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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series
… The series is aptly titled “Talk with the People,” and kicks off later today at 4PM ET. “With the launch of ‘Talk with the People’ we’re bringing City Hall to the platforms where New Yorkers already are — speaking directly with the people,” Mamdani told Polygon in a written statement. “By launching… …
Read OpenAI’s latest internal memo about beating the competition — including Anthropic
… We are building that system: the best models for work, a platform for agents, deep integration with business context, and the ability to deploy and improve at scale. And customers are validating that direction in the clearest possible way. …
Homebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter
… Image: The Matic robot vacuum recently added Matter support and now works in Apple Home. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/258028 Matic Robot Vacuum JTuohy 0008.jpg?quality=90&strip=all With support for Matter, Homebridge can work toward adding these categories, poten… …
Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more
… Image: Microsoft experimented with a few different designs before settling on the current one it’s testing. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/run-dialog-mockups.webp?quality=90&strip=all Microsoft says it built the new Run menu using code from Command Palette, a utili… …
Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with mysterious new buttons
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/xboxelite3-2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/xboxelite3-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/xboxeli… …
Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes
… The changes will see some veterans depart, promotions, and new faces with more technical expertise to help the Xbox platform team. …
A new Republican privacy bill could be ‘worse than no standard at all’
… But while it would introduce new protections in some states, it would weaken privacy rights in others — and it’s missing several elements that privacy advocates deem necessary. …
Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac
… Both platforms are great in their own right, but they’re not so great at talking to one another. …
The cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcase
… Now the game is getting a big expansion called The Last Leviathan, which, you guessed it, gives you a new aquatic being to build on top of. The update also adds new mechanics built around the creature’s body temperature and mood, as well as an arctic ocean to explore.