The 15 best back-to-school deals for college students

Believe it or not, summer break is winding down and it’s almost time to head back to school. It’s sad, I know, but look at the bright side: retailers like Amazon are using the occasion as an excuse to launch yet another sale. We’re not complaining, mainly because the deals encompass a wide range of […]

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Microsoft becomes the second $4 trillion company

Microsoft’s stock price has risen so much today that it has passed a $4 trillion market valuation for the first time in its 50-year history. The software maker is the second company to be valued at $4 trillion, after Nvidia reached a market cap of over $4 trillion earlier this month. Microsoft has reached this […]

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Ford’s planning a ‘Model T moment’ for EVs on August 11th

Ford is preparing a major electric vehicle announcement that CEO Jim Farley calls a “Model T moment,” as reported earlier by InsideEVs. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Farley said the company will reveal plans to design and build a “breakthrough” EV, along with a new platform, at an August 11th event in Kentucky. Even […]

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Thumby Color micro-review: a delightfully tiny GBA clone that doesn’t play Nintendo

It's always a risk betting on new video game hardware from a little-known company: what if game developers never show up? But the $50 Thumby Color, on sale this week, is an easier sell - the two-inch handheld is cute as a button, fits on your keychain, lets aspiring programmers build and publish games right […]

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GuliKit’s new budget-friendly controller can wake the Switch 2

GuliKit is following the release of its $49.99 Elves 2 Pro controller last May with a slightly cheaper alternative that brings a feature that’s still somewhat rare amongst third-party gamepads: remotely waking the Switch 2. The new GuliKit Elves 2 sacrifices some of the Pro’s more premium features like advanced haptics, but for $29.99 — […]

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How founders are ditching VC norms and finding capital on their own terms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, a candid conversation is coming to the Builder Stage — one that unpacks what startup funding looks like beyond the venture capital echo chamber. Funding routes that don’t start in the Valley Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how […]

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Waymo’s Tekedra Mawakana on the truth behind autonomous vehicles at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as “just around the corner,” but the reality of what it takes to bring self-driving cars to the streets is anything but simple. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins the Disrupt Stage for a wide-ranging conversation on […]

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Why AI researchers are getting paid like NBA All-Stars

Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. Today, I’m joined by Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter. We’re talking about the AI talent wars and why some researchers are suddenly getting traded like they’re NBA superstars. If you’ve been paying attention at […]

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Prices leak for every Pixel 10 phone

We’ve already seen what every Pixel 10 model looks like, and now we might know the pricing, too. A new leak from Android Headlines suggests the base Pixel 10 with 128GB of storage will have the same $799 starting price as its predecessor, while the rest of the lineup isn’t seeing any major changes, either. […]

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Nvidia will support GeForce drivers on Windows 10 until October 2026

Nvidia is releasing a new GeForce Game Ready Driver today that expands support for Windows 10 devices, alongside some games and G-Sync displays. Windows 10 Game Ready Driver support will now be available for GeForce RTX GPUs until October 2026, a year beyond when Microsoft is planning to stop supporting the operating system on October […]

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The Verge’s favorite backpacks, totes, and other bags for 2025

About two years ago, we ran an article in which Verge staffers talked about their favorite backpacks and other bags. It’s time for a new one, and so we asked the staff to tell us about their favorite travel packs, day-to-day bags, and other ways to carry stuff around. Here’s what they told us. Backpacks […]

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All the news from Nintendo’s July 2025 Direct showcase

It’s been a little over a month since the Switch 2 launched, and Nintendo’s ready to share more of the games coming to the console. Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation will be a short one at only 25 minutes long, and focused exclusively on third-party games. It’s likely that Hades 2 will make an appearance. The […]

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Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition review: a polarizing choice

It was a sweltering Sunday in Brooklyn. Instead of being wasteful and spending $10 on a five-minute Uber, I decided to walk the 20 minutes to a cutesy Japanese stationery cafe with an even cutesier name. Despite the 85 percent humidity, my vanity demanded I wear a full face of makeup with a snatched nose […]

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DJI’s first 360-degree camera can continuously capture 8K footage for over 100 minutes

DJI has announced the company’s first 360-degree action camera designed to compete with the Insta360 X5 and the aging GoPro Max (which the company is planning to replace soon). The new DJI Osmo 360 slightly edges out the X5’s recording capabilities by capturing 8K videos at 50fps instead of 30fps, and features a design that’s […]

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Uber Eats is adding AI to menus, food photos, and reviews

The menus on your next Uber Eats order may be embellished using generative AI. The food delivery service is rolling out new features that aim to help businesses advertise and communicate with customers, which include  AI additions to menu descriptions, food photos, and review summaries, along with a live chat tool and payments for user-submitted […]

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Amazon’s Bestselling Summer Dresses Are Elevated, Breezy and Under $45

Weddings, baby showers and dinner dates are special occasions that require a little extra something, something from your closet. Of course, you have go-to options that you wear on repeat, but for big events, you need dresses that deliver on sophistication, style and comfort. Amazon’s Bestseller Hub is filled with cocktail dresses, elevated maxis and […]

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Lana Del Rey Shares Unseen Photo From Wedding to Jeremy Dufrene

Lana Del Rey is taking a walk down memory lane. The “Summertime Sadness” singer, 40, shared a previously unseen photo from her September 2024 wedding to alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene via Instagram on Wednesday, July 30. “May 12 angels guard you while you preach tonight,” she captioned the photo, tagging Churchome pastor Judah Smith, […]

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Hey Microsoft, is it ‘Xbox PC’ or ‘Xbox on PC’?

Microsoft first started using the "Xbox PC" term in a blog post announcing the Gears of Wars remaster in early May. It was a new branding effort designed to signal that games are available on PC through its own Xbox PC app and store. The Xbox PC branding didn't last long though, as Microsoft has […]

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Khloe Kardashian Explains Role as Carer for Ex Tristan Thompson’s Brother

Khloé Kardashian is opening up about her special bond with ex Tristan Thompson’s brother, Amari. The Good American cofounder, 41, shared on the Wednesday, July 30, episode of her “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast that she has “chosen” to be one of Amari’s carers, noting that the 18-year-old is “severely disabled” due to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, […]

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15 Comfortable, Supportive Sneakers for Every Busy Mom — From $18

We get it: Moms are always busy. In between hosting PTA meetings and attending soccer tournaments, moms are also helping with school projects, getting dinner on the table and handling a full workload at the office. That’s why wearing the right sneakers are essential — whether you have one kiddo or five. These 17 comfy, […]

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Is Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2′ Happening? Here’s Everything We Know

KPop Demon Hunters is an undisputed hit. The animated movie musical from Sony is still on Netflix’s most popular movies list more than a month after its June 20 release. After such a successful premiere, a sequel to this film about singers who use the power of music to protect the world from demons seems […]

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3 Netflix TV Shows You Need to Watch in August 2025: ‘Wednesday’ and More

Netflix fans won’t be lacking for choices when it comes to TV shows in August. The streamer has lined up several new and returning series that are set to premiere during the final full month of summer. To help narrow down your viewing plans, the Watch With Us team has selected the three must-watch TV […]

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These 18 ‘Sirens’-Inspired Tops Are Guaranteed to Make You Look Millionaire-Rich

Everyone’s talking about Sirens. The Netflix series features some of our favorite celebs like Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock who channel expensive New England energy in every scene. Luxe and preppy, their outfits embody a coastal style we can’t get enough of. If you want the look without the East Coast boutique price tag, […]

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Diddy Seeks Acquittal or New Trial Over Prostitution-Related Charges: Report

Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking to be acquitted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution — or, he wants a new trial. Us Weekly obtained a new motion filed by Diddy’s lawyers late Wednesday, July 30, arguing that he is not in violation of the Mann Act, a federal law that prohibits the […]

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All the Movies Leaving Hulu in August 2025: ‘Skinamarink,’ ‘My Hero Academia’ and More

It’s now a monthly ritual for content to leave all the streamers at the end of the month, but Hulu tends to lose fewer movies than its competitors like Netflix and Prime Video. That’s certainly true in August, when the Disney-owned streamer will shed a little over a dozen films. To make things even better, […]

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Liam Neeson Gushes Over ‘Terrific’ Girlfriend Pamela Anderson

Liam Neeson is smitten with Pamela Anderson. The actor, 73, gushed over his girlfriend during a Wednesday, July 30 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.  “She’s great. She’s terrific,” he told host Stephen Colbert, who mentioned that Anderson, 58, had appeared on the show last year to promote her cookbook, I Love You: […]

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Demi Lovato Returns to the Scene of Her Frozen Yogurt Controversy

Demi Lovato is warming up to The Bigg Chill.  The singer, 32, took to social media on Wednesday, July 30, and shared clips of herself returning to the Los Angeles yogurt shop four years after she complained about its low-calorie menu. In one TikTok clip, Lovato looks at the camera and lip-syncs to her viral […]

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Rupert Everett Claims He Was Fired by ‘Emily in Paris’ After Season 4

Rupert Everett claims that he was “fired” from Emily in Paris. Everett, 66, made his debut as Italian fashion designer Giorgio Barbieri in season 4 of the hit Netflix series, but the actor claimed to Vanity Fair in an interview published on Tuesday, July 29, that he won’t be returning to the show. “I was […]

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Justin Trudeau Spotted at Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes Tour’ 

Justin Trudeau is seeing fireworks when it comes to Katy Perry. The former Canadian Prime Minister, 53, was standing nearly front row at Perry’s Wednesday, July 30, Lifetimes Tour sold-out concert at Belle Centre in Montreal, Canada. Per footage circulating online, Trudeau could be seen nodding his head to the music and smiling as Perry, […]

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TikToker Frames Husband’s Skin After He Dies ‘Unexpectedly’

TikToker Angelica has kept an unusual memento of her late husband. “My husband was the biggest Steelers fan. How big? We preserved his real tattoo — his actual skin,” Angelica wrote via TikTok on July 23, posting pics of herself and her son holding up a framed piece of his body art: a skull inked […]

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Tom Cruise’s Dating History: A Look Back at His A-List Romances

As one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men, Tom Cruise knows that finding love can be a risky business. Cruise has been married three times: to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, to Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001 and to Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012. He has also romanced Cher, Heather Locklear and more […]

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Liam Neeson’s Sweetest Quotes About His Late Wife Natasha Richardson

Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson’s relationship was something right out of a movie — and although Richardson passed away in 2009, Neeson has never stopped singing her praises. Neeson and Richardson met in 1993 while working on Broadway’s Anna Christie, one year after her split from producer Robert Fox. Although Richardson called the beginning of […]

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Khloe Kardashian Hid Melanoma From Family After Dad’s Cancer Death

Khloé Kardashian revealed that she didn’t tell her family about her melanoma diagnosis at age 19 for a very specific reason. “My first bout of skin cancer, I was 19 years old. When you’re 19, you don’t really think about how scary things can be, so I don’t remember a lot. I know my dad […]

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Is 78: Look Back on His Career

Arnold Schwarzenegger played many roles throughout his impressive career. Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria in July 1947 as the son of a police officer. In 1968, the body builder  moved to the United States to train at Gold’s Gym in Los Angeles. Throughout his impressive bodybuilding career, he won seven first-place titles at the […]

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Meta is playing the AI game with house money

Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree is costing a lot of money. His investors don’t care. Meta’s stock price shot up over 10 percent on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings. Revenue generated in the second quarter was $47.5 billion, up 22 percent from a year ago. Daily users across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp […]

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Johnny Bananas on Why He Returns to ‘The Challenge’ and When He Will Retire

If Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio had it his way, he’d continue to compete on The Challenge as long as he can. “I love The Challenge. I love going, I love competing,” Devenanzio, 43, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of MTV’s The Challenge: Vets and New Threats premiere on Wednesday, July 30. “However, I just don’t have […]

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Jurnee Smollett Gained 20 Lbs for ‘Smoke’ Character With ‘Body Dysmorphia’

Jurnee Smollett isn’t afraid to push the limits for a role — which was the case when she gained 20 pounds for the part of Michelle Calderone on Smoke. “I was really drawn to this character, Michelle, and when I met [creator] Dennis [Lehane], he said to me something that struck with me and really […]

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Tim McGraw Unveils Newly Shaved Head, Shows Off Ripped Muscles in Nashville

Tim McGraw is beating the summer heat by shaving his head — and fans are freaking out over his shocking transformation. The country singer, 58, was photographed earlier this week heading to the studio in Nashville to work on new music. While fans can’t wait to hear what McGraw is cooking up in his latest […]

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