How AI can make us better decision-makers, with Cassie Kozyrkov
How AI can make us better decision-makers, with Cassie Kozyrkov Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Jon Fortt, CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell Overtime, and creator and host of the Fortt Knox podcast. As you just heard Nilay say, I’m stepping in to guest host a few episodes of Decoder this summer while […]
Microsoft will halt new Office features for Windows 10 in 2026
Microsoft will halt new Office features for Windows 10 in 2026 Microsoft has quietly revealed that it will stop adding new features to Office apps (Microsoft 365) for Windows 10 users in August 2026. While security updates will remain in place for Office apps running on Windows 10 until October 2028, Microsoft will cut off new […]
Where are the iPhone’s WebKit-less browsers?
Where are the iPhone's WebKit-less browsers? Where are the iPhone’s WebKit-less browsers? It’s been 16 months since a DMA ruling allowed iOS developers like Google and Mozilla to use their own browser engines in the EU, so… where are they? According to the Open Web Advocacy (OWA) — a nonprofit group of software engineers that […]
Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D
Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D Sun Day will estimate how long you can safely stay in the sun based on the UV index and your skin type. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has released a new app that tracks your sun exposure and vitamin D levels. It’s his second […]
Google exec: ‘We’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android’
Google exec: 'We're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android' Google exec: ‘We’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android’ Google’s head of Android has said that the company plans to combine its mobile operating system with ChromeOS, the software that currently runs across Google’s Chromebook laptops. Sameer Samat, president of Google’s Android ecosystem, told […]
Foldables are in and suddenly really thin
Foldables are in and suddenly really thin Hi! Welcome to Installer No. 89, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. My name is Jay Peters, and I will be taking care of Installer while David is on parental leave. All of us here at The Verge are very excited for him […]
xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars
xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon's bot in its cars xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars Several days after temporarily shutting down the Grok AI bot that was producing antisemitic posts and praising Hitler in response to user prompts, Elon Musk’s AI company […]
24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me
24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me There’s a new AI in the house. I’ve waited two years to try out the new Alexa, which was first announced way back in 2023, and this week I finally got access to Alexa Plus (not organically – I did […]
Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm
Rivian R1S review: second time's the charm Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S’ second generation. Considering they look essentially the same on the outside, it might be hard to decipher what warrants a new generation. […]
The best robot vacuum deals to pick up before Prime Day ends
The best robot vacuum deals to pick up before Prime Day ends Amazon Prime Day is in its final hours, following nearly four days of fantastic deals on headphones, TVs, fitness trackers, and — unsurprisingly — robot vacuums. Thankfully, there’s still something available for every home and budget, whether you’re looking for a robovac with […]