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Wireless charging wastes way more electricity than wired, here’s why
It's way more convenient, but way less efficient.
Google’s TV Streamer 4K is $25 off, its best price ever
The Google TV Streamer 4K is more than just a terrific streaming device. It can also act as a smart home hub, letting you control all major smart home devices directly from your TV. Thanks to Prime...
The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky
The Speaker comes in four colors… but red is the way. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Right out of the box, the new Google Home Speaker passed a couple of important tests. Even with the volume at...
19 Prime Day deals on our favorite Switch 2 accessories
The Switch 2’s price is set to increase by $50 on September 1st, starting at $499.99, so if you’re purchasing one before that (or you already own one), now’s a good time to also save on accessories...
Who gave AI companies the right to build the future?
In 1954, years after he led the project that created the atomic bomb, physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer was called to testify before the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). The ostensible subject of the...
I drove the Slate Truck — there’s more to it than EV minimalism
With its new pickup, Slate Auto is making a simple bet: price matters more than almost anything else. The company announced today that the American-made electric truck will start at $24,950, placing...
US government reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models
The US government is reportedly asking Meta to share its AI models for review, in the midst of growing security and safety concerns over the technology.
The Dyson PencilWash is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day
Dyson’s PencilWash cordless hard floor cleaner is on sale for $199.99 ($150 off) at Amazon. This is the lowest price yet for the powered wet mop that’s a cousin to the silly-sounding-but-awesome...
How Trump’s redistricting could backfire
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, a Democrat from Memphis, speaks to demonstrators in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 7, 2026, following the approval of a new Tennessee congressional map. | Madison...
Our favorite Prime Day deals you can shop on day two
Welcome to day two of Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, which, if we’re being honest, looks a lot like day one. That’s actually good news, though, because many of the best deals...