Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 as the most used desktop OS
Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 as the most used desktop OS Microsoft has finally crossed an important milestone for Windows 11, months ahead of Windows 10’s end of support cutoff date. Stat Counter, spotted by Windows Central, now lists Windows 11 as the most used desktop operating system nearly four years after its […]
Specs leak for three Samsung foldables ahead of Wednesday’s Unpacked
Specs leak for three Samsung foldables ahead of Wednesday's Unpacked Specs leak for three Samsung foldables ahead of Wednesday’s Unpacked With two days until the official launch, more details have leaked about the trio of foldable phones Samsung is about to reveal. The latest leak details the screens, storage, batteries, and other core specs of […]
TikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a sale
TikTok's 'ban' problem could end soon with a new app and a sale TikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a sale Even with the TikTok divest-or-ban law officially in effect since January, the app has only shut down service in the US for one day. Now, The Information reports that […]
Here are 33 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale
Here are 33 of our favorite deals from Amazon's early Prime Day sale Here are 33 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale Amazon’s next Prime Day event hasn’t officially kicked off yet, but as usual, the retailer has already dropped a selection of early deals ahead of the four-day shopping event. […]
The Verge’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list
The Verge's summer 'in' and 'out' list The Verge’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list Here at this website, my colleagues and I follow our beats closely, from wearable tech and laptops to influencer culture and federal policy. Last year, I asked a bunch of staff at The Verge to pretend to be trend forecasters for […]
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 review: the new king of Chromebooks
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 review: the new king of Chromebooks It doesn’t look like anything special, but it is. The world of Chromebooks has its MacBook Air. Lenovo’s latest Chromebook Plus 14 is an Arm-based thin-and-light with good specs, excellent battery life, a great keyboard, all-around solid build, and a fantastic OLED screen. But the […]
Samsung is about to find out if Ultra is enough
Samsung is about to find out if Ultra is enough The Z Fold 6 brought us “improved flatness.” I don’t often get asked about the phones I’m testing when I’m out and about, unless it’s a folding phone. Then I usually hear some version of the same thing: “Oh, I thought about getting one of […]
Laid-off workers should use AI to manage their emotions, says Xbox exec
Laid-off workers should use AI to manage their emotions, says Xbox exec The sweeping layoffs announced by Microsoft this week have been especially hard on its gaming studios, but one Xbox executive has a solution to “help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss”: seek advice from AI chatbots. In a […]
The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC
The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC The Ploopy Knob controller can double as a desktop fidget toy. | Image: Ploopy Ploopy has announced another desktop accessory called the Ploopy Knob that can function like a control dial for adjusting volume, scrolling documents, or scrubbing through media on a computer. The […]
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones Bluetooth trackers come in all shapes and sizes. | Illustration: Cath Virginia / The Verge Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you […]