Americas News
Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!
- Technology
- Elizabeth Lopatto
- Apr 2, 2026
To be honest, I thought Elon Musk would confidentially file for SpaceX's IPO on the 20th of this month, rather than the 1st. But maybe that just means he's moved on to other numbers, and we should all...
OpenAI just bought TBPN
- Technology
- Hayden Field
- Apr 2, 2026
OpenAI has reportedly purchased TBPN, the viral online talk show that often interviews AI executives and other tech leaders. This story is breaking. Please check back for updates. Read the full story...
Verge subscribers: Join us for a movie night in New York City, hosted by The Vergecast
- Technology
- David Pierce
- Apr 2, 2026
The Vergecast is hosting a special in-person screening of Sneakers in partnership with IFC in New York City, and we're opening presale tickets exclusively to Verge subscribers. Sneakers is a movie abo...
Hisense’s art-inspired CanvasTV has hit a new low price
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- Apr 2, 2026
Samsung’s releasing a new version of The Frame sometime this year, though the exact date is still unknown and, based on past models, it’s likely to be pricey. If you’d rather not wait or want to save...
Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader
- Technology
- David Pierce
- Apr 2, 2026
Surf is a slightly hard app to explain. It's sort of three things: a client for fediverse apps like Bluesky and Mastodon; a feed reader that lets you subscribe to almost any website, podcast, or YouTu...
New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of ‘ghost guns’
- Technology
- Mia Sato
- Apr 2, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul and other New York state lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the printing of components used to create "ghost guns" - firearms without serial numbers that can be printed...
Razer gaming accessories include a $25 Taco Bell gift card at Best Buy
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- Apr 2, 2026
Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only. A whopping 41 items are eligible, ranging from m...
It’s not easy to get depression-detecting AI through the FDA
- Technology
- Robert Hart
- Apr 2, 2026
For the past seven years, the California-based startup Kintsugi has been developing AI designed to detect signs of depression and anxiety from a person's speech. But after failing to secure FDA cleara...
Despite EV headwinds, Rivian’s sales are up
- Technology
- Andrew J. Hawkins
- Apr 2, 2026
It's rough out there for the pure EV companies, but despite all the challenges, Rivian says its on target for a historic year. Ahead of the launch of the company's more affordable R2 electric SUV, Riv...
YouTube’s TV takeover continues with 24/7 streaming ‘Stations’
- Technology
- Janko Roettgers
- Apr 2, 2026
When Coachella returns to YouTube next week, the music festival will be offering more than just live performances. Viewers will also be able to tune into something YouTube calls Stations - 24/7 linear...
The boring, insidious world of the womanosphere
- Technology
- Gaby Del Valle
- Apr 2, 2026
Usha Vance has a new podcast: Storytime with the Second Lady. It's exactly what it sounds like. Each episode begins with a brief introduction, after which JD Vance's wife reads a children's story. The...
Samsung announces 2026 Frame TVs and the Pro cost less than last year’s
- Technology
- John.Higgins
- Apr 2, 2026
Samsung has announced some more details about The Frame and Frame Pro, and the most interesting news is that this year's Frame Pro will be a little less expensive across sizes. While last year's Frame...