You can get $50 in Samsung credit when you reserve a forthcoming Galaxy device Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeSamsung only just announced that its next Unpacked event will take place on July 26th at 7AM ET / 10AM PT, but the deals are already trickling in on the company’s next slate of Galaxy devices. Starting today, you can place a preorder reservation one of two ways, each of which entitles you to $50 in Samsung …

Twitter is being sued by its ex-employees again Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeTwitter is being sued by its former employees again — this time for allegedly refusing to pay the expected cost of legal arbitration. As previously reported by Bloomberg, the suit was filed on July 3rd in the Northern District of California. It seeks to force Twitter to cover most of the costs in a slew of …

The Instagram Threads launch countdown jumped forward and is now targeting 7PM ET Image: Kristen Radtke / The VergeInstagram’s Twitter competitor, Threads, may launch a few hours earlier than we expected now that the countdown on threads.net has suddenly skipped forward and indicates it will end today at 7PM ET / 4PM PT. We were expecting Meta’s new text-based social media platform to launch tomorrow at 10AM ET, but maybe so…

The best fitness trackers to buy right now Photo illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeFrom simple fitness bands to rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get. Continue reading…

The Stream Deck is getting a paid app store later this year Image: ElgatoGot a great idea for a Stream Deck plug-in but don’t want to give it away for free? Wish you could buy premium software for the Stream Deck’s handy array of LCD screen-equipped keys? Either way, it’s officially happening: Elgato general manager Julian Fest says a paid Stream Deck app store is coming later this year. “We will go li…

The best smartwatches for Android users Photo illustration by William Joel / The VergeWear OS is much better than it used to be, so there’s never been a better time to consider a smartwatch. Continue reading…

How to choose which Apple Watch to buy Photo illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeBetween the Apple Watch Series 8, the Ultra, and the second-gen SE, there are more options than ever. We’ll help you sort through them. Continue reading…

Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset is half off at Walmart Microsoft’s official wireless Xbox headset has hit a new all-time low price. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The VergeIt’s not every day you see an excellent gaming headset sell for just under $50, which is why today’s deal on Microsoft’s official Xbox headset is one to jump on. Right now, Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset is half off at Walmart, …

PSA: today is the last day to save on Xbox Game Pass Even with the small price increase, Xbox Game Pass remains a solid value, especially if you find a deal. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeMicrosoft’s Xbox Game Pass is arguably one of the best “deals” in gaming right now, but starting tomorrow, July 6th, the subscription service will be slightly pricier. Announced last month alongside a price …

Instagram’s Threads: all the updates on the new Twitter competitor Image: InstagramThe Meta-owned social network is the latest to take on Twitter. Continue reading…

Billionaire brawl: all the latest on the cage match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Photo illustration by William Joel / The Verge; Photos by Nathan Laine and Kevin Dietsch via GettyThe two social media CEOs have agreed to duke it out in a cage match. Continue reading…

VW in talks to adopt Tesla’s EV charging plug, but Toyota is staying silent Image: GettyTesla has racked up a series of EV charging wins in recent weeks, with Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, and Rivian all announcing plans to adopt the company’s charging connectors for their vehicles. But there are still a number of notable holdouts — although that could shift dramatically in the days to come. Volkswagen, one of the world’s…

How to responsibly get rid of the stuff you’ve decluttered Graphic by James Bareham / The VergeIf you’re into spring cleaning, you may have taken the opportunity to go through all those tech devices, books, old clothes, and other detritus that has piled up over the years. Or perhaps you’ve upgraded a bunch of your possessions recently and have suddenly realized you don’t have room for the stuff you’ve r…

OnePlus Nord 3 arrives with 80W fast charging and promise of three major Android updates Image: OnePlusOnePlus has today announced the OnePlus Nord 3, the latest entry in its midrange Nord lineup and successor to last year’s capable OnePlus Nord 2T. One notable improvement compared to last year’s phone is the length of support that OnePlus is promising: namely, three major Android updates and four years of security updates. That’s a…

8BitDo’s latest controller is a wireless take on the Neo Geo CD’s gamepad 8BitDo’s NeoGeo CD Wireless Controller. | Image: 8BitDo8BitDo is releasing a modern version of the Neo Geo CD’s gamepad. The NeoGeo CD Wireless Controller is officially licensed by the Neo Geo CD’s original manufacturer, SNK, and is available to order today for $34.99 with shipping expected August 15th. The new controller maintains the same basi…

The best floodlight camera to buy right now The VergeAn all-in-one security camera with motion-activated light and continuous power, a floodlight camera is a simple way to add safety and security to your home’s perimeter. Continue reading…

Google confirms it’s training Bard on scraped web data, too Whatever content is publically available on the web, Google has given itself permission to use it to train AI. | Illustration by Haein Jeong / The VergeOn Monday, Gizmodo spotted that the search giant updated its privacy policy to disclose that its various AI services, such as Bard and Cloud AI, may be trained on public data that the company has…

The MLB will debut a new ‘virtual ballpark’ this weekend The MLB virtual ballpark. | Image: Major League BaseballMajor League Baseball (MLB) has a new “virtual ballpark” coming to the web, opening to the public this Saturday for a celebrity softball game. The MLB says it will have a social component, letting fans interact with one another, and will include minigames and avatars that can be customized …

Sony’s flagship noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 headphones are $100 off The WH-1000XM5 may not fold up like their prior version, but they’re the best around for performance. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeIf you’re feeling the post-Fourth of July holiday hangover today, we’ve got some deals to help distract you. While Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day may bring bigger savings for Prime subscribers in less than one week…

Ubisoft sees ‘major reduction’ in Rainbow Six Siege cheaters thanks to XIM detection Image: UbisoftUbisoft’s MouseTrap system for detecting cheaters in Rainbow Six Siege is already seeing results. Cheaters use devices like XIM to spoof controller inputs, and MouseTrap has now caused a “major reduction” of more than 70 percent in the amount of mouse and keyboard users on consoles. The team behind MouseTrap has provided an update …