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Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge. If you’re in the market for a robot vacuum, Amazon Prime Day has brought a ton of discounts that we’re tracking, but the Eufy Omni C28
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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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* 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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* Xsolis confirmed a phishing‑enabled breach on Jan 22, 2026, exposing data of 1.39M individuals * Stolen info includes names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, health insurance, and medical treatment details; no ransom demands or dark web leaks yet * Customers offered free credit monitoring and identity theft protection, with warnings to watch
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It's not just old phones – many smart meters and telecare alarms still use the ancient technology Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) will switch off its 2G network starting in summer 2029, meaning that anyone still operating devices that use the technology must start planning an upgrade. The UK network
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* Kaspersky warns of a WhatsApp phishing campaign spreading malicious VBScript files disguised as business documents * Running them installs ManageEngine Endpoint Central, giving attackers remote access; filenames localized boosted global reach * Victims span Brazil, India, Mexico, Singapore, UK, Spain, Taiwan, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, and Malaysia; compromise method remains unknown WhatsApp users
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While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re dedicating this page to discounts on Verge-favorite items to help you find useful
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Smart locks have come a long way in recent years and are now incredibly easy to install and use. Gone are the days of drilling holes in your door and wondering whether the lock would actually open when triggered. The best modern locks can be fitted over your existing deadbolt,
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I'm not a fan of the heat; I write this from my local Pret-a-Manger with the eyes of a begrudging barista burning into the back of my neck. Such is the joy of covering Amazon Prime Day in a heatwave. All this because, despite having some of the
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What’s interesting about asking your AI to find bargains for you on Amazon Prime Day is that it takes into account what it knows about you from previous chats. The AI I use the most is ChatGPT, so that’s the one that knows the most about what I’
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You most likely stream all of your content. And, if you have a newer TV, it probably has a built-in streaming interface. You may be just fine with that, but if you're still rocking an older and dumber TV, or want to better tailor your experience, a stand-alone
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Naturally, Amazon sales mean great savings on the mega marketplace's own devices, and Echo speakers and displays see some of the best discounts during Prime Day. I've tested every single Echo speaker and display in Amazon's current line-up, putting them all through TechRadar'
