Hardware & Devices
Coyote vs. Acme is even funnier because Warner Bros. Discovery tried to kill it
There's an argument to be made that people wouldn't be all that interested in Coyote vs. Acme if it weren't for the way David Zaslav tried to kill it. By trying to shelve the proj…
You can use your Starlink Mini at home, but it'll cost you
Starlink is an attractive option for those who live in remote areas or travel frequently, but the Mini isn't ideal for residential use.
Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors
Comcast is bringing Wi-Fi motion sensing to millions of routers that are already in customers' homes, turning the devices into activity monitors. A new update to the Xfinity Inter…
ABC sues the FCC over Trump and Carr’s campaign of threats
ABC is suing the Federal Communications Commission over claims the agency "waged a retaliatory campaign" against its networks over the content they broadcast. In a lawsuit filed i…
Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser
Starting today, AI chats in Firefox's Smart Window AI browsing mode can pull from current web info and show source links in chat responses through a partnership with Exa. Smart Wi…
Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus
Polaroid announced a new collection of cameras, instant film, and accessories all featuring limited-edition designs to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The new coll…
Nimble SharePower review: Two battery packs for the price of one
The Nimble SharePower is a versatile battery pack that gets even better when you're traveling with a friend.
Google’s Pet Memory forgot who my cats are
One of the best things my smart home does is help me care for my pets, and security cameras are particularly useful for keeping track of my many critters. But the barrage of notif…
The Verge Guide to Pets
Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can’t quite understand. Today, it seems like there’s a high-tech solution to every element of pet ownership, with dev…
My parrot ate my keyboard
One of the great joys in life is having pets. The unconditional love, the snuggles, the excitement they show when you get home - these things add an emotional fulfillment to daily…
AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitol
According to Politico, the US House Office of Legislative Counsel is swamped with error-riddled AI-generated bills.
Oops! My cat is an iPad kid
Pets, like children, come with the responsibility to keep them happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated - obligations I readily committed to before getting my cat, Trevor. I work f…
How I turned my fish tank high tech
When I was a kid, I owned two goldfish that eventually outgrew the size of their tank. At the time, I didn't realize just how much actually goes into having fish and keeping them …
Apple's macOS Tahoe preview may have leaked a ton of unreleased products
Apple's macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate has leaked a bajillion new product codenames.
ChatGPT is getting a dedicated mode for teens
OpenAI is introducing a dedicated ChatGPT mode for teenagers, combining existing youth safeguards and new safety features under one roof. The launch comes amid mounting public scr…
Elon Musk made flying even worse so Palantir could profit
On August 6th, the Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center lost radar and communications for around two hours. The outage disrupted more than 1,100 flights across the center'…
Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US
The Fairphone 6 Plus is a minor hardware refresh, but a major launch for the company: It's the first phone that Fairphone is selling directly in the US. It's on sale now for $649.…
ChatGPT's stricter teen mode starts rolling out today
OpenAI will attempt to automatically enroll all young users in the new experience.
Fairphone is finally releasing its first official handset in the US
You can now get Fairphone's reparable handset in the US without jumping through hoops.
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video
We may have our first glimpse of Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods, thanks to a video that MacRumors found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate. The short video clip fe…
Google is reportedly planning to move all Pixel production out of China
Google told its suppliers that it will no longer manufacture Pixel devices in China starting next year, according to Nikkei Asia.
Apple appears to have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods
Apple may have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods in a video tucked into macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Reddit’s AI is turning posts into podcasts and short videos
Reddit is trying out a new way for people to take in content on Reddit: by turning text posts into audio / video content. As part of an experiment, some posts are being adapted in…
Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today)
While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves.