Firefox’s new home page widgets are helping me focus
I launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist…
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Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost
Microsoft is currently testing a new speed boost feature in Windows 11 that is designed to improve app launch times and make things like the Start menu feel more responsive. The feature…
There’s actually a good deal happening now on the Xbox Series X
…series-x-consoles%2F1e29288a-fcc6-4fb7-971c-d3fdc032bde6] The best time to have bought an Xbox Series X was when it launched in 2020, or shortly after (people shouldn’t forget that…
Spotify is narrating magazine articles now
…habits, ultimately growing engagement with books over time.” This is Spotify’s latest sidequest outside of traditional music streaming, having also recently launched a slurry of AI tools for generating daily…
Spotify now sells printed books
…The AI-powered audiobook recap feature that summarizes what you’ve already listened to is also now available on Android, following its iOS launch in November. Today’s updates also expand Audiobook…
The US gets the worst phones
…But with new CEO John Ternus — a longtime hardware guy — ready to take the helm from this September’s iPhone 18 launch onwards, one can dream that Tim Cook’s cautious approach…
Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
Google Search queries hit an “all time high” in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday. “Our…
Amazon’s four-day Prime Day begins on June 23rd
…Our Verge Shopping dispatch launches a few times each week, and serves as a roundup for good deals, as well as recent reviews and guides. You can sign up below. We’re…
Claude can now plug directly into Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton
Anthropic has launched a set of connectors for Claude that allow the AI chatbot to tap into popular creative software, including Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps, Affinity, Blender, Ableton, Autodesk, and more…
The future of game consoles is looking bleak
…now $150 more than it was at launch, which is a big difference. But the Switch 2 was already controversially expensive, and at a time when everyone is feeling a financial crush…