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No more lightbulbs, much more sports: Five predictions for Roku’s future
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...
Deals: Rare Apple Watch Ultra 3 price drops nearly $100 off, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, Beats headphones up to $220 off, more
Alongside all of the early Prime Day deals now live, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by rare early Prime Day deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $1...
Nintendo Is Giving Switch Online + Expansion Pack Members a Free Bonus Month
Buy, renew, or upgrade to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership before July 28 and Nintendo will throw in a free extra month of service.
Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies
Sen. Jim Banks secures NDAA amendment to reverse Biden-era DEI policies at the Pentagon, backing Secretary Hegseth's push for merit-based promotions.
Walmart+ annual memberships are half off ahead of the anti-Prime Day sale
Walamrt+ membership is on sale for $49 for an annual membership, down from the normal price of $98. That's a 50% discount.
Palisades Fire suspect allegedly driven by 'societal revenge,' behavioral analyst testifies in court
Expert testifies accused Palisades Fire starter Jonathan Rinderknecht allegedly exhibited behavior consistent with someone seeking societal revenge.
I've lived in the Hamptons for most of my life. Here are 5 mistakes I see visitors make every summer.
As a local who's lived in the Hamptons for most of my life, I've seen visitors make many of the same mistakes year after year.
Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen weighs in on league's two biggest controversies heading into 2026
Greg Olsen shared his thoughts on NFL streaming costs and the turf vs. grass debate as the league navigates major changes ahead of the 2026 season.
Fraudsters accused of ripping off America’s grandparents face new crackdown under GOP bill
Sen. Ashley Moody introduces two bills targeting fraud in federal childcare programs and scams against seniors, strengthening oversight and penalties.
iPhone 18 Pro is getting larger camera bump per leaks, here’s why
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have largely the same dimensions as their predecessors, except in one key area: the camera plateau. Here’s why iPhone...
Hurricanes star Andrei Svechnikov reflects on years of playoff heartbreak before finally winning Stanley Cup
Andrei Svechnikov celebrated his Carolina Hurricanes' first Stanley Cup since 2006 after eight consecutive playoff appearances and years of heartbreak.
Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago
We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.