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AI super PACs, the hottest investment in tech

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter about the collision between Big Tech and Washington (last week of summer edition). If you enjoy this, consider subscribing to get this newsletter weekly and everything The Verge has to offer. Ever since the US Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. FEC that corporations had the right to free speech and therefore could make political donations, American billion

Apple's new iOS 26 public beta 5 is here, is your iPhone compatible? Check this list

The Apple iPhone 17 event is exactly two weeks away, with the "awe dropping" announcement now officially confirmed for Tuesday, September 9 this year. If all goes to plan, that means we'll likely get to download iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 one week after the event. Get excited because the OS 26es are coming with huge upgrades to your iPhone and iPad's operating systems. You've heard of Liquid Glass, right? It's like the better-executed version of Windows Vista and definitely one of the cooler features

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This new Pixel 10 battery feature is stirring up controversy - here's why

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 lineup has a controversial battery health feature. Users don't have the option to turn it off. The feature limits your phone's battery capacity over time. If you're a Google Pixel 10 series phone owner, a mandatory feature will limit your device's battery life. Whether that's a good thing or not depends on how you approach it. Earlier this year, Google introduced a Battery Healt

Verizon's Bringing Back That Landline Feeling With Its New Family Plan Feature

When we talk about a cellular "family plan," we mean a bundle of several individual phone lines for each person in a typical household. The plan usually includes features like high-speed data or a streaming video service that each family member can share. Now, Verizon has updated an add-on for its phone plans that's meant to bring the family closer together. The Verizon Family Plus perk, which offers features such as location check-ins and content filters, now includes Family Line, where up to

Apple set to unveil next-gen iPhones and other devices on September 9

Apple is hosting its next product event on Tuesday, September 9, at 10 am Pacific and 1 pm Eastern, the company announced today. Though Apple's event announcements rarely indicate what the company plans to talk about, the company's September events for well over a decade have all revolved around the iPhone. The event will be available to stream from YouTube or from Apple's events website. Rumors about this year's iPhones point to a more significant redesign than in recent years, though Apple i

Framework is working on a giant haptic touchpad, Trackpoint nub, and eGPU for its laptops

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Today, Framework announced the second-gen Framework Laptop 16 with two industry firsts: the first Nvidia graphics card upgrade you can perform at home in just a couple minutes, and the first complete 240W laptop charging solution over a USB-C cable. Bu

Apple locks in September date for iPhone 17 launch, with Air set to star

TL;DR Apple’s September event is set for September 9 at Apple Park in Cupertino. The iPhone 17 lineup, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, is expected to launch. Apple has confirmed its next big product showcase, locking in September 9 for the company’s annual iPhone event at Apple Park in Cupertino. The announcement means we’ll officially see the long-rumored iPhone 17 lineup launch in just a couple of weeks. According to Apple’s invite, the keynote kicks off at 10 AM local time, with a

Apple officially announces iPhone 17 event: ‘Awe dropping’

Apple has officially announced its next product event where it will announce the new iPhone 17 lineup alongside new Apple Watch hardware. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 9. The tagline for the event reads “Awe dropping” and features an infrared view of the Apple logo. What to expect Apple will announce four new iPhones, including an ultra thin model. iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max The iPhone 17 is expected to mostly be an internal update to the iPh

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Apple’s September 9 event logo has a fun interactive easter egg

Apple is holding its iPhone 17 launch event, dubbed ‘Awe dropping,’ on Tuesday, September 9. And the event logo on Apple’s website comes with a fun easter egg. iPhone 17 event logo is interactive on Apple.com The logo for the just announced iPhone 17 event includes what looks like an infared version of the Apple logo. Like with most Apple events, the logo has a dynamic version that animates, as shared by CEO Tim Cook in a video posted on X: Get ready for an awe dropping #AppleEvent on Tuesda

How to watch Apple’s iPhone 17 event live on September 9

It’s official: Apple is holding its big iPhone 17 event on Tuesday, September 9. The ‘Awe dropping’ announcements will be streamed live online. Here’s how to watch the iPhone 17 event. Apple’s iPhone 17 event: here’s how to watch live on September 9 Apple’s biggest event of the year is coming up very fast. The iPhone 17 event will happen Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT. Apple’s keynote is expected to be a pre-recorded video, with all the announcements livestreamed across

Apple's iPhone 17 event launch date is official - here's everything we expect

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple confirms its iPhone launch event will take place on Tuesday, September 9. The iPhone 17 lineup will likely include a new iPhone 17 Air (Slim) model. Other expected releases include the Apple Watch Series 11 and updated AirPods. September, better known in the industry as Techtember, is only a week away, and kicking off the deluge of fall product announcements may be arguably the biggest of

Michigan Supreme Court: Unrestricted Phone Searches Violate Fourth Amendment

The Michigan Supreme Court has drawn a firm line around digital privacy, ruling that police cannot use overly broad warrants to comb through every corner of a person’s phone. In People v. Carson, the court found that warrants for digital devices must include specific limitations, allowing access only to information directly tied to the suspected crime. Michael Carson became the focus of a theft investigation involving money allegedly taken from a neighbor’s safe. Authorities secured a warrant

Apple's iPhone 17 Invites Are Out: Here's What Could Come on Sept. 9

Apple on Tuesday sent out invites for its annual fall iPhone launch event, which is slated for Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone. It could also debut the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite for the fall event shows the title, "Awe dropping," with a glowing Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. The keynote will be held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. CNET

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Apple will host its iPhone 17 event on September 9

The wait is over: Apple has announced the dates for its 2025 fall event. The company will unveil new hardware on September 9 at 1PM ET at its Cupertino headquarters. The tag line for the event is "awe dropping," which doesn't give a whole lot away. There has been plenty of speculation already about what will be announced at the upcoming event. The highlight of the iPhone lineup this year is expected to be a new ultra-thin, ultra-light, most likely called the iPhone 17 Air. We've already heard r

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Here’s When You Can Skip Work for the iPhone 17 Launch Event

The iPhone 17 is coming. The iPhone 17 is coming! Well, technically, four iPhone 17 devices are reportedly coming on Tuesday, Sept. 9. That’s when Apple will announce a family of new devices, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17—phones that have been leaking out for the better part of the last year. Apple sent the following invite to Gizmodo: iPhone 17 event confirmed for Sept. 9. See ya there! pic.twitter.com/VTJOjYfZYE — Ray Wong (@raywongy) August 26, 2025 T

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Best Sleep Headphones of 2025, Tested by Sleep and Headphone Experts

Cole Kan/CNET If you're a light sleeper who's sensitive to sound, then you know how difficult it can be to catch some Zs. Fortunately, devices like sleep headphones now exist, and they're designed to help you get consistent, quality rest no matter what's going on around you. I, a CNET sleep team expert, teamed up with David Carnoy, CNET executive editor and resident headphone expert, to find the best sleep headphones, ranging from wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headbands to active noise-canceli

Apple's iPhone 17 Invites Are Out: Here's What Could Come On Sept. 9

Apple on Tuesday sent out invites for its annual fall iPhone launch event, which is slated for Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone. It could also debut the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite for the fall event shows the title, "Awe dropping," with a glowing Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. The keynote will be held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. CNET

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Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event is set for September 9th

is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple has announced the date of its next big event: September 9th, 2024, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The event, which has the tagline “Awe dropping,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. This is where we expect to hear more about the iPho

Apple is holding its iPhone 17 event on September 9

Apple said today that it is holding its event for the iPhone 17 on Tuesday, September 9 — just like last year. The company has started sending invites for the event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs theatre in Cupertino and will start at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET. While the company is expected to release one regular and two Pro phones, it could replace the Plus with a new and slim iPhone 17 Air model. The device could reportedly have a thickness of 5.5 mm with a 6.6-inch screen. This would make

iPhone 17 announcement imminent as alleged Apple Event ‘hashmoji’ surfaces

Update: 9to5Mac has confirmed this information. Apple is expected to officially announce its September iPhone 17 event as soon as today. An alleged “hashmoji” on X has appeared, building on that expectation. The #AppleEvent hashmoji, according to an X account dedicated to finding these, shows an Apple logo with what appears to be a thermal imaging view inside. The account further claims that the hashmoji will go live at 9 am PT/12pm ET. This might be our first look at the event theme, assumin

Framework’s Most-Repairable Gaming Laptop May Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need

When we talk of “desktop replacement” laptops, we usually speak in terms of raw performance, not upgradability. Framework, the company behind several generations of ultra-repairable and modular laptops and mini PCs, is the only company that can call its devices an option if you demand true customizability. The company is back again with a new iteration of its Framework 16, packing new CPU and GPU options with a full-fledged removable Nvida option. If the feel is as good as it was with the Framew

The Framework Laptop 16 Can Now Be Upgraded to an RTX 5070

It has been a big year for repairable-laptop maker Framework. After launching the Framework Laptop 12 and the Framework Desktop this summer, the company is now rolling out a big update to the Framework Laptop 16. The machine can be configured with (or upgraded to) an Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop graphics card. You can also upgrade to the new 2025 mainboard, which includes the next-gen AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chips. Why is this a big deal? Well, Framework is a company we've grown to appreciate a lot o

Top-rated mystery 'nano-banana' AI model rolls out to Gemini, as Google DeepMind claims responsibility

Getty Images/gleitfrosch Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A mystery 'nano banana' image editing model recently climbed up the LMArena charts. Google DeepMind was secretly behind the model, which is now publicly available. Users can get started for free today in the Gemini app. Every now and then, the LMArena will have a mystery model with a fun name shoot up to the top of the leaderboard. Shall I remind you of OpenAI's Project Strawberry? More r

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen - and why

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Android launchers let you replace your default home screen. Six top launchers offer unique features, styles, and pricing. A new launcher can make your phone feel fresh and faster. One of the main reasons I started using Android (version 1.5 with an HTC Hero phone) was because it ran a version of the Linux kernel. I knew that fact would lead to a thing I value: flexibility.

The McPhee method for writing deeply reported nonfiction

When I first started writing for a real publication, I taught myself “reporting” with a simple self-made curriculum unfolding over six or seven articles. The first two pieces I wrote from my head, with reference to things I already knew or to books I’d read. For the third, I actually got out of the house, but didn’t yet have to play the journalist; I just wrote about taking a flying lesson in a small airplane. The fourth article required more gumption: I decided to shadow a friend of mine for a

Exclusive: I put a leaked iPhone 17 Pro Max case on an iPhone 16 Pro Max

TL;DR Android Authority obtained a leaked iPhone 17 Pro Max case from a company called Thinborne. obtained a leaked iPhone 17 Pro Max case from a company called Thinborne. The case fits very well on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, showing that the sizing is nearly identical. However, Apple appears to be moving the LiDAR sensor, microphone, and flash, so iPhone 16/17 cases will likely not be interchangeable. Now that the Google Pixel 10 launch is over, it’s time to look to the next huge smartphone laun

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Reverse wireless charging may not be possible on the iPhone 17 Pro

One feature that has been available for a number of years on Android has long been expected to come to iPhone too: reverse wireless charging. A leaker yesterday suggested that it’s coming to the two iPhone 17 Pro models. If true, this would be good news for three reasons, but there is reason to suggest that may not be possible – due to MagSafe … What is reverse wireless charging? Very simply, this means the ability to wirelessly charge an accessory like AirPods or an Apple Watch by placing it

The best foldable phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Why we like it: Samsung made an astonishing leap forward in its 2025 foldable phones, which was great to see after several years of iterative designs. The new Z Fold 7 features its thinnest (4.2 mm) and lightest (215 grams) design yet, making the device feel more like a traditional handset when folded, and a super sleek tablet when unfolded. It helps that the Android operating system has been steadily improving for foldables as well. More and more apps are starting to take advantage of the extr

The Relativity of Wrong (1988)

The Relativity of Wrong by Isaac Asimov I received a letter from a reader the other day. It was handwritten in crabbed penmanship so that it was very difficult to read. Nevertheless, I tried to make it out just in case it might prove to be important. In the first sentence, he told me he was majoring in English Literature, but felt he needed to teach me science. (I sighed a bit, for I knew very few English Lit majors who are equipped to teach me science, but I am very aware of the vast state of

Hasselblad X2D II: the luxury sports car of medium format cameras

is a supervising video producer who also reviews gadgets and photography gear. He has over a decade of experience as a reporter and photojournalist, previously at Recode. We’ve spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big price hikes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Hasselblad X2D 100C II will actually be cheaper than its predecessor, coming in at “