The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter is now available in the US
It's a step toward making alternative energy accessible on a smaller, renter-friendly scale.
The Odyssey turned me into an IMAX believer
After seeing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey for the first time early last week, I came away impressed, but somewhat conflicted about two of the film's more fantastical set pieces.…
Samsung just unveiled a Galaxy credit card ahead of Unpacked
Samsung's credit card gives you up to five percent back when you buy its products.
SpaceX in your index fund, explained
AUUUUUGH | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Index funds are touted as one of the safest ways to invest. Rather than picking and choosing individual stocks, index fu…
Get Borderlands 3, Risk of Rain 2 and 13 other great PC games for $15
Borderlands 3 is among the 15 games in the 2K Megahits 2026 Bundle. | 2K Games The aptly-named “2K Megahits 2026 Bundle” from Humble includes 15 Steam games for $15. It’s a smatt…
The PlayStation replica ornament is an homage to a great, yet fragile console
The ornament requires three 1.5-volt coin batteries, which are included in the box. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner/The Verge You probably know the signature PlayStation boot sound. Di…
Ford’s $30,000 electric truck: all the news about the company’s big EV re-do
The end of the Ford F-150 Lightning was also the start of a new era for the automaker. After failing to capture the market with the electric version of its popular F-Series truck, …
Netflix brings ASL interpretations to dozens of shows and movies for kids
Netflix has teamed up with a company called SignUp Media to offer ASL interpretations on a bunch of kids shows and movies.
Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone
Do you need to be in your car to set up your digital car key?
Adobe crams multiple AI tools into its experimental camera app
Adobe's Project Indigo app will have new features like removing distractions and offering immediate photo feedback.
Judge pauses the controversial Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for two weeks
A judge has paused the Paramount / Warner Bros. deal to review a multi-state lawsuit.
Judge pauses Paramount’s attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
A judge partially granted the request from a dozen state attorneys general to temporarily place the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on hold, as reported…
LG’s glossy OLED gaming monitor is rare to find under $400
LG’s UltraGear Glossy OLED gaming monitor deliver deep, true-to-life blacks. | Image: LG If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming monitor, LG’s 27-inch 27G…
LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
This LG 34GX900A-B is one of the monitors found auto-installing LG’s app on users’ PCs. | Image: LG A video from Gamers Nexus explains how, after connecting a new LG UltraGear mo…
Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI
Welcome to the “what is a photo” debate, Adobe. | Image: Adobe Adobe's experimental camera app has taken an unexpected turn. After Project Indigo was launched last year to provid…
How long is a new iPhone actually supposed to last?
Apple devices tend to be pretty durable, and the average lifespan of a new iPhone seems to be fairly consistent.
Avengers: Doomsday finally has a real trailer
After too many weird teasers, Avengers: Doomsday finally has a real trailer.
Dr. Jill Lepore on why AI backlash is vital for the future
Today, I’m talking with Harvard professor and New Yorker staff writer Dr. Jill Lepore about her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, which comes out on August 25. …
How to watch Samsung's July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event
Here's how to watch Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event
NVIDIA data center hardware is being cooled with water 'hotter than a hot tub'
It may seem counterintuitive, but 113-degree water is still cool enough to cool NVIDA's latest hardware.
AliExpress hit with record $629 million fine for selling counterfeit and illegal products
Europe just hit AliExpress with a record $629 million fine for allowing the sale of counterfeit and harmful products.
Meta Glasses review: A bit less polish, a lot more baggage
Meta's glasses deliver the same functionality as its Ray-Ban models but don't quite feel as premium.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak teases thinner, brighter flagship smartwatch
A fresh leak reveals new specs for Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, days before it's rumored to appear.
Magic Leap Cuts Nearly 200 Jobs as AR Pioneer Pivots Into Waveguide Supplier
AR unicorn Magic Leap is again pivoting its core business, this time to serve as a waveguide supplier to other companies making AR glasses, something that we’ve learned comes…
The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera
The $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.
This unpronounceable series of glyphs is an incredible side project from Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet)
Sure is a lot of porcelein in there. | Image: Kieran Hebden Just why? ʅ͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡(̸̢̛̼̞̭…
Kodak EC35 is a dirt-cheap point-and-shoot film camera
I’m partial to that avocado green one. | Image: Reto Project Following the success of its $99 Kodak-branded Snapic A1, Reto Project is releasing the Kodak EC35, an even more affo…
NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view over Mars
The spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it's named after.
How To use Claude's Reflect dashboard and learn when it's time to touch grass
Break reminders are your friend.
I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno
1010Benja won’t apologize for using AI. | Image: 1010Benja / Instagram I would never go so far as to say there's no place for AI in music (I'm a fan of Holly Herndon, after all).…
The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
ICE agents hide behind masks while skulking through the halls of immigration court. | Image: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images According to the The New Yor…
Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?
Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.
Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth
A modern tribute to electric chord organs which were basically giant harmonicas connected to a fan. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord or…
Birdfy’s solar-powered smart feeder is down to one of its best prices
It comes with a solar panel so you don’t need to worry about charging as much during the summer. | Image: Netvue Birdfy has kicked off a midyear sale, taking up to 40 percent off…
US Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami
Andrew and Tristan Tate talk to the media on March 23, 2025 in Romania. | Image: Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images The manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested S…
Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
OLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, "lesser" technology really shines.
The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation
Clap on. Clap off. Well, more like, Clap, pause for half a beat but no longer because otherwise it'll stop hearing you, clap again because you waited too long, clap louder and fast…
The future of physical games is not looking great
Grand Theft Auto VI release won’t offer a disc. | Image: Rockstar Games This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more …
The grueling, 630-mile road race where the only fuel is sunlight
The 2018 Solar Car Challenge was the last time participants took their designs out on the open road. | Image: Lehman Marks / Solar Car Challenge On July 19th, dozens of teams of …
Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’
Dave Eggers attends the "The Turning Point: To Be Destroyed" premiere. | Image: John Lamparski/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Last year, Sam Altman invited author Dave Eggers …
France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.
Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads
The company may be trying to save ad space for local businesses.
Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor
The Pixel 10a shipped with a last gen processor. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor…
ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades
Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits
The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.
Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji
Now, if you want to, you can use Google's 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little pictograms and why, as part o…
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?
The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?
Valve Drops Big SteamVR Update Ahead of Steam Frame Launch
Valve has dropped a sizeable update to SteamVR, paving the way for what appears to be imminent launch of its long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame. Valve’s latest u…
GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
The GoPro Max2 can use your earbuds as a microphone over Bluetooth. A 360-degree camera is a great way to ensure you capture every bit of the action, but prices tend to be on the…
The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
Carter, there’s a couch RIGHT THERE. | Image: Carter Sherman has been covering sex, gender, and the complex personal and national politics that accompany them for years. She was …