Tim Cook was an innovator — just not the Jobs kind
Tim Cook was an innovator — just not the Jobs kind The Cook era comes to a close. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Under Steve Jobs, Apple released the groundbreaking products that defined the company. But the company wouldn’t be what it is today without Tim Cook’s reign of ruthless efficiency. […]
X makes it 1,900 percent more expensive to post links
X makes it 1,900 percent more expensive to post links Posting links to X through custom social media software just got a lot more expensive. On Monday, X significantly increased how much it costs to post a URL via the X API, which is what third-party tools use to hook into the platform. It now […]
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux users’
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, 'the MacBook Pro for Linux users' Gorilla arm who? | Image: Framework Every time we review a Framework laptop, we find familiar pros and cons. They’re truly upgradable, incredibly repairable, but we always wish the battery lasted longer. We always wish the build quality were top notch. Today, Framework is […]
The AirPods are Tim Cook’s most underrated achievement
The AirPods are Tim Cook's most underrated achievement The AirPods changed the direction of true wireless earbuds and became Apple’s most important accessory. | Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple Silicon chips. The iPhone’s dominance. Apple Vision Pro. During Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO there were highs – and in […]
Govee’s new rechargeable table lamp is less than half the price of Hue’s
Govee's new rechargeable table lamp is less than half the price of Hue's The portable lamp can be synced with other Govee lighting products around your home. | Image: Govee Nearly four years after Philips Hue launched its Go portable table lamp, Govee has announced its own version for less than half the price. While […]
Ordering with the Starbucks ChatGPT app was a true coffee nightmare
Ordering with the Starbucks ChatGPT app was a true coffee nightmare You just cannot convince me this is how people order coffee. | Image: Starbucks Venti iced coffee, light skim milk. That’s what I get at Starbucks. It is what I have gotten at Starbucks every time I’ve been to Starbucks for as long as […]
New leaks reveal pricing and performance specs for DJI’s next beginner drones
New leaks reveal pricing and performance specs for DJI's next beginner drones The more expensive Lito X1 features a camera with a larger sensor. | Image: Dino Galiano DJI plans to debut two new drones later this week according to a recent teaser. But ahead of the official announcement, Italian electronics retailer Dino Galiano has […]
Apple TV has another busy summer of sci-fi with Silo season 3 in July
Apple TV has another busy summer of sci-fi with Silo season 3 in July Over the last few years Apple TV has established itself as a force in sci-fi, and that trend looks to continue through 2026. Up next: the post-apocalyptic thriller Silo is returning for its third season on July 3rd. The 10 episode-long […]
The Vergecast Vergecast, 2026 edition
The Vergecast Vergecast, 2026 edition We get a lot of questions about how The Verge works. And how The Vergecast works. And how we make money. And whether some of that money helps Nilay buy more jackets, several yachts, or something else entirely. So, every once in a while, we spend an episode of the […]
Apple will have a product guy as CEO again
Apple will have a product guy as CEO again John Ternus is going to be Apple’s next CEO. And while outgoing CEO Tim Cook was lauded for his approach to logistics, Ternus’ history is that of a product person. Ternus, Apple’s SVP of hardware engineering before being officially tapped to take over the top job, […]