Americas News
TSMC struggles to keep up with AI demand: ‘We can only support so much’
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Jun 4, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports...
Elon Musk is steamrolling Wall Street to become a trillionaire
- Technology
- Nilay Patel
- Jun 4, 2026
Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Ryan Mac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and coauthor of the excellent book Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, which came out in 2024. I ca...
We’re giving away a Prime Day grab bag loaded with over $800 of free tech
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- Jun 4, 2026
We’re always testing out new products here The Verge, which presents a bit of a problem for our inventory closet in New York City. It’s literally overflowing with gadgets, new and old, so we’re restor...
Let us filter AI slop, you cowards
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Jun 4, 2026
It's almost impossible to avoid seeing AI-generated content online, but it doesn't have to be this way. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more have ramped up content authentication efforts over the last...
AI leaders call for tougher protections against AI-aided bioweapons
- Technology
- Robert Hart
- Jun 4, 2026
Some of the AI industry's biggest rivals have put their many, many grievances aside for a common cause: making it harder for people to use their technology to develop biological weapons. In an open le...
This Google Photos update has saved your digital photo frame
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Jun 4, 2026
Aura's digital photo frames will continue to automatically sync with your Google Photos albums, after API changes threatened to remove the feature. Aura is now rolling out a full migration to Google's...
Yes, the Oura Ring 5 is noticeably smaller
- Technology
- Victoria Song
- Jun 4, 2026
This is not an Oura Ring 5 review. That's coming later, once I've had enough time to really test the new durability and battery life claims, plus the new software updates that start rolling out today....
Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to
- Technology
- Robert Hart
- Jun 4, 2026
Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot to...
Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design
- Technology
- Andrew Liszewski
- Jun 4, 2026
Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to th...
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
- Technology
- Jay Peters
- Jun 4, 2026
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on...
Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Jun 3, 2026
Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas...
WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar
- Technology
- John.Higgins
- Jun 3, 2026
WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like i...