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- Birdfy’s solar-powered smart feeder is down to one of its best prices
- Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400
Birdfy's AI-powered smart bird feeder includes a solar panel and lifetime AI bird identification at no extra cost.
- US Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami
- Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:20:48 -0400
The two are facing new charges of rape, sex trafficking, and ‘extreme pornography’ in the UK.
- The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation
- Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:28:26 -0400
On Version History: How a gadget that didn’t really work became a big hit anyway.
- The future of physical games is not looking great
- Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400
Players and game preservationists might need to prepare for a world without discs.
- The grueling, 630-mile road race where the only fuel is sunlight
- Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400
The annual Solar Car Challenge for high school students celebrates its 30th year anniversary with a high-stakes trek across Texas.
- Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:54:42 -0400
The author used Sam Altmans invitation to give a speech as an opportunity to lash out.
- Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:25:08 -0400
The leak also suggests the Tensor G6 will feature a more reliable MediaTek modem.
- Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:40:55 -0400
The company also gave a bit of insight into the design process for World Emoji Day.
- GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400
The 360-degree camera bundle includes over $100 worth of accessories for $70, and is great for getting started.
- The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:30:00 -0400
The author of The Second Coming lives for French press and splurges on concert tickets.
- Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400
I tested four locks that unlock with a look, and while hands-free with UWB is better, if you want a sci-fi experience for your front door, facial recognition is worth considering.
- Sony’s flagship RGB LED TV is incredible
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -0400
The Bravia 9 II is the best RGB LED TV available with game-changing features, but I’d still buy an OLED.
- The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400
Plus, in this week’s Installer: Nolan did it again, a silly new AI gadget, a great update to a great notes app, and more.
- More games should be on rails (literally)
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400
Denshattack! is a train game that’s more like a roller coaster.
- Fine, electric mountain bikes don’t suck
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400
It’s not cheating if you’re just having fun.
- Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:09:47 -0400
Everything we know so far about the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
- Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:54 -0400
The rechargeable fan doubles as a dry-touch mister and can be worn, clipped to a bag, or used on a tabletop.
- TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:34:30 -0400
Creators can have TikTok scan for unauthorized AI deepfakes.
- Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trust
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:14:42 -0400
Pebble is also ‘looking into’ offering parts for DIY repairs.
- Apple Music is getting a price hike
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:14:26 -0400
Some Apple One plans are getting price increases, too.
- Apple’s plot to crush OpenAI
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:41:32 -0400
Also on The Vergecast: Siri AI is here, OnePlus is leaving, and the cracking face emoji is coming.
- Asus’ top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:47:13 -0400
We also found deals on an Anker power brick, Sennheiser Accentum earbuds, and the lowest price yet for Marathon on PC.
- Samsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:52:50 -0400
Images and specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 were also included in the leak.
- Is America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:48:39 -0400
Chip Motors is the latest startup with aspirations to disrupt the golf cart market. Its $15,000 EV can only go 25 mph, but it can park itself using remote operators.
- Florida man arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in crypto using Steam game malware
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:34:35 -0400
Zyaire Wilkins is accused of working with co-conspirators to launch and market eight malware-embedded Steam games.
- Over half a million power tool batteries have been recalled due to a USB-C charging fire risk
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:05:29 -0400
The batteries included with several Kobalt electric tools can short-circuit if charged while attached to the tools.
- Bethesda teases Fallout 5 soon after Xbox’s mass layoffs
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:37 -0400
Microsoft’s gaming division attempts to share some good news amid the fallout of its large-scale ‘reset.’
- The manosphere’s testosterone obsession reaches the highest levels of US military
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced mandatory testosterone screenings, but it’s a symptom of a larger fixation.
- Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0400
The new entry-level Surface Laptop 13-inch is last year’s same great hardware with less memory and a higher price.
- Trump is selling high-speed access to his market-moving Truth Social posts
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:49:57 -0400
Truth Social has a new API to deliver real-time access to posts from its ‘most influential accounts.’