Yashica’s new retro point-and-shoot revival sounds surprisingly capable for $100
Yashica's new retro point-and-shoot revival sounds surprisingly capable for $100 The Yashica Tank looks like a camera that costs way more than it does. | Image: Yashica Yashica has announced a new throwback camera called the Tank for photographers embracing the recent resurgence in the popularity of point-and-shoots. But while Canon’s resurrected Elph 360 HS […]
X says you can block Grok from editing your photos
X says you can block Grok from editing your photos Pay attention to that small print about tagging @Grok, this new toggle has disappointing limitations. | Image by The Verge / xAI X has introduced a new feature that makes it slightly harder for other users to manipulate your uploaded images with the Grok chatbot. […]
The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn’t buy it
The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn't buy it It’s about time. The iPhone 17E is a better value than the 16E was when it arrived, but that should matter to basically nobody. The main thing to know about the 17E is that the iPhone 17 exists, it costs $200 more – or […]
Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra’ products next
Apple is going high-end with new 'Ultra' products next Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, the next batch of releases may not bear the “ultra” name, like its Watch, but will all […]
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse)
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse) The pink option is one of the prettiest controllers I’ve used. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Crowning the EasySMX S10 the best Switch 2 controller last fall was easy. The $60 wireless gamepad, which is often well below $50, mimics or […]
Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games
Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games A site called PSprices has been tracking prices on Sony’s digital game store and noticed something unusual: some games were being offered at different prices to different users. What’s more, those offers are tracked in the PlayStation API with experiment identifiers like IPT_PILOT and IPT_OPR_TESTING. […]
Vizio accounts are becoming Walmart accounts
Vizio accounts are becoming Walmart accounts Walmart bought Vizio in 2024, and now it’s taking the next steps to formally fold the TV maker into itself by phasing out Vizio accounts. Now, when you purchase a new Vizio TV, you’ll be asked to sign in or create a Walmart account. Customers will have the option […]
Apple’s cheap laptop looks like a winner
Apple's cheap laptop looks like a winner Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 118, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, please take my Switch away so I can get some work done, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) […]
The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost
The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost When Elon Musk burst onto the scene in his little Tesla Roadster, it seemed a matter of time before electricity rendered gas-powered sports cars obsolete. It hasn’t worked out that way. Automakers have struggled to bring purely electric two-seaters to […]
DJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robovacs
DJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robovacs The DJI Romo robot vacuums. | Image: DJI On Valentine’s Day, I brought you a story that’s since made headlines all around the world: How one man, just trying to steer his DJI robot vacuum with a PlayStation gamepad, discovered an entire […]