Amazon Pharmacy is launching vending machines for prescription drugs
The kiosks have a range of commonly prescribed medications, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medications.
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Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown
From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump’s deportation machine.
Zendesk says its new AI agent can solve 80% of support issues
Zendesk has launched a new autonomous support agent that should solve 80% of support issues without human intervention.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: finally, a more durable foldable
It’s one thing to know that the folding phone you’re using is fully dust resistant. It’s an entirely different thing to watch an $1,800 phone with delicate mechanical parts sink half an inch into the sand with the screen wide open. There’s more to that story, but the short version is that the Google Pixel […]
UE’s Wonderboom 4 is great for music lovers, and it’s 34 percent off
If you know someone who always has the perfect playlist queued up, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 makes for a solid gift. It’s easy to bring to the beach or take with you on a short weekend jaunt, and it produces surprisingly robust sound despite its pint-sized stature. Thankfully, it’s also once again on sale […]
H-1B visa changes explained: The loophole costing startups talent
Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by Jeremy Neufeld, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America. Watch the full episode for more about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced […]
AST SpaceMobile lands key Verizon deal amid growing competition with SpaceX and T-Mobile
AST SpaceMobile is deepening its relationship with mobile carrier giant Verizon.
Base Power raises $1B to deploy home batteries everywhere
Base Power’s Series C will help the company expand beyond Texas, its beachhead market, and build batteries in the United States.
You can still save up to 70 percent on headphones from Bose and Sony today
The second day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is here, providing you with an additional opportunity to save on a range of Verge-approved gadgets. We’re continuing to highlight hundreds of our favorite deals — from cheap charging accessories and discounts on the latest Apple gear to an all-time low on the Google Pixel 9A […]
The problems with AI in the smart home and how Amazon and Google plan to fix them
Last week, Amazon and Google kick-started what could be the next chapter of the smart home. Their new voice assistants, Alexa Plus and Gemini for Home, have been rebuilt from the ground up on generative AI and large language models to be more conversational, understand context, and take actions. This marks the biggest shift in […]