This is MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld
It may only be available in this “Void Purple” color option. | Image: MSI MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 handheld gaming PC ahead of the Computex 2026 show,…
Adobe’s conversational AI agent is a mediocre design intern
It explained the process of how it made these edits beautifully, I’m just not terribly impressed by the results. | Images by Jess Weatherbed / The Verge AI image tools…
Blue Origin explosion is a major setback for NASA’s Moon plans and Amazon’s Starlink competitor
New Glenn rocket explodes at Launch Complex 36 on Thursday night in Florida. | Image: Spaceflight Now While Blue Origin investigates the root cause behind last night’s spectacular explosion of…
Nintendo’s newest WarioWare is a weirdo smartphone app
A decade ago, Nintendo made a big splash into the world of mobile gaming with a new Super Mario platformer directed by none other than Shigeru Miyamoto. But even though…
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design
Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide…
Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations
Your security cameras will watch for specific events and then trigger whatever actions you need automatically. | Image: Google Google Home is rolling out a new Gemini-powered automation feature that…
YouTube will let you ask AI to make a custom video feed
You can enter your own prompt, or select from the suggested options provided by YouTube. | Image: YouTube YouTube is launching a new AI feature that creates a personalized video…
The golden age of handheld gaming is already over
For a few glorious years, a $399 portable gadget could run almost anything you’d want to play. In 2022, the Steam Deck finally made PC gaming portable and affordable. I…
A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket
Federal prosecutors charged a Google employee with fraud after he allegedly made $1.2 million on Polymarket bets related to Search-related trends in 2025, as reported earlier by ABC News. In…
Apple’s newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first time
If you want an iPad that’s more powerful than the entry-level model but less expensive than the iPad Pro, the latest iPad Air is the one to buy, and it’s…
Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI?
It’s possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV’s latest encyclical about AI’s impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong…
NASA’s permanent Moon base plans start with three missions this year
On Tuesday, NASA announced several upcoming lunar missions to the Moon’s South Pole region. These missions will pave the way for the crewed Artemis landing slated for 2028, starting with…
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead
The Fitbit app is no more. Along with the launch of the new Fitbit Air (which you can expect a full review of once we’ve spent more time with it),…
GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished
GE’s nugget ice maker is simple to set up. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier…
Sony’s sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir
After years of it seeming like the Spider-Man film rights might be better off in Marvel’s hands alone, Into the Spider-Verse came along and proved that Sony was still capable…
Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’
Uber president Andrew Macdonald (pictured) says its “hard to draw a line” between AI spending and deliverable features. | Photo: Zed Jameson/Bloomberg via Getty Images After reportedly exhausting its annual…
A battery-powered Starlink Mini is likely on the way
This, but no cable. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Code in recent Starlink firmware suggests that SpaceX might soon release a version of its smallest internet dish…
Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones have upgraded ANC and a replaceable battery
Sennheiser is sticking with the redesign it introduced with the Momentum 4 Wireless. | Image: Sennheiser Nearly four years after the last version of Sennheiser’s Momentum headphones debuted with a…
Ferrari reveals its first EV, with design help from Jony Ive
The Ferrari Luce will start at €550,000 in Italy, but US pricing hasn’t been announced. | Image: Ferrari After months of teasers, Ferrari is offering the first full view of…
Cox Media fined after bragging it spied on users through their phones
An exceptionally weird controversy has come back to haunt Cox Media and a pair of marketing firms, which claimed they were secretly listening to users via phones and smart devices…
The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
Memorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up…
On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
Hiking is one of life’s great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time, perhaps even several days, is rejuvenating. Unfortunately, as…
Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to…
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’…
Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US. A number of companies, including…
Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds
Look at those cute little guys. | Image: Record Club There isn’t really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change…
The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab
Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He’s been at the cutting edge of…
Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less
Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won’t set you back nearly as much. In…
Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo
Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortable in.…
Google’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wild
Just a stuffed deer having the time of his life. | Image: Gemini / The Verge Last year I deepfaked my kid’s stuffed animal to make it look like his…