Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer
Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Just in case you were wondering, Nvidia’s RTX Spark isn’t supposed to be a one-off. The company is not just flirting with becoming the fifth high-profile […]
The best Qi2 batteries for iPhone and Pixel
The best Qi2 batteries for iPhone and Pixel Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their ability […]
Amazon’s search bar will invent AI-generated products you can’t buy
Amazon's search bar will invent AI-generated products you can't buy Amazon’s updated search bar will now show you AI-generated images of products as you describe them. For now, the in-app feature only surfaces AI images of clothing and home goods, allowing you to tap on the image that best matches what you’re looking for and […]
Supernatural isn’t dead after all
Supernatural isn't dead after all DeeDee Henry works out using VR at her home in Ventura, California. | Photo by Maggie Shannon / The Verge A few months ago, Meta effectively handed Supernatural, a popular VR fitness game on the Meta Quest, a death sentence. As part of overarching VR layoffs, the company announced the […]
Dreame’s L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280
Dreame's L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280 Dreame’s L20 Ultra robot vacuum can clean itself. | Image: The Verge The Dreame L20 Ultra isn’t the company’s newest model, but it’s still a great robovac / mop hybrid that offers strong performance while requiring very little day-to-day maintenance thanks to its included trash […]
Microsoft and OpenAI broke up — now they’re ready to fight
Microsoft and OpenAI broke up — now they're ready to fight At Microsoft’s annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents. All this news added up to a clear message: Microsoft is positioned to […]
A first look at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface Dev Box
A first look at Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface Dev Box The Surface Laptop Ultra. Microsoft has two new Surface devices arriving later this year, both powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark chips. I got a chance to take a closer look at both the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at […]
SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
SwitchBot's acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting Nanoleaf has made a name for itself by developing smart color-changing LED lighting products, including wall panels, TV mirroring, and display cases. | Image: Nanoleaf Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, […]
AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new […]
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google’s AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content […]