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Israel can afford to lose US aid
Makeshift tents sprawl along the coastline of Gaza City on August 7, 2026. | Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps...
Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from that annoying person you follow
Bluesky has added a new feature that lets you hide reposts from a specific person in your feeds. The tool might be helpful if you want to stop seeing reposts from that one person who clogs up your...
Costco’s great Switch 2 console bundle includes over $100 in free stuff
Games look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026, resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just...
What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?
To get a decent cell phone at or under $100, you're going to have to get creative. Here's what to do.
What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
It's that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel...
Before you throw out your old USB drives, do this first
Deleting old files before throwing a storage device away actually offers very little protection.
YouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTube
Starting February 1st, 2027, creators who want to monetize their channel through YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) will need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified watch hours over the...
What’s the difference between MagSafe and Qi wireless charging?
Magnets work the same whether you use an iPhone or Android device, but there are some nitty gritty differences in standards you should be aware of.
An OpenClaw agent reportedly hacked a gym’s booking system and kicked someone off a waiting list
This is just the latest story of an AI agent going rogue.
Four takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg’s massive AI manifesto
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a lot to say about the idealized future he now envisions for humanity co-existing with artificial intelligence - his latest essay spans more than 6,500 words on the...