Hardware & Devices
Instagram’s Effect Builder makes new filters from AI prompts
After expanding its Edits app to macOS last week, Instagram's next move is launching this Effect Builder that generates custom filters for your Stories posts with AI. Available no…
The reason your laptop can get hot after extended use
While it's normal for laptops to sometimes overheat after extended use, excessive temperature spikes can be reduced in a few ways.
James Gunn is out as DC movie leader
Soon, James Gunn and Peter Safran will no longer head up Skydance's DC Studios. After taking the helm of DC Studios as co-CEOs in 2022, Gunn and Safran are being replaced by forme…
The future of AI hinges on… Jensen Huang’s sex life?
I would prefer that these people's sex lives were none of my business but I guess we have to talk about Jensen Huang and the National Security Incident. Who could have guessed tha…
What the tiny blue dot on your Android phone is telling you
That tiny blue dot on the top right corner of your Android phone indicates something important. Find out what this icon means.
Venmo finally launches an in-app bill splitting feature
Venmo's receipt-scanning feature is rolling out now.
Uber is launching its own parking reservation service
Uber Parking is built on the company's acquisition of SpotHero.
Uber wants to park your car now, too
Uber announced the launch of Uber Parking, a native in-app reservation feature that allows drivers to find, book, and pay for garage and lot spaces ahead of time. The new feature …
Why EV fast charging slows down after 80 percent
EV fast charging will only take you so far - the speed slows down as you near a full charge. Turns out there's a good reason.
Sony’s new PlayStation Portal handheld includes ‘additional’ internal storage
Sony is launching a new version of its PlayStation Portal exclusively in Japan next month. The updated model will launch in the midnight black color option we've seen before, and …
NHTSA investigates if Waymo robotaxis are still running school bus stop signs
The latest probe questions the effectiveness of Waymo's software recall from 2025.
Think twice before using a webcam cover on your MacBook
Webcam covers sound like a good idea, but your MacBook isn't designed with space to accommodate them.
Meta is expanding AI age detection for Instagram teen accounts
The company will increase its use of the tech on Facebook and Threads too.
Trump’s 60 Minutes interview touched on AI safety, threat to arrest an AI exec
Asked about AI executives' warnings about their models' safety on 60 Minutes, Trump said, "I think that the risk is not nearly as real as it- as they talk, and I think the risk ca…
The pros and cons of using OnePlus smartwatches
Thinking about a OnePlus smartwatch before the brand leaves the US? Here are the pros and cons, from battery life and build quality to size and software.
Disney and Adobe are building generative AI tools together
The Walt Disney Company has teamed up with Adobe to develop proprietary "artist-led" generative AI models to support Disney's production pipeline. The multi-year partnership was a…
Hold up — I had a great time talking to the RIAA guy
Today, I’m talking with Mitch Glazier, who is CEO and chairman of the RIAA. This conversation was a real full-circle moment for me: I was in college when Napster hit, and the RIAA…
Medium is launching a new note-taking app called TK
For the first time ever, Medium is becoming more than just a blogging platform. The company is launching a new app, called TK, that combines note taking and journaling with someth…
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2026
Whether you’re hoping to finally upgrade your TV or simply get a head start on your holiday shopping, Black Friday still offers one of the best opportunities to save on the gadget…
We’re giving away a bag filled with almost $900 worth of tech for Black Friday
As we inch toward the gift-giving season, which officially kicks off with Black Friday, we thought it’d be the perfect time for another giveaway. As with previous sweepstakes, we …
Here are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers
With the holidays quickly approaching, everyone will soon be on the hunt for gifts and the fastest way to get them. Thankfully, many retailers offer generous shipping policies, wi…
Here’s when the Black Friday sales start at Walmart, Target, and other retailers
Black Friday officially kicks off on November 27th, but if you plan to make that the only day you buy gifts this holiday season, you’re missing out. Several prominent retailers, i…
Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, Walmart, and others
Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones or an OLED TV, only to find out you could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else a few days or weeks later. That’s …
How to shop like a pro during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Despite Amazon and other retailers filling the summer and fall months with more sales than ever before, Black Friday and Cyber Monday remain the biggest shopping days of the year.…