Online age checks came first — a VPN crackdown could be next
Online age checks came first — a VPN crackdown could be next This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about online age verification and your privacy, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The […]
Crimson Desert PS5: Devs Address Control Issues
Crimson Desert PS5: Devs Address Control Issues The highly anticipated action RPG, Crimson Desert, has recently found itself in the spotlight, not just for its stunning visuals and ambitious open world, but also due to initial player feedback regarding its controls on the PlayStation 5. Developer Pearl Abyss has swiftly acknowledged these concerns, particularly the […]
Halide co-founder is suing former partner for bringing source code to Apple
Halide co-founder is suing former partner for bringing source code to Apple Halide running on an iPhone. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Lux Optics co-founder Sebastiaan de With made headlines when he joined Apple in late January. The company was behind Halide, one of the most popular photography apps for the iPhone, which […]
The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off right now, nearly matching their best-ever price
The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off right now, nearly matching their best-ever price Less than a week ago, Apple announced the forthcoming AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness, and a host of newer features. However, if you’re okay with a […]
Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI’s Member Days Sale
Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI's Member Days Sale REI’s latest sale is in full swing. The outdoor retailer’s exclusive shopping event runs through Monday, March 23rd, bringing with it a batch of discounts on Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and a slew of Verge-approved goodies. As expected, most deals are […]
Dreame’s self-cleaning L10s Pro Ultra is nearly $1,000 off its original list price
Dreame's self-cleaning L10s Pro Ultra is nearly $1,000 off its original list price Amazon’s Big Spring Sale doesn’t kick off until next week, but the retailer is already dropping a host of good deals, especially on robot vacuums. We recently saw Ecovacs’ Deebot X8 and X9 Pro Omni drop to $599 ($501 off) and $679 […]
The new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell
The new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell It just looks like, well, most other MacBook Pros. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Apple’s flagship 16-inch MacBook Pro has reigned supreme in the world of creator-focused laptops since its M-series processor overhaul in 2021. Since then, we’ve mostly seen the same […]
Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive
Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive An AI assistant that can actually get things done. I’ve been testing out Gemini’s new task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which for the first time lets Gemini take the wheel and use apps for you. It’s limited to a […]
The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here
The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here All hail true remote access. My Starlink Mini has radically changed the way I live. It’s the biggest reason I can work remotely from my converted van, providing fast and reliable internet in places that traditional 4G and 5G data signals don’t reach. Peakdo’s latest LinkPower battery makes […]
Clear Lake Data Center: Site Under Review
Clear Lake Data Center: Site Under Review The landscape of technological infrastructure in Iowa could soon see a significant new addition. News has emerged that Clear Lake is currently under consideration as a potential site for a major data center. This development brings with it a host of discussions regarding economic growth, local infrastructure, and […]