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Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits
an hour ago
by Marina Temkin
Fundraising, Startups, Arch Venture Partners, deep tech, Khosla Ventures, Oratomic, quantum computing, Spark CapitalThe new startup raised $300 million co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
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Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
an hour ago
by Lauren Forristal
Media & Entertainment, In Brief, live tv, Netflix, streaming, streaming serviceAmid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.
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EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
an hour ago
by Aisha Malik
Apps, Government & Policy, Social, digital services act, eu, Facebook, InstagramThe tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said.
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Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
2 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, cybersecurity, ransomware, extortionA third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.
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After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV
11 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
Government & Policy, Hardware, Dixon, smartphones, vivoVivo's joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India.
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Engadget
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Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs
2 hours ago
by Devindra Hardawar
XboxThis week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into Microsoft's brutal Xbox layoffs with Mike Futter of the Virtual Economy Podcast.
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Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint
2 hours ago
by Matt Tate
EVs and TransportationIt follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker.
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Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?
2 hours ago
by Gabriela Vătu
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new "Workspace Check-in" feature for Teams rolled out last month.
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China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster
3 hours ago
by Steve Dent
SpaceChina made a breakthrough in its space program with the successful capture of a Long March 10B rocket booster.
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: HP's best ultraportable in years
3 hours ago
by Sam Rutherford
Laptops & PCsWhile fully loaded models are quite pricey, the HP OmniBook Ultra is hard to beat for those in the market for a premium Windows ultraportable.
The Verge
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Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charging station is $95 off
35 minutes ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingAnker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station can deliver up to 25W of power to compatible iPhones. If you’re looking to declutter your nightstand and quickly charge up to three of your most-used gadgets, Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station is an easy way to do both. The station has spots for your MagSafe-ready iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and right now it’s down to a new all-time low of $134.99 ($95 off) in white at Amazon and directly from Anker with code WS7DV2LJ3JGU . You can also buy it in black from either retailer for $5 more. Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station
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I spent a week using the Trump phone — it sucks
an hour ago
by Dominic Preston
Gadgets, Mobile, Phone Reviews, Phones, Policy, Politics, Reviews, TechI used the Trump phone for a week so that you don’t have to. The Trump phone was never a serious phone. Not when it was announced last June , in dodgy renders and with an incoherent spec sheet. Nor when Trump Mobile admitted - just two weeks later - that it wouldn't be made in the US. Not even when the company revealed the final phone, first to me over a video call in February and then to the world in April through a short commercial with the slick sheen of AI. It's now on sale for $499, past
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I’m filling in at The Verge for 6 weeks. Ask me anything!
2 hours ago
by David Imel
Column, Gadgets, TechHello my friends! My protocol pals! My computational compadres! I'm David, a technology reporter and cohost of the Waveform Podcast . I'll be hosting a subscriber-only "AMA" today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET. For the next six weeks, I'm filling in for senior reviewer Allison Johnson , who you are all likely very familiar with. That means I'll be covering new releases from Apple, Google, Samsung, and the works. I've already done some freelancing for The Verge , including camera reviews , attending the Switch 2 launch event , and cohosting episodes of the Vergecast and Version History ,
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Empathy for the optimizers
2 hours ago
by Victoria Song
Column, Health, Optimizer, ScienceThis 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 . Bryan Johnson, best known as the man who wants to live forever, has an incurable autoimmune disease. The internet's most famous biohacker made the announcement on June 30th, sparking a barrage of takes. If you've never heard of Johnson, the CliffsNotes are that he's made it his personal mission to never die. That's not hyperbole - there's an entire Netflix documentary about how
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Instagram’s Adam Mosseri: If you don’t like AI, ‘then you shouldn’t have it in your feed’
2 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, Instagram, Meta, News, TechThough Instagram head Adam Mosseri doesn't want to filter out AI content on the platform, he argues that you "shouldn't have it in your feed" if you don't like it. "I don't think we should filter out AI content," Mosseri said during an interview on Lenny Rachitsky's podcast . "I think we should let you know if content is AI content or not." At the same time, Mosseri seems to be drawing a distinction between content-based sorting and banning AI from the platform entirely. In fact, he believes people who love AI content "should be able to have a feed
Wired
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Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Electric Bike Review: Smooth Sailing
24 minutes ago
by Kristin Canning
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewTake on sand, snow, mud, gravel—this is the ebike for all your off-roading adventures.
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Meta’s Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating
an hour ago
by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Tech Culture, BackchannelYes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.
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How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android Phone (2026)
4 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Phones, Lost, and, FoundWhether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.
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Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy
4 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Computers, Buying, GuideMacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.
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The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)
5 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Chlorine, DreamsThese are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.