Most of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories are designed to either protect or power up Nintendo's latest handheld, like its Charging Case Pro that actually does both at the same time. Its new multitasking Charging Grip can also add three or four more hours of playtime through an included 10,000mAh battery pack, while improving the Switch 2's ergonomics with beefier nonslip grips for the Joy-Con controllers.Belkin's Charging Grip is now available through the company's online store in black, lilac, and olive green color options for $99.99. The magnetic 10,000mAh battery sticks to the back of the Switch 2, but since the handheld doesn't support mag …Read the full story at The Verge.

Why would a company, especially in the cutthroat hardware segment, willingly make a last-generation offering a better deal than it was before? The very foundation of AMD's latest move to support FSR 4.1 on older hardware raises this question.

I can't remember the last time Microsoft kicked off a Build keynote with Windows front and center, but that's exactly what CEO Satya Nadella did this week. Nadella didn't address the issues Microsoft is trying to fix in Windows 11 but chose to woo the audience with Microsoft's slick Surface RTX Spark Dev Kit instead, calling it a "dream machine."Nadella unveiled the new Surface hardware just days after Nvidia officially returned to Windows on Arm with its new RTX Spark chips. Both companies are talking up these chips as some kind of new beginning for PCs, and it's clear that RTX Spark will drive local AI workloads in a way that Microsoft's …Read the full story at The Verge.

Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this feature won't be available to most people or organizations; Google is limiting it to people with at least 100,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 followers on Instagram or X, or 300,000 followers on TikTok. You'll need to meet the minimum on one of those platforms and be at least 18 years old to make a Search profile.In demo videos, Google shows how a Search profile can feature links to websites and other platforms, a short summary of the person or brand, pinned media fro …Read the full story at The Verge.

Google has provided users with a huge amount of free storage for a long time, but that gravy train has come to an end. You can still get the storage, but now there's another requirement: your phone number. New accounts will get only 5GB of cloud storage, compared to the 15GB they previously received. If you want the full amount, you'll need to hand over your digits. While that might not sound like a big deal, there are significant downsides to being required to give your number, particularly from a privacy perspective.

The design hasn’t changed much from the original Proteus, which was announced in 2022. | Image: Amazon Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign the robot tasks in the same way they'd communicate with colleagues. Previously, workers would need to use specialized software to direct the floor-level, tortoise-like systems, which are designed for heavy lifting and moving large carts throughout Amazon's warehouses. "You tell it what needs to …Read the full story at The Verge.

Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago, investing heavily in MMOs during the peak of live-service wave, and having access to a huge slate of franchises through Prime Video and the MGM Studios library. Late last year, the company announced a major pivot, relaunching Luna with a focus on party games you can play with just your phone as a controller - including an AI-powered game starring Snoop Dogg as a judge - and basically jumping ship on MMOs.At the time, it looked like a retreat, but Amazon says that isn't the …Read the full story at The Verge.

Color E Ink tablets aren’t usually affordable. I’m not going to say that Woot’s price on a refurbished “good as new” Remarkable Paper Pro is cheap, but it’s pretty fantastic compared to buying one new. Normally $629 just for the tablet, you can get a bundle that includes the big 11.8-inch Paper Pro plus $139 worth of brand new accessories (a Mosaic Weave Book Folio and a Marker Plus) for $509 if you buy it used. The bundle comes with a 90-day warranty, which pales in comparison so Remarkable’s own one-year warranty on refurbished devices. Then again, the same refurbished bundle on the company’s site is $649.Remarkable Paper Pro bundle (refurbished)Includes Mosaic Weave Book Folio Cover and Market Plus with eraser.Where to Buy: $818 $509 at WootIt’s nice to have a color E Ink so close in price to Remarkable’s newer Paper Pure, a 10.3-inch black and white E Ink tablet for note-taking. While many of their features overlap, you may prefer not just the color capabilities of the Paper Pro, but also its front light. The Paper Pure doesn’t have a light at all. One thing to keep in mind about the Pro’s color-capable screen is that it uses Gallery display tech, which has a slow refresh rate because it renders colors instead of using filters like Kaleido displays. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/8compressed.jpg", productImageAlt: "Bambu Lab X2D", productTitle: "Bambu Lab X2D", shortDescription: "A serious 3D printer that’s more powerful and easier to use", longDescription: "If you are serious about 3D printing, it’s time to upgrade to Bambu Lab's X2D. The dual-nozzle setup handles multi-color prints faster and removes supports more cleanly than anything else in its class. AI monitors the full filament path to catch bad prints before they waste your time and materials. And active chamber heating keeps conditions consistent across a wider range of materials.", purchaseUrl: "https://go.skimresources.com?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.store.bambulab.com%2Fproducts%2Fx2d&xcust=vergehypedeskarticle1", purchaseLinkText: "Buy at Bambu Lab" };More deals to considerIf you’re hunting for a sleek 33-inch soundbar with wired satellite speakers and a wireless subwoofer that won’t cost you much, Vizio’s 5.1 SE system is $149.99 at Walmart (down from $228). The soundbar can easily mount to the bottom of most recent Vizio TVs without extra accessories, but its low-profile design won’t look out of place even if you have to set it on your entertainment center. It supports Bluetooth and eARC over HDMI so you won’t have to power it on every time you turn on the TV. The company claims the system can provide Dolby Atmos and DTS X spatial audio, though it’s likely simulated since its included speakers don’t tilt upwards to bounce sound off your ceiling.Humble has rolled out its fresh batch of games for Choice subscribers. Those who subscribe for $14.99 monthly can get Octopath Traveler 2, Citizen Sleeper 2, Indika, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and more — all of which you keep even if you choose to cancel. Choice members get a new mix of free games like these every month, as well as discounts on purchases made through Humble’s store. This includes games redeemable on Steam, plus Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 digital titles. In many cases, the discount knocks Nintendo games down to the best prices available on the web.While we’re on the topic of video games, Bungie’s Marathon first-person extraction shooter just launched its second season of content. There’s an free trial happening now through June 9th that lets you play all that the game offers. If you like what you see, there are plenty of deals happening across all platforms the game is available on. The most affordable deal is at Fanatical, where you can get the Steam title for $25.59 (originally $39.99) without the need for an offer code. The digital download on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is $27.99.

Claude has been my default chatbot for most of this year now and I don't see that changing any time soon. Most of my AI work runs through it on any given day, whether I'm working on something serious or just chasing down whatever random rabbit hole has caught my attention that afternoon.

The Cash App Wand is a novel way to pay for your next coffee. | Image: Cash App The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory. The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users to make on-the-go payments without pulling out their phone or card.This plays on a popular DIY trend that's already circulating on social media platforms, in which people are 3D printing (or otherwise constructing) their own creative "cases" for contactless payment cards. Magic wands seem to be the most popular design, likely because the extra reach makes them convenient for drive-thru pa …Read the full story at The Verge.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. - the world's biggest semiconductor-maker - is struggling to meet demands from American customers even with its factory buildout in the US, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. "Customer demand is so high, and we can only support so much," TSMC CEO C.C. Wei said after a shareholder meeting on Thursday, Reuters reports. "We are doing our best to ensure TSMC does not become a bottleneck."The surge in AI use has already put constraints on the memory industry, with the widespread shortage of RAM and NAND Flash memory expected to last for years. The AI boom is boosting the sale of semiconductor …Read the full story at The Verge.

The OpenDots 2 are designed to be more comfortable than traditional wireless earbuds that sit inside the ear. | Image: Shokz Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. It's a design that potentially offers more comfort and environmental awareness than traditional wireless earbuds, while the two new versions cater to specific needs.The OpenDots Air are an entry-level version available in black or daybreak purple color options for $129.95 which is over $70 cheaper than the original. They feature Shok …Read the full story at The Verge.