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Americas News

iOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps
Technology

iOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps

iOS 27’s unveiling is only weeks away, and rumors for new features keep coming. Here are the rumored iOS 27 upgrades coming for two of iPhone’s most popular app...

Ryan Christoffel · 08 May, 2026
I'm an American raising 2 kids in Switzerland. They started walking to school without me when they were in kindergarten.
Business

I'm an American raising 2 kids in Switzerland. They started walking to school without me when they were in kindergarten.

I was shocked to see kids walking alone in Switzerland, but letting my own children do it built their confidence and independence.

Ashley Franzen · 08 May, 2026
Nintendo Is Raising the Price of the Nintendo Switch 2
Technology

Nintendo Is Raising the Price of the Nintendo Switch 2

You might need to act fast if you want the console at its original price.

Jake Peterson · 08 May, 2026
Boox announces Tappy, a wireless page-turning remote
Technology

Boox announces Tappy, a wireless page-turning remote

Tappy can work with other Bluetooth devices, too.

Ardith Daniel · 08 May, 2026
What’s the role of a simple fitness band in the AI health era?
Technology

What’s the role of a simple fitness band in the AI health era?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that...

Victoria Song · 08 May, 2026
Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard
Technology

Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard

Boox has announced its own alternative to the Kobo Remote that offers more functionality than just turning the page while reading on its tablets and e-readers....

Andrew Liszewski · 08 May, 2026
STEVE FORBES: The left’s latest bad idea would punish bargain hunters
World

STEVE FORBES: The left’s latest bad idea would punish bargain hunters

Far-left efforts to resurrect the 1930s Robinson-Patman Act threaten free market pricing, consumer savings and retail competition, critics argue.

Aidan Ward · 08 May, 2026
The US military just released a bunch of UAP files, but there's no there there
Technology

The US military just released a bunch of UAP files, but there's no there there

Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.

Eric Berger · 08 May, 2026
Engadget Podcast: Gamestop's wild eBay gamble
Technology

Engadget Podcast: Gamestop's wild eBay gamble

And we review the reMarkable Paper Pure.

Austen Weissnat · 08 May, 2026
Can wearables detect heart problems early? Doctor breaks down real data
World

Can wearables detect heart problems early? Doctor breaks down real data

Wearable health tech like the Oura ring tracks sleep, heart rate and stress. A cardiologist reveals how the data can drive real health changes.

Lela Champlin · 08 May, 2026
The most famous food in every state
Business

The most famous food in every state

From Maine's famous lobster rolls to Tennessee's Nashville hot chicken, every state is known for an iconic dish. Find your state's popular food.

Erin McDowell · 08 May, 2026
Don't sweat your commute: Beat the heat with car accessories under $25
World

Don't sweat your commute: Beat the heat with car accessories under $25

From sunshades to clip-on fans and mini coolers, these budget-friendly picks make spring and summer driving more bearable.

Loren Collins · 08 May, 2026