Google has just announced a bunch of shiny new devices to look at and AI features to yell about. As part of its Made by Google event, the company revealed an upgraded Pixel 10 lineup, a bubblier smartwatch with a brighter screen, and a ton of AI updates that extend across all of its new … Read more
Just look at that dust-tight hinge. Finally, a foldable to take to the beach. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is official, matching last year’s starting MSRP of $1,799, and it comes with an IP68 rating. That means full water and dust resistance, which is something that no other foldable maker has figured out yet … Read more
Google just announced its new budget Pixel Buds 2A, but it didn’t forget about the earbuds it launched last fall. Owners of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will get an update in September that will deliver a few new AI-powered features. One of them, Adaptive Audio, automatically adjusts the volume based on the noise in … Read more
We won’t get to try it until October, but so far I’m cautiously curious. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge I’m not a fan of AI health and fitness features. Not only do they regurgitate Captain Obvious-level summaries of what you just did, but the “insights” are so generalized that a Google search … Read more
The original Pixel Watch was late to the game. For years, there had been rumors of a Google smartwatch that never materialized. Then, when it finally arrived, it was a quintessential first-gen device, with thicc bezels, dismal battery life, and a host of quirks that needed ironing out. My DMs were full of people wondering … Read more
The call is coming from inside the house. At The Verge, we like to ask “What is a photo?” when we’re trying to sort out real and unreal images – especially those taken with phone cameras. But I think there’s another question that we’ll want to add to the mix starting right now: what is … Read more
Phones on phones on phones. Google has formally announced the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL, and their hardware upgrades can be summed up in two letter/number combinations: G5 and Qi2. Otherwise, there’s not much to see on the outside of the phones. They mostly cost the same as last year’s devices – … Read more
Four years after launching the original Pixel Buds A-series, Google’s back with the Pixel Buds 2A. The new budget buds are $30 more expensive at $129.99, but add some notable updates like an upgraded chip, Gemini access, a replaceable battery, and most importantly, active noise cancellation. The 2A also adds a Tensor A1 chip, which … Read more
After President Donald Trump’s administration stepped in to delay the confirmation of his own pick to run the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a mostly united crypto industry is now stepping out to cheer on the nominee, Brian Quintenz, sending the president a letter urging a quick approval. The confirmation of the former CFTC commissioner as … Read more
The social media company is adding another tranche of solar to power a new AI data center in South Carolina.
Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token faced heavy selling pressure during a volatile 23-hour stretch between August 19 at 15:00 and August 20 at 14:00, sliding 3% from $0.24 to $0.23. The token traded within a tight $0.01 band, marking a 4% spread between its session high and low, as traders adjusted exposure across alternative digital assets. … Read more
Google’s annual hardware event kicks off today at 1PM ET, with announcements expected for four new Pixel 10 phones, the Pixel Watch 4, and a new budget pair of Buds 2A. We’ve already rounded up what to expect from the show, plus a deeper dive into the biggest Pixel 10 leaks and rumors so far, … Read more
Bitcoin rebounded from a swift drop to $112,380, but liquidation heatmap data suggests the worst of the selling has yet to pass.
The White House joined TikTok, despite ongoing legal battles surrounding the use of the Chinese-owned app.
While much of crypto chases volatility, the most capital-efficient allocations of 2025 are hiding in plain sight: looping. These structured strategies quietly recycle billions through the same assets, transforming modest yield spreads into outsized, risk-adjusted returns. In essence, they are the on-chain counterpart to TradFi’s repo and carry trades, now enhanced by tokenized real-world assets. … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Experiment Definition 3. Experiment Design and Conduct 3.1 Latin Square Designs 3.2 Subjects, Tasks and Objects 3.3 Conduct 3.4 Measures 4. Data Analysis 4.1 Model Assumptions 4.2 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 4.3 Treatment Comparisons 4.4 Effect Size and Power Analysis 5. Experiment Limitations and 5.1 Threats to … Read more
There’s a persistent belief that in order for sharks to breathe underwater, they must keep on swimming. While this is partly true for a few species, the myth likely stems from how certain types of fishes (bony fish, if you want to know) need to breathe through constant motion, inhaling and pushing a huge amount … Read more
Sony is raising the price of all PS5 models by $50 in the US. The company cited the “challenging economic environment,” which includes the tariffs President Trump has placed on imported products. The changes will go into effect on Thursday, and the new prices are as follows: PlayStation 5 – $549.99 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition … Read more
Is Amazon moving away from FireOS? Amazon is preparing to launch a new tablet that could run on Android instead of its custom FireOS software, according to a report from Reuters. Multiple sources tell the outlet that Amazon plans to release the “higher-end” Android tablet as early as next year. Amazon currently powers its Fire … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Experiment Definition 3. Experiment Design and Conduct 3.1 Latin Square Designs 3.2 Subjects, Tasks and Objects 3.3 Conduct 3.4 Measures 4. Data Analysis 4.1 Model Assumptions 4.2 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 4.3 Treatment Comparisons 4.4 Effect Size and Power Analysis 5. Experiment Limitations and 5.1 Threats to … Read more
XLM slipped into a pronounced bearish trajectory over the past 24 hours, trading between $0.39 and $0.40 and breaking below key support levels. The token’s volatility intensified during the final trading hours of Aug. 20, when prices fell from $0.40 to $0.39, marking a decisive breach of support that had previously provided buying momentum. The … Read more
Life360 has launched a new no-show notification to alert family members when you don’t reach a location at a designated time.