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  • Venture capital continues to pour into India's rooftop solar market, with SolarSquare reportedly in talks to raise up to $60 million, signaling significant growth in renewable energy investments.
  • AI is becoming increasingly integrated across industries, from enhancing Formula 1 fan experiences with IBM's AI for Ferrari to resurrecting the voices of deceased pilots and fueling debate around inflated AI startup valuations.
  • SpaceX achieved a milestone with the first test flight of its Starship V3, though it faced challenges with booster recovery, while competitor Blue Origin received clearance for its New Glenn mega-rocket following an earlier incident.
  • Big tech companies are experimenting with new features and designs, including Google's AI-powered features and new icons, Meta's launch of a Reddit-like app called Forum, and Spotify's evolving AI strategy.
  • The ongoing evolution of personal technology is highlighted by developments in smartphone security against spyware, the rise of smart rings like Oura filing for an IPO, and Google's continued push with its AI glasses and evolving AI search capabilities.

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  • The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab 7 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Column, Entertainment, Interview, Music, Report

    Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and its successor, the LinnDrum , is one of the most iconic drum machines of all time. They were used on countless records in the 1980s, including hits by Tom Petty , Queen , and Tears for Fears . But the most notable fan was probably Prince, who used them extensively on Purple Rain and

  • Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less 8 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won’t set you back nearly as much. In fact, some of the best discounts we’re seeing are on gadgets that retail for $50 or less, from portable chargers and 4K streaming devices to cheap(ish) security cameras . There are even some solid deals available on outdoor gear if you plan to spend time camping, hiking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors this summer. To help you separate the good from the bad, we’ve taken the liberty to comb through

  • Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo 9 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming

    Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortable in. I'm lucky enough to have two options in walking distance: a coffee shop that's bright, airy, and full of art, and another that doubles as a plant shop so that I'm surrounded by greenery while I write. They're third places that have become central to my life. But in the virtual realm I have an option as well - and while it's not a place for getting work done, it's

  • I have a new go-to browser 10 hours ago by David Pierce
    Gadgets, Installer, Streaming, Tech

    Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 129, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, come on you Gunners , and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've mostly been sick, which has meant nearly a full rewatch of Parks and Recreation while alternately napping and feeling bad for myself. But I've also been reading about Nick Fuentes and clowns , listening to old episodes of Short History Of , testing the NextSense Smartbuds while I sleep, writing in the Outerline Markdown

  • Google’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wild 11 hours ago by Allison Johnson
    AI, Google, Google I/O 2026, Hands-on, Reviews, Tech

    Just a stuffed deer having the time of his life. | Image: Gemini / The Verge Last year I deepfaked my kid's stuffed animal to make it look like his plush deer was on vacation. It was an experiment to see if I could re-create the events depicted in a Gemini ad Google was running, and I never showed the videos of Buddy the deer on his adventures to my four-year-old. But it was a revealing exercise that made me think a lot about the difference between some harmless fun with generative AI and full-on slop. Maybe that Venn diagram


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