Technology
Here's what you should do if only one of your AirPods is working
If only one AirPod isn't working, you have several options for troubleshooting and getting your audio back.
Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners, Loki) narrates NatGeo's new documentary Africa: Earth's Wild Home
An AI couldn’t beat humans at StarCraft, so it decided to cheat
StarSkirmish pits AI-made StarCraft-playing bots against one another, as well as against human-made bots. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 were essentially tied as the bes…
Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force
This new task force is Trump's latest response to the debate over AI safety.
Do gaming routers really make a difference?
Gaming routers have fancy designs and a few special features, but they can't fix every problem with your network setup.
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I've stuck to my phone. Remember when I tested the ultra-thin and convenient OhSnap Snap Grip Stand and liked it so much I…
The pros and cons of enabling Wi-Fi calling
Wi-Fi calling can help a lot if you're in an area with a weak cellular connection, but you should know the drawbacks before jumping in.
How getting rid of some USB gadgets can improve your bad Wi-Fi
A bit of decluttering can go a long way toward improving your Wi-Fi.
Why you shouldn't sync your phone to a rental car
Unless you pay attention, your contacts could end up forever stored in the car.
Internet speeds vs. bandwidth: What's the difference?
Knowing your internet speed is important, but bandwidth is another important metric that many people overlook.
What is infill in 3D printing and is it necessary?
The infill settings you use for your 3D prints can make or break them - literally. Let's talk about what infill does and how you should use it.
The AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic deal at $179
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but like the latest iPad Mini and the M5 MacBook Airs, a great one is happening now for October Prim…
Customizing your Samsung Galaxy phone is a bit easier with One UI 9
Lots of new options just became available to Samsung phones with the latest update. Customize your Quick Panel, Edge Panel and much more.
The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off for the first time in months
Amazon’s October Prime Day has effectively chopped off Apple’s June price increases. Usually $1,299, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage is on sale for $…
The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day
Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we haven’t seen a good discount on the iPad Mini since. Just ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days, however,…
How to use Android's Motion Assist feature to help with motion sickness
Google's Motion Assist uses moving shapes on your Android's screen to help combat motion sickness. Here's how it works and how to enable it.
How much does DDR5 RAM speed matter for gaming?
Wondering whether DDR5 speed impacts your gaming performance? Dive into how memory bandwidth and latency influence frame rates and overall gameplay.
Amazon’s colorful and sturdy new Kindles
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 146, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, it's October already?, and also you can read all…
The rise, fall, and rise of portable MP3 players
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the collapse and the resurgence of the portable media player, follow T…
The forgotten Chromebook that started it all
Google didn't even call the first Chromebook a "Chromebook." The Cr-48 had no interesting design and no bright logos - it wasn't even designed to be a product you could buy. Inste…
All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
The IEA and climate negotiators want to set a target for shifting the economy to run on electricity.
Anthropic asks Claude users to share voice data for AI model training
Anthropic has started asking Claude users to voluntarily share their voice conversations to help train and improve its AI models. [...]
ShinyHunters Suspect Rey Reportedly Detained in Jordan, Helping FBI Identify Group Members
A suspected member of the ShinyHunters digital extortion group, who goes by the online alias "Rey," has been allegedly detained by authorities in Jordan, Reuters reported, citing …
China-Aligned TA419 Targets U.S. AI Policy Experts With Microsoft AitM Phishing
A new China-nexus cyber espionage group known as TA419 has been attributed to multiple credential phishing campaigns targeting artificial intelligence (AI) experts working for U.S…