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  • SpaceX's valuation has surged to an impressive $2.6 trillion, briefly surpassing Amazon, following its public offering.
  • Qualcomm is positioning itself for the post-smartphone era by unveiling new chips aimed at future mobile devices, signaling a significant strategic shift.
  • Snap has finally launched its AR glasses, 'Specs', though their substantial $2,195 price tag raises questions about market adoption.
  • A recent survey indicates that 60% of U.S. consumers find the mention of 'AI' in brand messaging to be a deterrent, highlighting a potential disconnect between tech industry enthusiasm and public perception.
  • Google is enhancing its Android ecosystem with the launch of Android 17, introducing advanced multitasking tools and integrating more of its Gemini AI features for a richer user experience.

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  • The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift 13 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, packed in three deluxe hardcover books, for $89.48 at Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for $225, but it’s often available for around $130. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Where

  • All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR 14 hours ago by Stevie Bonifield
    Android, Apps, AR, Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, Mobile, News, Tech, Wearable

    Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart watches, and it prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall. The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features, like Gemini Intelligence , set to debut later this year. Follow along here for the latest updates. Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today Android foldables are

  • Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today 15 hours ago by Dominic Preston
    Android, Foldable Phones, Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Phones, Tech

    Floating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today, though. Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google says other manufacturers will be issuing the update throughout 2026. The biggest user interface update is the introduction of Bubbles, floating app windows that you can open with a long

  • Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost 15 hours ago by Stevie Bonifield
    Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, News, Tech, Wearable

    Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, so updates like sports scores or an ongoing meal delivery will show up on both your watch and your phone. You might also notice your watch lasting a little longer - Google claims Wear OS 7 offers up to 10 percent more battery life than Wear OS 6. Wear OS 7 will also introduce some new Gemini Intelligence

  • Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers 16 hours ago by Emma Roth
    Mobile, News, Tech, Verizon

    Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement , Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat price for each line. The $30 price for new customers is an "initial promotional offer" that applies after enabling autopay and taking advantage of a discount for switching carriers, according to Verizon . But before customers can ditch Verizon's $40 fee to activate or upgrade a device, they'll need to opt in to the carrier's new loyalty program through the


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