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I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and this one is the best
If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Controller, for instance, will net you the console’s only wireless controller with a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening, not to mention great-feeling rumble and a slick design. It’s not perfect, but it’s otherwise the total package in terms of features. But it’d be a disservice to you to call it a day there. There are severa...
Airbnb gets into hotels, expands AI for host onboarding and customer support
Airbnb’s core business was letting users book a room or a whole property owned by someone else. In most cases, the host would be a house or a property owner, and you would get a stay with basic services such as a bed, a bath, and a kitchen. The company is now introducing hotels to its platform to drive new revenue and offer more options for travelers to book stays. The company has been testing out hotel listings for a few months and is officially adding a filter to search for them in its app. In...
Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams
Caller ID company Truecaller launched eSIM services for travellers. The launch comes as the company aims to bolster its balance sheet and diversify business amid dipping ad revenues. The company said its plans will range from 1 GB over 7 days to 20 GB over 30 days. Initially, the launch will make the eSIM product available in 29 countries.
Anthropic and OpenAI take their beef to the midterm elections
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about the car crashes piling up on a daily basis at the Washington-based intersection of technology and politics. If you're not a subscriber, sign up for our fine editorial enterprise today, especially as we process the end of Musk v. Altman. And if you have any tips about impending or hidden Washington car crashes, send 'em over to tina.nguyen+tips@theverge.com. A quick note: Regulator will be on hiatus for the next tw...
Vibe coding is coming to your phone
Coming to your homescreen soon: your own app. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge "There's an app for that" was the promise of the App Store from the very beginning. The app that will get your phone to do the thing you want it to? It's just a few taps away. The tagline wasn't strictly true - I'm still waiting for that one perfect grocery list app. Still, apps shaped the modern smartphone into what it is today. We spend all day, every day inside of apps - scrolling, listening, and tappin...
Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’
Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safetyOfcom’s incoming chair has vowed to take on the “tech bros”, as he conceded there was now a perception the regulator had been complacent and slow over concerns about online safety.Ian Cheshire, the former Channel 4 chair who has secured the job overseeing the technology and media regulator, also told MPs he had personal concerns about the impact of social media on under-16s. Continue reading...
Volvo is trying to put its EV stumbles in the rearview
Volvo once had ambitions to fully exit the gas car business. Now it's trying to keep its tenuous foothold in the EV market. It's not an understatement to say that Volvo's EV journey has been a bumpy one. The compact EX40 has been a consistent winner, but the Swedish brand's other EVs have been plagued with problems. The EX90 was supposed to be a bold statement for the future, but persistent software bugs have forced Volvo into an expensive hardware replacement. The tiny EX30 faired no...
Why Infrastructure Modernization Is The Real Enabler Of AI
InnovationWhy Infrastructure Modernization Is The Real Enabler Of AIByDaniela Binatti,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 20, 2026, 01:30pm EDTDaniela Binatti is the founder and CEO of Pismo. gettyArtificial intelligence is one of the most discussed topics in business today. Across industries, companies are exploring the potential of...
OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September
A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI’s structure, leadership, and finances, the AI giant is ready to move forward with its initial public offering, sources told the Wall Street Journal. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman reportedly hopes that his company will be ready to go public by September. The ChatGPT maker has been working with tech IPO powerhouse bankers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, and may file IPO paperwork confidentially with regulators within days or weeks...
Jeff Bezos, you were so close to making a good point
"Why is a nurse in Queens who makes $75,000 a year paying more than $1,000 a month in taxes?" Bezos said Wednesday morning on CNBC. "That's $1,000 that could help with rent, or groceries, or anything."
OpenAI Reportedly Could File For IPO This Week—Teeing Up Showdown With Musk's SpaceX
BreakingBusinessOpenAI Reportedly Could File For IPO This Week—Teeing Up Showdown With Musk's SpaceXByAlicia Park,Reporter. I cover markets and tech.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 12:51pm EDTToplineChatGPT maker OpenAI is targeting a September public debut, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, days after Sam Altman's courtroom victory over Elon Musk—whose own rocket company is unveiling IPO paperwork as soon as Wednesday. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsOpenAI's ba...
'I went to hell and back' - Netball star opens up on post-partum depression
Adelaide Thunderbirds and Jamaica international player Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has opened up on suffering with post-partum depression and how it has affected her return to netball.Sterling-Humphrey missed much of the 2025 season following her pregnancy but returned to the Thunderbirds for the 2026 season after giving birth to son Xaihire.She spoke candidly about the struggle of post-partum depression and how she sought help for her mental health and experienced suicidal thoughts."So before I w...
You can now remix other people’s YouTube Shorts with AI
Google announced a new YouTube Shorts Remix feature that lets users restyle clips or even insert themselves into other people's videos using Gemini Omni. Now, at the bottom of a YouTube Short, when you click the remix icon, you'll see an option to "reimagine" it. Here, you can prompt Gemini to turn a video into pixel art, an anime, or a found-footage horror film. But, beyond that, you can also alter the contents by, say, inflating heads, inserting background actors, dressing people in p...
Save big on the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26 with these T-Mobile deals
Following its recent purchase of U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile launched major iPhone and Samsung deals to attract new customers. Right now, shoppers can get an iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy S26 included with the Experience More plan, plus save hundreds on upgraded models when they meet certain requirements.With this current promotion, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e when you switch carriers and bring your number — no trade-in required. The deal runs through July 1, giving shoppers a limited window...
Disney sued over facial recognition technology at California parks
U.S. newsDisney sued over facial recognition technology at California parksThe suit alleges that the company does not adequately disclose its use of the technology and is not transparent with how the collected data will be used. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. in 2023. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 20, 2026, 12:24 PM EDTBy Minyvonne BurkeA class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Walt Disney Company...
Tesla Cybertruck pulled from Texas lake after attempting ‘wade mode’
Police said the vehicle became disabled and took on water, prompting the driver and passengers to abandon it before calling for helpAuthorities in Texas have removed a Tesla Cybertruck from a lake after the driver intentionally drove into in an attempt to try the vehicle’s “wade mode.”On Tuesday, the Grapevine police department announced the vehicle’s recovery from Katie’s Woods Park Boat Ramp, adding that the “driver stated he intentionally drove into the lake to use the Cybertruck’s ‘wade mode...
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy
Microsoft has recruited game industry analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox chief strategy officer. Ball publishes an annual state of video gaming report, which is a popular read across the game industry, and he's "widely respected across gaming, media, and technology," according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Sharma announced Ball is joining Microsoft in a memo to Xbox employees this morning, seen by The Verge. She described Ball as a "longtime gamer," who has held strategy and leadership roles at Il...
Google Search’s AI evolution includes more ads
Some ads will have chatbots built in. | Image: Google Google's AI-powered Search era apparently also extends to its ads. Now, when you search for a product, Google's Gemini AI chatbot will surface relevant items and generate a "custom explainer" about why you should purchase a specific one. The update comes just one day after Google revealed a new Search box for larger, more conversational queries, along with a focus on AI-generated results. In an example shared by Google, someone search...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Bad Crease News No Privacy Screen
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Bad Crease News, No Display UpgradeByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 11:42am EDTMay 20, 2026, 11:42am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.One of Samsung’s standout Galaxy S26 Ultra features, the priv...
Anker’s travel-friendly Laptop Power Bank has returned to its best price of the year
Whether you’re heading out for a quick Memorial Day getaway or preparing for summer travel, a reliable power bank can come in handy when there’s no outlet in sight. Fortunately, Anker’s Laptop Power Bank can keep all your essential gadgets charged, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $95.99 ($24 off), which is the best price we’ve seen this year and the lowest since Black Friday. Anker Laptop Power Bank Where to Buy: $119.99 $95.99 at Amazon $119.99 $95.99 a...