German Chancellor Lands in Beijing for Inaugural China Trip German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in Beijing, marking his inaugural official visit to China as leader. This three-day diplomatic tour, commencing on February 25, 2026, underscores Germany’s commitment to deepening ties with its largest trading […]
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Live: Samsung unveils new Galaxy phones
We’re here in San Francisco, where Samsung is set to unveil its new Galaxy S26 series phones and probably some accessories to go with them starting at 1PM ET. Keep in mind this isn’t Samsung’s foldy phone event, which usually occurs in the summer. One […]
Gemini is getting its first agentic capabilities
Google’s Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant. Starting with some Pixel 10 phones and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Gemini will be able to hail an Uber or put together a DoorDash order on its own. It’s […]
UK fines Reddit for not checking user ages aggressively enough
UK agency alleges “Reddit failed to apply any robust age assurance mechanism.”
Apple’s touchscreen MacBooks might also have a Dynamic Island
Apple’s OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros set to launch this fall will get a Dynamic Island feature like what’s available on iPhones, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple first debuted the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max as a pill-shaped […]
Meta Strikes $100B Chip Deal with AMD, Eyes 10% Stake in AI Expansion
Meta Could End Up Owning 10% of AMD in New Chip Deal Meta’s massive multi-year agreement with AMD could position the social media giant as a major shareholder in the chipmaker, potentially controlling up to 10% of AMD’s stock through performance-based warrants tied to AI […]
Blizzard Paralyzes Northeast, Cartel Violence Erupts in Mexico; Travel Chaos and Safety Warnings Issued – 2/25/2026, 8:29:30 AM
A massive bomb cyclone blizzard has paralyzed the Northeast U.S. with widespread power outages, over 11,000 flight cancellations, and treacherous travel conditions as of February 24, 2026.[1] Americans in Mexican tourist areas like Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana are urged to shelter in place amid cartel […]
Trump’s Longest State of the Union: Economic Triumphs Highlighted – Feb 25, 2026
In the ever-evolving landscape of global politics and economics, few events capture the public’s attention quite like the State of the Union address. This cornerstone of American governance provides the sitting president with a unique opportunity to outline their vision, accomplishments, and future
Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law
Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new requirements for age checks in many regions, and on Tuesday, the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to “meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming […]
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon AI bro squad includes a former Uber executive and a private equity billionaire
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers covering the broligarchs, the influencers, and the (potentially conscious) artificial intelligence models scrambling for power in Washington. If you’re not a subscriber yet, assert your humanity against the will of the machines by signing up […]