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WhatsApp now lets you save message drafts
Illustration: The Verge WhatsApp dropped the most “I can’t believe this wasn’t already there” feature this week: message drafts. Now, WhatsApp lets you know if […]
Google will let you make AI clip art for your documents
Illustration: The Verge Google Workspace is rolling out a Gemini-powered AI image generator directly in Google Docs that lets you quickly whip up visuals for […]
The M4 MacBook Pro features a quantum dot display
Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The new M4 MacBook Pros that launched last month have an unadvertised change with new quantum […]
The new Mac Mini is great — now do the iPhone SE
This could be so much better. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge We could argue all day about the merits of iOS versus […]
Casio’s first smart ring has innovative features like a stopwatch and flashing alarm
Casio’s smart ring is a tiny digital watch. | Image: Casio Not to be outdone by its longtime rival, Casio has announced its own digital […]
Facebook is changing its primary metric to ‘views’
Image: Nick Barclay / The Verge Facebook is making “views” its primary metric to measure the performance of content, bringing it in line with Instagram […]
The Rabbit R1 now lets you remake its whole interface
Photo: David Pierce / The Verge The Rabbit R1 can now use AI to redesign the device’s entire interface based on a prompt. Some examples […]
The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide for new parents
Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Some of us freshly anointed moms and dads pooled together our top tech picks that make early days […]
Google Photos Partner Sharing is less of a snitch now
Illustration: The Verge Google has placed some new limitations on a Google Photos feature that allows users to automatically share images and videos in their […]
Some of Substack’s Biggest Newsletters Rely On AI Writing Tools
A new analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content.
Teenage Engineering’s new OP–XY makes me wish I had a bigger budget for music gear
The Teenage Engineering OP-XY feels like an upgraded version of the company’s six-year-old OP-Z. | Image: Teenage Engineering Teenage Engineering’s new OP-XY is a portable […]
CFPB is reportedly trying to put Google under bank-like supervision
Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking to put Google under federal supervision, a move that could […]
Snapchat makes it easier for parents to request their teen’s real-time location
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Once known only for its self-destructing pics, Snapchat has steadily evolved its location-oriented social media features. It’s leaned […]
Google says it will stop serving political ads in the EU
Illustration: The Verge Google has announced it will stop showing political ads to users in the European Union next year due to uncertainties around the […]
Mythic Quest is getting a spinoff anthology series
Apple TV Plus Mythic Quest’s upcoming fourth season finally has a release date, but Apple’s future plans for the series aren’t stopping there. Today, Apple […]
Meta hit with $840 million fine for linking Facebook and Marketplace
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Almost two years after EU regulators first accused Meta of “abusive practices” that gave the tech giant unfair […]
Why are cassette and CD players so bulky now?
Alex Parkin / The Verge Cassette tape sales are at a 20-year high, the vinyl market is on a 17-year growth streak, and CDs have […]
The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide for tinkerers
Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Whether you’re assembling a PC, planning an epic Etsy crafts store, or just fixing a squeaky old chair, […]
Apple faces a new $3.75 billion antitrust lawsuit over iCloud storage
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple is facing a £3 billion (about $3.75 billion) lawsuit from a consumer group that alleges the iPhone maker […]
Google’s Gemini AI now has its own iPhone app
In the AI chatbot world, ubiquity is everything. Companies have raced to build desktop and mobile apps for their bots, in order to both give […]
I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?
In the premiere installment of WIRED’s new AI advice column “The Prompt,” we answer questions about AI’s ability to change your body, and your ability […]
Google will let you search for products on Maps to help with holiday shopping
The Verge Google has added some new travel and shopping features to Maps that aim to make it easier to find local products and stay […]
The Great American Microchip Mobilization
Under Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike, the US has been determined to “reshore” chipmaking. Now money and colossal infrastructure are flowing to a vast […]
Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World
Physical Intelligence has assembled an all-star team and raised $400 million on the promise of a stunning breakthrough in how robots learn.
PayPal will let you pool money for group gifts and shared expenses
PayPal is making it easier to collectively pool together funds on the platform. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images PayPal is introducing […]
Apple updates Logic Pro with new sounds and search features
Apple Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 with Quantec Room Simulator | Image: Apple Apple today announced some minor updates to Logic Pro for both the […]
Pixel phones will be able to detect and report malicious apps in real time
Google versus the bad guys. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google is beefing up its malware detection with new protections designed to suss […]
Mark Zuckerberg just dropped a single with T-Pain
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images If you want to preserve the existing version of Lil Jon’s “Get Low” in your brain, maybe […]
Threads might get ads early next year
Image: The Verge Meta could bring ads to Threads as soon as next year, according to a report from The Information. As part of its […]
Meta must face FTC trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta must face the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of dominating the social media […]
The Lightfoot electric scooter is wrapped in solar panels to address range anxiety
The Lightfoot scooter’s 120W solar panels can extend its range by up to 20 miles in the Summer, its creators claim. | Image: Otherlab Otherlab […]
The First Entirely AI-Generated Video Game Is Insanely Weird and Fun
Generative AI may transform video game design, but the first playable title is just bizarre and fascinating.
The First Entirely AI-Generated Video Game Is Insanely Weird and Fun
Generative AI may transform video game design, but the first playable title is just bizarre and fascinating.
These are the passwords you definitely shouldn’t be using
Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images The password manager NordPass has once again released its annual list of the world’s most […]
Silo’s mysteries only deepen in season 2
Image: Apple The first season of Silo ended on a truly great cliffhanger. The Apple TV Plus series, an adaptation of Hugh Howey’s trilogy of […]
Final Fantasy games are coming to Apple Arcade
Image: Apple Apple Arcade is getting a dose of Final Fantasy. Apple just announced the next batch of games coming to its subscription service, and […]
The tiny tweak that could change YouTube forever
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In the last couple of months, some people have started watching YouTube on their phones to find something […]
Google is testing the ‘impact’ of removing EU news from search results
Illustration: The Verge As Google continues to navigate its relationship with publishers, regulators, and news readers, the company is starting a pretty drastic test: it […]
Just Eat is selling Grubhub to Marc Lore’s Wonder for $650M
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Just Eat is selling off Grubhub to fancy food hall delivery startup Wonder in a deal worth $650 million. […]
Belkin’s Vision Pro strap should just come with the headset
Photo: Wes Davis / The Verge The Vision Pro VR headset is such an Apple product — meticulously designed and packed with incredible tech, but […]
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2024
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge These days, Black Friday isn’t so much a single-day shopping holiday as it is an ever-expanding, monthslong event that […]
National Guard Discord leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge After pleading guilty in March to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the […]
Eufy’s new floodlight cam will watch over your backyard in HD for $150
Eufy’s new hardwired floodlight camera can record all day long. | Image: Eufy Eufy’s new Floodlight Camera E30 attaches a 2K camera that can tilt […]
Turn your smartphone into a playable wind instrument with this USB-C mouthpiece
The Zefiro is a tiny USB-C MIDI controller that can be played like a wind instrument. | Image: Kickstarter An Italian startup called Artinoise has […]
Now there’s an ‘anti-AI’ camera app for Android, too
Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge If you’ve been looking to replace your Android phone’s camera app with one that doesn’t overprocess photos to […]
Chrome on your iPhone can search using pictures and words at the same time
Illustration: The Verge The iOS version of Google’s Chrome browser is getting upgraded with several features from the Android iteration, including simultaneous Google Lens image […]
Amazon confirms employee data breach, but says it’s limited to contact info
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon says a data breach exposed the email addresses, phone numbers, and building locations linked to its […]
The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here
The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its […]
A new iOS 18 security feature makes it harder for police to unlock iPhones
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images There is an apparently new iOS 18 security feature that reboots iPhones that haven’t been unlocked in […]
I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars
Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they […]
OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers—but the Fight’s Not Finished
A judge tossed out a case against OpenAI brought by Alternet and Raw Story, in what could be a significant ruling in the larger battle […]
Donald Trump Isn’t the Only Chaos Agent
He’s not even the biggest one. Monumental change will instead come from tech—from AI.
What Donald Trump’s Win Will Mean for Big Tech
Donald Trump’s approach to Big Tech has oscillated between calls for stricter regulations for some players and a hands-off approach for others. Here’s how he […]
Google CEO says the company should be a ‘trusted source’ in the election
Sundar Pichai. | Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees ahead of Election Day to make sure “the products we […]
Apple reportedly facing first-ever EU fine over App Store rules
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple will soon become the first company to incur a fine for violating the European Union’s Digital Markets Act […]
Sony is discontinuing its $9,000 Airpeak S1 pro photography drone
Sony will stop selling its Airpeak S1 drone on March 31st, 2025. | Image: Sony Almost four years after teasing it at CES 2021, Sony […]
iOS 18.2 could finally estimate your iPhone’s charging time
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The iPhone could finally show you how long it’ll take to finish charging. Code spotted in the […]
This Google election conspiracy theory doesn’t add up
Illustration: The Verge There’s no evidence Google is hiding a map of polling places from Trump voters, despite the suggestions of a video reposted by […]
The FBI says Russian emails are sending fake bomb threats to polling stations
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning that fake bomb threats are being emailed to US […]
Amazon says it’s fixing the Kindle Colorsoft’s yellow screen
A mild yellow band appears on The Verge’s Colorsoft review unit. | Image: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge Amazon says it’s working to fix issues […]
Anova’s new steam oven can recognize your food and tell you how to cook it
Anova has upgraded its multi-function countertop oven with an interior camera that can recognize food and making cooking suggestions. | Image: Anova Knowing what you’re […]
Apple News will let you watch election results from your lockscreen
Screenshot: Apple News For anyone obsessively watching election results in the US, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users’ lockscreens. And […]
Hacker suspected in massive Ticketmaster, AT&T breaches arrested in Canada
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Authorities in Canada have arrested a man suspected of stealing information from around 165 companies using Snowflake’s […]
Apple will let you share lost AirTag info with an airline
Finding lost luggage might soon be a little easier. | Image: Apple Apple will be introducing a new feature to its Find My app that […]
Apple will let you upgrade to ChatGPT Plus right from Settings in iOS 18.2
Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple’s second iOS 18.2 developer beta includes a new feature for update’s integration with ChatGPT: users will be able […]
PS5 Pro’s actual specs revealed
Image: Sony Ahead of the PS5 Pro launch later this week, we have confirmation of a few more official specifications for the most powerful version […]
GM software boss: we have ‘high conviction’ ditching CarPlay is the right path
Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: GM GM’s Baris Cetinok is committed to building a custom experience to rival that of Apple and Google. […]
Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters
Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Riot Games’ investment into its Vanguard system is paying off. Multiplayer games on PC were a mess back in […]
Oops, Apple approved another illegal streaming app
The French-language app shows new movies like Terrifier 3 and Venom: The Last Dance. | Image: Thomas Ricker / The Verge Another illegal streaming app […]
Can Nintendo’s Alarmo run Doom? You bet it can
This, but blasting demons. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge What do John Deere tractors, Ikea smart bulbs, Lego bricks, and the MacBook […]
The AI search engines are here — and getting better
Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 59, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If […]
Kindle Colorsoft owners complain of a yellow bar on the e-reader’s screen
Image: David Pierce / The Verge People have started receiving their orders of Amazon’s first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, and many say […]
Apple’s AirTags have dropped to one of their best prices to date
Let’s face it, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better location tracker if you’re tapped into the Apple ecosystem. | Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The […]
An Okta login bug bypassed checking passwords on some long usernames
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images On Friday evening, Okta posted an odd update to its list of security […]
Some iPhone 14 Plus phones have a camera issue, but Apple may fix it for free
Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple announced a new service program to fix iPhone 14 Plus phones that have rear cameras that won’t […]
The Guy Behind the Fake AI Halloween Parade Listing Says You’ve Got It All Wrong
An SEO agency owner says he is “very depressed” after one of his AI-assisted Halloween parade listings misled revelers in Dublin, Ireland.
Schwinn resurrected its classic ’70s Hurricane as a modern e-bike
The Hurricane Compact Electric Bike offers a range of 30 miles. | Image: Schwinn The Schwinn Hurricane, an iconic kids bike of the late ’70s […]
These bookmarking apps can organize all of that content you’re saving for later
Screenshot: Pocket It’s hard to keep up with everything you come across on the web, such as an article you don’t have time to read […]
My first DIY phone fix made me a self-repair believer
Turns out, taking things apart is still just as much fun as when you were a kid. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge My […]
Apple is acquiring the popular image editing app Pixelmator
Image: Pixelmator Apple has agreed to acquire Pixelmator, a popular image editing app available on Mac and iOS. Pixelmator announced the news in a post […]
Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner
Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Apple is taking a 20 percent stake in its iPhone satellite connectivity partner Globalstar — a stake worth […]
WhatsApp’s new custom lists help organize your chats
Illustration: The Verge WhatsApp is adding yet another way to organize all your chats. If you’re tired of struggling to find certain conversations, now you […]
Wyze added a big color screen to its latest budget-friendly smart scale
The Wyze Scale Ultra includes a 4.3-inch color screen that shares more health data. | Image: Wyze The addition of a 4.3-inch color TFT screen […]
Google is building smart home controls into Gemini
Illustration: The Verge Google is adding a Google Home extension to the Gemini app, allowing you to control your smart home while chatting with the […]
AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do
Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.
The AI garage door mystery
Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge You just left your house. As you peel out of the driveway and tear down the street in the […]
The Verge’s favorite social networks
Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Social networking has become more disconnected, to say the least. Two years ago, Elon Musk began transforming Twitter into […]
The iPhone 17 might use Apple’s own Wi-Fi chips
Hardware is hard. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple’s journey to making its own wireless chips has been a long one, but the […]
ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features
The Quick Insert button is on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and is coming to future 2025 Chromebooks. | Image: Google Starting today, Google’s ChromeOS 130 […]
The best MagSafe and Qi2 chargers for your iPhone
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Thanks to Qi2, there are way more great chargers for your MagSafe phone than ever before. Continue reading…
Amazon’s new Alexa has reportedly slipped to 2025
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In the week’s least surprising news, Amazon’s reinvention of its Alexa voice assistant has reportedly fallen even further […]
iPhone sales are booming — with or without Apple Intelligence
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge To cap off a busy week that saw the rollout of the first Apple Intelligence features and […]
Tidal is laying off more staff
Image: The Verge The music streaming app Tidal is laying off more workers. In a statement to Fortune, an unnamed Tidal spokesperson confirmed “the elimination […]
Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot now has a desktop app
Image: The Verge Claude, the AI chatbot made by Anthropic, now has a desktop app. You can download the Mac and Windows versions of the […]
This pocket-friendly e-reader also wants to be your minimalist phone
The Mudita Kompakt E Ink phone is expected to sell for under $500. | Image: Mudita Mudita is not the first company to build a […]
This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.
This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.
ChatGPT’s AI Search Tool Is Now Available From OpenAI
OpenAI just launched its newest artificial intelligence search experience for ChatGPT. Here’s how to get the AI search update, and WIRED’s initial impressions.
Android 16 will ship early in 2025
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge For the last decade or so, Google has released major Android updates in the fall after an extended […]