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Dave Burke presenting at Google I/O 2024. | Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge

Android’s leadership team at Google is losing another key leader. Dave Burke, the VP of engineering for Android, is “stepping away” from heading up Android engineering and is “shifting into an advisory position while exploring AI / bio projects,” he said in an email he posted to LinkedIn.

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Roomba Essential robot vacuums are on sale via Amazon right now and there are some great deals. The iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Q0120 is on sale for just $180, which is a discount of nearly 30 percent.

The Vac Essential line is a slightly-upgraded rebrand of the fantastic Roomba 694, which topped our list of the best budget robot vacuums. The Q0120 boasts three different levels of suction to



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I tried all of the Blizzards at Dairy Queen to see which was the best.
  • Dairy Queen's Blizzard is made with thick, soft serve and a range of customizable mix-ins
  • As of June, I've had 29 Blizzards from the menu, including seasonal and limited-edition flavors.
  • I've ranked the Blizzards from worst to best, and the best is still the seasonal s'mores.

Dairy Queen is one



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The OnePlus Watch 2 is an excellent upgrade over its predecessor and is one of our favorite Android smartwatches. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

If you’re looking for an Android smartwatch but aren’t keen on Google’s and Samsung’s selections, the OnePlus Watch 2 is our favorite alternative. And right now, not only is it on sale for $269.99 ($30 off) directly



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The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are building off each other in a way we haven't seen since Android and iOS, and that's a good thing for everyone involved.



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Microsoft delivered the best Xbox showcase I’ve seen in years over the weekend. Layoffs, studio closures, and Xbox exclusives coming to PS5 had fans worried about the future of the platform, but Sunday’s showcase put many of those fears to rest.

Xbox chief Phil Spencer kicked off the show with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 — cementing that Xbox is now the home



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Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, right, is seen smiling in a black short sleeved shirt with attorney Benjamin Brafman's hand on his shoulder after leaving court in New York on a sunny day August 4, 2017.
Martin Shkreli with attorney Benjamin Brafman in August 2017.
  • Martin Shkreli is being sued over claims he made and shared copies of a unique Wu-Tang Clan album.
  • Shkreli is accused of copying the album despite a purchase agreement banning its reproduction.
  • PleasrDAO is seeking damages and for Shkreli to surrender all copies and profits from the album.

"Pharma bro" Martin



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We’re hoping for a big overhaul on this iconic pair, but they’re still the best Beats headphones you can buy. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

If you’re not an audiophile and can’t otherwise afford to splurge on a substantial pair of headphones like the AirPods Max or the new Sonos Ace headphones, a pair of Beats can do the job just fine. The brand’s headphones