Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post
Jeff D’Onofrio in 2015, before ruining Tumblr. | Photo: Getty Images After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Wa…
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Anker’s new charger with a screen would feel less gimmicky if it did more
Not every device needs a screen. The latest Anker 45-watt Nano charger, announced in January , which remains one of the smallest 45-watt chargers …
Cairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession
I'm an awful rock climber. Being scared of heights probably doesn't help. But when I've tried it, I've loved the slow, methodical wo…
The best way to watch the Olympics
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 115, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, go Seahawks…
We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day
Digital photo frames like the Aura Aspen are down to some of their best prices. Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t started shop…
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
EU regulators have declared that TikTok's "addictive design" may put it in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA), in the preliminar…
Google is expanding AirDrop support to more Android devices ‘very soon’
Transferring data between iPhones and Android devices is about to get a lot easier. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge After introducing AirDrop…
HBO is turning Baldur’s Gate into a TV show
HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate TV show that will continue the story of Larian Studios' hit RPG Baldur's Gate 3 , according to Deadli…
Roblox is working to pull in adult players
After rolling out age verification last year, Roblox is aiming to grow the number of players over 18 on its platform. As noted in its 2025 year-end…
Substack data breach exposed users’ emails and phone numbers
Substack is notifying some users that the email addresses and phone numbers linked to their accounts were exposed in a "security incident"…
Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
When Valve first announced its impressive-looking Steam Machine , Steam Frame , and Steam Controller hardware in November, the company said the pro…
Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China
During a two-hour hearing in the US Senate Wednesday, top executives from Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to take action on long-stalled legislation…
AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027
Microsoft confirmed last year that it's working on a next-gen Xbox console in partnership with AMD . Now, AMD is hinting that the next Xbox cons…
Slopaganda goes West
After right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley 's viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycares he said were operated by Somali residents, Donald Tru…
How to tear gas children
The day after the second general strike in Minneapolis, the labor unions of Portland, Oregon, marched in solidarity. It was the warmest day that Po…
The Switch is now Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time
The original Switch is officially Nintendo's best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. In its latest …
Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
Waymo announced a $16 billion investment round aimed at bringing its robotaxi business to more US cities, as well as some overseas markets. The fun…
Elon Musk’s Grok is still undressing men
After weeks of flooding the internet with nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, X has finally reined in Elon Musk's rogue chatbot Grok . Musk claims …
Now anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs
Truffle, a chocolate lab found using Ring’s Search Party feature. | Image: Ring Ring is opening its Search Party pet finder service to non-Ring ow…
Vivo and Oppo’s telephoto extender comes to iPhone
The RetroVa kit looks almost identical to PGYTech’s accessories for Vivo and Oppo. | Image: PGYTech PGYTech, the accessory manufacturer behind the…