Trump Mobile’s refurbished iPhones are an unsurprisingly bad deal
Trump Mobile's refurbished iPhones are an unsurprisingly bad deal 2023’s iPhone 15 is the most recent that Trump Mobile offers. It’s been well established that the Trump Phone doesn’t exist. But that isn’t the only phone Trump Mobile sells. It also offers a range of refurbished Apple and Samsung handsets that you can buy right […]
Chrome can now autofill details from your Google account
Chrome can now autofill details from your Google account Google has announced several autofill improvements being rolled out to the mobile and desktop versions of Chrome. The updates will give autofill access to more of your data from places like Google Wallet and make it easier to select the right info a form is asking […]
You can now use Pixel phones as a Switch 2 webcam
You can now use Pixel phones as a Switch 2 webcam That Pixel phone in your pocket is now a Switch 2 webcam. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge When it launched the Switch 2’s compatibility with various webcams was hit or miss. A webcam isn’t a necessary accessory, but since the Switch […]
The Luigi Mangione trial is all about narrative control
The Luigi Mangione trial is all about narrative control On Monday, several dozen members of the public are lined up outside 100 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan, hoping to squeeze into the courtroom to hear testimony from witnesses called by the state against Luigi Mangione – the man accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO […]
OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 ‘code red’ response to Google is coming next week
OpenAI's GPT-5.2 'code red' response to Google is coming next week OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a “code red” situation earlier this week, pushing staff to respond quickly to increased competition from Google and Anthropic. Sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that the company is planning its first response to Gemini 3 with its […]
Wikipedia is getting in on the yearly wrapped game
Wikipedia is getting in on the yearly wrapped game Everyone is doing it, so why not Wikipedia? Everyone’s favorite free online encyclopedia has decided to launch its own customized Year in Review feature on its mobile app. Of course, you’ll need the app installed and have been using it for the feature to be of […]
The best Christmas gifts we love under $50
The best Christmas gifts we love under $50 One of the easiest things to do during the holidays is spend too much money. It happens to many of us, even when we swear that things are going to be different this year. We want to help you stay true to your intentions to save money […]
The 38 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season
The 38 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season Your mom deserves the best, and we’re going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that […]
Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not
Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not I can’t believe I have to say this, but Tesla drivers should not start texting while driving, despite what Elon Musk says. Do not listen to the billionaire CEO of the company that makes your car. He will not be liable […]
Welcome to the wellness surveillance state
Welcome to the wellness surveillance state A big part of my job is spending several hours per week staring at charts of my data. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they’re going […]