Xbox prices spike another $100 or more

Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox consoles again. Starting August 1st, 512GB models will be $100 more expensive, while 1TB models will be $150 more expensive. This means that…

Cindy Crawford skin doctor’s anti-ageing serum with Prime Day discount

Amazon Prime Day is renowned for delivering discounts across everything from technology to homeware, but it also presents an excellent chance to secure luxury skincare at a fraction of the…

Ed Miliband failed to back North Sea drilling to fund defence plan | Politics | News

Ed Miliband derailed a plan to fund Britain’s defence plan by ramping up North Sea drilling, reports have claimed. The Treasury reportedly found that more drilling in the North Sea…

World Cup hydration break: Klopp causes stir with controversial comment | Football | Sport

Every match at the World Cup is stopped midway through each half, for a three-minute pause that allows players to take on fluids and speak to their manager. However, critics…

Poland’s deputy prime minister says Russia could launch a “false flag operation” to justify an attack on a NATO state

Gdánsk, Poland — Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski told CBS News in an interview that he would not rule out the possibility of Russia staging a “false flag operation” in…

Oppo’s Bubble selfie screen is crying out for Qi2

The Oppo Bubble is a smart second screen for your phone, one that can be attached and detached at will, connects wirelessly, and serves as either a selfie screen or…

How I stay cool in bed at night without a fan – no air con needed

This simple product keeps me cool all summer – even in heatwaves (Image: Talya Honebeek) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate…

The date Andy Burnham could be crowned Prime Minister has been confirmed | Politics | News

The date Andy Burnham could be crowned Prime Minister has been confirmed, after Labour fired the starting gun on the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. The dash for the…

Lewis Hamilton impact clear as George Russell speaks his mind | F1 | Sport

George Russell has labelled former team-mate Lewis Hamilton “a big threat” in the title race after his first win as a Ferrari driver. The seven-time world champions finally secured his…

How the World Cup became a US streaming success story

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. The 2026 World Cup is…