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Meta is apparently working on its own prediction markets app. by Jay Peters Jun 23, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has tasked a
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In 2026 it can feel a little like VR’s moment has passed. Meta’s layoffs to kick off the year felt like a major downer for the industry at large — especially as it has been the champion of this space for years now — and it certainly seems that smart
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It's the 35th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise this year, with the blue blur having launched all the way back in 1991. It's fair to say that the series has had its ups and downs, but it's definitely in a strong spot
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* Disney Store is beta testing a new AI Personal Shopping Assistant * The conversational tool can recommend products, gifts, and other items * I tried it early, and it's very knowledgeable about Disney's universes If you've used the Disney Store app recently, you'll know
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LastPass has confirmed it was affected by the Klue supply chain incident, saying an unauthorised actor used stolen OAuth tokens from the third-party market intelligence platform to access customer data stored in its Salesforce environment. The company said it learned of the Klue incident on June 12, 2026, after Klue,
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Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there’s a lot more inside. Thunderbolt cables are fast and versatile, but they also come at a premium. The newest standard, Thunderbolt 5, can cost several times as much as a basic USB-C cable. Given that they share the same port, you might be
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Summer is here, and Prime Day is here. Are those two things related? Probably not, but it feels like they should be. Either way, it's the perfect excuse to put together a quintessential summer reading list, and Prime Day just happens to have books on sale. Most of
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VidCon 2026, one of the premier conventions for online content creators and their fans, is happening this week in Anaheim, California. The global event, which includes hundreds of panels, workshops and strategy sessions, kicks off on Thursday, June 25, and concludes on Saturday, June 27. Over the last several years,
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* TrophyLab gives verified allies direct access to captured Russian military intelligence * Foreign engineers can now physically disassemble real Russian weapons and missiles * The platform covers armoured vehicles, UAVs, missiles, and electronic warfare systems Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has launched TrophyLab, a platform giving foreign governments, research institutions, and
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