Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on computer chips with a gigantic loophole

In the very first week of his presidency, Donald Trump vowed to force silicon manufacturing back to the United States by making processors more expensive, a threat he’s repeated since. Is he finally going through with that plan? Trump just announced he’ll putting an enormous 100 percent tariff on chips and semiconductors — unless your […]

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Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump

At a White House press conference to discuss Apple’s new US manufacturing plans, CEO Tim Cook presented a gift to President Donald Trump: a “unique” piece of glass from iPhone glass manufacturer Corning that’s set in a 24-karat gold base. The piece of glass is a large disc with the Apple logo cut into it. […]

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Google would like you to study with Gemini instead of cheat with it

Google’s Gemini AI now has a “guided learning” mode that tries to help you actually understand the problems you’re trying to learn about instead of just giving you the answer. Guided learning “acts as a learning companion” that guides you with “questions and step-by-step support,” CEO Sundar Pichai says in a blog post. Answers from […]

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Apple announces $100 billion US manufacturing plan after pressure from Donald Trump

Apple is putting another $100 billion toward expanding manufacturing in the US as the company responds to pressure from President Donald Trump to manufacture more of its products in the US. The move builds upon the company’s initial plan to invest $500 billion in the US over the next four years, and includes a new […]

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WB Games’ best PC titles are in this $12 Humble bundle

The future of Warner Bros. Games is unclear, as it shut down several studios and canceled anticipated games earlier this year. But there’s no arguing that the company’s back catalog of titles is full of gems, many of which are in Humble’s great $12 bundle. Through August 27th, you can jump on this unbeatable deal […]

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A rival Tea app for men is leaking its users’ personal data and driver’s licenses

The newly launched app, now trending on Apple's App Store, contains at least one major security flaw that exposes the private information of its users, including their uploaded selfies and government-issued IDs.

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The Jurassic Park islands and dinos are coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Jurassic World: Archipelago is a new expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 that lets aspiring pilots explore the five islands of the fictional Cinco Muertes Archipelago featured in the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies. Created by Australian developer Orbx that’s known for its flight sim add-ons, the expansion lets you visit many locations […]

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OpenAI teases GPT-5 launch event this Thursday

OpenAI is teasing a big announcement on Thursday, and based on a not-so-subtle clue, it seems like the news will be the reveal of its long-awaited GPT-5 AI model. In a post on X, OpenAI announced a “LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 10AM PT” — notice that the “s” in the word livestream is swapped for a “5.” […]

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I tested Grok’s Valentine sex chatbot and it (mostly) behaved

It's Tuesday, August 5th, and I have awoken to the news that Valentine, Grok's latest spicy AI companion, has been released! As an OnlyFans content creator and someone who spends a lot of time being paid to sext humans, the idea of flipping the script and interacting with a brooding sex bot as the person […]

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Google swears it isn’t destroying the web with AI search

Google says its AI search features aren’t tanking website traffic despite recent reports suggesting otherwise. In a blog post published on Wednesday, Google Search head Liz Reid says click volume from the search engine has remained “relatively stable” when compared to the same time last year — though some types of websites are getting more […]

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Call of Duty’s PC anti-cheat will require Secure Boot on Windows

To better protect against cheaters, Activision says that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players on PC will need to use hardware with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and have Windows’ Secure Boot feature turned on when the game is available later this year. Ahead of that, Activision is doing a “phased rollout” of the […]

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Bose’s stylish SoundLink Home speaker is cheaper for the first time in months

Audio quality is always going to be a speaker’s most important feature, but it doesn’t hurt if it looks nice too. In our tests, Bose’s SoundLink Home is a solid sounding, aesthetically pleasing portable Bluetooth speaker that you can currently pick up for $199.99 ($20 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. The SoundLink Home’s […]

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Sophie Cunningham Hit With Sex Toy After Joking About the Possibility

Like many, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham had plenty of jokes about the recent trend of fans throwing sex toys onto the court during WNBA games. She just didn’t expect her comments to come back to bite — or hit — her. “If someone threw that thing and like, first of all the bounce, the […]

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Swedish Music Festival Allows Fans to Pledge Their Organs for Tickets

Music fans love to joke that they’d give up an organ for tickets to certain shows — and now concertgoers in Sweden actually can (sort of). Gothenburg’s Way Out West festival has introduced a new “Kidney Pass” that allows fans to win free tickets if they sign up for the country’s national organ donation registry. […]

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Jenna Bush Hager Hints at Moving to Texas After ‘Today’ Show ‘Chapter’

Jenna Bush Hager is already thinking about her next move after the Today show. During the Wednesday, August 6, episode of Today With Jenna & Friends, Bush Hager, 43, and guest host Matt Rogers debated whether they would ever move back to where they grew up. For Bush Hager, a Texas native, the answer was […]

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Nessa Diab Says She and Colin Kaepernick Got Married ‘Years Ago’

Nessa Diab has remained loyal to her longtime boyfriend, Colin Kaepernick, amid his various ups and downs in the public eye as an NFL star. In 2016, the quarterback began peacefully protesting police brutality and systemic racism by kneeling during the national anthem. He subsequently became a controversial figure, with some defending the former San […]

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How Do ‘Love Island’ Winners Spend Their Prize Money? Us Investigates

There are many perks that come with winning Love Island in addition to the obvious of finding a significant other. The popular dating show first burst onto the scene in the U.K. in 2015, where singles moved into a luxury villa in Spain and vied for the chance to meet The One. The last couple […]

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Who Was Kelley Mack’s Boyfriend? Meet ‘Supportive’ Logan Lanier

Months before her death in August 2025, Kelley Mack praised her boyfriend, Logan Lanier, for his endless support throughout her battle with a rare form of cancer. Mack announced via Instagram in January 2025 that she had been diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma (DMG), an “extremely rare type of astrocytoma cancer.” At the same time, […]

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Jenelle Evans Celebrates Son Jace’s 16th Birthday With a Helicopter Ride

Teen Mom 2 alum Jenelle Evans is ringing in her son Jace’s 16th birthday in lavish style. Jenelle, 33, shared photos of herself and Jace enjoying a helicopter ride via Instagram on Tuesday, August 5, in celebration of his sweet 16. “To the young man that made me a mother 😭🎉🎂 #HappyBirthday Jace, 16 years […]

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Kelley Wolf Says She ‘Never’ Expected to Be Single, Claims She’s an ‘Alpha’

Scott Wolf’s estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, didn’t imagine that she would be dating again after two decades of marriage. “This moment in my life is very, very hard, and simultaneously, I am also very, very happy. People can be both,” Kelley, 48, said via a Wednesday, August 6, Instagram Live video. “I never saw myself […]

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Brad Pitt’s Mom Jane Etta Pitt Dead at Age 84

Brad Pitt’s mom Jane Etta Pitt has died at age 84. Brad’s niece Sydney Pitt confirmed the news via Instagram with a lengthy tribute. “My sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier,” […]

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Cheryl Burke Names the Surprising Celebs Who Could Get Her Back on ‘DWTS’

Former Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke has a few requirements in mind if she makes a return to the ballroom. “New hips,” Burke, 41, exclusively shared in the latest Us Weekly cover story. “Or Brad Pitt? I’ll dance with President Obama. I think he’d be great. A little tall — I’m 5-foot-4 on […]

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Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Copilot to the Windows Game Bar

Microsoft started testing its Xbox Copilot on iOS and Android earlier this year, and now it’s bringing the chatbot to the Game Bar feature on Windows 11. Xbox Insiders can start testing a preview of the Gaming Copilot integration in the Game Bar today, and Microsoft is planning “further optimizations” for this new feature on […]

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Introducing Regulator and The Stepback, our new subscriber-exclusive newsletters

Today, I'm excited to announce three newsletter offerings, exclusive to Verge subscribers, that will continue to deliver must-read stories about tech and beyond. First, we're introducing Regulator by Tina Nguyen. Regulator is focused on the battles between Big Tech and Big Government - from the juicy palace intrigue to the devastating consequences of their political […]

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Welcome to Regulator

You'll often see tech policy reporting described as the intersection of technology and politics, and for years, that was a pretty accurate description: Silicon Valley existed independent of Washington politics, and every so often, they'd cross paths, discuss some regulatory concern, write a check, shake hands, and then go their separate ways. This is no […]

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Welcome to The Stepback, a weekly breakdown of one essential story from across the tech world

I'm excited to announce The Stepback, a weekly subscriber-only newsletter that I'll be editing for The Verge. We'll be bringing you a new story each Sunday from a rotating cast of writers from every corner of the Verge extended universe. If you're a regular reader, you know we cover a broad range of topics across […]

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Todd Chrisley Considers His Mom as the Next ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Lead

Todd Chrisley thinks that his mother, “Nanny” Faye Chrisley, could be the perfect contender for the next season of The Golden Bachelorette. “You know, I look pretty good to be 80, but you know what? I’m not advertising,” Faye, 80, quipped during the Wednesday, August 6, episode of Todd and wife Julie Chrisley’s eponymous “Chrisley […]

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Save Up to 50% on This Katie Holmes-Loved Shoe Brand at Nordstrom

If you’re feeling down and out about the end of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, don’t fret. There’s still time to save big on summer essentials. Don’t believe Us? Katie Holmes was spotted on multiple occasions styling fierce Franco Sarto footwear styles — and several picks from the brand are on sale right now. From elevated […]

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Kelly Ripa Absent From ‘Live’ After Husband Mark Consuelos’ Break

One week after Mark Consuelos took the week off from his cohosting duties on Live with Kelly and Mark, his wife, Kelly Ripa, is taking her much-deserved break. Ripa, 54, is on summer vacation, which in the past has lasted for about a week. Consuelos, also 54, has been doing the show with a rotating […]

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20-Year-Old Influencer Chase Filandro’s Cause of Death Revealed

Influencer Chase Filandro’s cause of death has been revealed. “It was Chase’s own decision to enter Heaven. His light will continue to shine eternally in the hearts of all those he touched throughout his remarkable, though far too brief, life,” his family told TMZ in a statement on Tuesday, August 5. “Our family is heartbroken […]

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Kate Middleton Stuns in Green During Surprise Outing Amid Summer Vacation

Princess Kate Middleton put a brief pause on her summer break for a surprise outing at the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Kate, 43, stepped out in a stunning green pantsuit for the rare appearance, according to photos recently released by Kensington Palace. (The Princess of Wales’ visit actually took place this past June.) […]

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Citizen Lab director warns cyber industry about US authoritarian descent

Ron Deibert, the head of the prominent digital human rights groups Citizen Lab, sounds the alarm at the Black Hat security conference about the "dramatic descent into authoritarianism," but one that the cyber community can help to defend against.

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January Jones Has Been Baring Skin Lately: See Her Sheer Lingerie, More

January Jones is embracing her sexy side. Jones, 47, has been showing off just the right amount of skin lately, wearing slip dresses and lingerie in photos shared via social media. On Tuesday, August 5, the Mad Men actress slipped into an ivory mini dress adorned with sultry lace embellishments. The number featured razor-thin straps, […]

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15 Incredibly Soft Sundresses Women in Their 40s Feel Confident Wearing

Have you had a hard time figuring out what to wear lately? We sure have! Instead of styling multiple pieces together, remedy the situation with soft, flowy sundresses. Lightweight and breathable, these one-and-done finds make getting dressed every day a breeze. All you have to do is pair your favorite frock with sandals and maybe […]

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Who Is ‘9-1-1’ Actress Kelley Mack? What to Know After Her Death at Age 33

Actress Kelley Mack was starting to become a regular presence on our TV screens before her death at age 33. Mack got her start in short films and small TV roles before joining bigger productions like The Walking Dead, 9-1-1 and Chicago Med. She was outspoken about how playing Addy on the post-apocalyptic show introduced […]

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