SpaceX won't get early access to the S&P 500
The largest index in the world won't relax its rules to let SpaceX enter early.
Anthropic proposes a global slowdown of AI development
Anthropic warns that AIs will soon be able to build their own successor, and it's suggesting that companies may have to slow down development.
Valve Confirms Steam Frame and Steam Machine Coming This Summer
We still don’t know exactly when Steam Frame, Valve’s standalone VR headset, is set to launch, although now the company has confirmed both it and Steam Machine are slat…
Steam Machine and Steam Frame are coming 'this summer'
Still no price in sight.
Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer
Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both…
The Instagram Plus subscription has officially launched
Paying users will have tools for reaching either wider or more-specific audiences.
Wired found code for an unreleased facial recognition feature in Meta's AI app
Meta was previously reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses.
ChatGPT's memory is getting better, especially if you're on the free tier
OpenAI has significantly improved the chatbot's "dreaming" architecture.
Cyberdecks used to look like little laptops, but now they’re getting more personal
DIYer and TikTok user Annike Tan, who goes by @ubeboobey, can carry her cyberdeck around without anyone noticing because it doesn't look like a computer at all. Tan, who has been f…
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney announces questionable national AI strategy
Canada's "AI for All" plan prioritizes strengthening data protections and increasing AI adoption.
Police have yet to catch a thief who used a Waymo to steal yoga clothes
Believe it or not, this is not the first robotaxi-assisted theft.
Netflix will release its FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition game on June 11
Netflix and EA are both going to capitalize on the World Cup craze.
Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate AB…
Google is letting social media stars customize their search result page
Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this featur…
Meta's latest AI tool gives creators a 'brainstorming partner'
Meta's Creator Assistant AI can analyze your past posts to help with future content plans.
Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg
Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago, investing …
Marshall Milton ANC review: Making the rare case for premium on-ear headphones
Marshall's latest headphones are like its Major and Monitor models had a baby.
Belkin made a charging grip for the Switch 2
Belkin's new Switch 2 charging grip lets you game longer and be more comfortable doing it.
Belkin’s new Joy-Con grips also boost the Switch 2’s battery life
Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. It…
Cash App made a magic wand for contactless payments
The Cash App Wand is a novel way to pay for your next coffee. | Image: Cash App The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning i…
Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address t…
Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro bundle is hundreds off
Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compar…
Elden Ring finally launches for Switch 2 on August 28
Elden Ring for the Switch 2 includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and other goodies.
Ferrari and HP made a vivid red laptop with a transparent 'engine bay'
Only 4,999 units of the HP Scuderia Ferrari AI PC will be available.
TSMC struggles to keep up with AI demand: ‘We can only support so much’
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, a…
We’re giving away a Prime Day grab bag loaded with over $800 of free tech
A Nomatic Travel Pack filled with so much cool tech that its main compartment barely zips shut. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge We’re always testing out new products here T…
Here's what you should and shouldn't plug into a TV USB port
A TV's USB port is often forgotten, but can still be useful.
Amazon's new Proteus warehouse robot is fully autonomous
Amazon's AI-upgraded Proteus robot can now be controlled using plain language.
How to watch Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take part in his last WWDC presentation on June 8.
How to watch the Summer Game Fest showcase
Summer Game Fest's main showcase is streaming live on June 5 at 2PM PT.
NASA's Mars MAVEN probe is dead
NASA has declared that the MAVEN mission has ended after losing contact with its probe six months ago.
Samsung's updated Health app unsurprisingly comes with new AI-powered features
Samsung will roll out an update for its Health app before launching its new Galaxy Watches.
Even Meta's Oversight Board thinks its rules for banning accounts are baffling
The group has "due process concerns" over how the company handles account bans.
Meta is Spinning out ‘Supernatural’ a Mere 3 Years After $400M Acquisition
Supernatural won’t be in ‘maintenance mode’ for long, because Meta announced it’s effectively spun out the VR fitness app into an independent company, Super…
Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to
The design hasn’t changed much from the original Proteus, which was announced in 2022. | Image: Amazon Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot,…
SpaceX expects its IPO to raise $74.4 billion
SpaceX expects to become a trillion-dollar company when it goes public.
Google Wallet ID passes will be available in select EU states this summer
The company is also introducing a new age verification process in partnership with a European bank.
You can now use Ask Gemini in Drive to rummage through your Gmail
Slogging through emails to find stuff can be a chore, but Google AI subscribers can now get Gemini to do it.
Noble Audio debuts FoKus Artemis headphones with three drivers and ANC
Noble's FoKus Artemis headphones have three drivers and ANC, but they don't come cheap.
Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass
The flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds are joined by the mid-range OpenDots Air.
Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design
The OpenDots 2 are designed to be more comfortable than traditional wireless earbuds that sit inside the ear. | Image: Shokz Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earb…
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU
Nintendo is preparing to sell a special version of the Switch 2 in the EU with swappable batteries.
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set t…
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
The co-creator of Scavengers Reign is working on a new show for Netflix
'Dealies' is about the staff of a big box store.
Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals…
WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar
The $479 WiiM Bar includes a 2.1-inch touchscreen on its front. | Image: WiiM WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a smal…
Persona 5 Royal is one of many additions to Xbox Game Pass for June
The subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
You can make the hyper-violence in Marvel's Wolverine more PG-13, if you want to
And Robert Rodriguez wept.
Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer
Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Just in case you were wondering, Nvidia's RTX Spark isn't supposed to be a one-off. The company…