Victoria Song

What do you mean my new smart scale is ‘built for GLP-1 users’?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A few days ago, I walked into the basement of a midtown gym.

I’m relieved Siri AI isn’t trying to be a health coach

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. This week's issue is a special early edition tied to The Verge's WWDC coverage. You can expect our next issue at its usual time next Friday.

What would you be willing to put in your body?

Choirs 'like a big hug' offer antidote to loneliness

Choirs bring community together and offer antidote to loneliness Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 10:39am In short: As winter isolation sets in, community choirs in the Illawarra are offering connection, belonging and emotional support. Informal singalongs aren't just social, they've been described by members as life-changing and awe-inspiring. A researcher says sharing activities such as singing with other people can amplify participants' emotions.

Jessica Alba stuns in patterned bikini during passionate PDA with boyfriend Danny Ramirez

Celebrities are bringing the summer heat to spring ahead of the season. Stars including Jessica Alba and Jessie James Decker enjoyed some time at the beach this week, whether they were showing off their athletic abilities or just lounging on the sand. Here are some of the hottest bikini and swimsuit photos from this week.

Sydney Sweeney defends 'Euphoria' nude scenes, Luke Bryan is dragged for new song & Emma Slater takes a spill

I guess you’re wondering where I’ve been. So allow me to explain why you haven’t heard from me in three weeks. While I was wasting away at the Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach, I received the worst phone call of my life.

Book Dedications

To my sister, Dr. Soma Mohammed Mohammed Baroud. I write your name in full, because that is how it appeared on the white body bag that held your remains soon after the bomb was dropped. Dedications A random assortment of book dedications.

'We didn't know how dangerous he was': How Rolf Harris hid in plain sight

How Rolf Harris hid in plain sight Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 4:30am In 1985, a child safety campaign called Kids Can Say No! was launched. Aimed to educate children between ages five and eight on how to protect themselves against sexual abuse, the instructional film was purchased by police forces, libraries and educational institutions across the UK and Australia, as well as being broadcast (twice) on the ABC. This article contains details of sexual assault.

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more.

Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more. - Date: - June 8, 2026

Emily Ratajkowski's shredded red birthday dress leaves little to the imagination at NYC celebration

Emily Ratajkowski is leaving little to the imagination in a social media post celebrating her birthday. In a series of photos posted on Instagram, the model shared pictures from her 35th birthday party, which featured her in a barely there red dress — which was coming apart at the seams. The bodice of the skintight red dress featured multiple cutouts and fringe, which gave the illusion the dress had been shredded, with gold bars holding the pieces together.