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Americas News

Apple has ‘six major new product categories’ coming, says Mark Gurman
Technology

Apple has ‘six major new product categories’ coming, says Mark Gurman

Apple launches new iPhone models every year, but products in all-new categories are far more rare. Here are six “major new product categories” that Mark Gurman...

Ryan Christoffel · 23 Apr, 2026
17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town
World

17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town

Police in suburban Boston charge 17 people in connection with a coordinated street takeover that shut down a Randolph, Massachusetts, intersection.

Adriel Rosenbaum · 23 Apr, 2026
The judge in the Musk v. Altman showdown is no stranger to putting billionaires in their place
Business

The judge in the Musk v. Altman showdown is no stranger to putting billionaires in their place

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set to face off in a civil trial led by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, known for running a "hot bench."

Kaja Whitehouse,Jacob Shamsian · 23 Apr, 2026
OpenAI teases GPT-5.5 model upgrade in cryptic message
Technology

OpenAI teases GPT-5.5 model upgrade in cryptic message

OpenAI is expected to be nearing an announcement around GPT-5.5, its next model upgrade to ChatGPT. A cryptic post on X includes a hidden teaser, suggesting the...

Zac Hall · 23 Apr, 2026
Jay Glazer hints 2026 NFL Draft could be rocked by bombshell move
World

Jay Glazer hints 2026 NFL Draft could be rocked by bombshell move

Jay Glazer teases a big bombshell heading into tonight's 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, hinting at major moves he says he can't reveal just yet.

Garnett Haag · 23 Apr, 2026
Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $220 off, M5 Max models up to $400 off, M3 iPad Air clearance $250 off, more
Technology

Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $220 off, M5 Max models up to $400 off, M3 iPad Air clearance $250 off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this 2TB 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best price yet at $170 off alongside Apple’s wild 8TB M5 Max MacBoo...

Justin Kahn · 23 Apr, 2026
25 years later, is it time for a new iPod?
Technology

25 years later, is it time for a new iPod?

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a w...

Janko Roettgers · 23 Apr, 2026
Ultrahuman Will Now Suggest Workout Videos Based on Your Recovery Score and Menstrual Cycle
Technology

Ultrahuman Will Now Suggest Workout Videos Based on Your Recovery Score and Menstrual Cycle

The Les Mills PowerPlug does this for $11.99 per month.

Beth Skwarecki · 23 Apr, 2026
Living to 100 could become a 'choice' within five years, human biologist Gary Brecka tells Hannity
World

Living to 100 could become a 'choice' within five years, human biologist Gary Brecka tells Hannity

Longevity expert Gary Brecka said living to 100 could become a personal choice within five years thanks to AI and early disease detection advances.

Allene McClure · 23 Apr, 2026
Study shows salmon exposed to cocaine swim longer distances... no kidding
World

Study shows salmon exposed to cocaine swim longer distances... no kidding

A recent study found that wild salmon exposed to cocaine swam 7.6 miles farther than ones who weren't exposed to the drug, but you probably already figured that...

Joannie Harris · 23 Apr, 2026
Big screen on a budget: The Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED 4K TV just hit a record-low price
Technology

Big screen on a budget: The Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED 4K TV just hit a record-low price

Amazon and Best Buy dropped the price of the Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV to just $499.99 — a new best price ever.

Julio Crooks · 23 Apr, 2026
Lego just dropped two Shrek builds — preorders are live and come with free gifts
Technology

Lego just dropped two Shrek builds — preorders are live and come with free gifts

Lego Shrek builds launch on June 1. Preorder today to secure the BrickHeadz Shrek, Donkey & Gingy Figures and the Lego Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots.

Broderick Becker · 23 Apr, 2026