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Right-clicking without the clutter.

Microsoft’s latest Experimental Windows 11 Insider Preview build introduces support for Emoji 17.0, alongside an updated context menu experience in File Explorer that’s “designed to feel faster, cleaner, and easier to tailor.” A notable personalization feature finally lets you add the “Print” command to the context menu in Windows 11. [Image: The “Customize menu” option at the bottom of the new context window takes you to a settings page where you can choose which file actions to enable. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Windows-11-updated-context-menu.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Don’t touch that dial!

The Made By Google keynote, hosted by Trevor Noah, kicks off at 6PM ET. Stay tuned to this website starting at 5:30PM for our live blog. Victoria Song will be there live, with Jay Peters, Jake Kastrenakes, and myself following remotely. Let’s see what happens. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/madebygoogle-2026.png?quality=90&strip=all]

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Now that’s what I call pistachio.

Samsung’s online-exclusive “Pistachio” version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks great, and has apparently been selling well. But I’m a much bigger fan of Google’s Pixel 11 finish by the same name. It looks a lot closer to the color of a good pistachio gelato, unlike whatever minty nonsense Samsung is up to. [Image: Your pistachios really shouldn’t look like the phone on the right. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/google-pixel-11-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-pistachio.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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The boss of Apple Pay is retiring.

Jennifer Bailey will be leaving Apple in October, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. That means she’ll be leaving shortly after incoming CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1st. In a memo to staff included in Gurman’s article, SVP of services Eddy Cue said that a succession plan will be announced before Bailey departs. [Media: https://www.threads.com/@markgurman/post/Db6KtMSCcjY?xmt=AQG0Feh2y7_jI-9mbL8m63NQxinU4nIeJ59uuZOLalempXXDXBS6DoEoaXXOsnIV7WA2imA]

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The Microsoft Surface Phone that got away.

Windows Central shared photos showing what appears to be a prototype of a rumored, unreleased Windows phone “that was expected to ship in 2014 under the Surface moniker.” It even has a design similar to a Surface laptop and reportedly included a Qualcomm chip and a 720p display.  [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/surface-phone-prototype-windows-central.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Apple is considering a screen-free wearable.

With the success of Whoop and other screen-free fitness bands like the Fitbit Air, Polar Loop, and Helio Strap, it’s not a surprise that the company is weighing its options. But nothing is set in stone yet. According to Mark Gurman: > The company is considering new devices with no displays, as well as different types of screens and various sizes. While unlikely to hit the market, round screens have even been considered. I’m told the work also includes potentially adding premium models beyond the Ultra and Hermès variants. On the lower end, Apple is considering more affordable concepts besides the current SE model. [Link: Apple Explores Shaking Up Its Smartwatch for a New Era | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-09/apple-explores-apple-watch-shake-up-company-prepares-for-september-iphone-event?srnd=undefined | Bloomberg]

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New Jersey is suing Amazon, alleging it “unlawfully maintains” power over contract delivery drivers.

The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Amazon prevents unionization and restricts delivery network companies from hiring drivers at other companies, resulting in lower wages and “harsher working conditions” for “thousands” of New Jersey residents. You can read the complaint here. [Link: AG Davenport Sues Amazon Over Anticompetitive Practices Affecting DSP Delivery Drivers - New Jersey Office of Attorney General | https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-sues-amazon-over-anticompetitive-practices-affecting-dsp-delivery-drivers/ | New Jersey Office of Attorney General]

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The Galaxy S27 Ultra might come with one less telephoto lens.

A report from ET News suggests that Samsung is planning to ditch the 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens on its next-gen flagship, leaving it with a 50MP 5x telephoto lens and third camera. Samsung is reportedly making the change to cut costs amid surging chip prices. [Link: Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting | https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-telephoto-camera-report/ | 9to5Google]

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I just want this little yellow ball to be real.

I’ve accepted that Samsung’s Ballie robot may never come out after disappearing from CES 2026. It was one of the cutest and most exciting robots ever… as of six years ago. SammyGuru has a look today at some “early UI design sketches” reminding us of what could have been. [Link: Exclusive: Here's Your First Look at Samsung's Ballie App UI | https://sammyguru.com/samsung-ballie-app-ui-design/ | SammyGuru]