The Verge looks back on Skype
The Verge looks back on Skype It may be difficult to believe in this time of Zoom, Google Meet, and Slack, but at one point, Skype was one of the primary ways to make contact with friends, family, and colleagues. First released in 2003 and, after going through several owners, finally purchased by Microsoft in […]
The UK will neither confirm nor deny that it’s killing encryption
The UK will neither confirm nor deny that it's killing encryption The UK will neither confirm nor deny that it’s killing encryption The United Kingdom dealt a significant blow in its war on encryption last week that, aside from blemishing Appleâs meticulously curated privacy commitments, could have worldwide ramifications for personal data protections. And while […]
The armless PP-1 turntable is made from a solid block of aluminum
The armless PP-1 turntable is made from a solid block of aluminum You can show off your vinyl on the PP-1 which doesn’t have a visible tonearm or stylus. | Image: Waiting For Ideas A Paris-based creative studio has announced a minimalist turntable with controls streamlined to just a play button and a volume knob. […]
Roblox: all the news about the popular social and gaming platform
Roblox: all the news about the popular social and gaming platform Roblox is a massive app — as of September 2023, Roblox says it has more than 65 million daily active users — and it’s becoming an increasingly interesting platform to watch amid growing competition from social and metaverse platforms like Epic Games’ Fortnite and […]
MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona
MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona The Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… […]
Intel pushes Ohio chip factory opening to 2030
Intel pushes Ohio chip factory opening to 2030 Intel is delaying the opening of its $28 billion Ohio chip plants yet again. In an update on Friday, Intel executive vice president Naga Chandrasekaran said the company now expects its first factory to begin operations between 2030 and 2031 – years later than its initial plan […]
Apple accused of misleading consumers with Apple Watch ‘carbon neutral’ claims
Apple accused of misleading consumers with Apple Watch 'carbon neutral' claims Apple accused of misleading consumers with Apple Watch ‘carbon neutral’ claims Apple customers filed a class action lawsuit against the company, alleging it misled consumers with claims that certain Apple Watches are carbon neutral. For a product to be considered carbon neutral, its manufacturer […]
Severance opens up a new kind of terror in latest episode
Severance opens up a new kind of terror in latest episode Severance has always been a horror story, albeit one set in a mostly generic office. That blandness is a large part of what makes it so scary: underneath the corporate speak, drab decor, and unflattering fluorescent lighting is something very sinister. And in the […]
The high stakes for AI Alexa
The high stakes for AI Alexa Amazon has been trying to make virtual assistants happen for more than a decade. Alexa is, by many definitions, wildly successful, but it has so far failed to become the kind of omnipresent, omnipotent helper the company imagines. (It has also, by all accounts, failed to become a compelling […]
DJI’s drone-in-a-box can now launch from moving vehicles
DJI's drone-in-a-box can now launch from moving vehicles DJI’s drone-in-a-box can now launch from moving vehicles The DJI Dock 3 is small enough to fit a couple into the back of a pickup truck. | Image: DJI DJI has announced the third iteration of its drone-in-a-box solution designed for missions like safely inspecting power lines […]