Best Premium Smartphones 2026: Top Value Picks
Best Premium Smartphones 2026: Top Value Picks Best Premium Smartphones in 2026 Worth the Price The smartphone landscape is a dynamic arena, constantly pushing the boundaries of what portable technology can achieve. As we look towards 2026, the concept of a “premium” device has transcended mere specifications, evolving into an intricate blend of advanced feature […]
Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post
Former Tumblr head Jeff D'Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post Jeff D’Onofrio in 2015, before ruining Tumblr. | Photo: Getty Images After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Washington Post, Will Lewis is stepping down following mass layoffs this week. Jeff D’Onofrio, former CEO […]
GOG is already working on native Linux support
GOG is already working on native Linux support GOG recently posted a job listing for a senior software engineer focused on porting its Galaxy desktop client to Linux. Now, in reply to a Reddit AMA, the GOG team has revealed that work on native Linux support is already underway. It’s still too early to give […]
I went back to Linux and it was a mistake
I went back to Linux and it was a mistake Even when it wasn’t failing quietly, Ubuntu was throwing truly useless errors. | Image: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge It’s a complete coincidence that I installed Linux around the same time as my colleagues Nathan Edwards and Stevie Bonifield. A few months ago, I decided […]
The second-gen AirTags are a scatterbrain’s best friend
The second-gen AirTags are a scatterbrain's best friend The biggest con is this so-called Midnight Purple keyring is barely purple. It’s the iPhone 14 Pro Max Deep Purple all over again. In a somewhat controversial Vergecast episode, I declared that AirTags are a superior product to iPads. The iPad lovers roasted me across social media. […]
Anker’s new charger with a screen would feel less gimmicky if it did more
Anker's new charger with a screen would feel less gimmicky if it did more Not every device needs a screen. The latest Anker 45-watt Nano charger, announced in January, which remains one of the smallest 45-watt chargers on the market, adds a full color screen displaying an animated character and a smattering of details about […]
Advanced Cameras & Radar Systems Boost Car Safety
Advanced Cameras & Radar Systems Boost Car Safety For decades, vehicle safety has primarily focused on protecting occupants during a crash through features like seatbelts and airbags. However, the automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting its focus from passive protection to proactive crash prevention. At the forefront of this evolution is the sophisticated […]
We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day
We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine's Day Digital photo frames like the Aura Aspen are down to some of their best prices. Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t started shopping yet, there are a lot of great gifts on sale that should still arrive in time if […]
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay CarPlay users could soon be able to use their chatbot of choice instead of Siri. As Bloomberg reports, Apple is working to add support for CarPlay voice control apps from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. Previously, users who wanted to access third-party chatbots in the car would […]
There isn’t even a cynical explanation for Jeff Bezos destroying The Washington Post
There isn't even a cynical explanation for Jeff Bezos destroying The Washington Post 300 journalists have lost their jobs at The Washington Post. Over 300,000 readers have canceled their subscriptions. Owner Jeff Bezos, who purchased the legendary publication in 2013, has driven his reputation into the ground by using his vast empire to churn out […]