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- Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy’s funding boom
Fusion startups and investors risk deepening fissures if some key disagreements aren't settled amicably.
- Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
Keychron's expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a one-handed half-keyboard for gaming. Its Q and V series are among our go-to recommendations for off-the-shelf keyboards, and the latest iterations - the Q and V Ultra models - are a straightforward upgrade to the lineup, […]
- The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more stories on Big Tech versus politics in Washington, DC, follow Tina Nguyen and read Regulator. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started A long time […]
- Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever
It's a major milestone for the company's new mega-rocket system, putting it in position to challenge SpaceX's dominance of the global launch market.
- I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers—here’s what a shot day looks like
The laser was used to study the physics of stellar interiors and fusion energy, among other things.
- Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR
Meta is unquestionably winning the face-wearable war. Can you trust the company? Maybe not. But these are some of the nicest glasses I've ever worn.
- Hisense U7SG TV Review (2026): Better Design, Great Value
Hisense’s midrange U7 TV gets some high-end upgrades, but the competition is only getting stiffer.
- The 11 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)
Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.
- Our Favorite Apple Watch Has Never Been Less Expensive
Our top Apple Watch recommendation fluctuates in price. If you're in the market, now's a good time to buy.
- Our Favorite Apple Watch Has Never Been Less Expensive
Our top Apple Watch recommendation fluctuates in price. If you're in the market, now's a good time to buy.
- The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
- The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
- Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company. The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla vehicles driving without human monitors or drivers in the&#…
- Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year and starting to offer rides without safety drivers in January 2026.
- The RAM shortage could last years
According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages could last until 2030. The world's largest memory makers - Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron - are …
- The RAM shortage could last years
According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages could last until 2030. The world's largest memory makers - Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron - are all working to add […]
- VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’
Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel.
- VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’
Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel.
- AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
- AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
- Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking
Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump Administration violated the First Amendment when it pressured Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps. Judge Alonso granted the plaintiffs, Kassandra Rosado, who runs the ICE Sightings -&…
- Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking
Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump Administration violated the First Amendment when it pressured Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps. Judge Alonso granted the plaintiffs, Kassandra Rosado, who runs the ICE Sightings - Chicagoland Facebook group, and Kreisau Group, the […]
- Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3
From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost&#…
- Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3
From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost of, well, everything, we’re well aware that not […]
- Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing
Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.
- Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing
Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.
- The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
- The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
- Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected
Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC. Dyson’s new $99.99 handheld fan would have provided some much-needed relief then, although I’m not sure I would have been comfortab…
- Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected
Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC. Dyson’s new $99.99 handheld fan would have provided some much-needed relief then, although I’m not sure I would have been comfortable powering it up during […]
- There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation
With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super Meat Boy 3D, but I was looking for something more chill. I could have dabbled more with Slay the Spire II, but I already know that's a game I&…
- The AI apps are coming for your PC
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, send me your Coachella fits, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about restaurant bread and GLP…
- There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation
With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super Meat Boy 3D, but I was looking for something more chill. I could have dabbled more with Slay the Spire II, but I already know that's a game I'll […]
- The AI apps are coming for your PC
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, send me your Coachella fits, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about restaurant bread and GLP-1s and Lenny Rachitsky and […]
- Great white sharks are overheating
The sharks might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters.
- Great white sharks are overheating
The sharks might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters.
- The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
- The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
- How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
- How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
- Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In
Schematik is a program that aims to help people vibe code for physical devices. Hopefully, it won’t blow anything up.
- Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn't quite take full advantage of AMD's daring new silicon.
- It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App
Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.
- Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay
Don’t just load up an Amazon cart! Here are the better ways to find your favorite vinyl records online.
- It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App
Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.
- Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn't quite take full advantage of AMD's daring new silicon.
- Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In
Schematik is a program that aims to help people vibe code for physical devices. Hopefully, it won’t blow anything up.
- Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay
Don’t just load up an Amazon cart! Here are the better ways to find your favorite vinyl records online.
- The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Crime 101, and Deathstalker are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month
- The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Crime 101, and Deathstalker are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month