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Why corporate AI super PACs spent $27 million on a local election
Hello and welcome to Regulator, the newsletter for Verge subscribers chronicling the misadventures of their favorite tech overlords and Washington swamp creatures. ("Favorite" is, of course,...
The fall of Britain’s prime minister is a warning for America
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a speech outside 10 Downing Street on June 22, 2026. He announced his resignation and a timetable for his departure from office following mounting political...
Netflix’s next TV gaming experiment will scare the hell out of you
As part of the latest evolution of its gaming initiative, Netflix has made a big push into cloud-based games you can play on your TV, much in the same way you'd watch a movie or show on the service....
Here are the best Prime Day deals on the Verge staff’s favorite stuff
While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re...
Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners
A scan of an imaging phantom, segmented to validate how cleanly structures separate under controlled conditions. | Image: Midjourney Medical Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its...
Meta’s smart glasses now have a dedicated charging stand
The new charging stand provides an alternative to the on-the-go Meta Glasses charging case. | Image: Meta Meta launched a stand accessory that lets you display the company's smart glasses on your...
How much would the Steam Machine cost to build?
The Steam Machine is here, with a base price of $1,049. Yes, that's nearly twice the price of a PS5, but what you're buying here isn't a console but a full-on PC - and a tiny one at that. Valve says...
The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire
The Google Fitbit Air is one of the better attempts at an AI-compatible health tracker. Google Health Coach seems to think I'm on the verge of physical collapse. My sleep is not where it needs to...
Don’t let the Star Wars branding put you off Galactic Racer
Star Wars Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Even if you're not a huge Star Wars fan.