Hardware & Devices
iPhone Duo vs Microsoft Surface Duo: One name, two very different devices
A brief history of "Duo" foldables.
Why OLPC’s $100 laptop never stood a chance
The idea was big, exciting, and inspiring: What if we could get every kid in the world access to a computer? For a bunch of thinkers and executives in Silicon Valley, it felt like…
How to use Android apps on your Windows PC (and why you might want to)
With the right software, you can run Android apps on your Windows PC. Here's why you may want to and how to get it set up on your own computer.
The smart home graveyard is getting crowded
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the fragile state of your connected devices, follow Jennifer Pattison …
Googlebooks might be the real deal
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 145, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I'm happy to be done traveling for a bit, and al…
Why we won't know how visible the iPhone Duo's crease is for a long time
The iPhone Duo has an impressively minimal crease, but that's only how it looks at the start. We'll have to wait a while to see what develops over time.
How powerful of a power bank do you need to safely charge a laptop?
A power bank is more than its capacity. You also need to know how fast it can deliver power so your laptop doesn't drain while it's connected.
Your old GPU could be worth more than you think
Your old GPU could be a goldmine thanks to the RAMaggedon.
Why your iPhone hates printer cables
AirPrint is the easiest path to printing on iPhone; other apps enable this, but printing with a cable isn't supported.
How to factory reset your Google Home Mini
Google Home Mini speakers may have been discontinued, but there are plenty still being used. If you have one, let's talk about how to reset it.
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: What's new?
The iPhone 18 Pro iterates on the iPhone 17 Pro while making some minor improvements, but what exactly is different?
How high is too high for speakers in your home sound system?
Too much height makes dialogue and fine details sound less direct.
Stop bringing your phone in the shower: How steam can ruin 'waterproof' phones
Phone manufacturers are pretty direct in their guidance on this one.
Apple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents
Haptics tech company Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging it infringed two of its patents. Now a federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction over $5.7 billion in damages. Accord…
This external GPU uses Wi-Fi to transform any device into a gaming rig
The WiCi One is available for preorders starting at $1,999.
Decap is the man behind the drums behind your favorite song
I don't think I'm going to hurt anyone's feelings by pointing out that Decap doesn't have the name recognition of Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, or Charli XCX. But his fingerprin…
Minecraft is getting a new dimension called The Sift in 2027
The Sift will first be released with Minecraft Dungeons 2 later this month before arriving in the base game.
What type of power cord does a PS5 use?
You probably don't think much about your PlayStation's power cord unless it needs to be replaced. If that time comes, here's what to know.
You can use your old laptop to make a smart home hub
An old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.
How to properly clean your laptop fan
Start with the vents before you reach for a screwdriver.
Kids turned the comment section of an NPR podcast into a group chat
Middle schoolers, likely blocked from other apps and social networks, apparently turned the Spotify comment section under an episode of NPR's Wild Card into an impromptu group cha…
Apple hit with a $5.7 billion verdict for alleged patent infringement
Apple is reportedly looking to appeal the jury verdict.
TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit
TikTok has settled Alabama's social media addiction lawsuit before it was supposed to go to trial.
OpenAI pauses training of its ‘most capable models’
As reports of OpenAI's models breaking containment, hacking sites, and generally getting out of control pile up, the company has made the decision to pause training of its most po…