21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber
On Monday, nearly two dozen states, plus the District of Columbia, filed an amended complaint in the FTC's lawsuit against Uber. According to t…
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Apple TV adds Google Cast streaming, but only on Android
Now it will be easier for Android users to watch Apple TV content on their TV with the addition of Google Cast support. However, even after this upd…
Who is Picea Robotics, Roomba’s new owner?
The 3i S10 Ultra is the flagship robot vacuum from Picea, the company that will own iRobot. iRobot, the owner of the Roomba robot vacuum, has file…
iRobot files for bankruptcy
After 35 years, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night. Following warnings issued earlier this year…
You need to listen to Sudan Archives’ violin opus for the club
My introduction to Sudan Archives was the song " Nont for Sale " from her first EP Sink in 2018. I've been a die-hard fan ever since.…
The end of OpenAI, and other 2026 predictions
Here's a thought: what if the next-generation Siri is awesome? Not just awesome for setting timers and dictating text messages (though that woul…
I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox
An Xbox Ally in front of an Xbox Ally X. I still wouldn't buy an Xbox Ally, and I still don't think the tweaked version of Windows that sh…
AI image generators are getting better by getting worse
Real ones will know that Mount Rainier looks too big in this image, but the re-creation of a Washington State ferry in this AI image is uncanny. …
A new old idea about video stores
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 109, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you…
Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts on time
Amazon Prime members may be eligible for free same-day delivery. | Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Let’s face it, the same thing happens yea…
The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide
The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you're trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you're panic shopping in a Bu…
The best instant cameras you can buy right now
Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the old-sc…
Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill
A group of more than 150 parents sent a letter on Friday to New York governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Educati…
Apple loses contempt appeal in Epic case
Apple has lost its appeal of a massive district court ruling in its ongoing antitrust dispute with Epic Games. That April ruling from Judge Yvonne…
Ayaneo’s first Android phone looks like a return of the Xperia Play
Retro gaming handheld manufacturer Ayaneo has finally revealed the design of its first Android phone, which has been teased since August. Fittingly…
Trump could introduce ‘mandatory’ social media reviews for travelers
The Trump administration could soon require tourists from dozens of nations to hand over their social media handles before entering the country. Und…
Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm
A new beta feature on Spotify takes the idea behind the Discover Weekly playlist and puts the control in users' hands through AI prompts. Prompt…
Call of Duty won’t release Modern Warfare or Black Ops back to back anymore
Future Call of Duty releases will no longer include back-to-back launches of Modern Warfare or Black Ops games, Activision announced on Tuesday. …
Google is powering a new US military AI platform
The Department of Defense is announcing its own "bespoke" AI platform, GenAI.mil , and Google Cloud's Gemini will be the first AI tool…
You can put the best part of Fairphone’s new headphones into the older model
Over two years after Fairphone introduced its first pair of modular and repairable wireless headphones , the company has announced an upgraded versi…