Anthropic has been moving pretty quickly lately. Only yesterday did it announce a Google Workspace plugin that lets you invoke Claude in a sidebar to help you get your work done. Now, the company has announced that it's releasing the cheapest, fastest light model yet with Claude Haiku 5.5.

The 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge The first array of laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip are designed to compete with high-end MacBook Pros - and they've got some high-end prices to match.The flagship Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark laptops from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, and Asus start as low as $2,599 for configurations with an 18-core CPU, 24GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. That's close in price to a similarly specced 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip, though Apple includes 1TB of storage. But the prices for both RTX Spark and Apple laptops of course go much, much higher.Of the pricing we've seen so far, a kitted-out Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark …Read the full story at The Verge.

Anker’s 45W charger is less than $50 during Amazon’s October sale. In fact, you can get two for under $50. Getting in on the Prime Day action doesn’t have to result in an empty wallet. Just as we found a couple handfuls of goodies that are under $25, there are plenty of deals during Amazon’s October sale that are $50 or less, many of which offer a lot of practical value. Everything from chargers to coffee makers are discounted until 3 AM ET on October 8th, 2026, so you only have a few hours to take advantage of some of these deals.For the full range of deals, make sure to head over to our main roundup, where we’ll keep updating prices and stock into the evening.LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian’s N-1 StarfighterThis 412-piece set features the Mandalorian’s reconstructed Naboo starfighter, with minifigs for Din Djarin, Grogu, and Peli Motto.Where to Buy: $59.99 $41.99 at AmazonVidaBay NFC E-Paper Fridge MagnetA tiny magnetic digital photo frame that repurposes a color E Ink screen developed for use as electronic shelf labels.Where to Buy: $29.99 at Amazon $35.99 $30.99 at VidaBay $99.99 $88.99 at VidaBay (three-pack)EasySMX S10The EasySMX S10 is our favorite Switch 2 controller for people who don’t want to spend twice as much on Nintendo’s option. It offers an excellent take on HD rumble, along with amiibo support and the ability to wake the Switch remotely. Where to Buy: $59.99 $39.89 at Amazon (black) $59.99 at EasySMX $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon (white, for Prime members)Ridge Tracker CardThis incredibly slim tracking card is just 1.55 millimeters thick, compatible with both iOS and Android, and recharges wirelessly via MagSafe or Qi.Where to Buy: $39 $32.99 at AmazonHOTO Electric Screwdriver RechargeableHoto’s compact rechargeable electric screwdriver includes 12 magnetic tips. It’s great for quick fixes at home or on the go.Where to Buy: $59.99 $37.99 at AmazonTP-Link Tapo Matter-Certified Smart Plug MiniA smart plug adds functionality to an existing gadget rather than replacing it. Once the plug is connected to your Wi-Fi network and a gadget, you can turn it on and off using an app. TP-Link’s Tapo smart plug supports Matter, so you can add it to whichever smart home platform you use. Where to Buy: $19.99 $7.99 at AmazonAnker Nano 45W charger with displayAnker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.Where to Buy: $39.99 $23.99 at Amazon $39.99 $25.99 at AnkerBlink Outdoor 4 and Battery Doorbell 2K+This Blink bundle includes the battery-powered video doorbell with a 2K resolution, and an outdoor camera.Where to Buy: $149.98 $27.99 at AmazonLoop Quiet 2 earplugsAttending a live concert? You can protect your hearing with Loop’s Quiet 2 earplugs. They pack up to 24dB (SNR) of noise reduction and come with four eartip sizes, allowing them to accommodate a range of ear shapes.Where to Buy: $24.95 $19.95 at Amazon $24.95 at LoopAmazon Echo Dot (Fifth-Gen)Amazon’s Echo Dot is an affordable way to add a smart speaker to your space. The small, powerful speaker offers surprisingly robust sound, and it’s great for controlling smart home devices, including those compatible with Matter. The Dot also offers faster response times than its predecessor, and it can act as an extender for an Eero Wi-Fi system. Read our review.Where to Buy: $79.99 $39.99 at Amazon $79.99 $39.99 at Best Buy $79.99 $39.99 at TargetAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023)Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is noticeably faster than its predecessor, features Wi-Fi 6E, and benefits from twice the storage. It can also showcase widgets and artwork when idle, and continues to offer robust Alexa integration. Where to Buy: $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon $59.99 $44.99 at Best Buy $59.99 $44.99 at TargetJBL Go 4The last-gen JBL Go 4 has been around for a bit, but the pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker still delivers with up to seven hours of runtime, dual device connectivity, and an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. You can also pair it with other Go 4 speakers for bigger stereo sound, if desired.Where to Buy: $49.95 $34.95 at AmazonLife360 Tile TrackerThe Tile can help you keep track of your personal belongings from up to 350 feet away, which is 100 feet more than its predecessor. The handy location tracker is also platform-agnostic and can send SOS alerts, though only if you pay for Life360’s Gold subscription ($14.99 a month).Where to Buy: $24.99 $19 at AmazonAnker Zolo MagSafe power bank (10,000mAh, Qi 7.5W)This compact 10,000mAh power bank is MagSafe compatible, with both 7.5W wireless and 30W wired charging over USB-C.Where to Buy: $49.99 $34.99 at AmazonBlack & Decker DustbusterBlack & Decker’s handheld vacuum can help you quickly clean up small messes in your home or car. Where to Buy: $59.99 $42.43 at AmazonLifeStraw personal water filterLifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted bacteria and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.Where to Buy: $17.95 $12.98 at AmazonRing Solar Panel (2nd Generation)The Ring Solar panel can keep your outdoor cameras or other small devices charged up with up to 4 watts of power via USB-C.Where to Buy: $59.99 $47.99 at AmazonGoodr OG SunglassesGoodr’s classic OG sunglasses have polarized lenses and come in a variety of stylish colors. They’re cheap, durable, and practical.Where to Buy: $29.99 $24 at AmazonKeurig K-ExpressThe compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills.Where to Buy: $109.99 $49.99 at AmazonPokémon Legends: Z-APokémon Legends: Z-A is the first game in the main series with a real-time battling system instead of the traditional turn-based formula. Its more action-oriented battles and smooth performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 are very welcome.Where to Buy: $69 $39.99 at Amazon (Switch 2)

Just over a week ago, we covered a deal at Amazon that knocked around 30 percent off Roku’s new (and first-ever) OLED TVs. The deal expired, but has returned for the final day of October Prime Day.The 55-inch Pro Series OLED is $699.99 at Amazon, which is 30 percent off its list price. The 65-inch model is $799.99, which is $400 off its list price, also at Amazon. Both models support a native 120Hz refresh rate, which is great for gaming, plus four HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K gaming at its full refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus. You’ll also get a backlit Roku remote control.There have been a few TV deals during Prime Day, though these are the lowest prices on OLEDs by a wide margin. We haven’t tested this model, but it’s an affordable way to get unbeatable contrast for your next movie or game night.Roku Pro Series OLED TVsWhere to Buy: $999.99 $699.99 at Amazon (55-inch) $1199.99 $799.99 at Amazon (65-inch)

One thing I really enjoy when using Gemini is the little interactive elements it will generate at times. I don't even need to ask for one; I'll ask for an overview comparing two things, or explaining a complex topic, and it will automatically generate a fun little diagram or chart I can click on to understand it more easily.

My old laptop has the right specs to act like a sleeper home server, but it's been collecting dust for a while. The reason is that I have lost the laptop's barrel plug charger, and I don't want to add a chunky adapter to my setup, which I try to keep minimal.

We routinely blame sluggish Windows machine performance on suboptimal boot drive configuration, and despite my technical inclination, I'm guilty of it too. Late last month, I noticed my boot time matched that of a resume from a hibernated state. I sidestepped the perils of downloading third-party optimization software that's mostly snake oil, and trusted Microsoft's integrated Storage Sense utility instead. However, I soon realized the company had misconfigured its own operating system defaults as a last-ditch troubleshooting tool rather than a routine cleanup utility.

What year is it, and what dessert name of Android are we up to? | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge A common misconception I've seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They're not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is something new for Googlebooks that's ripped straight from Android phones circa 2014.On every Googlebook keyboard, the F1, F2, and F3 keys are the old triangle, circle, and square navigation icons that first debuted on Android 5.0 Lollipop. These were the back, home, and app switcher buttons long before everything went to gesture-based navigation, and they're still built into phones on Android 17 as an alternative. On Googlebook OS, these keys do w …Read the full story at The Verge.

Even though some people don't want to admit it, Call of Duty remains one of the biggest video game series out there, and Microsoft just revealed that the long-running first-person shooter series will come to Nvidia RTX Spark-powered devices in 2027, including the Surface Laptop Ultra.

I've spent enough time testing DLSS 5 to know that it can be both incredibly impressive and incredibly frustrating. The tech has genuinely felt transformative in a lot of games, especially when I used to create free remasters of classic games. However, DLSS 5's Neural Rendering tech has also brought up some fairly obvious questions about what's actually going on with the final image. Some of these complaints have really hit home, too, and have been difficult to dismiss.

What’s in a URL anymore, really. For the first time in years, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers - better known as ICANN - is accepting applications for new top-level domains. These are the suffixes at the end of all URLs, and you may know them as things like .com, .org, and .pizza.ICANN just announced the 1,615 applications that have been submitted so far, from 481 different applicants. The trend will not surprise you: AI is everywhere. Ten different companies, including both Meta and OpenAI, applied for the .agent domain. Seven, including OpenAI, applied for .agi. Six, including OpenAI, applied for .asi, clearly attempting to get in on President Tru …Read the full story at The Verge.

OpenAI is launching a new Intelligent UI feature in ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to answer your questions with interactive visuals. The update, which is rolling out to all users alongside GPT-6, gives ChatGPT the ability to combine a text response with diagrams, charts, forms, tappable buttons, and more.In a blog post explaining the change, OpenAI says it trained GPT-6 when to generate interactive visuals over text, as well as how to format them in its response. An example shared by OpenAI shows how ChatGPT might show a diagram of a seven-speed bicycle if you ask about its design, complete with interactive buttons that highlight differe …Read the full story at The Verge.