Google is powering a new US military AI platform
Google is powering a new US military AI platform The Department of Defense is announcing its own “bespoke” AI platform, GenAI.mil, and Google Cloud’s Gemini will be the first AI tool available on it, according to a press release. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (who has dubbed himself Secretary of War, though the name has […]
The AirPods Pro 3 are back to their lowest price ahead of the holidays
The AirPods Pro 3 are back to their lowest price ahead of the holidays The AirPods Pro 3 make for a nice upgrade or gift, especially at $30 off. | Image: The Verge If you didn’t catch the Black Friday deal on Apple’s AirPods Pro 3, the good news is the price has dropped again […]
I’m obsessed with Redfin’s AI search
I'm obsessed with Redfin's AI search A girl can dream. | Image: Redfin / The Verge Look, I’m as fed up as the next guy with AI chatbots stuffed into every app. I don’t want to brainstorm coverage options with an LLM every time I renew my car insurance. I’d much rather message a human […]
Nothing’s community-designed Phone 3A adds some color and matching dice
Nothing's community-designed Phone 3A adds some color and matching dice The Nothing Phone 3A Community Edition revamps Nothing’s usual monochrome look with a 90s-inspired design infused by pops of color. It’s updating the basic 3A’s transparent backplate with a teal tint, plus yellow and magenta buttons. They’re also throwing in an accessory too, for the […]
RAM price hikes: the latest on the global memory shortage
RAM price hikes: the latest on the global memory shortage Random access memory, or RAM, is in just about every piece of technology we use. But it’s also the technology that AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta are using to power the servers in their massive data centers. Now, the world’s biggest memory […]
Data center construction moratorium is gaining steam
Data center construction moratorium is gaining steam A Microsoft data center under construction in Aldie, Virginia, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. | Photo: Getty Images More than 230 groups including Food & Water Watch, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Greenpeace are demanding a pause on the construction of any new data centers in the […]
Some of Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart devices are now available in the US
Some of Ikea's Matter-compatible smart devices are now available in the US When Ikea announced its collection of 21 new Matter-over-Thread devices last month, it wasn’t expecting the new hardware to be available in the US until January 2026. Over the past month the devices have started showing up across Europe, but a handful of […]
The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone
The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble and the person leading its recent comeback, is very much in the business of making gadgets for himself. And he seems extremely into the one on his finger: It’s called the Pebble Index 01 (but we’ll […]
Google will repair Pixel 9 Pro phones with display issues
Google will repair Pixel 9 Pro phones with display issues Google announced a new “extended repair program” for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones yesterday after it confirmed display issues with a “limited number” of devices, as spotted by 9to5Google. The company is doing the same for the Pixel 9 Pro […]
The best thing I bought this year: the Remarkable Paper Pro
The best thing I bought this year: the Remarkable Paper Pro The Remarkable Paper Pro and Type Folio keyboard case is a surprisingly great combo. About a year ago, we said you probably don’t need the Remarkable Paper Pro. The e-ink device is equal parts outrageous and luxurious; it’s not ideal for consuming books, and […]