The United States router ban, explained
The United States router ban, explained You’ve probably heard the US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers over national security fears. You might be wondering: WTF is going on? Just another day in America under Donald Trump and FCC chairman Brendan Carr. You’re probably fine for now, but if you want to know why […]
Meta’s reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries
Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: The Verge | Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images Two juries are currently deliberating a series of cases that could either usher in a legal reckoning for Meta, or maintain the status quo in an uphill battle to impose changes […]
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn't exist Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It’s been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what […]
Lina Khan was right
Lina Khan was right Hindsight is 20/20. | Image: The Verge / Getty Images In 2021, the virtual world was the future of the internet. The pandemic had sequestered everyone indoors, heightening the appeal of digital communities. Facebook rebranded to Meta – a sign of the tech giant’s investment in and commitment to the metaverse […]
Oh, you think the government will regulate Kalshi and Polymarket? Wanna bet?
Oh, you think the government will regulate Kalshi and Polymarket? Wanna bet? Who’s keeping an ear out for insiders? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has a problem: It’s not very good at policing insider trading. And insider trading has become a pressing concern for prediction markets. […]
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here's why it's not working yet Ikea’s new smart bulbs, sensors, and remotes use Matter-over-Thread to connect to any compatible ecosystem — including Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. In theory. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread products were supposed […]
Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to prove he’s not an AI clone
Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to prove he's not an AI clone Deepfake rumors started after social media users claimed Netanyahu is depicted in this video with six fingers on his right hand (seen left). | Image: Israel Government Press Office Social media platforms are currently awash with conspiracy theories claiming that Benjamin Netanyahu has been […]
The $100,000 fee for H-1Bs is causing all sorts of problems
The $100,000 fee for H-1Bs is causing all sorts of problems Last fall, President Donald Trump’s executive order raising the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 – like many of his immigration policies – led to near-immediate chaos. Thousands of workers who had flown overseas to renew their visas ended up stranded abroad. Details about […]
PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo
PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo This thing is poised to eat their lunch. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The MacBook Neo is here, and it took no time at all for an executive from a major PC manufacturer to put their foot in their mouth trying to […]
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court Around a dozen parents huddled in the dim hallway outside the courtroom in February, nervously gripping paper tickets. They were glaring at a gray tote bag held by a member of the court staff – the one who’d determine, by lottery, […]