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Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble

Today on Decoder, let’s talk about prediction markets, which continue to insert themselves into the news cycle and the news itself in increasingly weird, unsettling, and potentially illegal ways. My guest today is Liz Lopatto, senior reporter at The Verge, who owns what we cheerfully call the chaos

Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US

Ikea’s new smart bulbs are hitting the US a month early. | Image: Ikea After being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores around the world over the past few months. Despite some early connectivity issues, one of the most anti

Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals

No AI usage will be assumed on works that providers haven't voluntarily tagged. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is asking artists and record labels on its music streaming platform to voluntarily label songs that were made using AI. The new "Transparency Tags" metadata system for Apple

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade

You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design and rear camera layout. But on Samsung's latest flagship phone, some stealthy upgrades are hidden beneath its classic blocky silhouette tha

AI tools can unmask anonymous accounts
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

AI tools can unmask anonymous accounts

Do you have a Reddit alt, secret X, finsta, or Glassdoor account you trash your boss with? AI might have just made it a lot easier to unmask you. That's the conclusion of a recently published study, which hints at some uncomfortable consequences for staying private online - even if it's not quite ti

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring

One of the big surprises to come out of Sony’s recent State of Play showcase was the announcement of a sequel to 2021’s Kena Bridge of Spirits, the impressive debut from indie studio Ember Lab. If you missed the first game and want to catch up before its successor launches on PC and PS5 later this y

BMW’s i3 prototype conquers the ice with power and technology
TechnologyMarch 5, 2026

BMW’s i3 prototype conquers the ice with power and technology

For an electric car to survive in this incentive-free, tariff-laden, emissions-loving world, it has to be very, very good. It also helps if it's priced right, and looking great doesn't hurt either. Unfortunately for BMW's latest EV, the i3 sedan, we still can't say much about those last two question