The wearable future is stuck in weird, experimental, existential limbo
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the…
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished
The Google Pixel Watch 5 has, in many ways, been the hardest Pixel Watch to accurately review. Barely…
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health
The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn’t about the hardware. Sure, there’s a new satin pyrite case finish,…
Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI
Adobe’s experimental camera app has taken an unexpected turn. After Project Indigo was launched last year to provide…
OpenAI finally launches hardware… for Codex
The device, a square-shaped block of buttons called Codex Micro, is a collaboration between the AI company and…
From Grok bans to safer digital spaces: The biggest tech stories of 2026 so far
Now that we’re past the six-month mark for the year, it’s a good time to recap some of…
Elon Musk addresses claims SpaceX is making handheld AI device with bold 2 word statement
Elon Musk has spoken out about claims that his space company SpaceX is working on a handheld AI…
Here’s a photo of OpenAI’s Codex hardware.
Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC Here’s a photo of OpenAI’s Codex hardware. The gadget is…
The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky
Right out of the box, the new Google Home Speaker passed a couple of important tests. Even with…
The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire
Google Health Coach seems to think I’m on the verge of physical collapse. My sleep is not where…
Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week
Google’s first new smart speaker in six years starts shipping on June 25th, narrowly missing its promised spring…
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips
The new X2 Surfaces are available today. The Surface Pro 12th Edition convertible tablet comes in a 13-inch…