The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/NeuralExpressiveCollage.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] Along with Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google is also launching a redesign for the Gemini…
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Here’s what Netflix’s new vertical video feed is like
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/en-US-Home-UI-Still.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] “Our vision is to make our mobile experience as entertaining as…
The cost of the smart home is going up
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Google-Home-Breif.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/IMG…
Inside Google’s Beam Lab, an AI face appears
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/verge-google-beam-ai-agent.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] Today, Google is experimentally revealing “Beam video agents,” which it’s…
I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually works
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-at-4.01.09PM.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads…
The secret to Roku’s success: not being cool
…Today, virtually every smart TV platform has some kind of content-forward interface. The sole exception, up until now: Roku. The company added some dedicated content categories to its sidebar over the…
Govee’s multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen
…The light uses an array of 616 color-changing LEDs that can be individually controlled. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/govee_ceiling2.jpg?quality=90&strip…
AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
…Deezer was the first major streaming platform to implement a system that detects and labels AI-generated content. The service also prevents its algorithm from recommending it and has demonetized 85 percent…
Sony’s Bravia 7 II makes a statement
…And since the majority of content is still mastered at 1,000 nits, Sony’s latest still has plenty of brightness headroom. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2…
Amazon’s built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last year
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/amazon-price-history.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] Amazon’s expanded price tracking tool is now available in the US, UK…