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Iran is showing it can still fight back
An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US banner in Tehran on July 19, 2026. | Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you...
Trump goes to (trade) war with Canada
A man dressed as President Donald Trump poses for photographs next to Phoenix Bloomfield from Toronto, as he holds up a large Canadian flag outside the White House on March 13, 2025. | Andrew...
Substack adds an AI detector to help spot blogs written by no one
Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate...
Substack is adding an AI detection feature
Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.
We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones
After using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we've narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.
Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in
I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags...
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.
Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy
The Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite Kindle, is down to $124.99. | Image: The Verge If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation,...
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a...
Twitch will let parents stop their teens going live
Parents will also get a weekly email summarizing their teen’s Twitch activity. | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the...