All of the news from Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary Copilot event
All of the news from Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot event All of the news from Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary Copilot event Microsoft Copilot Microsoft is holding a 50th Anniversary Copilot livestream today at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT on April 4th, the same day Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen started the company in 1975. […]
Z-Wave is remaking itself to find a new place in your smart home
Z-Wave is remaking itself to find a new place in your smart home The invention of Matter was a grand kumbaya moment for the smart home. Built on the foundations of almost every concept smart home companies had dreamed up â from Appleâs HomeKit to Googleâs Thread â the idea was to create a new […]
Philips Hue bulbs and lighting kits are deeply discounted today only
Philips Hue bulbs and lighting kits are deeply discounted today only I’m always on the lookout for deals on Philips Hue gear, in part because that stuff’s expensive and I’m not keen on paying full price. Still, it’s worth the money to get the lighting exactly how I want it in each room — down […]
Here’s the original source code for Microsoft’s very first product
Here's the original source code for Microsoft's very first product Here’s the original source code for Microsoft’s very first product Paul Allen (left) and Bill Gates (right) developed Altair Basic nine years before posing for this photograph together in 1984. | Image: Corbis via Getty Images Bill Gates celebrated Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary by sharing the […]
Microsoft is now 50 years old
Microsoft is now 50 years old Microsoft cofounders Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. | Image: Microsoft Fifty years ago today, Micro-Soft was founded by friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen. As the name implies, Microsoft was originally focused on microprocessors and software, and Gates and Allen created the company to develop software for […]
How tariffs will change your gadgets
How tariffs will change your gadgets First things first, some exciting news: The Vergecast has been nominated for a Webby Award! This one means a lot to us, especially because itâs an award you get to vote on. Weâd be so grateful if youâd go vote for us once, or 40 times, or however many […]
We asked camera companies why their RAW formats are all different and confusing
We asked camera companies why their RAW formats are all different and confusing When you set up a new camera, or even go to take a picture on some smartphones, youâre presented with a key choice: JPG or RAW? JPGs are ready to post just about anywhere, while RAWs yield an unfinished file filled with […]
Trump’s tariffs mean you’ll pay more for all gadgets
Trump's tariffs mean you'll pay more for all gadgets Trump’s tariffs mean you’ll pay more for all gadgets Yes, prices will likely go up though not right away. If you were wondering how President Trumpâs tariffs may impact gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches, thereâs some bad, and perhaps slightly less-bad news. Unless something changes, […]
Trump’s tariffs put the iPhone in a tough spot
Trump's tariffs put the iPhone in a tough spot Trump’s tariffs put the iPhone in a tough spot Maybe the iPhone 16E’s higher price had tariffs in mind. The US smartphone market is weird. Most of us buy our phones through some combination of installment plans, trade-in offers, and carrier deals, so answering the question […]
Here are the best iPad deals you can get
Here are the best iPad deals you can get Apple’s latest iPad Mini isn’t nearly as capable as other models, but its diminished form factor remains delightful. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many great iPad […]