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The future of Google is a search box that does everything
Last year, after watching Google's I/O keynote, I wrote that it felt like Google's future was Google googling. After watching this year's I/O keynote on Tuesday, I don't think Google just wants to...
Nintendo’s $500 Switch 2 bundle includes a game, and it’s available now
Mario Kart World is one of three games you can choose from in the bundle. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Nintendo recently teased the “Choose Your Game” Switch 2 console and digital...
Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
Google has big promises for its AI-powered future - and a lot of it depends on your trust. At I/O 2026, Google described a bunch of new tools that it claims will make your life easier. Gemini Spark,...
Here are our favorite Memorial Day deals (so far)
Portable bluetooth speakers like the Charge 6 and Flip 7 are just a few on sale for Memorial Day. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the holiday’s sales include plenty of deals...
Google debuts AI-powered tools to optimize scientific research workflows
Three new features will be available under the Gemini for Science collection.
Democrats preview how they’d go after the Ticketmaster settlement if they regain power
A handful of Democrats called an unofficial hearing on Capitol Hill Monday to slam the Department of Justice's "trivial" and "pathetic" settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, previewing how they...
The Supreme Court just handed down two surprisingly timid Voting Rights Act decisions
Justice Neil Gorsuch wants to make it impossible to sue for violations of the Voting Rights Act. | Mario Tama/Getty Images On Monday, the Supreme Court decided not to thrust another dagger into the...
Ugreen’s new soccer ball-shaped tracker has up to 7 years of battery life
The FineTrack 2 isn’t as discreet as an AirTag. | Image: Ugreen Ugreen has announced a new Apple Find My-compatible tracker with a novel design that limits where you can hide it, but greatly...
Minnesota passes prediction markets ban
The CFTC has already sued to prevent the Minnesota's prediction markets ban.
MAGA’s favorite psychedelic
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and podcaster Joe Rogan look on as President Donald Trump shakes hands with W. Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, during an executive order signing...