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I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso
As summer returns, I'm again reminded of my limits as I head into the great outdoors: I can put up with a heavy, uncomfortable backpack, bug bites, mud, and even bland dehydrated food, but I will...
Boox’s new e-reader could replace your Kindle, Kobo, and digital notepad
The Go 6 now supports Boox’s stylus. | Image: Boox Boox has announced a new version of its smallest e-reader that expands the Go 6's functionality to now include note-taking. The new Go 6 (Gen II)...
Why your kid is obsessed with squishy toys
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. The NeeDoh Nice Cube is a lump of soft plastic a little over 2...
Why your kid is obsessed with squishy toys
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. The NeeDoh Nice Cube is a lump of soft plastic a little over 2...
Anthropic apologizes for invisible Claude Fable guardrails
Anthropic has apologized for stealthily throttling its new AI model, Claude Fable 5, with hidden guardrails that undermine both researchers and rivals using it to develop competing systems. The...
The library rules (and so do library streaming services)
Summer is almost here, and that means getting outside, having fun in the sun, and touching grass. But if you need to cool down for a bit, allow me to sing the praises of the library. If your local...
Bluesky will launch Reddit-style communities this year
Bluesky is launching a communities feature this year, according to its head of product.
9 reasons to watch the 2026 World Cup
Members of the Iranian national soccer team arrive at Tijuana International Airport on June 7, 2026. | Mario Tama/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter...
iFixit Trump phone teardown confirms it’s an HTC dupe
This is the Trump phone, but it could just as easily be an HTC. | Image: Trump Mobile After getting its hands on a Trump phone and tearing it apart, iFixit has confirmed what I first reported back...
YouTube is introducing DMs (again)
You have to be over 18 and already be connected with the person you want to chat with on other messaging platforms. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is reintroducing private...