33 – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Cameron Faulkner

Cameron Faulkner

Editor, Commerce

Editor, Commerce

    More From Cameron Faulkner

    The 16 October Prime Day deals that are most popular with Verge readersThe 16 October Prime Day deals that are most popular with Verge readers
    The Verge’s Guide to Amazon’s October Prime Day Event 2025The Verge’s Guide to Amazon’s October Prime Day Event 2025
    Iniu’s tiny 45W battery is great for my Switch 2, and it’s 25 percent off todayIniu’s tiny 45W battery is great for my Switch 2, and it’s 25 percent off today
    A four-pack of Apple AirTags are 34 percent offA four-pack of Apple AirTags are 34 percent off
    Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is getting a new name soonAmazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is getting a new name soon
    PSA: you can get around paying the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase — here’s howPSA: you can get around paying the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase — here’s how
    Cameron Faulkner
    Cameron Faulkner
    Backbone’s great phone controllers, now dipped in cutesy colors.

    Backbone’s controllers are some of the best around for mobile gaming. Now, they’re in some fresh, new colors exclusively at Target. The $169.99 Pro is pretty in pink, while the $99.99 One comes clad in purple. Both work with USB-C phones, but only the Pro has a battery and Bluetooth support.

    Cameron Faulkner
    Cameron Faulkner
    Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K lineup is befuddling.

    The new model, announced yesterday, is the $39.99 4K Select. It’s pricier, yet it has worse specs than the $24.99 Fire TV Stick 4K (the Select is missing Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, Atmos, and other features). The best value under $50 is still the Wi-Fi 6E-ready 4K Max.

    If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

    8BitDo’s fantastic Ultimate 2 controller is cheaper than ever8BitDo’s fantastic Ultimate 2 controller is cheaper than ever
    Alexa Plus on the TV is made to save you from your phoneAlexa Plus on the TV is made to save you from your phone

    Most Popular

    Most Popular
    1. The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border
    2. X Money is launching in the US starting today
    3. Xbox’s huge outage even blocked games on disc
    4. Meta is royally screwing up its smart glasses rollout
    5. This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800