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Christopher Null

Orka Two Review: Sleek Hearing Aids

They’ll cost you, but these hearing aids have an “AI” tuning that’s actually helpful.

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Mark Schofield

Miami Grand Prix 2024: Alex Albon to start F1 Sprint from pit lane

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Williams faces an uphill climb in the F1 Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix

MIAMI — A tough Friday afternoon has given way to an even tougher Saturday morning for Williams at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.

Alexander Albon and Logan Sargeant struggled in qualifying for the F1 Sprint race, with Albon finishing in P20, just behind Sargeant in P18. A three-place grid penalty handed down to Valtteri Bottas for impeding Oscar Piastri offered some relief,...

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Jack Milko

LIV Golf’s Brooks Koepka re-discovers swagger in final PGA Championship tune-up

Brooks Koepka watches a tee shot during the second round of LIV Golf Singapore. | Photo by Jason Butler/Getty Images

After two rounds at LIV Golf’s event in Singapore, Koepka has restored his swagger and sits atop the leaderboard.

Guess who has his swagger back.

Through 36 holes at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, Brooks Koepka holds a three-shot lead over Thomas Pieters and Adrian Meronk in LIV Golf’s seventh event of the season.

“Just kind of finding my own little...

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Allison Johnson

Komoot is helping me get back on my bike after a long hiatus

Know just how steep that hill is before you go. | Screenshot: Komoot

Getting into cycling in my late thirties has been humbling.

I’m responsible for my own medical costs, which really makes me consider things differently than when I was a kid tearing through the neighborhood park on a twelve-speed Huffy. I’ve also discovered you can spend infinite money on bike stuff if you have the resources, which I do not.

Most of all, I’ve learned that knowing how to get from point A to...

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Jessica Lucas

The teens making friends with AI chatbots

Illustration by Ard Su for The Verge

Teens are opening up to AI chatbots as a way to explore friendship. But sometimes, the AI’s advice can go too far.

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Mashable

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 4

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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13 Celebs Whose Awful Met Gala Experiences Low-Key Make Me Glad I'm Too Irrelevant To Ever Be Invited

Demi Lovato said, "This one celebrity was a complete bitch and was miserable to be around. It was very cliquey. I remember being so uncomfortable that I wanted to drink."

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I Bet You Find At Least One Cheap, Delightful Thing You Need To Impulse Buy On This List

Oops, wild how these $10 cult-fave "floating" headphones and Thin Mint seasoning just flew right into your cart.

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Parker Hall

Ambient Weather WS-5000 Review: A Fantastic Weather Station

The Ambient Weather WS-5000 is the perfect gift for any loved ones who can't leave the house without knowing the dew point and wind speed.

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Boone Ashworth

LinkedIn Has Games Now

Plus: Razer will have to refund customers who bought its light-up face mask, Peloton cuts staff and its CEO, and hybrid cars are hitting the roads.

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Jack Milko

Byron Nelson: 16-year-old Kris Kim stuns golf world, youngest to make cut since 2015

Kris Kim during the second round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. | Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images

Englishman Kris Kim, who received a sponsors exemption at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, made the most of his opportunity.

When 16-year-old Kris Kim arrived at TPC Craig Ranch earlier this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, he had one goal in mind: make the cut.

That objective became a reality on Friday evening, as Kim carded a 4-under 67 to make the cut by two shots.

In doing so, Kim...

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Quentyn Kennemer

Here are some of our favorite Star Wars Day deals

May the Fourth be filled with awesome deals on games, toys, and collectibles. | Image: Star Wars

Peruse these awesome deals on Star Wars stuff, you must, because today is May the Fourth. Fans of Lucasfilm’s iconic franchise have long celebrated this day as a kind of borderline-religious holiday of sorts, one that recognizes an ever-growing franchise that has been adapted for almost every type of media — and product — you can think of.

Since its debut in ‘77, Star Wars lore...

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David Nield

How to make the most of Apple Notes

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Apple Notes is one of those apps you can turn to on a daily basis without ever really making full use of all the different features and functions it’s got to offer. That’s where this particular guide comes in. The idea is to point you to some of the lesser known but very useful tricks that Apple Notes can do.

I’m going to focus on the mobile app, but you’ll find most of these tips apply to the desktop version of Apple Notes on macOS as...

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Omar L. Gallaga

Best TV Mounting Options: Stands, Wall Mounts, Corner Mounts, Electric Mounts

TV mounts have evolved, and so have all the other options for getting your huge new television set off the entertainment stand.

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David Nield

How to Track Your Sleep Using Your Fitbit

Use any of Fitbit’s trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you’re sleeping and how to improve your slumber.

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Mark Schofield

F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Saturday: Can anyone catch Max Verstappen?

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Welcome to Saturday at the Miami Grand Prix, where the first points of the weekend are on the line

MIAMI — He described his car as “terrible.” His reaction when told by the team that he had captured pole position was “LOL.” And yet dawn breaks on another day of Formula 1 action here at the Miami Grand Prix with the paddock wondering if anyone can catch Max Verstappen.

It has not just been that kind of season for Verstappen, but...

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Thomas Ricker

The Flextail Tiny Bike Pump is a solid pump half the time

The tiny Flextail pump inflated this city bike tire in 45 seconds. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge

Social media’s algorithms know that I ride a bike almost every day. My quiver includes a city bike, mountain bike, and gravel bike, in addition to one or two e-bikes I’m always in the process of reviewing. I’m also the family mechanic, which makes me responsible for no less than 16 to 18 tires that I must keep inflated. So, you’d better believe I took notice when Instagram...

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Sure, These 28 Products Have Kinda Gross Review Photos, But They Prove How Effective They Are

These products have before-and-after photos that back up their hype.

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Dan Gearino

A Company Is Building a Giant Compressed-Air Battery in the Australian Outback

Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in New South Wales by the end of this year. It wants to follow that with a 500-MW facility in California.

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