Tech
Tech News Roundup: New Products and Records
The Verge reports on various tech stories, including a new crossbody phone strap trend, an expensive gaming controller from SteelSeries, and Microsoft breaking its patch Tuesday record. Additionally, Google's AI tool could revolutionize the human genome research.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Verge
SteelSeries is a household name for many gamers, but not when it comes to controllers. Instead of easing into the conversation with reasonably-priced console and PC controllers to build trust, it's kicking down the door with the $259.99 Aeon Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC, which starts ship
2026-09-08 14:00 UTC
The Verge
Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season has been unusually busy for Windows and security engineers, thanks to new AI models that are discovering software vulnerabilities at a rapid
2026-09-08 14:00 UTC
The Verge
Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biology, accelerating scientific research and ultimately paving the way for new treatments for diseases. The platform, called AlphaGenome Atlas, c
2026-09-08 14:00 UTC
The Verge
Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don't feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it's great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you wal
2026-09-08 14:04 UTC