Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images After an analyst found that users are losing money faster on sites like Polymarket than on traditional sports gambling platforms, the US’s largest prediction market Kalshi hit back with a decidedly unusual response. As Bloomberg reports, the betting platform told it that the analysis was part… Continue reading An Analysis Just Found Something Extremely Unflattering About What Happens to Users of Prediction Markets
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ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
Defense attorneys for a Minnesota man convicted in December of assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross are seeking access to investigative files related to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, after learning Ross was the same officer who shot and killed her during a targeted operation in Minneapolis last month. Attorneys for Roberto… Continue reading ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
RFK Jr. Has Packed an Autism Panel With Cranks and Conspiracy Theorists
US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filled an autism committee with friends, associates, and former colleagues who believe that autism is caused by vaccines. Autism advocates are now worried the group could pave the way for dangerous pseudoscientific treatments going mainstream. Last week, Kennedy announced an entirely new lineup for the Interagency Autism… Continue reading RFK Jr. Has Packed an Autism Panel With Cranks and Conspiracy Theorists
My Favorite TV to Watch the Winter Olympics Is on Sale
The Super Bowl is a good time. You eat too much, you probably drink too much, and this year the half-time show features one of the biggest performers in the world. But three hours of fun isn’t a great reason to buy a new TV. The Winter Olympics, on the other hand, just might be.… Continue reading My Favorite TV to Watch the Winter Olympics Is on Sale
We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day
Verge Shopping From smart home gear and soundbars to smartwatches, e-readers, Bluetooth trackers, Lego sets, and more. From smart home gear and soundbars to smartwatches, e-readers, Bluetooth trackers, Lego sets, and more. by Sheena Vasani Feb 6, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by… Continue reading We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day
How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
Loading the player… Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far… Continue reading How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far Musk himself is… Continue reading How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?
Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster, including one that reveals what appears to be the first official updated silhouette of the long-delayed electric sports car. The filings, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, offer a glimpse at the branding Tesla plans to use for the… Continue reading Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
Photo: Easton Police Department A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a crash. It’s one of many similar lawsuits cropping up against Tesla lately – but… Continue reading Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
Transportation A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. by Stevie Bonifield Feb 6, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews… Continue reading Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay