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DuHeSin 240W USB-C Adapter ZDNET’s key takeaways These 240W USB-C connectors have a MagSafe-type mechanism that makes them safer and more secure than standard connectors, and come in a two-pack for $27. They’re a must-have for travelers, tech enthusiasts, and folks who switch between different cables and ports. Just be mindful of where you store…

The Trump administration has disbanded the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a controversial team of federal cost-cutters previously led by Elon Musk, despite months left of the unit’s mandate. Reuters first reported this weekend that DOGE had broken up, ending the months-long effort by Musk and his associates — many recruited from his various…

With AI igniting an investor frenzy, every month, more startups obtain unicorn status. Using data from Crunchbase andPitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year. While most are AI-related, a surprising number are focusedinother industries like satellite space companies Loft Orbital and blockchain-based trading site Kalshi. This list will…

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. I still remember the first time I tried the kids edutainment system Osmo back in 2014: I was sitting in front of an iPad, placed vertically on a white iPad…