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The surprise hit Nex Playground is the latest console to get a price hike
Everything about video games is getting more expensive, and soon that will include a budget-friendly console. The Nex Playground - a Kinect-like device aimed at...
Disney’s big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren’t going so well
Less than a week into his tenure as Disney's newly-appointed CEO, Josh D'Amaro is already dealing with two separate crises that have cast a shadow over the comp...
Woot is offering over 20 percent off Switch 2 controllers and games today
Woot is running a day-long sale coinciding with the start of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Many products across multiple tech categories are discounted, including d...
Can you monitor a situation without monitors? The Polymarket sports bar tried
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge readers who are political junkies, and Washington insiders hooked on technology. If this email has been f...
The United States router ban, explained
You've probably heard the US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers over national security fears. You might be wondering: WTF is going on? Ju...
Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case
The jury in a landmark trial testing claims about social media addiction against Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube determined that the two companies failed...
Nintendo is going to charge less for digital Switch 2 games
Nintendo is planning to charge less for digital titles exclusive to the Switch 2 starting in May, the company announced on Wednesday. The new pricing is already...
Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues
The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outc...
X tries to limit creator revenue for foreign influencers but Musk intervenes
X's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, announced a change to the platform's creator payouts on Tuesday, but according to Elon Musk, the change isn't going live just...
The TSA is broken — is privatization next?
KC Guidry usually gets to the airport two hours before a flight to give herself enough time to get through security. But she knew her flight on the morning of M...
Cox Communications not liable for pirated music, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a lengthy copyright battle between Cox Communications and major record labels, determining that the cable and interne...
Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space
The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized watch to go to space. But the Seiko Rotocall,...