and hands-on experience of using Lenovo’s rollable ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 laptop.
From The Verge. The sights, sounds, and hands-on experience of using Lenovo’s rollable ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 laptop. 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…
How to Install iOS 26 Public Beta on iPhone | All Things Mobile
From CNET. Want to try out the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone? Before you do, Iyaz Akhtar shares the most important steps you need to take to protect your data. This video will walk you through the entire process of installing the iOS 26 beta, and just in case things go wrong or…
Unitree Launches Budget-Friendly Humanoid Robot Under $6K | What The Future
From CNET. Unitree has just unveiled its R1 humanoid robot, starting at a surprisingly reasonable price of $5,900. In this video, we’ll break down everything we know about this new robot, what makes it different from other humanoid robots like the Unitree G1 and H1, and what the future might hold for such an affordable…
Android Auto: How to Connect Google Maps and Apps in Your Car
From CNET. Android Auto is one of the best and safest ways to experience Google Maps and Play Store apps on the road. Getting connected is easy, but I’ve rounded up some important tips to help you get started and to troubleshoot common issues. You can find the products mentioned linked below Sony XAV-AX7000 https://zdcs.link/aAg7R0…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Launch: Everything That Happened in 12 Minutes
From CNET. See every launch stage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, marking NASA’s 11th Commercial Crew Program flight aboard a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront:…
Apple’s 26 Hidden Features in iOS 26 🔍 | One More Thing
From CNET. The public beta version of iOS 26 is out and it’s packed with new features and settings that were not mentioned in Apple’s WWDC presentation. CNET’s Bridget Carey rapid fires through 26 hidden changes found in the next iPhone update. You can find products mentioned in this video linked below iPhone 16 512GB…
Tiny Game Boys you can actually play? It’s the $50 Thumby Color and $30 Thumby. #TITW
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DJI Osmo 360 hands-on: Insta360 now has a real competitor
From The Verge. DJI has announced the company’s first 360-degree action camera designed to compete with the Insta360 X5. DJI’s Osmo 360 slightly edges out the X5’s recording capabilities by capturing 8K videos at 50fps, instead of 30fps, and features a design that’s both smaller and nearly 20 grams lighter than the Insta360’s. But more…
How to Add the Epic Games Store on Steam Deck
From CNET. Here’s a step-by-step guide to using the Heroic Game Launcher to play your Epic Games Store library on a Steam Deck. You can find products mentioned in this video linked below Steam Deck 1TB https://zdcs.link/9wRoEx Steam Deck OLED 1TB https://zdcs.link/z7OrD8 *CNET may get a commission on these offers Read more about the Epic…
A Photoshop beta update introduces AI image upscaling, improved object removal, and more.
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Elgato’s new Facecam 4K offers “DSLR-like” features like lens filter compatibility and more.
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Galaxy Watch 8 vs Classic vs Ultra Which Should You Buy? | All Things Mobile
From CNET. I tested Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 line-up and compared the design, fit, and battery power to help you figure out which one is right for you. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 https://zdcs.link/9wRg0q Samsung Galaxy Classic 8 https://zdcs.link/z7OgGy Samsung Galaxy Ultra https://zdcs.link/QxAkoO *CNET…
Matthew Kang joins us on The Vergecast to discuss his experience at Tesla’s new diner. #Vergecast
From The Verge. Eater’s Matthew Kang joins us on The Vergecast to discuss his experience at Tesla’s new diner where you can get burgers and fries served in boxes shaped like Cybertrucks. 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…