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 …
Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
Facial recognition smart locks are here; now you can unlock your door the same way you unlock your phone. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Hands-free unlocking is t…
Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter
Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.
Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent
Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.
Sony’s flagship RGB LED TV is incredible
Sony’s flagship Bravia 9 II is the best RGB LED TV I’ve seen this year. The Sony Bravia 9 II is the most anticipated new TV in years. It's an amazing RGB LED TV. I watched Dungeo…
More games should be on rails (literally)
It's been a good few weeks for games on rails. Nintendo's Star Fox remake wisely kept the tightly scripted, action-packed levels from Star Fox 64 largely the same, and they're stil…
The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 136, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope your neighborhood isn't as smoky as mine, an…
AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out
Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out.
OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT
OpenAI will send a notification to parents with linked teen accounts if their children have violated its policies around violence.
TikTok is no longer banned on US government devices
US government officially lifts TikTok ban on federal devices.
Fine, electric mountain bikes don’t suck
You don’t need a $10,000 Amflow PX Carbon Pro, but it doesn’t hurt. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Cheater, I'd grumble between huffs as yet another e-bike rider casually s…
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak
Agriculture - Harvested Iceberg lettuce / Santa Maria, California, USA. (Photo by: Tony Hertz /Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Food producer Taylor…
There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts
The API is supposed to deliver posts from 'the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.'
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic
It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.
Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price
You can clip the versatile cooling gadget, wear it, and use it as a desk fan. | Image: Shark Portable fans are one of the easiest ways to stay cool during the summer, and you don…
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
TikTok is starting to test an opt-in tool that scans for AI likenesses and lets creators report them to the company, as spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The tool is…
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trust
The Pebble Appstore is filled with stuff, but you don’t need much of it. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says buyers of its new e-pap…
Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke
The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own.
Apple Music and Apple One prices rise for the first time in years
Apple is blaming an Apple Music price hike on "rising licensing costs."
Is the Apple TV 4K still worth buying after the price hike?
Apple's streaming box is now much more expensive than comparable alternatives. Should you opt for a Fire TV or Roku instead?
Apple Music is getting a price hike
Apple Music is more expensive now. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 bump up from the previous $10.99 price. A family plan now costs $19.99 per month, …
Here are the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 camera and battery specs, apparently
Camera upgrades in the Z Flip 8, Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra appear to be slim.
Apple’s plot to crush OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ways things are done…
A bug in AWS has caused some customers' bills to spike from a few cents to billions of dollars
"The displayed billing estimates do not reflect actual usage and charges," Amazon said.
Bethesda details what's next for Fallout and its other franchises amid Xbox cuts
Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, while Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are on the way.
Asus’ top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off
The discounted Asus QD-OLED in all its glory. | Image: The Verge The Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has almost everything I want in a high-end gaming monitor, …
Apple and Google ordered by San Francisco attorney to take action against 'nudify' apps
Google and Apple were sent cease-and-desist letters regarding 13 apps on their respective stores.
Samsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked
Leaker Evan Blass shared images of Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 just days before the July 22nd launch event where Samsung is expected to officially announce the phone. The …
Is America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?
Are we living through a small car renaissance? There's the Slate Truck, Amble's dune buggy, and the Fiat Topolino, as well as a whole galaxy of kei cars and trucks from Japan that …
Florida man arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in crypto using Steam game malware
A final hearing will take place in June. | The Verge / Beatrice Sala Federal authorities have arrested a Florida man suspected of stealing at least $220,000 in crypto through mal…
Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is now available for $1,200
Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is a tiny unit which can play movies on the most uneven of surfaces.
Caviar is selling a ridiculous Lionel Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra a week before its official unveiling
And if you want one, you better save up, because it costs a cool $13,130.
Over half a million power tool batteries have been recalled due to a USB-C charging fire risk
Greenworks Tools has issued a recall for around 554,780 Kobalt-branded power tools designed for yard work because of a battery issue "posing a risk of serious injury from fire haza…
Engadget Podcast: Is Siri AI actually useful in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate?
Also, we try to make sense of OpenAI's rumored AI smart speaker.
God of War show recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst sustains an injury on set
The Prime Video series will reshoot episodes with a new lead actor.
Most smart appliances collect data: Here's how to find out what yours tracks
There's truth to the idea that our devices are spying on us. Smart fridges, washing machines and dishwashers are no exception.
EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution
Europe's latest updates to its climate policy aren't great news for the planet.
Xreal XBX a01+ review: Astoundingly bright, lightweight AR glasses for $299
Xreal's XBX a01+ is the best pair of budget AR glasses we've seen yet.
Tesla's selling a $225 balance bike for toddlers
Tesla's Autopilot may fail to recognize children at times, but the company certainly recognizes their potential as future buyers.