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LG launches AI-powered karaoke speaker that removes vocals from songs without special files. 1 post
Betty Boop, Pluto, and Nancy Drew enter public domain in 2026, freeing up copyrighted works from 1930. 1 post
New US state laws in 2026 grant rights to crypto ATM refunds, electronics repair, and AI transparency. 1 post
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Punkt’s German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring
The MC03 aims to improve on the MC02’s shortcomings. Punkt, the Switzerland-based, privacy-focused phone maker, is trying the whole "smartphone" thing again. The MC03 improves on some of the disappointing features of its previous effort, the MC02, while maintaining its security focus. Likewise, it
The Trump phone just missed another release date
Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, it's missed yet another of its promised release dates. When we started writing about Trump
SpaceX will lower Starlink satellites to reduce collision risk
Starlink satellites with solar arrays deployed. | Image: SpaceX After one of its Starlink satellites exploded and another narrowly avoided colliding with a Chinese satellite, SpaceX says it will lower the orbit of thousands of Starlink satellites to increase safety. Of the over 9,000 Starlink sa
Samsung adds much needed brightness to its Freestyle projector
The Freestyle Plus still looks like the original 1080p Freestyle projector. | Image: Samsung The Freestyle Plus all-in-one portable projector features 430 ISO lumens, or "nearly twice the brightness of the previous generation," according to Samsung. Great! But also a little strange since both the
Petkit’s first automatic wet food feeder keeps track of how much your pet eats
Petkit has announced two new automated machines at CES 2026 designed to feed and care for your pets using AI-powered cameras that track their behavior and provide health insights that may otherwise go unnoticed. Launching sometime in April 2026, the Petkit Yumshare Daily Feast is one of the first a
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals
LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an "AI Karaoke Master" that can remove or adjust vocals from "virtually any song," similar to the Soundcore Rave
Public domain 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto, and Nancy Drew set free
Betty Boop made her debut as an anthropomorphic dog in Dizzy Dishes. | Image: Fleischer Studios Some years ago, I was writing a science fiction short story in which I wanted to incorporate verses from a 1928 song, "Button Up Your Overcoat." However, when I sold the story, my editor told me that si
Meet the new tech laws of 2026
As usual, 2025 was a year of deep congressional dysfunction in the US. But state legislatures were passing laws that govern everything from AI to social media to the right to repair. Many of these laws, alongside rules passed in past years, take effect in 2026 - either right now or in the coming mon
You can’t trust your eyes to tell you what’s real anymore, says the head of Instagram
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is closing out 2025 with a 20-images-deep dive into what a new era of "infinite synthetic content" means as it all becomes harder and harder to distinguish from reality, and the old, more personal Instagram feed that he says has been "dead" for years. Last year, The Verge
Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t
The fight for net neutrality never seems to be truly won or lost. Federal net neutrality rules have been on and off for the past 15 years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed the Open Internet Order under President Barack Obama in 2010, prohibiting ISPs from blocking or throttling law
Secret Invasion’s latest trailer is a prelude to Marvel’s next big war
Olivia Colman as Sonya Falsworth. | Courtesy of Marvel Studios Nick Fury’s kept himself pretty scarce since the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home, but in the newest trailer for Disney Plus’ upcoming Secret Invasion series, the man behind the Avengers Initiative is back and preparing for a
Huawei’s latest watch is a jab at the Apple Watch Ultra
The Huawei Watch Ultimate doesn’t look like an Apple Watch Ultra, but it’s got almost all the same features. | Image: Huawei You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out where Huawei got the inspiration for its newly announced Watch Ultimate. It’s clearly Huawei’s not-so-subtle answer
Why can’t more music apps be like Apple Music Classical?
Illustration by Will Joel / The Verge In 2023, it’s hard to love classical music. Not because of the music itself — it’s just difficult to find it. Searching for George Gershwin is as likely to bring up his own performances as it is to bring up music he composed that’s performed by other ar
The Home Assistant SkyConnect is a great excuse to demolish your smart home and start from scratch
Adding Zigbee and Thread to Home Assistant has never been easier. | Image: Chris Person For years, I have been waiting for an excuse to make the transition to Home Assistant. With the Home Assistant’s Zigbee and Thread dongle, I had that excuse. Continue reading…
Cheaper Xbox expandable storage cards are on the way
Western Digital is about to launch a new Xbox storage expansion card. | Image: Best Buy Microsoft appears to be readying new Xbox expandable storage options from other manufacturers. A new Western Digital 1TB expansion card for Xbox Series S / X consoles has been spotted early on Best Buy,
Framework’s computers aren’t perfect, but they are exciting
The new Framework Laptop 16. | Image: Framework It’s not often that I get too excited about new laptops these days. Modern laptops are extremely capable devices, with few glaring flaws. They are thin, light, and finely tuned to get the job done. Exciting, they are not. But Framework’s lapto
Super73 launches Adventure Series and first e-bike for danger babies
All Adventure Series e-bikes (like this RX) have the battery on the down tube for lower center of gravity and improved handling. | Image: Super73 California’s Super73 now offers more ruggedized models of its Super73 Z, S, and R series of e-bikes and a new K1D electric balance bike for kids
April Fools’ Day 2023: the best and cringiest pranks
Illustration by James Bareham / The Verge The holiday we didn’t ask for is back, as brands like Razer and Tesla put on their silly hats for the weekend. Continue reading…
It’s April Fools’ Day, but this Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC might not be a joke
Asus ROG Ally | Image: Asus Considering the date on the calendar and the lack of a price or other details, the first — and probably correct — response to Asus surprise-announcing a handheld gaming machine is that this must be an April Fools’ Day prank. Still, this Asus ROG Ally launch video
The newest iPad Mini and Google’s Pixel 6A top our favorite deals of the week
It’s the small one. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Ah. April Fools’ Day. The dreaded day when publishers like The Verge have to second guess every news story or potential tip that lands in our Gmail inbox. Thankfully, when it comes to deals, things are often exactly what they appear to
Substack CEO pushes back at Elon Musk, says Twitter situation is ‘very frustrating’
Quick recap: Substack, the popular subscription newsletter platform for writers, launched a new feature in its app called Notes last week, which is fairly similar to Twitter. Twitter, the world-historical clown car of a company currently operated by Elon Musk, responded by blocking the ability to li
Organizing my pretty pile of garbage
Photo by Mia Sato / The Verge There’s really no other way to say this: I like to save trash. Receipts from favorite stores or meals, pamphlets and maps from trips, ticket stubs, and clothing tags — if some scrap is from a cherished memory or even simply well-designed, I tuck it away in rand
Here are the best Amazon Echo deals right now
Like Amazon’s Echo speakers, its various smart displays come in a range of sizes. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Amazon’s current Echo lineup offers a broad selection of smart speakers and displays that can fit just about anywhere in your home. Whether you want to place a voice assistan
Have a Nice Death is a punishing roguelike with a dark sense of humor
Magic Design Studios / Gearbox Publishing We’ve got a while to wait until Hades 2, and if you’re in need of a roguelike to fill the hole Hades left behind, then Have A Nice Death should do nicely. I had the opportunity to try the game first at GDC and then again now that it’s out on PC and
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro have hit their all-time low at Amazon
Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro offers better noise cancellation and sound quality than their predecessor. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Did you give up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit a long time ago? Hey, join the club! The good news is spring brings with it sunnier days, so