The Pluribus apocalypse gets a little quieter
The Pluribus apocalypse gets a little quieter Carlos-Manuel Vesga as Manousos. The theme of this week is isolation. That’s always been a part of what makes Pluribus so unsettling, of course; in the show there are only a handful of human survivors left on Earth, while the rest of the population has turned into an […]
Disney accuses Google of copyright infringement on a ‘massive scale’ following deal with OpenAI
Disney accuses Google of copyright infringement on a 'massive scale' following deal with OpenAI Disney has accused Google of engaging in copyright infringement on a “massive scale,” claiming its AI models have generated images resembling characters from Frozen, Deadpool, Star Wars, and others, according to a report from Variety. In a cease-and-desist letter sent to […]
Pluribus turns a ‘caloric deficit’ into a nightmare
Pluribus turns a 'caloric deficit' into a nightmare Every week since Pluribus‘ premiere, I’ve presented a handful of burning questions I have about what’s coming next. And most of the time I really want to know the answer. This is a show where mysteries are baked into the premise, with a slow-burn structure that can […]
The annual app recaps for 2025: all Wrapped up
The annual app recaps for 2025: all Wrapped up Spotify may have popularized the Wrapped user recap trend, but more companies are jumping on that bandwagon every year. From rival music streaming providers like Apple, Amazon, YouTube, and Deezer, to completely unrelated services across tech, gaming, and other industries, a huge range of companies are […]
Amazon says Alexa Plus can find that movie scene you’re thinking about
Amazon says Alexa Plus can find that movie scene you're thinking about Amazon has launched a new AI-powered feature for Fire TV that lets you jump to specific moments of a movie by describing the scene to Alexa Plus. The feature, which was previously announced during Amazon’s hardware event in September, works with Prime Video […]
MKBHD is taking down his wallpaper app
MKBHD is taking down his wallpaper app Marques Brownlee’s Panels wallpaper app is shutting down on December 31st, barely a year after its controversial launch. “We made mistakes making our first app, and ultimately, we weren’t able to turn it into the vision I had,” Brownlee said in a video on the MKBHD YouTube channel. […]
The 2025 Installer gift guide
The 2025 Installer gift guide Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 107, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you’re having a lovely and long weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about […]
Apple TV pulls The Hunt over plagiarism accusation
Apple TV pulls The Hunt over plagiarism accusation Apple TV removed The Hunt from its streaming slate last week after concerns were raised about plagiarism. The move, previously reported by Apple Insider, comes after French media journalist Clément Garin claimed that the story closely follows Shoot, a 1974 novel written by Douglas Fairbairn. The Hunt […]
You can grab two months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $2.99 a month
You can grab two months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $2.99 a month Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is just one of many shows available on Paramount Plus. | Image: Marni Grossman / Paramount Plus In case you missed it, Paramount Plus is raising prices by $1 a month starting on January 15th, 2026, […]
The app that will instantly improve your Windows PC
The app that will instantly improve your Windows PC Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 106, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, Happy Thanksgiving Week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about prediction […]