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This might be the new best smart speaker
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Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits
Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.
Democrats say they need manlier candidates. Doesn’t Mamdani qualify?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates the Knicks’ NBA title next to OG Anunoby during the championship parade on June 18, 2026, in New York City. | Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images After two...
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a ‘small group of trusted partners’
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.
Anthropic gets US government’s permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model
Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.
Anthropic’s Mythos 5 is back
After a rollercoaster negotiation process with the Trump administration that dragged on for two weeks, Anthropic's Mythos 5 is finally back in action - at least, somewhat, for a select group of...
Trump’s AI power grab
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily...
My favorite Govee smart lamps are at their lowest prices ever for Prime Day
We’ve already rounded up the best Philips Hue deals of Prime Day, but if you’re looking for something a little more budget-friendly, Govee’s latest sale is worth checking out. The...
After covering Prime Day for 36 hours over four days, this is the one thing I bought
I’m ready for the Vamplier weekend. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge We’ve covered so many deals during Prime Day that my head is spinning. But after four days of doing our...
Our favorite Prime Day gadgets under $100 you don’t need but will really want
Govee’s floor lamps are just $60. | Image: Govee: Prime Day has a funny way of convincing you to buy things you weren’t shopping for in the first place. You sign on intending to buy something...