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  • Meta is doubling down on wearables with its own-branded, more affordable smart glasses, while also expanding Ray-Ban Meta Optics with new features and charging stands.
  • AI continues to be a major disruptor and funding magnet, with companies like OpenAI focusing on open-source security and AI chipmakers like Groq securing substantial investments, though concerns about AI's environmental impact and affordability persist.
  • The tech industry is grappling with significant security and data breach incidents, affecting major players like LastPass and Tata Electronics, alongside ongoing legal challenges for companies like Uber concerning past misconduct.
  • The competitive landscape in AI hardware and services is intensifying, with Nvidia facing challenges and new players emerging, while Big Tech companies like Google and Microsoft explore AI integration across various sectors, from entertainment to data centers.
  • Despite advancements in AI and new product launches, critical issues such as workplace safety, unionization efforts, and the ethical implications of AI-powered surveillance remain prominent in the industry discourse.

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  • The best Apple deals you can get during Prime Day 36 minutes ago by Sheena Vasani
    Apple, Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Amazon’s Prime Day sale is here, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 recently hit a record-low $169 at Walmart . That particular deal has sold out, but the earbuds remain discounted to $179 , and the lower price could return given how volatile the sale has been. For now, the below are the best Apple deals currently available. Some are exclusive to Prime Day, while others

  • Here are the best Prime Day deals on the Verge staff’s favorite stuff an hour ago by Brad Bourque
    Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Verge Shopping

    While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re dedicating this page to discounts on Verge -favorite items to help you find useful gear, whether it’s tech-adjacent or not. We’re covering Prime Day 2026 from every angle, including finding the best deals on Apple products, and deep discounts on some of our favorite robot vacuums. Logitech MX Master 3S Where to Buy: $119.99 $89.99 at Amazon $119.99 $89.99 at Best Buy $119.99 at Logitech Logitech has

  • Netflix’s next TV gaming experiment will scare the hell out of you an hour ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Gaming, Interview, Netflix, Report, Streaming

    As part of the latest evolution of its gaming initiative, Netflix has made a big push into cloud-based games you can play on your TV , much in the same way you'd watch a movie or show on the service. So far, these games have been pretty tame. Things like trivia, party games, and a weirdly dated FIFA . But Netflix's next release goes in a completely different direction: It's an interactive horror experience that's gruesome, terrifying, and quite possibly the future of the company's gaming efforts. The new game is called Unhinged , and it launches on Netflix on

  • Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners an hour ago by Robert Hart
    AI, Health, Report, Science

    A scan of an imaging phantom, segmented to validate how cleanly structures separate under controlled conditions. | Image: Midjourney Medical Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot : medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a vat of water and, hopefully, produce "something as powerful as MRI" yet "as casual as a trip to the spa." Midjourney says the goal is to help people live longer, better, and healthier lives. CEO David Holz has suggested the system could one day be better than MRI.

  • Meta’s smart glasses now have a dedicated charging stand 2 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
    Gadgets, Meta, News, Tech, Wearable

    The new charging stand provides an alternative to the on-the-go Meta Glasses charging case. | Image: Meta Meta launched a stand accessory that lets you display the company's smart glasses on your desk or nightstand while they're being recharged. The new Charging Stand is listed at $59 on Meta's website - $30 less than the charging case for Meta's non-Ray-Ban glasses - and resembles a metal tube with a groove you can slot the glasses into while charging. The Meta Charging Stand isn't compatible with Meta Ray-Ban Display or Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses models, but several models are supported -


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