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The Verge @theverge.com · 18/09/2026
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Sean Hollister @seanhollister.bsky.social · 22m
I just gave away the biggest gadget prize we've done yet. Want to win some gadgets, too? Today I'm Toying With Giveaway #14 is live! www.theverge.com/gadgets/1002...
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It’s time to win the gadgets we can’t keep.
I just finished editing a new Today I’m Toying With video — and later today, I’ll pack up our biggest giveaway prize yet for one lucky winner. We don’t keep the gadgets we review, and I’m experimental...
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The Verge @theverge.com · 18m
Amazon doesn’t have much to say about privacy when it comes to drivers wearing camera-equipped smart glasses. www.theverge.com/tech/1002766...
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Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Your Amazon delivery could come with an unwanted photo op.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29m
Who needs legally binding regulations when you can be your own AI safety judge? www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Here’s what AI leaders are saying about Trump’s new safety plan
Suprising? No. But they sure are…interesting.
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Victoria Song @vicmsong.bsky.social · 44m
And now for this week’s Optimizer, we shift gears to the internet’s latest health fixation: fibermaxxing. www.theverge.com/column/10026...
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This blog could help you poop better
Let’s talk about fiber, baby. Insoluble and soluble.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 44m
Fibermaxxing might help boost an underconsumed nutrient, but you should also be wary of ‘maxxing’ trends. www.theverge.com/column/10026...
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This blog could help you poop better
Let’s talk about fiber, baby. Insoluble and soluble.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 59m
Asus is not publicly committing to US manufacturing. www.theverge.com/policy/10025...
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Asus won’t say how it escaped the US router ban
Asus is not publicly committing to US manufacturing.
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Tom Warren @tomwarren.co.uk · 1h
"Xbox is not for sale," says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Microsoft's gaming chief is taking a "long-term view" of the Xbox division, amid rumors CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood were considering selling off Xbox. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/1002736...
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“Xbox is not for sale” says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is taking a ‘long-term view’ of Microsoft’s gaming division.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 1h
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is taking a ‘long-term view’ of Microsoft’s gaming division. www.theverge.com/news/1002736...
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“Xbox is not for sale” says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is taking a ‘long-term view’ of Microsoft’s gaming division.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 1h
You can select any f-stop setting with the latest update to Halide Mark III. www.theverge.com/tech/1002642...
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The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
It’s worth upgrading your iPhone’s camera app.
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Nathan Edwards @grackle.space · 2h
The potato drone story also comes with a rare video appearance from yours truly, edited into coherence by @kevinmcshane.org and @owengrove.bsky.social
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Begun the potato wars have.
YouTube video by The Verge
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The Verge @theverge.com · 2h
Around 100 publishers have joined Google’s pilot program, The Information reports. www.theverge.com/tech/1002665...
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Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
Around 100 publishers have joined Google’s pilot program, The Information reports.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 3h
What happens when platforms tell everyone how to optimize their content? www.theverge.com/tech/1002402...
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Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post
Social media platforms are telling creators what and how to post
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Nathan Edwards @grackle.space · 4h
This is the silliest thing I’ve written in a while
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The Verge @theverge.com · 4h
The day the dads in my neighborhood discovered drone delivery www.theverge.com/report/10021...
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Potato by air
Millennial potato subsidy
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The Verge @theverge.com · 4h
“I think it’s great when companies are public,” Altman said, adding, “I think it’s also kind of bad for the world if OpenAI waits too long to go public.”
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Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe
The OpenAI CEO said he didn’t want ‘additional pressure’ from Wall Street.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 4h
Dasher retail returns will also expand nationwide in November. www.theverge.com/tech/1002545...
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You’ll soon be able to order DoorDash by text message
Is that really less effort than opening the app?
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The Verge @theverge.com · 4h
Amazon's also launching a redesigned Fire TV remote with a new shape and clickier controls. www.theverge.com/streaming/10...
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
Will you be upgrading your streaming stick?
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The Verge @theverge.com · 5h
‘Over time, it may make sense to codify these steps into laws or regulations.’ www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal
The bar is very, very low.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 5h
The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus gets a big update, though the Tab S12 Ultra is a more modest refresh. www.theverge.com/tech/1002533...
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Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul
There’s no regular Tab S12.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 5h
The Galaxy SmartTag 3 is launching in South Korea next month, with the rest of the world to follow in 2027. www.theverge.com/tech/1002552...
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Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones
Previous SmartTags didn’t even work with other Android phones.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 6h
The long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and Apple TV. www.theverge.com/news/1002563...
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Apple’s “HomePad” will reportedly launch on October 13th
Apple has a trio of new devices on the way for Siri AI
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Hayden Field @haydenfield.bsky.social · 17h
Or, at least, safer... Specific quotes inside from press Q+A with Sam Altman after his DevDay keynote. theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1002505/sam-altman-openai-ipo-devday-ai-safety
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OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe
The OpenAI CEO said he didn’t want ‘additional pressure’ from Wall Street.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 17h
The OpenAI CEO said he didn’t want ‘additional pressure’ from Wall Street. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe
The OpenAI CEO said he didn’t want ‘additional pressure’ from Wall Street.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 19h
“The word super is the best word of all,” Trump says. www.theverge.com/policy/10024...
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Trump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’
“The word super is the best word of all,” Trump says.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 19h
The i3 50 xDrive will start at $62,850 when it arrives in the first quarter of 2027. www.theverge.com/transportati...
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BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
The i3 50 xDrive will start at $62,850 when it arrives in the first quarter of 2027.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 19h
After a months-long pause, Grokipedia is showing some activity once more. www.theverge.com/tech/1002448...
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Elon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again
Did someone remember that Grokipedia exists?
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The Verge @theverge.com · 19h
The 24-year-old man is linked to the hacking group behind attacks on the FBI, Rockstar Games, Ticketmaster, and more. www.theverge.com/tech/1002410...
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Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands
The FBI issued a warning to remaining ShinyHunters hackers.
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Travis Larchuk @larchuk.bsky.social · 20h
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I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 20h
Today on The Vergecast, guest host David Imel and The Verge's Charles Pulliam-Moore take a look at the the state of the Pokémon TCG market and what the 30th anniversary collection means for collectors and resellers.
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game isn't just a game, it's an economy. Livestreamers provide vicarious dopamine hits to viewers who tune in to watch them open booster packs, and the rarest cards can…
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
A series of videos from people inside the industry building AI technology echoed some of the ‘doomer’ warnings others have sounded recently. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’
One researcher claims human extinction is “a coin flip.”
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
We also spotted launch deals for The Witcher 3 Remastered, plus Fire TV Cube 4K and Fellow Stagg EKG discounts. www.theverge.com/gadgets/1002...
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Razer’s low-latency wireless gaming keyboard is almost half off
Don’t let your old membrane keyboard keep you from FPS greatness.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
More than a dozen organizations came together at OpenAI DevDay to sponsor a rally outside the entrance to the event venue at San Francisco’s Fort Mason, including Bay Resistance, Tech Workers Coalition, Service Employees International Union, San Francisco Rising, and the San Francisco Labor Council.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Dots are always-on AI assistants that OpenAI says can ‘do nearly anything’ using a cloud computer and connected apps. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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OpenAI launches Dots, its Muse competitor
Dots are OpenAI’s answer to Meta’s Muse.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Data centers, ICE contracts, and more were under fire at a rally around the event. The protest reflects a bipartisan movement led by people opposing the power concentration in the AI industry, as well as the lack of government regulation. Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social:
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Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay
Data centers, ICE contracts, and more were under fire at a rally around the event.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Xbox testers can try out the new Mythic Achievements today. www.theverge.com/news/1002099...
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Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they’re just like PlayStation Platinum trophies
Xbox testers can try out the new Mythic Achievements today.
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Adi Robertson @thedextriarchy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
the past week reminds me of this @lopatto.bsky.social piece about *just how much* of the past several years has been shaped by powerful men dismantling the court of public opinion, because it was the last court they might face any consequences in
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How the men in the Epstein files defeated #MeToo
The emails show the “anti-woke” crusaders are afraid of accountability.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
John Ternus reportedly wants Apple to launch products more often. www.theverge.com/tech/1002107...
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Apple’s new CEO could change when it launches phones and laptops
John Ternus is already putting his stamp on the company.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Leaked renders show a very similar design to the previous two models. www.theverge.com/tech/1002072...
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This might be our first look at Google’s Pixel 11A
Leaked renders show a very similar design to the previous two models.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Every single one of 21 tested vehicles sent data to a third-party domain over Wi-Fi. Over half contacted domains specializing in advertising, tracking, or analytics. These companies gather details about your vehicle or driving behavior to sell to insurance companies or target you with ads.
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Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think
“There’s a lot to be worried about,” the project lead said.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Here's what led to the viral post about AI mismanaging deals on Facebook Marketplace. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Meta’s Muse AI sent a YouTuber’s address to a stranger
Here’s what led to the viral post about AI mismanaging deals on Facebook Marketplace.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
The new basic Kindle will be available in light blue, green, and mauve with an updated design. www.theverge.com/tech/1001905...
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Leaked images reveal new colors for Amazon’s next entry-level Kindle
Amazon’s next basic Kindle is getting one very welcome upgrade.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
It’s mostly the Amazon show for now, but more deals will roll out through the week. www.theverge.com/gadgets/9994...
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The best early October Prime Day deals happening now
More deals coming throughout the week.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
The Rival Pro and Sensei Pro (and their mini counterparts) launch October 13th for $179.99 each. www.theverge.com/games/100024...
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SteelSeries’ new mice are super light, have UWB and swappable batteries
Plus, SteelSeries now has a web version of GG.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
The Fairbuds 2 will carry forward the original’s easy-to-repair design with modular replacement parts. www.theverge.com/tech/1001859...
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Fairphone’s next repairable wireless earbuds will launch on October 14th
The Fairbuds 2 will carry forward the original’s easy-to-repair design with modular replacement parts.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
A dial on the lens lets you quickly switch between the different analog effects that are all captured in-camera. www.theverge.com/tech/1001587...
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Polaroid’s new instant camera has four creative shooting modes you can experiment with
Get creative with Polaroid’s next instant camera.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Nothing makes a pretty strong statement with its flagship Headphone 1 Pro, and they’re definitely the best Nothing headphones I’ve used. The Flat EQ switch will be a novelty for most regular users, but studio professionals could find the option useful. Our review from @johntmhiggins.bsky.social:
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The Nothing Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio
Nothing’s new flagship headphones surprised me.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
Firefox’s new look is launching to all users starting today after beta testing earlier this year. www.theverge.com/tech/1001867...
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Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode
Will you be using Firefox after the redesign?
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
He says both US and Chinese leaders lack the necessary urgency to rein in the technology’s risks. www.theverge.com/policy/10017...
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Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers
He says both US and Chinese leaders lack the necessary urgency to rein in the technology’s risks.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
It’s eyeing a $2 trillion valuation, despite disclosing mounting losses, investment costs, and safety concerns. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic’ AI risks in its own IPO filing
Does it want backers or not?
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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/09/2026
A team of researchers tested 21 vehicles and found that all of them transmitted data to a third-party domain. And over half were pinging advertising companies. www.theverge.com/transportati...
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Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think
“There’s a lot to be worried about,” the project lead said.
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