Hardware & Devices
Americans are cheering for vigilantes who take down Flock cameras
Americans have declared war on Flock cameras. They've protested them, damaged them, and destroyed them. This is only the beginning. The spontaneous and decentralized nature of the…
X and the NFL have teamed up to launch a dedicated football feed
The NFL's long-standing partnership with Twitter (and now X) is continuing this season.
Apple Upgrade vs. Verizon deals: which saves you the most money on an iPhone?
Verizon tempts new customers with "free" iPhone deals, but do you really save compared to Apple's own Upgrade program?
Sony's Reon wearable air conditioner saved my sanity through multiple heatwaves
Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus looks like an alien is attached to your spine, but it works.
The UK has legalized plug-in solar (but don't rush to buy a kit)
The UK has legalized plug-in solar, but experts warn you shouldn't just set it up without getting your home checked first.
Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air
The latest special-edition of Google's Fitbit Air is inspired by the Pokémon Sleep game, with a "Sleepy Blue" band emblazoned with a snoozing Pikachu. It's not exactly Snorlax blu…
In a swipe at Tesla, Waymo says ‘cameras… aren’t enough’
As Tesla gears up for the official launch of its steering wheel and pedal-less Cybercabs, Waymo is issuing a stark warning about Elon Musk's approach autonomous driving. Srikanth …
Meta's latest teen safety commitments are US-only (for now)
The UK government now wants time limits for teens on Facebook and Instagram.
HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck
If you've ever wanted a robotic duck as a companion, now's your chance.
If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it
Meta might be on the hook for $17.1 billion and a host of app changes under a new kids safety settlement, but it's already spinning the deal to its advantage. After years of being…
Google deploys support for Encrypted Client Hello on Android 17
Encrypted Client Hello rolls out on Android 17 to make the web more secure.
OpenAI’s executive exodus has one big winner
Today on Decoder, I’m talking to Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field about some pure Decoder bait: the seemingly-endless org chart changes at OpenAI, and how all of them seem to…
Hugging Face’s new robot is an adorable rollerskating duck
Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics has launched its second cute AI robot, the Microduck, a one-eyed biped standing just under 10 inches tall. It's available to preorder now for $399 i…
Plaud is launching AI earbuds
Plaud has introduced a new AI wearable that's designed to record, transcribe, and summarize your conversations, only this time it looks like earbuds instead of a pin. The Plaud On…
Google is releasing a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September
You can get a special Fitbit Air with a sleeping Pikachu design next month.
Alienware 39 5K review: The ultrawide gaming monitor sweet spot
Finally, a large ultrawide monitor with tons of vertical screen space.
Plaud made earbuds for people who want to record every meeting and call
The Plaud One is a different take on AI wearables.
Photoshop's new 'Markup' feature lets you draw on images to show what you want
Photoshop is getting new image-generation features and Lightroom-like controls that users have wanted for a long time.
Adobe is adding more AI to Photoshop
Adobe is rolling out an AI-heavy update for Photoshop that includes a new "optional" interface dedicated to its AI tools. Launching in beta, the "AI Assisted Editor" view will sho…
What is Android System Intelligence and what happens if you turn it off?
You're probably using Android System Intelligence more than you realize -- especially if your phone is a Google Pixel.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship
The Galaxy S26 FE is basically a more affordable version of the S26+ with slightly reduced specs.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE pairs last year’s hardware with last month’s software
The Fan Edition phones are rarely Samsung's most exciting launches of the year, but the new Galaxy S26 FE feels especially familiar. Hardware-wise, little has changed since the S2…
Sleep score court is in session
Your honor, We all know that the woman who sits before you is tired. Just look at the circles under her eyes. The novelty Pride and Prejudice T-shirt and Muji sweatpants that pass…
Of course Samsung made a 1,100Hz gaming monitor
Samsung announced its upcoming lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors today at Gamescom, and says that several will feature "world-first innovations" across display speeds and design. …