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Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.

Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034.

The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As I write this, both models are available to buy on Steam with an estimated delivery date of three to five business days. The company says the price increase is because of "rising memory and storage costs." Nothing about the Steam Deck has changed, but "these new prices reflect the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole. We'll keep you updated if anything changes." Some refurbished St … Read the full story at The Verge.

Israel's military says it struck Hezbollah targets after telling residents it would "act forcefully" against the group.

Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

Graduating from college is exciting, but it can also feel slightly terrifying. Along with celebrating a huge accomplishment, many grads jump right into looking for a job. Some might be getting their first apartment, too, which brings on a whole new set of responsibilities. That's why getting the right graduation gift is so important: They aren't merely celebratory, they can make these huge transitions feel a little less overwhelming. We've curated dozens of gift ideas that celebrate their accomplishment and prepare them for life after college. Some of our picks are practical, meant to make adulting less daunting, including clothes steamers … Read the full story at The Verge.

Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software.

Upgrading to more power laser cutting tools expands the types of materials the M2 can engrave. | Image: xTool xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an Etsy shop. Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt. It can later be swapped with laser-based cutting and engraving tools. You can use the M2 to both print and cut stickers, for example, but it's versatile enough to also be used to etch designs onto metal water bottles. The machine's upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer. The xTool M2 Color Craft Laser, which will be priced at … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.

The 2026 Razr Ultra is one of the Motorola phones that exhibited the ‘unintended’ redirects. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Motorola says that recently discovered behavior, which saw some of its phones sending users to an affiliate tracking website before opening the Amazon app, was "unintended" and has been "promptly corrected." The company didn't explain how the error was introduced in the first place. "Recently, Motorola acted quickly to resolve an issue that was identified, which caused some users in the US launching the Amazon Shopping app to be routed through a web tracking link before opening the app. This behavior was unintended and resulted in an inconsistent user experience," Allison Yi, Motorola's executive director of product management, told The Ver … Read the full story at The Verge.

Even without E3, the transition from spring to summer is a busy time for the gaming industry. Summer Game Fest is right around the corner, and Sony is kicking things off with a State of Play on June 2nd with an extended look at Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game. To mark the occasion, Sony is also hosting another Days of Play sale, giving you a chance to save on headsets, games, DualSense controllers, earbuds, and other first-party hardware / licensed products through June 10th. Needless to say, there’s a lot on offer, with Sony’s first-party exclusives being some of the most notable. Right now, for instance, you can pick up the open-world samurai epic that is Ghost of Yōtei at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony’s PlayStation Direct storefront for an all-time low of $49.99 ($20 off). The Last of Us Part II Remastered ($29.99) and Astro Bot ($39.99) are also discounted for a limited time, the latter of which remains one of the best platforming titles of the last decade. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our top picks from the ongoing promotion, all of which are on sale for more than 25 percent off. Ghost of Yōtei Where to Buy: $69.99 $49.98 at Amazon $69.99 $49.99 at Best Buy $69.99 $49.99 at PlayStation Direct The Last of Us Part II Remastered Where to Buy: $49.99 $29.97 at Amazon $49.99 $29.99 at Best Buy $49.99 $29.99 at PlayStation Direct Horizon Forbidden West Where to Buy: $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 $29.99 at PlayStation Direct $49.99 $29.99 at GameStop Astro Bot Where to Buy: $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon $59.99 $39 at Walmart $59.99 $39.59 at PlayStation Direct Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Where to Buy: $69.99 $39.98 at Amazon $69.99 $39.99 at Walmart $69.99 $39.99 at PlayStation Direct Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Where to Buy: $69.99 $29.99 at Amazon $69.99 $29.97 at Walmart $69.99 $29.99 at PlayStation Direct Demon’s Souls Where to Buy: $69.99 $29.99 at Amazon $69.99 $29 at Walmart $69.99 $29.99 at PlayStation Direct Helldivers 2 Where to Buy: $39.99 $29 at Walmart $39.99 $29.97 at Amazon $39.99 $29.99 at PlayStation Direct More deals and discounts As part of its Summer Kickoff Sale, Our Place’s 31.7-quart Wonder Oven is now available from both Amazon and Our Place in select colors starting at $175 ($70 off), an all-time low. The compact 6-in-1 countertop appliance is a little pricey for what it offers; however, it’s incredibly easy to use and showcases a lovely, muted aesthetic that’s likely going to be far more attractive in your kitchen than anything from Cuisinart (sorry, not sorry). Truth be told, I’ve probably used it more than any other wedding gift I received last year. I’ve been super eager to follow up with John Martson ever since Rockstar announced that Red Dead Redemption was making its way to current-gen titles — including the Nintendo Switch 2. And now, thanks to a discount at Amazon and Walmart, you can pick up a physical copy of the open-world Western for the OG Switch for $24.99 ($5 off), which is the best price we’ve seen. Afterward, you can upgrade to the overhauled Switch 2 version free of charge. Govee’s massive Lightwall is receiving its first discount at Amazon, where you can pick it up for $399.99 ($50 off) for a limited time. The nifty water-resistant display measures 7.9 feet wide and 5.3 feet tall, with 1,536 color-changing LEDs that are spaced about 2 inches apart in a grid. The LEDs themselves can create one of 200 preset scenes or simple animations, or, if you prefer, you can choose from 10 different music modes in Govee’s Home app, all of which are designed to sync with your music. Hell, you can even sketch your own image or use simple text prompts to create custom GIFs, which you can throw on the self-standing display within seconds.

World number two Elena Rybakina suffers a second-round defeat by Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far.

Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation.

Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.

The first wave of RGB LED TVs are fighting for their spot in the TV hierarchy. They need to outperform OLED TVs in brightness and color (because they'll never match OLED's contrast), and they need to outperform regular LED TVs in everything (because their price is so much higher). It's now time for Sony to take a swing with the Bravia 7 II, which is out alongside the flagship Bravia 9 II. Both pair RGB LED backlighting with Sony's always top-notch processing. RGB TVs like the Bravia 7 II use red, green, and blue LEDs instead of a field of all-blue or white LEDs for the backlight. This allows for an RGB LED TV to display more, and brighter, … Read the full story at The Verge.

GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.

Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.

NY-12 congressional candidate Alex Bores speaks during a campaign event. | Bloomberg via Getty Images By the time that the Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district wraps up in June, Anthropic and OpenAI will have spent millions on their battle over the political future of AI: who gets to regulate it, or who will be punished for trying to regulate it. But the real winner of their feud may be the guy they're currently fighting over: a once-obscure New York state assemblyman, who they've Streisand-effected into becoming the poster child for AI safety regulation. Ever since late 2025, Leading the Future, a super PAC funded by OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z executives, has spent millions against Alex Bores, who wrote one of the … Read the full story at The Verge.

Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.

After a flood of complaints about the Google Health app that just replaced Fitbit, Google has responded with a list of changes that will roll out starting this week. @verge We tried Fitbit Air's AI coach, and it turned out to be far more instructive than expected. The Verge's Victoria Song joins us on The Vergecast to talk through Google's new $99 fitness tracker and what it gets right. #Vergecast ♬ original sound - The Verge Google is addressing some of the biggest complaints users had, like the Today dashboard that can only show users' chosen health metrics in the top half of the screen. Soon, Google says it will "make it easier … Read the full story at The Verge.

Starship is grounded until SpaceX finds out why the first V3 booster failed during its first test flight.

British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.

The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre".

Sony has a tradition of marking down its PlayStation 5 hardware a couple of times a year, and one of those opportunities to save is here through June 10th. Its latest Days of Play sale is happening at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and at Sony’s site as well. It loops in almost everything that Sony’s PlayStation division has released — games, headphones, DualSense controllers, PSVR 2 headsets — everything except the consoles themselves. This post is focusing on DualSense controllers, which have dropped to familiar (but welcome) prices. You can get the standard model for $54.99 (originally $74.99) in several single-tone colors. This price is available through Sony, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, and Target. Some models cost more, including themed controllers based on a game, but are still each $20 off their normal prices. Sony DualSense Wireless Controller Where to Buy: $74.99 $54 at Amazon $74.99 $54 at Walmart $74.99 $54.99 at Best Buy The standard model is fantastic for PC players, not just for those who own a PlayStation 5. Its immersive haptics and resistance triggers feel great to use with games that support the features. Otherwise, it’s a very comfortable gamepad to use on any platform that supports Bluetooth. As you may already know, Sony also makes the DualSense Edge, a high-end alternative that has replaceable thumbstick modules, customizable back paddles, and a function key that grants you the ability to swap control schemes on-the-fly. The $199 model is now down to $169 in white or black, the same price that Sony offers for refurbished units. You can find this deal at PlayStation’s site, as well as at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target. Read our review of the DualSense Edge. Sony DualSense Edge Sony’s pro-style controller, the DualSense Edge, might suffer from shorter battery life than the standard DualSense model, but it features great software integration with the PlayStation 5 and plenty of customizable components. Where to Buy: $199.99 $169 at Amazon $199 $169 at Walmart $199.99 $169.99 at Best Buy

Robinhood is opening its trading platform to AI agents. In an announcement on Wednesday, Robinhood says traders can now create a separate account for an AI agent and add a specific amount of money, allowing the agent to buy and sell stocks across the market. The company pitches the feature as a way for traders to automate investment decisions, such as having an agent monitor specific industries and make trades, or rebalancing an existing portfolio. But it comes with a big warning from Robinhood: Agentic trading involves significant risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. AI-driven strategies may perform poorly under c … Read the full story at The Verge.

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

ElevenLabs' new model will let users regenerate a section of a song without affecting the rest of the track.

How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

With the new scissors icon, you can clip favorite moments from podcasts and share them with your audience.

While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.

SOND, a startup led by Bose’s former head of sleep products, emerged from stealth with $7M in funding for its AI-powered sleep earbuds.

There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once the deadline passes, ticket prices increase. If you plan to attend one of the most influential gatherings in tech this year, now is the time to lock in your pass before rates go up again.

China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.

The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.

YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent.

"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.

Robinhood will let users create a separate account with pre-loaded balance that an agent use to trade

The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.

The show starring Nicolas Cage will be available to watch in both colour and black and white.

Top tennis players are demanding the four Grand Slams give a larger chunk of their revenue in prize money to those ranked lower.

WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a […]

A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for decades.