Americas News
How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026
- Technology
- Allison Johnson
- May 3, 2026
It's not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation. It took only 12 hours from the time it was released to hit number one on the App Store's list of top paid apps. It was a surprise s...
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories
- Technology
- Andrew Liszewski
- May 3, 2026
I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other fun mome...
AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
- Technology
- Terrence O’Brien
- May 3, 2026
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arri...
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
- Business
- Alina Selyukh
- May 3, 2026
- US
After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money ba...
How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay
- Business
- Huo Jingnan
- May 3, 2026
- US
Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and pay as their employers use software to slash labor costs and maximize productivity.
An inevitable rise in Chinese-made EVs in America?
- Business
- Daniel Ofman
- May 2, 2026
- US
Chinese-made EVs that are not currently legally sold in the U.S. are making their way across the border anyway, says Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Felton, who recently covered a rise in interest i...
Meta’s historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million
- Technology
- Lauren Feiner
- May 2, 2026
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against Meta earlier this year. But the next stage of the fight could be even more consequent...
Spirit Airlines shuts down after Trump’s war on Iran doubled jet fuel prices
- Technology
- Richard Lawler
- May 2, 2026
The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all flights just after midnight Saturday morning. Its website now redirects to spiritrestruc...
Aura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- May 2, 2026
Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now,...
Anker’s discounted 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great way to spend $15
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- May 2, 2026
I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to...
The things we’re building
- Technology
- David Pierce
- May 2, 2026
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 126, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I need 10 or 15 skirts from Calvin Klein, and also you can read all t...
Playing Esoteric Ebb is like rolling the dice with a great DM
- Technology
- Jay Peters
- May 2, 2026
It took me a while to get into Esoteric Ebb, a new CRPG from developer Christoffer Bodegård. The elevator pitch is basically Disco Elysium, but in the fantasy style of Dungeons & Dragons: You play as...