More Pixel phones are getting Google’s new look for Android
More Pixel phones are getting Google's new look for Android More Pixel phones are getting Google’s new look for Android This month’s Google Pixel drop includes a broader rollout of the company’s splashy UI revamp. Starting today, Google will bring its Material 3 Expressive design language to Pixel 6 devices and newer, in addition to […]
Why are online puzzle games having a moment?
Why are online puzzle games having a moment? Hooked on LinkedIn’s Queens? Gotta extend your Wordle streak in the New York Times games app before you start your day? You’re in good company on today’s Vergecast episode. Allison Johnson is joined by Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, world-class puzzle champs and hosts of the delightful […]
Samsung’s trifold might be launching pretty soon
Samsung's trifold might be launching pretty soon Samsung’s trifold might be launching pretty soon This concept trifold was previously shown off by Samsung Display. We know officially that Samsung is planning to launch its first trifold phone this year, and recent rumors suggest that might mean either this month or next. Just don’t expect it […]
Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US
Verizon's 'software issue' has disconnected many wireless customers across the US Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US Verizon has confirmed to customers in stores and online that its network is having an issue on Saturday. Many people have been unable to connect and make or receive calls for hours, while […]
Honor’s Magic V5 is the thinnest foldable yet, but that’s not why it matters
Honor's Magic V5 is the thinnest foldable yet, but that's not why it matters Honor’s Magic V5 is the thinnest foldable yet, but that’s not why it matters Honor’s latest foldable phone is launching in Europe, but not the US. Honor’s Magic V5 is the thinnest book-style foldable in the world, but you probably couldn’t […]
Samsung is Unpacking again in early September
Samsung is Unpacking again in early September Maybe those little AI sparkles are bursting out of a trifold phone? Maybe? Apple isn’t the only tech company to send out launch event invitations this week. If you’re keeping score at home, September is actually next week somehow, and Samsung is sneaking a virtual Unpacked in on […]
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too Not a perfect ten but pretty damn good. Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI […]
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead With Dish Network owner EchoStar selling $23 billion in valuable spectrum to AT&T, any pretense that the TV provider will become a serious wireless competitor is dead. But the project was always doomed to fail, and despite plenty of assurances […]
AI super PACs, the hottest investment in tech
AI super PACs, the hottest investment in tech Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter about the collision between Big Tech and Washington (last week of summer edition). If you enjoy this, consider subscribing to get this newsletter weekly and everything The Verge has to offer. Ever since the US Supreme Court ruled in Citizens […]
Dish gives up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier
Dish gives up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier Dish’s parent company, EchoStar, is selling a broad swath of its 5G spectrum licenses to AT&T for $23 billion. Under the deal, the Dish-owned Boost Mobile will primarily operate using AT&T’s growing network – a move that marks “the end of the road for the […]