Robotics & IoT

From Cleaning Floors to Mobile Screens: Dreame's Surprising Smartphone Announcement

Dreame, known for robot vacuums, announced two smartphones at its Next event, but neither has launched yet. The modular Aurora Nex LS1 stands out with magnetic attachments.

Privacy & Law

Amazon's Price History Tool Now Shows 12 Months of Data: What It Means for Shoppers and the Law

Amazon expands its price history feature to show a full year of data, giving shoppers more insight ahead of Prime Day amid a price-fixing lawsuit by California's attorney general.

Software Tools

Mother's Day Savings on Birdfy's Smart Bird Feeders: A Complete Guide

Birdfy smart feeders are on Mother's Day sale: basic model $99.99 (was $230) and Metal 2 4K $259.99 (was $310). Features include HD/4K cameras, AI bird ID, cloud storage, and easy setup.

Finance & Crypto

Inside the Musk-Altman Trial: Key Evidence from OpenAI's Early Days

Evidence from the Musk-Altman trial reveals Musk drafted OpenAI's mission, Nvidia's Huang donated a supercomputer, Altman leaned on Y Combinator, and early leaders worried about Musk's control.

Networking

Apple Adjusts Mac Mini Pricing Amid Ongoing Chip Shortage

Apple raises Mac Mini base price to $799, drops $599 model amid chip shortage. Tim Cook warns of supply constraints on Mac models, with demand exceeding forecasts.

Software Tools

Windows 11 Run Menu Gets a Modern Overhaul: Dark Mode, Simpler Design, and More

Microsoft is testing a redesigned Run menu for Windows 11 with dark mode, a simpler interface, and a new ~\ command replacing the Browse button. The update draws from PowerToys Command Palette.

Technology

Snag Big Savings on Switch 2 Games: Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi Preorders Discounted

Nintendo cuts $10 off digital Switch 2 games; Splatoon Raiders physical preorder $49.94 at Amazon/Walmart, Yoshi book $59.88. Save big on cartridge versions.

Environment & Energy

Behind the Scenes: The Verge's Latest Creations and Obsessions

Explore what The Verge team has been building and consuming during Ruthless Self-Promotion Week, from podcasts and TV rewatching to Japanese stationery and robot mishaps.

Gaming

Esoteric Ebb: A CRPG Where Your Inner Voices Roll the Dice

Esoteric Ebb blends Disco Elysium's inner dialogue with D&D dice rolls, creating a CRPG where your character's conflicting voices shape mysteries and failures enrich narrative branches.

Environment & Energy

7 Key Developments in the Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership Between ESS and Alsym Energy

ESS Inc. will manufacture Alsym Energy's sodium-ion batteries, marking a strategic shift that blends flow and sodium-ion technologies for grid storage. Learn the 7 key insights.

Environment & Energy

10 Key Facts About Electric Fire Trucks – and Why They’re Slower to Adopt Than Buses, Garbage Trucks, and Drayage Fleets

Explore 10 key facts about electric fire trucks, from Vancouver's real-world example to why they lag behind buses, garbage trucks, and drayage fleets in adoption.

Environment & Energy

10 Essential Strategies for Conquering Scope 3 Emissions

A practical listicle outlining 10 strategies for reducing Scope 3 emissions, from data mapping to supplier engagement and technology leverage.

Environment & Energy

6 Key Takeaways from Wyandotte County’s Approval of a Massive Battery Storage Project

Wyandotte County approves 300-MW battery storage: key facts on renewable energy, bipartisan vote, community benefits, developer Accelergen, environmental support, and next steps.

Finance & Crypto

8 High-Performance Surprises That Stole the Show at the Beijing Auto Expo

Eight key performance car trends from the Beijing Auto Show: Chinese EVs, luxury hybrids, fading subcompacts, autonomous track tech, lightweight materials, affordable sporty EVs, and a market shift toward speed.

Science & Space

The Financial Web: How Tesla Gained $573 Million from SpaceX and xAI in 2025

Tesla received $573M from SpaceX and xAI in 2025, highlighting financial and AI synergies among Musk's companies. The payment covers tech licensing, component sales, and compute access.

Environment & Energy

7 Key Developments in the IMO Net Zero Shipping Talks: US Pressure Fails to Sink Green Deal

The IMO Net Zero Framework survived US pressure; talks postponed to autumn. Key green measures remain intact, signaling continued global commitment to decarbonizing shipping.

Environment & Energy

What You Need to Know About Tesla's 1 Million Humanoid Robots

Tesla plans to mass-produce Optimus humanoid robots; here are 10 key insights into their target market and production strategy.

Health & Medicine

Breaking: Everyday Movements Trigger Brain's Hidden Cleanup System

New study: tightening abs causes brain sway that circulates spinal fluid, flushing harmful waste—potential key to preventing Alzheimer's.

Science & Space

New Study Reveals Crabs' Sideways Gait Originated 200 Million Years Ago

Researchers trace crabs' sideways walk to a single evolutionary event 200 million years ago, providing new insights into crustacean behavior.

Science & Space

Tiny 'Pink Floyd' Spider Discovered: A Fierce Predator That Hunts Prey Six Times Its Size

New spider Pikelinia floydmuraria, named after Pink Floyd, hunts prey six times its size, controls urban pests, and raises questions about a Galápagos connection.

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