Month: July 2026
What I track in a day
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Optimizer will be taking a two-week break and will be moving to Wednesdays starting August 12th. Opt in for Optimizer…
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‘Powerful AI systems can go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention’: A bill requiring AI systems to have a ‘kill switch’ is now in Congress
A bipartisan bill introduced to Congress calls for AI models to have a kill switch The bill follows months of warnings about the dangers of rapidly advancing AI technology from major AI firms An ‘unprecedented cyber incident’ between OpenAI and Hugging Face prompted the introduction of the bill A bill…
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Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop
While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve when practically all tech is more expensive. Source
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Whack-a-drone
In Pasadena, California, there’s a cute red brick courtyard where one storefront isn’t like the rest. The glass doors open onto a sparse industrial hallway, which leads to a sunlit foyer with a large spiral staircase. Go up, and you’ll see a typical coworking space: open tables, healthy snacks, a…
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TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address. The Commission suggests that TikTok should adjust the default settings of…
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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector. Source
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