Dogs aren’t just listening for “walk” and “treat.” A new study in Science finds that a rare group of “genius dogs” can eavesdrop on their owners and learn new words about objects, much like 1.5‑year‑old toddlers.[1][2] Meet the gifted word‑learning dogs Most dogs are great […]
Year: 2026
The Verge Awards at CES 2026
Every January, the world of consumer electronics heads to Las Vegas to spend the first full week of the year in the desert presenting, prodding, and gawking at all the new gadgets and gear debuting at CES. The show has once again delivered an avalanche […]
The Vergecast Live at CES 2026: What is the point of a robot that falls over?
This year’s CES was an odd one. This is a conference usually dominated by futuristic, expensive TVs and futuristic, expensive cars, but those things weren’t what dominated CES 2026. Instead, Las Vegas was filled with new ideas about old gadgets and showed us a whole […]
AI Role Limitations Highlighted on January 9, 2026: Why Some Requests Misalign
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital communication, the role of a search assistant like Perplexity is becoming increasingly vital. However, there are distinct boundaries to what such an assistant can achieve. As a search assistant, Perplexity is designed to synthesize information from search re
Disney+ Unveils TikTok-Style Vertical Video Feed, Aiming to Transform Mobile Streaming Experience
Disney+ is officially jumping into the short‑form video game this year – and that could change how you use the app on your phone. At its Tech + Data Showcase event at CES 2026, Disney announced that short‑form, vertical videos are coming to Disney+ in […]
Most dubious uses of AI at CES 2026
You can’t shake a stick without hitting an AI gadget at CES this year, with artificial smarts now embedded in just about every wearable, screen, and appliance across the show floor, not to mention the armies of AI companions, toys, and robots. But those are […]
NASA orders “controlled medical evacuation” from the International Space Station
“The crew is highly trained, and they came to the aid of their colleague right away.”
Xbox’s Towerborne is switching from a free-to-play game to a paid one
Towerborne, a side-scrolling action RPG published by Xbox Game Studios that has been available in early access, will officially launch on February 26th. But instead of launching as a free-to-play, always-on online game as originally planned, Towerborne is instead going to be a paid game […]
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won’t want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every time I hear a demo – be it in a Rivian, Cadillac, or Mercedes […]
RFK Jr.’s dietary guidelines: Beef tallow is in, but no booze for breakfast
Old-school food pyramid returns, but jumbled and upside-down, like a funnel.