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Book Review: ‘The Hunter’ is a dark and lyrical tale of revenge, friendship and loyalty in collision

apps March 4, 2024

Trey Reddy, a teenage girl in a remote Irish village, blames her neighbors for the unsolved murder...

Chris Mortensen, an award-winning ESPN reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72

apps March 4, 2024

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as...

Book Review: Elizabeth Brooks’ Austen-esque WWII novel has romance, betrayal and a touch of macabre

apps March 4, 2024

In a chance meeting in 1934, Nina invites the Nicholsons to dinner

Stella McCartney’s show at Paris Fashion Week says sustainability doesn’t sacrifice luxury

apps March 4, 2024

Stella McCartney presented a sustainability-minded showcase at Paris Fashion Week

Sinead O’Connor’s estate asks Donald Trump to stop playing her music at rallies

apps March 4, 2024

The estate of Sinead O’Connor has asked Donald Trump not to play her music at campaign rallies

Do AI video-generators dream of San Pedro? Madonna among early adopters of AI’s next wave

apps March 4, 2024

Making instant videos is the next wave of generative artificial intelligence, much like chatbots and image-generators before...

Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce honored with bobblehead giveaway at Cavs-Celtics game

apps March 4, 2024

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend has taken shaking it off to another level

EA Sports announces over 10,000 athletes have accepted NIL deal for its college football video game

apps March 4, 2024

EA Sports has announced that more than 10,000 athletes have accepted its offer to have their likeness...

Carlos Acosta brings the streets of Havana to ‘The Nutcracker’ with new take on holiday ballet

apps March 4, 2024

Carlos Acosta, the Cuban-born ballet star, has danced “The Nutcracker” countless times in his glittering career

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 10-16

apps March 4, 2024

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 10-16 include actor Eva Longoria, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen...

Google Pixels add support for Instagram’s Ultra HDR photos

apps March 4, 2024

Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Soon, Google Pixel devices will be able to upload and...

Democratic lawyer taunting Trump’s ‘tough jury pool’ in DC sparks backlash from right on social media

apps March 4, 2024

Top Democratic lawyer Marc Elias sparked fierce reaction on Sunday for appearing to taunt former President Trump’s...

NYC man screaming about knife, holding mother in chokehold shot dead on NYPD bodycam

apps March 4, 2024

Newly released bodycam video from a December shooting in New York City shows an NYPD officer firing...

Philadelphia’s LGBT office chief arrested in video mayor calls ‘very concerning’

apps March 4, 2024

Philadelphia’s executive director of the Office of LGBT Affairs and her husband were arrested over the weekend...

Supreme Court rules unanimously for Trump in Colorado ballot disqualification dispute

apps March 4, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court sided unanimously with former President Trump in his challenge to the state of...

Migrant encounters at southern border surpass 21,000 in 72 hours, CBP sources say

apps March 4, 2024

The U.S. may be on the brink of a potential spring surge of illegal crossings at the...

Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, record label demand Trump stop playing her music at rallies: ‘Biblical devil’

apps March 4, 2024

Sinéad O’Connor’s estate and her label, Chrysalis Records, issued a statement Monday asking that former President Trump...

Queen Camilla takes ‘private break’ from royal duties as King Charles III continues cancer treatment

apps March 4, 2024

Queen Camilla is taking a “private break” from royal duties. The step back from her role was...

Air Force veteran disappears in Mexico, family ‘not sure if he’s alive’: report

apps March 4, 2024

An Air Force veteran who went to Mexico for a weekend has not been seen or heard...

Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to leaking Pentagon classified documents

apps March 4, 2024

Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who leaked classified military documents about the Russia-Ukraine war and...

Biden disparages Clarence Thomas as justice who ‘likes to spend a lot of time on yachts’

apps March 4, 2024

President Biden disparaged Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in an interview with the New Yorker and referred...

Wix’s new AI chatbot builds websites in seconds based on prompts

apps March 4, 2024

Image: Wix You can now build a website, images and all, using only prompts in Wix’s new...

Group challenging Trump’s ballot eligibility reacts to Supreme Court ruling

apps March 4, 2024

Ron Fein is the legal director for Free Speech for the People, an organization challenging former President...

Best deals on steam cleaners for spring cleaning

apps March 4, 2024

Save up to 30% off on reviewer-loved steam cleaners for spring cleaning.

Breaking down Supreme Court’s decision on Trump Colorado ballot case

apps March 4, 2024

Former President Donald Trump will appear on the primary ballot in Colorado after the Supreme Court overturned...

One of the world’s most populated cities is nearly out of water

apps March 4, 2024

The director of Mexico City’s water system says the region is facing an “unprecedented situation.”

See how much the IRS is sending for the average 2024 tax refund

apps March 4, 2024

Tax refunds so far are higher than last year, according to recent IRS data. Many Americans have...

Biden and Trump expected to win big, looking at Super Tuesday’s subplots

apps March 4, 2024

Despite Nikki Haley’s best efforts, President Biden and former President Donald Trump are predicted to continue their...

Texas, federal government continue immigration standoff

apps March 4, 2024

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed on “60 Minutes” Sunday night that the federal government has failed to...

White House reacts to ongoing Biden age criticism; Harris pushes for cease-fire

apps March 4, 2024

As Vice President Harris meets with an Israeli war cabinet member to push for a cease-fire in...

“Dry tripping,” staying sober while traveling, on the rise among Gen Z

apps March 4, 2024

Some Gen Z Americans are changing up the usual spring break traditions and trying “dry tripping,” a...

New fire sparks in Texas Panhandle as wildfires burn more than 1 million acres

apps March 4, 2024

Firefighters are facing another setback in the Texas Panhandle after a new wildfire sparked in the area...

4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay

apps March 4, 2024

SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station who will oversee the arrival of two...

4 killed, 3 injured in shooting in King City, California, police say

apps March 4, 2024

Four people were killed Sunday afternoon when a group of gunmen opened fire outside a house party...

Ex-Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury charges

apps March 4, 2024

Ex-Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg will plead guilty Monday to perjury charges related to his testimony during...

4 California sheriff’s deputies hurt in shootout, chase with rifle-wielding suspect 4 California sheriff's deputies hurt in shootout, chase with rifle-wielding suspect

4 California sheriff’s deputies hurt in shootout, chase with rifle-wielding suspect

apps March 4, 2024

Four Northern California sheriff’s deputies were injured, one critically, during a gunfight Monday with a suspect who...

Postal worker shot dead in his mail van in targeted attack

apps March 4, 2024

A 33-year-old postal worker was shot dead in his mail van in a targeted attack, according to...

First over-the-counter birth control pill will go on sale later this month

apps March 4, 2024

Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill that can be purchased without a prescription, will be available...

WATCH: First grade class uses foster puppies to enhance their reading skills WATCH: First grade class uses foster puppies to enhance their reading skills

WATCH: First grade class uses foster puppies to enhance their reading skills

apps March 4, 2024

Brooke Hughes first came up with the idea to bring puppies into the classroom while fostering dogs...

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apps March 4, 2024

24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

Guest host Hank Green makes Nilay Patel explain why websites have a future Guest host Hank Green makes Nilay Patel explain why websites have a future

Guest host Hank Green makes Nilay Patel explain why websites have a future

apps March 4, 2024

Photo illustration: The Verge / Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales On this special episode of Decoder, Complexly...

Trader Joe’s recalls frozen steamed chicken soup dumplings Trader Joe's recalls frozen steamed chicken soup dumplings

Trader Joe’s recalls frozen steamed chicken soup dumplings

apps March 4, 2024

Trader Joe’s issued a voluntary recall on its steamed chicken soup dumplings due to potential plastic contamination.

How to keep your smart cam footage safe and private

apps March 4, 2024

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The Verge’s favorite smart home devices

apps March 4, 2024

Illustration by Adrián Astorgano With a staff so involved with and fascinated by tech news and devices,...

Threats to health care sector targets ‘elevated’ amid cultural wars: DHS

apps March 4, 2024

Threats to health care and workers are surging and likely to stay “elevated” because of divisive issues...

The MacBook Air gets an M3 upgrade

apps March 4, 2024

Image: Apple Apple has taken the wraps off a pair of new M3-equipped MacBook Air models. The...

Apple hit with a nearly $2 billion fine following Spotify complaint

apps March 4, 2024

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple has been hit with a fine of €1.84 billion...

WATCH: Tumbleweeds take over Utah town WATCH: Tumbleweeds take over Utah town

WATCH: Tumbleweeds take over Utah town

apps March 4, 2024

Residents are cleaning up after strong winds led to a tumbleweed takeover in South Jordan, Utah, over...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Microsoft-Powered Chatbot Is Back Online

apps March 3, 2024

The RFK Jr. campaign’s chatbot had previously affirmed Kennedy’s promotion of conspiracy theories, and appeared to circumvent...

Google Drive search on iOS gets better filtering options

apps March 3, 2024

Image: Google Google Drive for iOS now lets you filter searches using dropdown menus for File Type,...

Amusement park chaos leads to police shooting of 15-year-old

apps March 3, 2024

Multiple suspects are being sought after one person was shot when police exchanged gunfire with what they...

Crash of the Titan: a short history of Apple’s doomed car project

apps March 3, 2024

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Nothing is real until it ships. Continue...

How smart is the smart kitchen, really?

apps March 3, 2024

Image: Samar Haddad for The Verge The smart fridge is the dream. You’re telling me there’s a...

Apple may not do a spring event this year

apps March 3, 2024

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple has plenty of releases planned for the spring, by...

WATCH: Norway breeds endangered foxes to restore species WATCH: Norway breeds endangered foxes to restore species

WATCH: Norway breeds endangered foxes to restore species

apps March 3, 2024

Scientists released five foxes from an ongoing captive breeding program aimed at rebuilding the population of Arctic...

The very best food stuff on the internet

apps March 3, 2024

Illustration: William Joel / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 28, your guide to the...

What Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus? Here’s What You Should Know

apps March 3, 2024

OpenAI’s subscription-only service costs $20 a month and includes access to the GPT-4 model. We signed up...

WATCH: Loose horses weave through cars on Cleveland highway WATCH: Loose horses weave through cars on Cleveland highway

WATCH: Loose horses weave through cars on Cleveland highway

apps March 3, 2024

Watch as a pair of loose police horses weaved through vehicles on a Cleveland highway Saturday. The...

Apple is taking up to $150 off the Beats Studio Pro and Studio Buds Plus

apps March 2, 2024

The Apple-owned Beats Studio Pro support both iOS and Android devices. | Photo by Chris Welch /...

WATCH: Daring rescue as semi truck dangles from Kentucky bridge WATCH: Daring rescue as semi truck dangles from Kentucky bridge

WATCH: Daring rescue as semi truck dangles from Kentucky bridge

apps March 2, 2024

A semi truck was found dangling off the edge of a bridge in Kentucky, with the driver...

The Wild Claim at the Heart of Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit

apps March 1, 2024

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI hinges on a dubious claim that the company has already developed ‘artificial...

Now Apple says it won’t disable iPhone web apps in the EU

apps March 1, 2024

Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Apple is reversing course on a plan to discontinue supporting...

Google cuts team of contractors who went on strike

apps March 1, 2024

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge A union representing contractors for YouTube Music claims that Google cut...

What if phones actually bent to our needs?

apps March 1, 2024

What if our phones weren’t rigid pieces of glass and aluminum? | Photo by Allison Johnson /...

WATCH: People chant ‘Navalny’ as Russian opposition leader’s body arrives for funeral WATCH: People chant 'Navalny' as Russian opposition leader's body arrives for funeral

WATCH: People chant ‘Navalny’ as Russian opposition leader’s body arrives for funeral

apps March 1, 2024

Crowds chanted “Navalny” as the late Russian opposition leader’s body arrived for his funeral in Moscow.

The Mind-Blowing Experience of a Chatbot That Answers Instantly

apps March 1, 2024

AI chips from startup Groq allow chatbots to answer queries almost instantly. That could open up whole...

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for ‘Flagrant Breaches’ of Contract

apps March 1, 2024

In the lawsuit, Musk claims OpenAI has abandoned its mission to develop AI for the benefit of...

WATCH: Karol G plane makes emergency landing after pilot reports smoke in cockpit WATCH: Karol G plane makes emergency landing after pilot reports smoke in cockpit

WATCH: Karol G plane makes emergency landing after pilot reports smoke in cockpit

apps March 1, 2024

Grammy-winning artist Karol G hugged friends on the tarmac after her private jet made an emergency landing...

Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices

apps March 1, 2024

Google says that it’s taking measures to prevent spam and abuse on its messaging service. | Image:...

Here Come the AI Worms

apps March 1, 2024

Security researchers created an AI worm in a test environment that can automatically spread between generative AI...

Facebook will remove its News tab and stop paying publishers for news

apps March 1, 2024

Facebook News US launch promo | Image: Facebook Facebook’s News tab launched in 2019 with millions of...

UnitedHealth says Blackcat is the reason healthcare providers are going unpaid

apps March 1, 2024

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Health insurance provider UnitedHealth has identified Blackcat as the...

Google’s Deal With Stack Overflow Is the Latest Proof That AI Giants Will Pay for Data

apps February 29, 2024

Stack Overflow’s programming community will power a version of Google’s Gemini chatbot. It’s part of a new...

Setapp is opening its subscription-only iOS app store

apps February 29, 2024

Image: MacPaw One of the first third-party app stores on iOS is getting ready to open up...

The AI Culture Wars Are Just Getting Started

apps February 29, 2024

Google apologized after its Gemini model caused offense by being too “woke.” Expect political fights over AI’s...

How Nvidia Came to Rule AI

apps February 29, 2024

This week we chart the rise of Nvidia, the company whose chips, servers, and data centers have...

This ‘Amazon’s Choice’ video doorbell could let just about anyone spy on you

apps February 29, 2024

An “Aiwit” doorbell camera. There are many like it. | Image via Amazon Does your video doorbell...

X adds live video to Spaces instead of bringing back Periscope

apps February 28, 2024

Illustration: The Verge Spaces, the live audio feature for X, is now letting hosts turn on their...

TikTok is removing even more music

apps February 28, 2024

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok is now taking down all the songs written or...

Smart lighting stalwart Lifx reemerges with a new line of outdoor lights

apps February 28, 2024

Lifx has a new outdoor line of smart lighting that supports Matter. | Image: Lifx If you’ve...

Netflix confirms it’s cutting off Apple billing for legacy subscribers

apps February 27, 2024

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Netflix confirms to The Verge that it has begun booting...

How to manage app permissions on your Android phone or tablet

apps February 26, 2024

Image: The Verge Your phone, your rules: Android gives you a pretty comprehensive toolkit when it comes...

How to Use ChatGPT’s Memory Feature

apps February 26, 2024

The latest update to OpenAI’s chatbot improves the AI’s ability to remember user details, but the feature...

The latest ‘Woj bomb’ was just a scam NFT tweet from a hacked account

apps February 25, 2024

The fake NBA Top Shot tweet. | Image: X / @wojespn People who still use NBA Top...

When does a journalist become a hacker?

apps February 23, 2024

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos via Getty Images Some laws operate like hidden trap doors...

Instagram and Facebook knowingly platform parents who sexually exploit children for profit, say reports

apps February 23, 2024

Illustration: Nick Barclay / The Verge Investigations into “child influencer” accounts on Facebook and Instagram have found...

Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data

apps February 22, 2024

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Avast, the cybersecurity software company, is facing a $16.5...

Apple is already defending iMessage against tomorrow’s quantum computing attacks

apps February 21, 2024

Illustration: The Verge Apple’s security team claims to have achieved a breakthrough “that advances the state of...

Signal will soon let you share a username instead of your phone number

apps February 20, 2024

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Signal is rolling out support for usernames on its encrypted...

‘Prolific’ LockBit ransomware group loses its keys to a global takedown

apps February 20, 2024

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Enforcers from the US and UK disrupted a ransomware...

Wyze says camera breach let 13,000 customers briefly see into other people’s homes

apps February 19, 2024

Image: Wyze Wyze’s problems with letting its security camera customers briefly see into other customer homes is...

Meta is passing on the Apple tax for boosted posts to advertisers

apps February 15, 2024

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta said Thursday that it will start charging a 30...

The fediverse, explained

apps February 7, 2024

Image: Cath Virginia | The Verge The buzziest new thing in social networking is a big deal....

Instagram and Facebook will now prevent strangers from messaging minors by default

apps January 25, 2024

Teens using supervised accounts will need parental permission to revert the changes. | Illustration by Nick Barclay...

Meta will let EU users unlink their Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger info ahead of DMA

apps January 22, 2024

Image: Meta EU users will be able to unlink their Instagram and Facebook accounts, as well as...

48,000 companies sent Facebook data on a single person

apps January 17, 2024

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Facebook gets data on individual users from many thousands of...

The tech industry’s layoffs and hiring freezes: all of the news

apps January 12, 2024

Companies have been cutting costs. | Photo by Natt Garun / The Verge Companies across the tech...

Meta will hide suicide and eating disorder content from teens as government pressure mounts

apps January 9, 2024

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta is restricting teens from viewing content that deals with...

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