Syncing desktops and better AI wallpapers are coming to ChromeOS
Syncing desktops and better AI wallpapers are coming to ChromeOS The improved AI wallpapers now let you prompt with anything you like. Google has released a new version of ChromeOS that allows you to sync desktops between devices, ideal for anyone who works across more than one Chromebook. It also significantly improves the AI wallpapers […]
No, Instagram didn’t suspend Zohran Mamdani’s account for being ‘too socialist’
No, Instagram didn't suspend Zohran Mamdani's account for being 'too socialist' No, Instagram didn’t suspend Zohran Mamdani’s account for being ‘too socialist’ In a story published earlier this week, a site called “NYC Journals” claimed to have a bombshell: that Instagram had suspended the account of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for being “too […]
Intel reveals it will lose 33,000 employees this year and retreat in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica
Intel reveals it will lose 33,000 employees this year and retreat in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica In April, Intel attempted to announce layoffs without announcing layoffs. “We have not set any headcount reduction target,” Intel spokesperson Sophie Metzger told The Verge. But the company has laid off thousands of employees since — and today, in […]
VTuber agency VShojo shuts down after talent exodus
VTuber agency VShojo shuts down after talent exodus VShojo, the VTuber agency that billed itself as “talent first,” is shutting down. VShojo CEO Justin “Gunrun” Ignacio made the announcement today on X writing, “I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us to this point.” Earlier this week, VShojo came under fire as Ironmouse, […]
How to install the iOS 26 public beta
How to install the iOS 26 public beta People with Apple developer accounts have had all the fun with the iOS 26 beta so far (and yes, if you missed it, there’s a new naming system now), but now that the public betas are out, anyone can try the new features. Setting up the public […]
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 might charge on its side
Google's Pixel Watch 4 might charge on its side Google’s Pixel Watch 4 might charge on its side Google’s rumored Pixel Watch 4 may charge on its side rather than on its back, based on leaked official renders of the watch published by Android Headlines. The watch may also get a roughly 25 percent improvement […]
OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August
OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August Earlier this year, I heard that Microsoft engineers were preparing server capacity for OpenAI’s next-generation GPT-5 model, arriving as soon as late May. After some additional testing and delays, sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that GPT-5 is now expected to launch as early as next month. […]
Google’s shortened goo.gl links will stop working next month
Google's shortened goo.gl links will stop working next month Google’s shortened goo.gl links will stop working next month Google will officially deprecate links generated with its URL shortening tool next month. On August 25th, 2025, all links in the “https://goo.gl/*” format will no longer work and return a 404 error message. Google shut down its […]
I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best
I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best This is what a Switch 2 looks like with a glossy glass protector attached to its screen. | Image: Cameron Faulkner/The Verge A glass screen protector is one of a few “set it and forget it” purchases that every Switch 2 […]
Apple’s latest AirPods Max for $100 off is a great back-to-school deal
Apple's latest AirPods Max for $100 off is a great back-to-school deal Apple’s latest AirPods Max for $100 off is a great back-to-school deal Apple’s over-ear headphones are rarely discounted this deeply. It’s annoying to think about school starting in the middle of summer, but we’ve already begun to see glimpses of back-to-school deals, including […]