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The lonely promise of cute robots
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your...
Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi
A class action lawsuit has been filed in Alabama against Kalshi over what the plaintiffs claim is an illegal sports wagering website. Alabama is notoriously strict with its gambling laws, with it...
Super Bowl 2026 TV deals: The best sales on OLEDs and other smart TVs ahead of kickoff
Whether you’re having people over to watch the Patriots and the Seahawks battle it out in Super Bowl 2026, or you’re more interested in the Bad Bunny halftime show, your TV will be an important part...
How to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards: TV channel, start time, where to stream, nominations list and more
Grammy winner Bad Bunny, seen here accepting his award for Best Música Urbana Album for “Un Verano Sin Ti” in 2023, is nominated again this year. (Timothy Norris/FilmMagic) Timothy Norris via Getty...
Who’s afraid of the new TikTok?
The significant problems with the TikTok app last weekend were, according to the company, because of a technical issue stemming from a power outage at a "US data center partner." Users could not...
Apple’s sci-fi detective show Sugar is coming back in June
Apple TV continues to flesh out its streaming lineup for 2026, this time by announcing that Sugar will be back in the summer. The show's second season will premiere on June 19th and run for eight...
Engadget Podcast: What do prediction markets like Kalshi cost us?
Somehow, we live in a world where people can bet on practically anything using sites like Polymarket and Kalshi. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget Senior Reporter Karissa Bell dive into the...
Pick up this Samsung microSD Express card while it's on sale for $40 off
If you're looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked down to $80 from $120. With component prices...
I wear lots of technology for a living, ask me anything
Hello, friends. It's time for another exclusive AMA for Verge subscribers, and this time, I'll be your host. I cover everything from wearables to dystopian cursed tech like at-home urine labs and...
Parenting in ICE-occupied Minneapolis
Last Saturday, I received an email from the Children's Theatre Company of Minnesota. They explained that they were canceling the weekend's performances of Go, Dog. Go! "for the safety of our...