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The Verge's Installer No. 87 highlights community favorites, including the Remarkable Paper Pro, Monsters We Make manga, GameSir Cyclone 2 controller, and Long Way Home series. Other recommendations include the Devil and…
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is implementing a turnaround strategy focused on improving employee morale and customer experience. This includes adding seating to cafes, increasing internal promotions (aiming for 90% of stor…
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted several music icons on Thursday, including The Beach Boys' Mike Love, just a day after the passing of Brian Wilson. Love's acceptance speech included a tribute to his cousin and musi…
Donald Trump's 2024 financial disclosure reveals over $57 million in income from his cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial (WLF), controlled by his sons and Barron Trump. WLF's USD1 stablecoin launch coincides …
Google is severing ties with AI data-labeling startup Scale AI after its rival, Meta, acquired a 49% stake, valuing Scale at $29 billion. Google, Scale's largest customer, planned to spend $200 million this year on Scale…
Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, will acquire the bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe for $305 million, outbidding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The acquisition, which includes 23andMe's assets and c…
Safeway and Albertsons workers in four Colorado cities initiated a strike Sunday after nine months of unsuccessful contract negotiations. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 cited unfair labor practices, inclu…
Apple is using AI to improve App Store app discoverability. In iOS 26's developer beta, AI-generated tags, extracted from app screenshots and metadata, categorize apps. While not yet live on the public App Store, this fe…
Nintendo is conducting a limited-time survey in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe to gather feedback on the newly released Switch 2. The survey asks about demographics, gaming habits, Switch 2 ownership, and use…
Princess Charlotte, celebrating her recent 10th birthday, broke with tradition at Trooping the Colour. Instead of coordinating with her siblings, she twinned with her mother, Kate Middleton, in aquamarine. The mother-dau…
Heavy rain at the U.S. Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, caused schedule changes. Spectator gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, with shuttle buses starting at 7:30 a.m. The USGA advises fans to wear appropriate footwear due to w…
King Charles III's birthday honors list included knighthoods for David Beckham, Gary Oldman, and Roger Daltrey, and damehoods for Elaine Paige, Pat Barker, and Penny Mordaunt. The awards recognize contributions to Britis…
A San Francisco tech worker mapped Waymo's extensive no-go zones, encompassing major areas like the Tenderloin and Financial District. This restriction follows recent vandalism targeting Waymo's self-driving vehicles in …
The Yankees lost a dramatic 2-1 game to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Aaron Judge hit a game-tying home run in the ninth, but the Yankees lost in the tenth after controversial calls led to the ejection of manager Aaron Boo…
Apple's US refurbished store now offers discounted M4 MacBook Air models, both 13-inch and 15-inch versions, at approximately 15% off. These refurbished devices undergo rigorous testing and cleaning, including battery re…
Lt. Col. Charles Levine, a 30-year Army veteran, was denied promised moving benefits after retiring. He claims he was involuntarily separated from active duty after being encouraged to transition to the Reserves, losing …
Urban Meyer, a prominent college football coach, believes the NIL era has created a system where smaller programs act as feeder systems for larger ones. He notes that talented players from smaller schools, like those in …
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a new feature allowing users to seamlessly transfer eSIM profiles between iPhones and Android devices. This simplifies the process of switching between platforms, eliminating the need to contact…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is aggressively recruiting top AI talent, offering eight-figure compensation packages to build a new "superintelligence" AI lab and revamp Llama. His approach involves direct outreach, emphasizin…
Heavy rains forced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2025 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival, which started Thursday, was postponed Friday due to severe weather and ultimately ca…
Oracle appointed two new presidents, Clay Magouyrk (cloud boss) and Michael Sicilia (head of industries), as revealed in SEC filings. This move is seen as part of a succession plan for Oracle's executive chairman and CTO…
Pixar unveiled concept art and footage for "Toy Story 5," showing Buzz Lightyear shipwrecked and encountering a new villain, a tech tablet named Lily Pad. Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, returns, and Woody will reunite wi…
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have finalized their divorce after over a year of separation. The actors announced the settlement via Instagram, expressing pride in their accomplishments together and commitment to main…
The Florida Panthers, after a 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, are traveling to Edmonton for Game 5. The series is tied 2-2, and the Panthers remain confident despite the loss.…
Nintendo Switch 2 smashes US sales records, selling over 1.1 million units in its first week, surpassing the previous record held by the PlayStation 4. Early projections suggest sales could reach 1.35 million units. Mari…