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, […]
Yelp is making its AI chatbot way more useful
Yelp is making its AI chatbot way more useful Yelp is giving its chatbot assistant a major upgrade, turning the platform into something closer to a digital concierge with a suite of new features designed for “getting things done.” The move, one of several AI-focused updates in recent months, is part of a broader industry […]
Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising
Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising If you’ve ever had the embarrassing displeasure of interrupting a Microsoft Teams meeting by accidentally hitting the “raise hand” feature then I have some good news for you. Microsoft is redesigning its online meeting software, which will move the raise hand button from the main toolbar and […]
PlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles
PlayStation's age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles Sony is starting to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act by notifying PlayStation players of its age verification requirements today. PS4 and PS5 owners in the UK and Ireland won’t be able to participate in voice chats, messaging, parties, or other third-party communication services from June […]
Dyson’s back with a travel-size Supersonic hairdryer
Dyson's back with a travel-size Supersonic hairdryer Ten years ago, Dyson kicked off the hair gadget arms race with its $400 Supersonic hairdryer. Today, it’s back with a slightly smaller and cheaper travel-size version. As the name suggests, the $299.99 Supersonic Travel is meant for people on the go – whether that’s a business trip […]