A Google Nest thermostat on a wall displaying a diagnostic tool interface, symbolizing a solution to a recent software outage.

Google's Nest Thermostat Diagnostic Tool Arrives

In early January, a software bug rendered thousands of Nest smart thermostats inoperable, leaving users in cold homes.

Cyrus JafariJune 29, 20263 min read

An independent artist on a futuristic stage, surrounded by abstract AI soundwaves, symbolizing the launch of Suno's Spark Incubator.

Suno Launches Spark Incubator to Empower Independent Artists

Independent artists can now apply for grants reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars from Suno, a company primarily known for its AI music generation technology.

Jordan Tsosie·June 29, 2026

A shadowy band plays unsettling music in a dimly lit, surreal changing room, evoking a sense of psychological dread and existential confinement.

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Jim Henson's Cube Explores Proto-Black Mirror Themes Today

In a 53-minute film by Jim Henson, a band inexplicably appears in a changing room, playing a song with the chilling lyric: 'you'll never get out 'til you're dead.

Maya Feldman·June 29, 2026

Margaret Atwood critically observing a flawed AI interface with 'Garbage In, Garbage Out' errors displayed.

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Margaret Atwood Criticizes AI's 'Garbage In, Garbage Out' Problem

Margaret Atwood, the literary titan behind The Handmaid's Tale , used Anthropic's Claude AI model precisely once.

Maya Feldman·June 28, 2026

A futuristic spaceship navigates a vibrant asteroid field, evoking the spirit of Star Fox games developed by indie studios during Nintendo's break.

The Reading List

Indie Developers Create Star Fox-like Adventures Amidst Nintendo's Hiatus

While Nintendo's Star Fox series has largely been absent for years, indie studios are now delivering new rail-shooters, with games like Ex-Zodiac specifically tuning gameplay to player nostalgia rathe

Jordan Tsosie·June 28, 2026

Kai Wright holding an older smartphone, symbolizing a conscious choice for device longevity over frequent upgrades in a fast-paced tech world.

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Kai Wright refuses to buy new phone, prioritizes device longevity

For years, The Verge's Kai Wright has avoided buying a new smartphone, instead relying on his partner's hand-me-downs.

Jordan Tsosie·June 28, 2026

Teenage Engineering KO II sampler with its colorful interface illuminated, showcasing its USB port and buttons in a modern studio setting.

The Gadget Shelf

Teenage Engineering KO II sampler adds lo-fi USB audio with OS 2.5

Teenage Engineering's EP-133 KO II sampler, known for its playful design, now records and plays back stereo audio directly over USB and offers dedicated lo-fi sample rates as low as 26 kHz, dramatical

Cyrus Jafari·June 28, 2026

US Capitol building surrounded by glowing AI data streams, symbolizing government oversight of advanced artificial intelligence.

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US Grants Conditional Access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed Anthropic: certain trusted partners can now access Mythos, thanks to appropriate safeguards, WIRED and Semafor reported.

Maya Feldman·June 27, 2026

Philips Hue smart lights illuminating a modern living room with vibrant colors, showcasing a Prime Day sale.

Deals & Drops

Philips Hue smart lights deals shine on Prime Day

During a recent Prime Day, the Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance 3-pack saw its price slashed by 49%, hitting just $75.

Maya Feldman·June 27, 2026

A digital clock displaying 11:59 PM with fading icons of popular electronics, symbolizing the end of Prime Day 2026 deals.

The Gadget Shelf

Prime Day 2026 deals vanish at midnight PDT

The Apple Watch Series 11 is currently available at its lowest price ever, but only until 11:59 p.

Cyrus Jafari·June 27, 2026

A Framework laptop with its components visible, highlighting a new, more affordable 1TB SSD upgrade.

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Framework Laptop Delivers More Power for Less Money

Sony announced future price hikes for its PlayStation consoles, with a PS5 Pro at $899.

Jordan Tsosie·June 26, 2026

A futuristic foldable smartphone unfolds to reveal an immersive mobile game with an integrated virtual gamepad on its dual screens.

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Android 17 powers new foldable gaming mode for flippy phones

Android 17 is poised to transform foldable phones into dedicated gaming handhelds.

Jordan Tsosie·June 26, 2026

A modern Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop displayed together, showcasing new, more affordable models with reduced specifications.

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Microsoft Launches Cheaper Surface Models With Less RAM

Microsoft has quietly launched a 12-inch Surface Pro for $849.

Maya Feldman·June 25, 2026

Abstract visualization of Google DeepMind's Gemini Omni AI processing text, images, and audio to generate video.

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Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Omni, powerful anything-to-anything AI

Google's DeepMind unveiled Gemini Omni, a multimodal AI model family capable of generating 10-second video clips from a combination of text, images, and audio, at Google I/O on May 19-20, 2026, accord

Jordan Tsosie·May 23, 2026

A family laughing and playing an active, motion-controlled game together on the Nex Playground in their living room during a Prime Day sale.

Kids & Family

Nex Playground Drops to $239 for Prime Day Deals

The Nex Playground, a device transforming living rooms into controller-free motion gaming arenas, is currently on sale for $239, its lowest price of the year.

Gabriela Reyes·June 24, 2026