Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data centerProject Stratos will still have a footprint larger than Manhattan.Project Stratos will still have a footprint larger than Manhattan.by Emma RothJun 4, 2026, 6:38 PM UTCImage: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesEmma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she...

Best Phones of MWC 2026At MWC 2026, we have -- surprising nobody -- seen a ton of phones.This year's Mobile World Congress is particularly rich with phones serving different purposes and demographics, like Honor's Robot Phone, which is part handset and part camera gimbal. While Xiaomi predictably unveiled another premium device, its photographic capabilities are next-level. Honor unveiled a...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking to add a little spice to your celebration, now is the perfect time to shop for sex toys. Many retailers are already offering fantastic discounts, with savings of up to 85% on popular items from well-known brands like Lovehoney and Good Vibes. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a partner, there are plenty of options available...

Should You Buy a Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum? The Answer Isn't So SimpleThe appeal of a robot vacuum with an auto-empty base is obvious: You get weeks (maybe even months, depending on how regularly you're running your 'bot) of hands-free cleaning, without the hassle of daily bin dumping. The reality, though, is that you're deferring maintenance rather than eliminating it. When you do empty...

All the news about Anthropic’s new AI fight with the White HouseAnthropic was already navigating one dispute with the government in its standoff with the Pentagon, and then came an order on June 12th to block off foreign access to its most recently released AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. When they launched on June 9th, Anthropic said “Fable 5’s capabilities exceed those of any model we’ve...