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Bumble adds social media-esque handles
A day after the announcement of its acquisition, Bumble launches Handles
Global smartphone market sinks to lowest level in 14 years
Thanks in part to memory shortages and the high cost of components, global smartphone shipments are way down in 2026.
No, Siri AI is not coming to the original HomePod mini
Siri AI is a tentpole addition to HomePod mini 2, but a CNET report today originally claimed Siri AI was coming to older HomePod mini models too. However, the s...
Apple’s new HomeView smart display is $10 cheaper at Amazon
Apple only just announced on Tuesday that its first smart display, the HomeView, will arrive on November 13th, but you can already save a couple bucks on it. Ri...
Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of t...
Xbox has a teeny new gamepad
The $50 Xbox Nano Controller is five inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces.
Anbernic’s next dual-screen handheld could replace your aging Nintendo 3DS
Anbernic shared a new video of its upcoming dual-screen handheld it announced last week showing the device playing 3DS, Xbox, and PS3 games through emulation. W...
How to watch Practical Magic 2: Where and when the sequel will hit streaming
Is 'Practical Magic 2' streaming anywhere yet? Find out how to watch it at home, including when it will hit HBO Max.
This Coleman camping stove is on sale for $65 off — save 28% with Amazons late-season deal
The Coleman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camping Stove is now on sale for $164.99 on Amazon (normally $229.99) — a 28% savings.
Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
AI design tools make proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years.
YouTube Music adds new labels for AI-generated content
Now please let us hide all of it.
My AI doppelganger tells me what to eat
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...