Hardware & Devices
What is the oldest Samsung device that still gets software updates in 2026?
Knowing how long your phone will get updates is important for deciding when to upgrade.
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Min…
Vurt wants you to look at vertical videos as a genre of their own
From Disney Plus to HBO Max, almost every major established streaming service is experimenting with ways to get into vertical content. It's clear that these companies see video-fo…
Why CPU overclocking is mostly now a thing of the past
The performance gains you get with modern chips aren't as noteworthy as they used to be.
How to properly clean your solar panels (and why it's important)
Dirt can cut solar output, but cleaning only pays off when the numbers make sense.
Here's how much the MacBook Pro cost in 2021 vs. 2026
You'll be shocked to learn things are getting a lot more expensive.
Why the LeapPad couldn’t survive the iPad
For multiple years, the hottest toy in the United States was a book. But not just any book: a smart book that could play sounds and respond to taps and help kids learn to read. Ho…
Horror is big business
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how pervasive horror has become, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback, …
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
I'm embarking on a journey I've so far been hesitant to go on: actually using AI on the regular. Giving my most personal data to cloud services has been a major hold up for me, bu…
How to enable Live Activities on iPhone and CarPlay
Live Activities put the most important real-time information from apps in a place where it's easy to keep an eye on.
How does a backup camera actually work?
Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.
How to use the parental controls on iOS 27
Screen Time has new features to help parents manage their children's Apple devices, as well as refinements to existing controls.
How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone
If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.
Simple tweaks to improve your 4K TV's picture quality
Even if your TV looks great as-is, some tweaks to its modes and sliders, as well as the room it's in, will make it look much better.
How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.
What is the 3-2-1 rule for backing up your data?
Make sure your files are safe in the event of a hard drive disaster.
Satya Nadella says we should assume all AI models are ‘compromised’
In a lengthy post on X, Microsoft's CEO laid out his views on the dangers posed by highly advanced AI models and how to confront those risks. Nadella says we can no longer accept …
How does using your MacBook while charging affect its battery life?
Modern MacBooks are pretty smart about managing their battery's health.
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns ar…
This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones
Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.
How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info
You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.
What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?
Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.
Anthropic says its AI agents tried to break into government websites
In its latest report, Anthropic has revealed that its AI agents meddled with government websites during testing.
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller CryptoBillis and a bit of spy ha…