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Quiet luxury has come for wearables
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Quiet luxury has come for wearables

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they'r...

Victoria Song · 13 Aug, 2026
Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay
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Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature — and no, it’s not CarPlay

Rivian R1S owners, rejoice. Rivian has heard your pleas for second-row captain's chairs. For years, Rivian owners have lamented the absence of captain's chairs...

Andrew J. Hawkins · 13 Aug, 2026
WEBTOON is turning 6 fan-favorite webcomics into microdramas
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WEBTOON is turning 6 fan-favorite webcomics into microdramas

WEBTOON is launching Short Dramas, a new slate of live-action microdramas based on six fan-favorite romance webcomics.

Shayna Stanton · 13 Aug, 2026
This 8K Action Camera Is Over $100 Off Right Now
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This 8K Action Camera Is Over $100 Off Right Now

DJI’s 8K, waterproof 360° action camera is $119 off ahead of the anticipated Osmo 360 II launch.

Naima Karp · 13 Aug, 2026
Rivian's 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature
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Rivian's 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature

Pricing hasn't changed, and now you can get captain's chairs for the R1S.

Jonathan M. Gitlin · 13 Aug, 2026
Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public
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Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public

Rapid revenue growth fuels hope Claude maker's IPO is the biggest listing in history

George Hammond, Financial Times · 13 Aug, 2026
We've flown a radiation-blocking vest to the Moon and back, and it worked
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We've flown a radiation-blocking vest to the Moon and back, and it worked

Let's shield the astronauts instead of the spacecraft.

Jacek Krywko · 13 Aug, 2026
iPhone Ultra could launch in US only at first, per report
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iPhone Ultra could launch in US only at first, per report

iPhone Ultra’s unveiling is only a few weeks away, and a new report claims the initial rollout could be extremely limited, including being US-only at launch.

Ryan Christoffel · 13 Aug, 2026
Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’
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Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’

Microsoft is finally beginning to combine its consumer and commercial Copilot AI assistants into a single "super app" interface, starting with the Copilot and M...

Jess Weatherbed · 13 Aug, 2026
How To Convert Or Upscale A Photo
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How To Convert Or Upscale A Photo

Get familiar with easy methods to elevate your photos and make them look crisp, clean, and visually appealing without diving into complicated software.

Meta Hayes · 13 Aug, 2026
DJI Mic Mini 2S review: The best tiny mic now offers a pro experience
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DJI Mic Mini 2S review: The best tiny mic now offers a pro experience

DJI's Mic Mini 2S offers high-quality audio and ease of use, and it's now better for pros due to the new internal 32-bit float recording.

Linwood Harris · 13 Aug, 2026
You Can Get Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for $100 Off Right Now (Plus a $100 Amazon Gift Card)
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You Can Get Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for $100 Off Right Now (Plus a $100 Amazon Gift Card)

This Samsung watch is a strong option for Android users who want a durable wearable.

Pradershika Sharma · 13 Aug, 2026