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, Google's always-on AI agent, can help organize an upcoming event, while Daily Brief can offer a ru...
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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 game bundle, coming in early June. However, multiple retailers (including Nintendo itself) are alr...
Apple is targeting World Cup fans ahead of this summer's tournament.
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 on gadgets that can help you make the most of the season. If your plans involve beach days, pool p...
Three new features will be available under the Gemini for Science collection.
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 might go after Trump administration antitrust deals if they win back congressional power in Novembe...
Fortnite is returning to the App Store everywhere (except Australia).
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 benefits battery life. Inspired by "major football tournaments" the company doesn't call out by name, th...
The OS update integrates Gemini Intelligence and adds a new widget system.
The CFTC has already sued to prevent the Minnesota's prediction markets ban.
Last week, we noted Kickstarter's new content guidelines, which had some pretty weird new additions, including a prohibition on "sexual wellness products that are not designed for insertion or penetration and are not marketed primarily for sexual gratification." Those rules have now been eliminat...
The biggest news from Google's annual developer conference, from Gemini Spark, Omni and Search to Shopping, XR and more.
The first-person adventure Luna Abyss is also a day-one release.
Gemini is gaining the power of sight and mobility. Today at the I/O conference, Google and Volvo announced that the AI-powered assistant will be able to access external cameras in the upcoming EX60 SUV to help explain and interpret its surroundings to vehicle owners. The upgrade is possible thank...
The two models were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.
Google is bringing its AI-detecting feature to more of its products to make it easier for people to verify if something was generated or edited with AI.
Ground your snow-globe worlds in real-life locations from Google Maps.
Universal Cart will make it easier to buy from inside YouTube and Gmail.
Google Pics isn't Photoshop, but it could be better than what's in Google Photos.