Russia frees REvil hackers after sentencing
Russia frees REvil hackers after sentencing Four members of the REvil ransomware group have been released from custody despite pleading guilty to fraud and malware distribution charges. The Dzerzhinsky Court of St. Petersburg allowed Roman Muromsky, Andrei Bessonov, Mikhail Golovachuk, and Dmitry Korotaev to walk free after sentencing them to five years in prison on […]
HDMI 2.2 will support 16K video at 60Hz
HDMI 2.2 will support 16K video at 60Hz Cables that support the HDMI 2.2 specification will include an Ultra96 label so they’re easier to identify. | Image: HDMI Forum After first announcing it at CES 2025, the HDMI Forum is finally releasing the new HDMI 2.2 specification to manufacturers today. Although there is no definitive […]
The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories
The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories You can access and swap out several components in the Fairphone 6, including its battery, with a single screwdriver. | Image: Fairphone Fairphone has announced its latest repairable smartphone, nearly two years after introducing the last upgrade. The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and 9 percent lighter than […]
DJI ‘remains committed to the US market’ as shelves go bare of drones
DJI 'remains committed to the US market' as shelves go bare of drones DJI ‘remains committed to the US market’ as shelves go bare of drones The Mavic 4 Pro, folded, with a DJI RC2 controller. Is DJI exiting the US drone market? The company says no – but it would not explain to The […]
MindsEye developer undergoing layoffs less than a month after launch
MindsEye developer undergoing layoffs less than a month after launch Build a Rocket Boy has confirmed previous reports from IGN that it is undergoing layoffs less than a month after the tumultuous release of its first game MindsEye. The Verge reached out to Build a Rocket Boy to confirm the layoffs, but they did not […]
The Titan 2 is a modernized BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and a second screen
The Titan 2 is a modernized BlackBerry with 5G, Android, and a second screen It might look like a BlackBerry Passport, but this keyboard phone runs Android. | Image: Unihertz Despite the demise of the BlackBerry, there’s still a demand for smartphones with physical keyboards, if successful products like the Clicks keyboard case are any […]
Apple Wallet notifications for an F1 movie promotion ticked off iPhone owners
Apple Wallet notifications for an F1 movie promotion ticked off iPhone owners Apple poured some good money into making F1 – a Formula 1 racing movie starring Brad Pitt – and it wants its customers to know that. To that end, many people, including some Verge staffers, noticed an unusual Apple Wallet notification this morning […]
Samsung’s offering a $50 credit if you commit to preordering its upcoming Galaxy foldable
Samsung's offering a $50 credit if you commit to preordering its upcoming Galaxy foldable Samsung’s offering a $50 credit if you commit to preordering its upcoming Galaxy foldable Samsung has announced an Unpacked event that’s happening on Wednesday, July 9th at 10AM ET. Details are sparse, but it shared the tagline “Ultra Unfolds,” which suggests […]
Google finally lets Android users put Chrome’s address bar on the bottom
Google finally lets Android users put Chrome's address bar on the bottom Google finally lets Android users put Chrome’s address bar on the bottom Google is starting to roll out a feature for Chrome on Android that lets users move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. It’s something that iOS Chrome users […]
The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day
The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day Streaming sticks can breathe new life into an older TV, and help you get even more out of a modern one. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is one most affordable around, with a snappy interface, access to a plethora of streaming apps, […]