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OtherThe White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
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Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie
A24 pissed off one of the internet's largest horror communities when it announced it was working on an SCP Foundation film, but apparently hadn't bothered to contact the SCP Wiki team, nor did it commit to releasing it under a Creative Commons license as required. Seeing an easy…
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Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com
Reddit says it's fighting "automated abuse."
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The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers
Boycotting Disney is hard.
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Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business
“We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant.
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Breville's new $600 coffee machine makes pour-overs from scratch
You do still have to buy the beans though.
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Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit
The Old Reddit is dying; the new Reddit struggles to avoid scraping.
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Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver's smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they're in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take "several thousand captures in a single…
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This blog could help you poop better
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. "I will explode your butthole with this poopmaxxer pesto," a…
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So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?
Russia says it has a "promising, reusable manned transport spacecraft."
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Asus won’t say how it escaped the US router ban
This spring, the United States banned all future foreign-made consumer routers - effectively all future routers - unless their makers could 1) convince the US government that they weren't a national security threat, and 2) submit "a detailed, time-bound plan to establish or…
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Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates
At least in theory, it's a little less nerve-wracking.
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Affordable alternatives to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4
The best options when DJI's gimbal camera is too expensive or unavailable.
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Discord gives more advertisers more tools to target its users
Discord is "opening the platform to advertisers, regardless of their budget."
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What butterfly wings have in common with barbershop poles
Wing patterns, flight dynamics create "motion dazzle" effect, make it harder to gauge speed, direction.
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DoorDash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes on board
You can now text your DoorDash orders instead of using the app or website.
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BMW reveals US 3 series pricing: The EV carries a hefty premium
The 2027 BMW 330 starts at $49,900, the i3 50 xDrive at $61,500.
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A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.
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The best dehumidifiers: 14 favourites to beat damp and cut bills, tested
Fed up with condensation, mould and musty smells? A dehumidifier could help – plus, they’re a cheaper way to dry laundry compared with tumble dryers • The best electric blankets and heated throws, tested by our expert You don’t have to live in the American deep south to feel the…
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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.
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Potato by air
Artist’s rendition | Image:The Verge, Getty Images The Wing Hummingbird 7000W-B delivery drone weighs less than 15 pounds. It has 16 propellers - four for horizontal movement and 12 for vertical - a top speed of 60 miles per hour, a carrying capacity of up to 2.7 pounds, and a…
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Apple's smart home hub could arrive next month
Apple's smart home hub with a six-inch display may finally be ready to go.
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Airbnb is adding a personalized map and other discovery tools
The rental service is getting more social and more AI.
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Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones
Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new tracking and software features, including cross-OS support intended to make it easier to share tracking information with…
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The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets
Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.