FDA approves updated covid vaccines, but with severe new limits
On Wednesday, the FDA approved the new round of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax for use by seniors over the age of 65. But for anyone younger than…
Samsung is Unpacking again in early September
Maybe those little AI sparkles are bursting out of a trifold phone? Maybe? Apple isn’t the only tech company to send out launch event invitations this week. If you’re keeping…
4Chan and Kiwi Farms file joint lawsuit against the UK
On Wednesday, 4Chan and Kiwi Farms, two of the most controversial social media sites on the internet, filed a federal lawsuit against the British government, arguing that the requirements of…
Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples
On the left is a screenshot taken from a Nothing Phone 3 demo unit. On the right, one of the images can be seen on the Stills stock photo marketplace.…
‘Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat
“Agentic AI systems are being weaponized.” That’s one of the first lines of Anthropic’s new Threat Intelligence report, out today, which details the wide range of cases in which Claude…
London targets noisy commuters with headphone campaign
TfL is using posters to encourage passengers to wear headphones when listening to audio. | Image: TfL / The Verge After bringing 4G and 5G connectivity to the Underground, London’s…
Microsoft hosts emergency press conference after protesters ‘storm a building’
Microsoft president Brad Smith hosted an impromptu press conference on Tuesday afternoon, just hours after protesters gained access to a building at the company’s headquarters and held a sit-in demonstration…
Microsoft locks down a building after protesters get inside president’s office
Redmond police outside Microsoft’s building 34 | Image: No Azure for Apartheid Microsoft has temporarily locked down a building at its headquarters after protesters managed to get inside the office…
Spotify is adding DMs
Spotify’s new messaging feature can even be used by free accounts. Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature that allows users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with each…
YouTube TV could lose Fox channels this week
With the start of the NFL season looming, it’s also a window where many TV contracts are up for renewal, and on Monday evening, YouTube TV and Fox sent out…
The new entry-level Kindle Colorsoft is $30 off for a limited time
Amazon’s 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is less than a month old, but it’s already on sale for $219.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Meanwhile, the new Colorsoft Kids…
The 58 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far
The AirPods 4 are $30 off ahead of Labor Day. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and while the prospect of cooler weather and shorter days can be…
Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording
Check out the “berry” red on the indoor Nest Cam. According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K.…
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room
It’s small, it’s relatively quiet, it has a handy sleep mode with remote wake-up, and the front tiles are even rotatable. The Framework Desktop is a great fit for a…
They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen
A protest in Netherlands. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on deep-sea mining and critical minerals, follow Justine…
The most fun way to look through old photos
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 95, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, new gadget season is starting, and also…
Bose’s compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now
Bose’s entry-level soundbar features a compact design, making it a great fit for small bedrooms. | Image: Bose If you’re looking to upgrade your movie night, a soundbar is an…
What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?
Not all of The Verge’s staff live in the US. For example, news editor Dominic Preston is based in London and is, as he says, “responsible for keeping our news…
The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)
The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if…
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a perfect reimagining of the classic series
Ninja Gaiden is having a renaissance. The last mainline entry was originally released more than a decade ago, but by the end of 2025, there will be three new Ninja…
Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK’s internet police?
After the United Kingdom began enforcing its sweeping Online Safety Act in April, British regulator Ofcom served violation notices to three notorious sites: 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms, each of…
Apple accuses former Apple Watch staffer of conspiring to steal trade secrets for Oppo
Apple is suing a former employee on the Apple Watch team who left to join Oppo, alleging that he “conspired to steal Apple’s trade secrets relating to Apple Watch and…
US government takes 10 percent stake in Intel in exchange for money it was already on the hook for
Trump revealed the news during a briefing about the World Cup. | Photographer: Annabelle Gordon/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Image The US is investing $8.9 billion into Intel, but most of the…
Netflix wants its partners to follow these rules when using gen AI
Netflix has already faced backlash over the use of AI in What Jennifer Did, director Jenny Popplewell’s 2024 true crime documentary that seemingly used AI-generated images in place of real…
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog…
Meta is going to stuff Midjourney AI images into your feed
Meta is partnering with Midjourney to “license their aesthetic technology” for use in its own models and products, Meta’s new chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, announced on Friday. The partnership…
Trump Mobile’s fake iPhone is now a fake S25 Ultra
The T1 Phone (left) looks uncannily like the S25 Ultra in a Spigen Thin Fit case (right). When Trump Mobile first unveiled the T1 Phone, we were confused by the…
Florida man orders beautification of America after gold-plating the White House
We can only hope that Trump keeps his own aesthetic preferences out of it. | Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Thursday…
Netflix’s new Splinter Cell animated series kicks off in October
The Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series finally has a release date and a proper trailer, but Netflix already wants you to start thinking about what else it has coming down…
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows
Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A…