Americas News
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
- Technology
- Dominic Preston
- Mar 20, 2026
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. Once again, we're waiting for a response. It's been m...
Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- Mar 20, 2026
Given how often most of us rely on our smartphones, it’s a good idea to keep a power bank on hand in the event your phone dies while you’re out and about. If you don’t own one already, Anker’s MagGo P...
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- Mar 20, 2026
Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance at a phone alert to decide whether it’s necessary to drop...
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Mar 20, 2026
XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom's beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist Pro 27 is available...
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up
- Technology
- Andrew Liszewski
- Mar 20, 2026
Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known for its steam-infused toasters, has released a travel-friendly...
Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines
- Technology
- Sean Hollister
- Mar 20, 2026
Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. People loved Google's trustworthy "10 blue links" search experience and its unspoken promise: The website you c...
Much ado about protein
- Technology
- Victoria Song
- Mar 20, 2026
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 swear they're going to change your life...
Amazon is making an Alexa phone
- Technology
- Stevie Bonifield
- Mar 20, 2026
Over ten years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the phone, which is code-named "Transformer,...
Why people really hate AI
- Technology
- David Pierce
- Mar 20, 2026
There's a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes and sizes are hunting for places to deploy AI and can't stop talking ab...
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- Mar 20, 2026
If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which kicks off at 3:01AM ET on March 25th and runs through 2:59AM ET on April 1st...
‘Work from home,’ encourages the world’s energy watchdog
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Mar 20, 2026
Many organizations have called employees back to offices following Covid-related lockdowns, but the Iran war and ensuing energy crisis may quickly see workers returning to work from home. The Internat...
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
- Business
- The Associated Press
- Mar 20, 2026
- US
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that two lawsuits trying to block the dea...