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Trump Mobile’s origins lie with a Mexican middleweight boxer
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. Last week, we spoke to executives from the company for the first time, and this week we're back with more details on how it...
ExpressVPN deal: Two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now
If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81...
What’s in the Epstein files? For Tiktokers, a content gold mine
On TikTok, creators are combing through the Epstein files for views and clout. | Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images "where are you? Are you ok , I loved the torture video," reads one email,...
iRobot’s Roombas have a new Chinese owner, but it says your data will remain in the US
As part of its acquisition by China-based Picea Robotics, iRobot is creating a new US-based subsidiary called iRobot Safe, which the company says will be "responsible for the protection of US...
Ring’s adorable surveillance hellscape
You can watch Ring's recent Super Bowl ad and see a cute story about dogs being reunited with their families. You can also watch the very same ad and see the seeds being planted for a massively...
Pick up Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack while it's down to a record-low price
Despite its supremely sleek design, the iPhone Air actually has a pretty respectable battery life, lasting for somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re continuously streaming video. But you’re...
‘Wellness’ feels like it’s losing all meaning in health tech
Oura has taken to Washington to lobby for relaxed wearable regulation. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses...
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die rails against AI in style
You've seen this movie before: A disheveled man (Sam Rockwell) busts into a restaurant, threatening to blow up the joint unless a crew of people joins him. Like Groundhog Day, he's been...
Jamaican man faces federal charges in sweepstakes elder fraud case in Connecticut
Federal prosecutors say a 31-year-old Jamaican citizen is now facing serious charges in Connecticut over what they describe as a yearslong sweepstakes scam that drained millions of dollars from...
Meta’s Quest 3S is $50 off, and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free
The Meta Quest 3S is an excellent entry-level headset that’s currently $250. | Image: The Verge Meta’s VR strategy is in a bit of an uncertain place right now, with the company recently cutting many...