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The Verge Launches Monthly Gadget Giveaway Series

The Verge will give away robot toys, gaming gear, and other review products through its Today I’m Toying With video series. The giveaway runs from May 27 to June 10, 2026, and is open to residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

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The Verge announced a recurring giveaway of gadgets that its staff cannot keep under the site’s ethics policy. The first round begins May 27, 2026, and closes June 10, 2026. Senior editor Sean Hollister stated that the outlet returns products to manufacturers or donates them when return is declined. The new series will instead ship selected items to randomly chosen entrants each month.

Participants must submit an entry form, follow The Verge on Instagram and TikTok, and provide a valid email address. The sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. Winners are chosen at random from eligible entries. The Verge noted that subscriber-exclusive contests are not permitted under the rules.

Each package contains items previously featured in the Today I’m Toying With video series, such as robot toys, USB-C chargers, and gaming accessories. The exact contents of each box will not be disclosed in advance. Official rules and entry links are posted on The Verge website.

Key Facts

Giveaway period
May 27 to June 10, 2026
Eligibility
50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
Prize selection
Random draw from reviewer gadget inventory

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. May 27, 2026

    The Verge opened entries for its first Today I’m Toying With giveaway.

    1 sourceThe Verge
  2. June 10, 2026

    Entry period for the first giveaway closes at 9:00 AM ET.

    1 sourceThe Verge

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Winners will receive physical products previously used in review videos.

  2. 02

    The Verge will continue monthly giveaways as long as review inventory remains available.

Transparency Panel

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Confidence score75%
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Word count172 words
PublishedMay 27, 2026, 1:04 PM
Bias signals removed1 across 1 outlet
Signal Breakdown
Editorializing 1

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