This is the Mac Mini’s big moment
This is the Mac Mini's big moment This is the Mac Mini’s big moment Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge When the Mac Mini was first introduced in early 2005, it was pitched as a compact, “stripped down” desktop — and the most affordable Mac in Apple’s lineup. Steve Jobs referred to it as […]
The VR game I’ve been waiting for
The VR game I've been waiting for The VR game I’ve been waiting for Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 58, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, Batman forever, and also you can read all the old editions at […]
Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system
Google is reportedly developing a 'computer-using agent' AI system Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system Image: The Verge Google could preview its own take on Rabbit’s large action model concept as soon as December, reports The Information. “Project Jarvis,” as it’s reportedly codenamed, would carry tasks out for users, including “gathering research, […]
Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make
Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make A Lyft sign taken in January 2023 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. | Photo: Mat Hayward / Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Friday that rideshare company Lyft has agreed to pay $2.1 million as part […]
Tim Walz and AOC are going to play Madden together on Twitch
Tim Walz and AOC are going to play Madden together on Twitch Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Governor Tim Walz is returning to Twitch and this time, he’ll actually be playing a game. Earlier this month, Kamala Harris’ campaign teamed up with a Twitch streamer to live-stream a Walz rally as part of a World […]
Android 16 could get iPhone-like ‘ongoing’ notifications
Android 16 could get iPhone-like 'ongoing' notifications Android 16 could get iPhone-like ‘ongoing’ notifications Google may be working on persistent notifications similar to its phone call status pictured here. | Photo: Wes Davis / The Verge Android 16 may come with a new “Rich Ongoing Notifications” feature that lets developers keep persistent notifications in the […]
A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse
A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse Image: Loops The fediverse answer to TikTok is on its way. Signups opened this week for Loops, a short-form looping video app from the creator of Instagram alternative Pixelfed, reports TechCrunch. Users who’ve signed up can post up to 60 seconds of video, according to […]
Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo
Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple got a mixed victory in a patent infringement lawsuit against medical device maker Masimo. On Friday, a federal jury determined that Masimo had infringed on some Apple patents, and as part of the verdict, Apple […]
Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business
Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business Image: Boeing Kelly Ortberg, who took over as Boeing CEO in August, is weighing the sale of the company’s space division as part of an attempt to turn things around, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The plans, which are reportedly at an early […]
Video game preservationists have lost a legal fight to study games remotely
Video game preservationists have lost a legal fight to study games remotely Collage by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images When video game scholars want to study games that are no longer on sale, they sometimes have to drive many hours to do it legally — and that won’t be changing […]