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We’re giving away a back-to-school bag filled with over $800 of free tech

It’s time for yet another giveaway. We raided The Verge’s closet full of tech in New York City to stuff as much can fit into a Nomatic Messenger Bag. It’s overstuffed, to say the least, and if you’re chosen as the winner of this sweepstakes on August 18th, the bag and its contents (valued at […]

We’re giving away a back-to-school bag filled with over $800 of free tech

We are thrilled to announce a giveaway offering a Nomatic Messenger Bag filled with over $800 worth of tech, all available for one lucky entrant. The bag, which can hold a significant amount, exceeded our expectations when we filled it with items sourced from The Verge's New York City store. The winner will be drawn on August 18th, 2026, and will receive the bag and its contents, which are valued at more than $800.

While we can't reveal the exact items in the bag, we encourage you to read the official rules for a hint. To enter, simply fill out the provided fields on the Viralsweep platform, verify your entry with a code sent to your email, and don't forget to subscribe to the Verge Shopping newsletter. This newsletter will provide you with the latest deals, buying guides, and relevant articles.

Good luck! Remember, no purchase is necessary and the sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C. The contest begins on August 4th, 2026, and ends on August 18th, 2026. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. For more information, please refer to the Official Rules and Vox Media Privacy Policy.

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