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Americas News

Heres how Google Search is changing forever
Technology

Heres how Google Search is changing forever

Three ways in which Google Search is being changed by AI.

Kailey Eichmann · 20 May, 2026
Jon Stewart downplays late-night bias, insists Trump obsession is just a 'portion' of Colbert's 'joy machine'
World

Jon Stewart downplays late-night bias, insists Trump obsession is just a 'portion' of Colbert's 'joy machine'

Jon Stewart downplayed late-night TV's obsession with opposing President Donald Trump on "The Late Show," saying the focus on them being against president was "...

Deshaun Heaney · 20 May, 2026
Kobo integrates Storygraph on its e-readers, another move to close the gap with Amazon
Technology

Kobo integrates Storygraph on its e-readers, another move to close the gap with Amazon

Coming June 2026, Storygraph is coming to Kobo e-readers and app. Now your Storygraph reading history will be automatically updated based on your Kobo reading a...

Bill Walker · 20 May, 2026
Sony's Signature WH-1000XM5 Headphones Are $150 Off Right Now
Technology

Sony's Signature WH-1000XM5 Headphones Are $150 Off Right Now

This model is from 2022, but they still sound incredible.

Daniel Oropeza · 20 May, 2026
Gordon Ramsay responds to 'overexaggerated' reaction after alleged dog-inside-restaurant drama
World

Gordon Ramsay responds to 'overexaggerated' reaction after alleged dog-inside-restaurant drama

A dog on a pee pad allegedly seen inside Gordon Ramsay's London restaurant sparked a viral TikTok backlash, with the star chef calling the situation "overexagge...

Deondre Jenkins · 20 May, 2026
Plex triples the cost of its lifetime pass
Technology

Plex triples the cost of its lifetime pass

Plex's Lifetime Pass subscription is getting one of the most exorbitant price increases we've seen in a while in the near future.

Wellington Bins · 20 May, 2026
Betting outlook focuses on the total as the Brewers take on the Cubs in series finale
World

Betting outlook focuses on the total as the Brewers take on the Cubs in series finale

Cubs host Brewers as Chicago looks to end a four-game skid. Milwaukee's 28-18 record and Kyle Harrison's dominant pitching pose a tough challenge tonight.

Erling Stark · 20 May, 2026
Everything announced at Google I/O 2026 in 13 minutes
Technology

Everything announced at Google I/O 2026 in 13 minutes

Google I/O 2026 focused heavily on Gemini AI, Android XR, and smarter personalized experiences across devices.

Adelle Swaniawski · 20 May, 2026
WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash
World

WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashes with Democratic senators over corporate-funded Great American Road Trip as Americans face high gas prices.

Reyna Christiansen · 20 May, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI take their beef to the midterm elections
Technology

Anthropic and OpenAI take their beef to the midterm elections

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about the car crashes piling up on a daily basis at the Washington-based intersection of tech...

Tina Nguyen · 20 May, 2026
iOS 26.5 won’t let users downgrade to prior update any longer
Technology

iOS 26.5 won’t let users downgrade to prior update any longer

Apple shipped iOS 26.5 to all users last week, and now in the last 24 hours, the company has stopped signing iOS 26.4.2—thus preventing downgrades to a prior up...

Ryan Christoffel · 20 May, 2026
Google I/O 2026: The good, the bad, and the mind-blowing
Technology

Google I/O 2026: The good, the bad, and the mind-blowing

Experts break down the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2026, including Gemini and Android XR glasses.

Eduardo Lind · 20 May, 2026