Hardware & Devices
Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras
As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribun…
Is 4K just marketing? Here's where the name really came from
4K is a catchier marketing term than 2160p, but the resolution also has this name for a reason.
Things to know before using your MacBook outside
Keep an eye on the temperature when using your MacBook outside.
Google Maps has changed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users
It'll still show up as Lake Ontario for Maps users in Canada.
Improve your Android Auto experience by doing these simple things
Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.
Chess.com launched a poker site and is planning even more classic games
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first …
How much storage does a smart TV typically have?
Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.
Apple Arcade just got this retro-inspired gem
This throwback game has simple controls and graphics, but the actual gameplay can be as complex as you want.
Two new small, powerful Macs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 142, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, how is it almost September already, and also you…
China’s robots race ahead
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart. The Stepb…
How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not
There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.
Android Auto not working? Here's what to check first
Chances are there's a connection issue between your phone and car if Android auto isn't working.
How to save money on your phone bill with an MVNO
There are wireless providers offering plans at a fraction of the cost you'll find at major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
The wildest video game budgets can't hold a candle to GTA 6
GTA 6 is thought to be the most expensive entertainment product ever made, eclipsing Hollywood movies and other video games by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Why does your Kindle even have Bluetooth?
Why does your Kindle even have Bluetooth?
Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out j…
How to watch the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships
An ESPN Unlimited subscription seems like the easiest way to get into all the US Open action.
Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported
Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE on Thursday, and today the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Reuters and the Washington Post that he had been depo…
Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for 'blatant violation' of copyright law
The two music publishing groups claim thousands of instances of copyright infringement.
Why would you pay $359 for the most expensive Whoop membership?
Whoop Life is the highest tier of membership to the Whoop platform, and it does offer more data than the less expensive levels.
Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
Sony Music and Warner Chappell have filed suit against Anthropic in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking damages for "tens of thousands" copyright…
Why 1080p movies can look better than 4K movies on your TV
Resolution isn't the only thing that matters for a quality picture.
US appeals court sides with Nevada in legal fight with Kalshi
The ruling shoots down Kalshi's attempt to block the state from regulating its platform.
I hate how badly I want the Tamagotchi Ring
It's actually playable and it has a color screen.