Republicans attack ‘woke’ Netflix — and ignore YouTube
Republicans attack 'woke' Netflix — and ignore YouTube When Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos entered the Senate office building on Tuesday, he got thrown a curveball. What started as a standard antitrust hearing relating to the Warner Bros. merger quickly devolved into a performative Republican attack about the spread of “woke” ideology on the streaming service. […]
The price of Bitcoin drops below $65,000
The price of Bitcoin drops below $65,000 On Thursday, Bitcoin’s value fell over 10 percent in a single day, dropping to around $64,000, the lowest it has been since the 2024 Presidential election, as CNBC reports. After crossing $100,000 in November 2024 and peaking at over $122,000 in October 2025, the cryptocurrency has been in […]
Zuckerberg considered changing how Meta studies social issues after research got it in trouble
Zuckerberg considered changing how Meta studies social issues after research got it in trouble One day after The Wall Street Journal published a blockbuster story about Meta’s own dismal findings about teen girls’ mental health on Instagram, CEO Mark Zuckerberg wondered whether Meta should change how it studies its platforms’ potential harms. “Recent events have […]
Who’s who and what’s what in TVs in 2026
Who's who and what's what in TVs in 2026 Each TV company has its own distinct personality and direction. These change over the years, with new technological breakthroughs or at least new business deals. New aspirations shake up the natural order. This year, for example, nearly every company has decided to make and heavily promote […]
Here’s what Xbox is working on for 2026
Here's what Xbox is working on for 2026 Microsoft has a big year ahead for Xbox as it marks its 25-year milestone. After the tough decision to release more Xbox games on rival consoles two years ago, 2026 is a chance to refocus on the platform and celebrate some of Xbox’s biggest franchises. It’s also […]
Nvidia’s RTX 50-series Super refresh is delayed, and the RTX 60-series might miss 2027
Nvidia's RTX 50-series Super refresh is delayed, and the RTX 60-series might miss 2027 The Super refresh to Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs was expected at CES 2026 in January, but it didn’t make an appearance. The Information reports that in December, Nvidia managers decided not to release the new cards as scheduled, choosing to prioritize […]
Game consoles built streaming — until it outgrew them
Game consoles built streaming — until it outgrew them This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. It’s been a rough couple of days for gamers who also love to binge their favorite TV shows with their consoles: […]
Why is the Trump administration really appealing its Meta loss?
Why is the Trump administration really appealing its Meta loss? After a federal judge ruled that Meta was not an illegal monopolist in a blow against the Federal Trade Commission, the agency issued what was in part a typical statement of disappointment. Another part of the statement was anything but: a political attack on the […]
Reality is losing the deepfake war
Reality is losing the deepfake war Today, we’re going to talk about reality, and whether we can label photos and videos to protect our shared understanding of the world around us. No really, we’re gonna go there. It’s a deep one. To do this, I’m going to bring on Verge reporter Jess Weatherbed, who covers […]
Can I offer you a tiny Bluetooth speaker in these trying times?
Can I offer you a tiny Bluetooth speaker in these trying times? I knew as soon as I laid eyes on Vappeby that I had to have it. Sure, it would be right at home on my desk, given that everything in and around my workstation is from Ikea, from the Skadis on the wall […]