Microsoft has created an AI-generated version of Quake
Microsoft has created an AI-generated version of Quake Microsoft unveiled its Xbox AI era earlier this year with a new Muse AI model that can generate gameplay. While it looked like Muse was still an early Microsoft Research project, the Xbox maker is now allowing Copilot users to try out Muse through an AI-generated version […]
Tron: Ares blends the real world with the digital in its first trailer
Tron: Ares blends the real world with the digital in its first trailer Get ready for slick light strips and futuristic lightcycles. Disney just released the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the long-planned Tron: Legacy sequel. The minute-and-a-half trailer doesn’t say much about the story but shows plenty of the movie’s visuals, which look dark, […]
The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book
The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book Thereâs a famous two-decade-old Paris Review interview with Haruki Murakami in which he, one of the worldâs most celebrated novelists, details his daily routine. He wakes up at 4AM, works for five hours, goes for a run, reads, goes to bed, and then […]
How tariffs will change your gadgets
How tariffs will change your gadgets First things first, some exciting news: The Vergecast has been nominated for a Webby Award! This one means a lot to us, especially because itâs an award you get to vote on. Weâd be so grateful if youâd go vote for us once, or 40 times, or however many […]
How the Nintendo Switch 2 stacks up to the Steam Deck
How the Nintendo Switch 2 stacks up to the Steam Deck The biggest threat to the Steam Deck in 2025 wonât be the arrival of other Windows-based handheld gaming PCs. Instead, itâll likely be the Nintendo Switch 2, which arrives on June 5 for $449.99 â smack dab between the cost of the $399 Steam […]
Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock
Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock Genki’s Energy Pack powers up the Switch 2 using a short USB-C cable. | Screenshot: YouTube With every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We’ve already seen Hori’s Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2’s USB-C […]
M3gan 2.0 gives the doll some upgrades in new trailer
M3gan 2.0 gives the doll some upgrades in new trailer Though Blumhouse’s first M3gan feature was a near-perfect blend of techno-horror and ridiculous comedy, the sequel looks like it’s going to blow its predecessor out of the water. Set a couple of years after the first film, M3gan 2.0 once again centers roboticist Gemma (Allison […]
AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it?
AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn't everyone using it? AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it? When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has […]
How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper
How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper The Nintendo Switch 2 is basically a bigger, more capable Switch. The Switch 2 is here â well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of […]
The best ereader to buy right now
The best ereader to buy right now Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. […]