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Laptop prices suck these days, so here are some Prime Day deals that help a little

  • Technology
  • Antonio G. Di Benedetto
  • Jun 23, 2026

The RAM, storage, and component crunch has come for new laptop prices. Plenty of models have gone up in price after being on the market for months, and so have those that’ve been on shelves for over a...

Why corporate AI super PACs spent $27 million on a local election

  • Technology
  • Tina Nguyen
  • Jun 23, 2026

Hello and welcome to Regulator, the newsletter for Verge subscribers chronicling the misadventures of their favorite tech overlords and Washington swamp creatures. ("Favorite" is, of course, subjectiv...

Netflix’s next TV gaming experiment will scare the hell out of you

  • Technology
  • Andrew Webster
  • Jun 23, 2026

As part of the latest evolution of its gaming initiative, Netflix has made a big push into cloud-based games you can play on your TV, much in the same way you'd watch a movie or show on the service. S...

Here are the best Prime Day deal on the Verge staff’s favorite stuff

  • Technology
  • Brad Bourque
  • Jun 23, 2026

While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re dedi...

Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners

  • Technology
  • Robert Hart
  • Jun 23, 2026

Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a vat...

Meta’s smart glasses now have a dedicated charging stand

  • Technology
  • Jess Weatherbed
  • Jun 23, 2026

Meta launched a stand accessory that lets you display the company's smart glasses on your desk or nightstand while they're being recharged. The new Charging Stand is listed at $59 on Meta's website -...

How much would the Steam Machine cost to build?

  • Technology
  • Emma Roth
  • Jun 23, 2026

The Steam Machine is here, with a base price of $1,049. Yes, that's nearly twice the price of a PS5, but what you're buying here isn't a console but a full-on PC - and a tiny one at that. Valve says i...

The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire

  • Technology
  • Victoria Song
  • Jun 23, 2026

Google Health Coach seems to think I'm on the verge of physical collapse. My sleep is not where it needs to be, hence my unimpressive readiness score. My heart rate variability, a measure of how recov...

Hoto’s 25-bit electric screwdriver is 40 percent off during Prime Day

  • Technology
  • Sheena Vasani
  • Jun 23, 2026

You knew there’d be a Hoto deal, right? Whether you’re moving into a new apartment or tackling a growing list of small repairs around the house, a good electric screwdriver can save you time and effor...

The Oura Ring 4 is as low as $226 for Prime Day

  • Technology
  • Victoria Song
  • Jun 23, 2026

Yes, the Oura Ring 5 just launched. But if you’re looking for a bargain and don’t mind a slightly thicker smart ring, then copping the last-gen Oura Ring 4 is still a smart and savvy move. Especially...

Sony’s AI Camera Assistant is exactly as bad as it looks

  • Technology
  • Dominic Preston
  • Jun 23, 2026

When Sony announced the Xperia 1 VIII last month, it promoted the phone by sharing some of the worst photos taken on a Sony camera in years. These weren't just any photos, though: they were taken with...

I’m not giving up my Steam Deck for MSI’s new Claw

  • Technology
  • Jay Peters
  • Jun 23, 2026

This is not a review of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, the first gaming handheld available with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme handheld gaming chip. Now that my colleague Sean Hollister is done reviewing the...