How MLB can make baseball relevant on a fast-changing internet
How MLB can make baseball relevant on a fast-changing internet This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the contemporary attention economy, follow Mia Sato. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started […]
Xiaomi Unveils Premium Android Tablet Globally
Xiaomi Unveils Premium Android Tablet Globally Xiaomi has officially made its mark on the global high-end Android tablet market with the release of its new flagship device, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro. This highly anticipated tablet promises a premium experience designed to cater to demanding users worldwide. Positioned as a formidable competitor in its segment, […]
Polymarket defends its decision to allow betting on war as ‘invaluable’
Polymarket defends its decision to allow betting on war as 'invaluable' It might be World War III, but at least I won $20. | Image: Polymarket / The Verge Polymarket has been allowing people to bet on when the US would strike Iran next. Obviously, now that it’s actually happened and people have died, the […]
You can still grab great deals on Bose headphones and Astro Bot this weekend
You can still grab great deals on Bose headphones and Astro Bot this weekend Welcome to the weekend, friends! While the rest of our team was checking out Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S26 lineup and prepping for Apple’s “special experience” next week, we’ve been sifting through Woot’s “Video Games for All” sale and a truly weird […]
Xiaomi’s tracker doesn’t need a case to clip to your keys
Xiaomi's tracker doesn't need a case to clip to your keys The Xiaomi Tag is a bit larger than Apple’s second-gen AirTags. | Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi has announced its first Bluetooth tracker, and while the Xiaomi Tag has a more elongated design than the Apple AirTag, that lets you use it in more places right […]
A legendary weather app makes a comeback
A legendary weather app makes a comeback Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 117, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, please send Android tips, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Eileen Gu […]
Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike
Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike The CGO Compact electric bike twists and folds to create a wall-hugging profile. Good electric bikes are expensive. So why not buy one and share it? That’s the idea behind the Tenways CGO Compact e-bike I’ve been sharing with my wife and teenage daughter for the last two […]
10 Best Windows PDF Editors for 2026
10 Best Windows PDF Editors for 2026 The digital age continues its rapid expansion into 2026, making the Portable Document Format (PDF) an indispensable staple for businesses, academics, and individuals worldwide. With an ever-growing need for secure, editable, and collaborative document solutions, the demand for robust PDF editors on Windows platforms has never been higher. […]
The Trump phone sure looks a lot like this HTC handset
The Trump phone sure looks a lot like this HTC handset The HTC U24 Pro may not be gold, but its design is otherwise awfully similar to the Trump phone’s. | Image: HTC Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the […]
AI deepfakes are a train wreck and Samsung’s selling tickets
AI deepfakes are a train wreck and Samsung's selling tickets On Thursday morning, I attended a Q&A panel with four top Samsung smartphone executives. Until 2025, Samsung was the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, and by association, the world’s largest maker of cameras. It’s still the second largest after Apple. Samsung handed me the microphone first. […]