Victoria Song
Do you also hate the new Gemini bar in Google Docs?
Turn it off by going to Gemini > Bottom Bar Preferences > Turn off.
Victoria Song
Senior Reviewer, Wearable Tech
Senior Reviewer, Wearable Tech
Victoria Song is a senior reviewer for The Verge and author of Optimizer, a weekly newsletter that cuts through the hype to uncover what tech actually makes your life better. She specializes in emerging technologies in wearables, health and fitness, and XR. Before coming to The Verge, she’s been reporting on consumer tech for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. In another life, she worked on the business and breaking news desk for The Yomiuri Shimbun. When not nerding out, she can be found swearing while running or on the couch binging the latest K-dramas. You can reach her on Signal: @vicmsong.14
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It’s the end of Fitbit as we knew it.
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Victoria Song
Snap says its relationship with Perplexity ended ‘amicably.’
In its Q1 2026 investor letter, it advised analysts not to expect any contribution from Perplexity in its revenue guidance. The latter was supposed to have powered Snap’s AI search, but alas. The letter also hinted at more Specs news in June, because “intelligent eyewear” is still very much on the company’s agenda.
Investor Letter Q1 2026
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It’s less about which gadget. It’s better to be honest about what slots best into your life right now.
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Victoria Song
It told my spouse to drink alcohol nightly and wants us to battle for sleep supremacy.
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Victoria Song
I guess Casey Means didn’t have enough good energy.
Instead, President Trump said he’s nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general. While Saphier doesn’t appear to be running the wellness grifter playbook and does, in fact, have a current medical license, she’s also a Fox News commentator with a MAHA-derate stance on vaccines. When will my suffering end?
This crop of smart glasses is the most stylish, affordable, comfortable, and capable yet. They still don’t make sense.
Victoria Song
Sure seems like the Goop founder is just repeating wellness buzzwords.
Victoria Song