Microsoft has a big year ahead for Xbox as it marks its 25-year milestone. After the tough decision to release more Xbox games on rival consoles two years ago, 2026 is a chance to refocus on the platform and celebrate some of Xbox’s biggest franchises. It’s also an opportunity for Microsoft to define its vision […]
The Super refresh to Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs was expected at CES 2026 in January, but it didn’t make an appearance. The Information reports that in December, Nvidia managers decided not to release the new cards as scheduled, choosing to prioritize AI chips instead due to the limited supply of RAM currently available. On top […]
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. It’s been a rough couple of days for gamers who also love to binge their favorite TV shows with their consoles: At the beginning of the week, Netflix began informing […]
Last fall, new Peloton CEO Peter Stern made a bet. The company announced a complete refresh of its entire hardware lineup, complete with swivel screens and AI-powered features. Today, the initial results of Stern’s bet are in. In its Q2 2026 earnings call, Stern noted that the hardware refresh hasn’t landed with existing Peloton users, […]
After a federal judge ruled that Meta was not an illegal monopolist in a blow against the Federal Trade Commission, the agency issued what was in part a typical statement of disappointment. Another part of the statement was anything but: a political attack on the judge himself. “The deck was always stacked against us with […]
JLab, a brand best known for its budget-friendly but well-featured wireless earbuds, has announced a new pair of headphones that are far less discreet. The oversized Blue XL Speaker Headphones look like an ill-timed April Fools’ Day prank but are actually a pair of Bluetooth speakers cosplaying as wireless headphones. They’re wearable, but for the […]
Today, we’re going to talk about reality, and whether we can label photos and videos to protect our shared understanding of the world around us. No really, we’re gonna go there. It’s a deep one. To do this, I’m going to bring on Verge reporter Jess Weatherbed, who covers creative tools for us — a […]
Throwing a Super Bowl party? I’ve rounded up 18 last-minute deals at Amazon, including TVs, soundbars, air fryers, party supplies, and more.
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I knew as soon as I laid eyes on Vappeby that I had to have it. Sure, it would be right at home on my desk, given that everything in and around my workstation is from Ikea, from the Skadis on the wall right down to the Spänd desk legs. But there was something else […]
A group of senators has written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking why his company delayed launching key protections for users under 18. The letter, signed by Brian Schatz (D-HI), Katie Britt (R-AL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), James Lankford (R-OK), and Christopher Coons (D-DE), cites court documents unsealed late last year that revealed claims […]