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OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round
OpenAI’s latest funding round doesn't seem to be living up to expectations.…
I built an AI Tamagotchi before Meta could
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta made AI look so stinking cute by giving it a squishy little face - and this holiday season, he wants to sell you a Muse Charm so you can carry your jolly AI helper around like a…
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR looks awesome, but I’m not rushing to upgrade
After five years, Apple released its first major MacBook Pro overhaul since the M1 Pro/M1 Max models, and well… it was a little bit underwhelming from a design perspective. The product is incredible o…

Apple Maps begins blurring NASA, Space Force, and Air Force bases
You’re not a real space or aviation nerd unless you’ve taken to a map service and zoomed on the historic NASA launch pads or your local Air Force Bases, just for fun, you know? However, a recent chang…

From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.…
The Amazon Fire TV Stick setting you should try for better audio
Dialogue is an important part of any movie or TV show, but it isn't always as clear as we would like. Amazon's Fire TV Stick has a solution.…

Apple @ Work: Next to a growing token bill, Macs might start looking like a bargain
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary t…

What is the purpose of reposting on Instagram and how do you do it?
It's the easiest way to share posts and reels you like with all of your followers.…

Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search
The latest Windows 11 Insider build adds some powerful new search features and quick settings while in Xbox mode. The Xbox shortcuts let you control things like Bluetooth, WiFi, and power settings wit…
Sam Altman is upset at you for hoarding RAM in your own computer
Sam Altman, in an interview, said it's 'terrible' for people to have 'a bunch of the world's limited supply of DRAM' that they barely use.…

Best Buy is bundling a $100 gift card with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders
While the new touch-enabled MacBook Pro with the PROLED XDR screen is available for preorder across a few major retailers, Best Buy is sweetening the deal by including a $100 gift card. The gift card …
Vic Mensa can’t live without the Voice Memos app
Vic Mensa is one of those people who has done so many things that it's hard to remember where you were first introduced to him. Was it his debut mixtape Innanetape, which finally hit the major streami…
Is IMAX 3D a better experience than 2D? Here's what to know
While IMAX 3D may sound bigger and better, there are a handful of distinct advantages and disadvantages to both movie-viewing experiences.…

Why SNES games are so expensive
Scarcity and increased interest in retro games makes for an expensive combo.…

5 Samsung One UI features you won't get with other Android phones
Samsung doesn't just make great phone and tablet hardware; its One UI is also a standout, offering many features you just can't get elsewhere.…

9to5Mac Overtime 088: Finally, a touchscreen MacBook
Jeff and Fernando discuss everything from Apple’s big week of new hardware releases, including the M6 MacBook Pro, iPad mini 8 with OLED, and, of course, Apple’s new MacBook Pro w/ PROLED XDR Display.…

What is a PDF reader and do you really need a dedicated one on your phone?
If you don't know what a PDF reader for your phone is, this is the time to learn about it all. You may be in need of one to make your life easier.…

I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.
The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max.…
Microsoft really wants you to sell that Xbox you're not using
Microsoft wants owners to trade in their unused Xbox Series X and S consoles. Here's what's behind the push, and what to know before you take the deal.…

CDs are back, but they come with a modern problem
With CD sales on the rise again, collectors are finding that enjoying their favorite tunes is more challenging than ever in the modern audio landscape.…

Here's how much the iPhone Pro cost in 2019 vs. 2026
The iPhone Pro has changed plenty since it was released in 2019, but how do the 2026 iPhone Pro prices fare in comparison with its original price?…

Why you should never point a laser pointer at any aircraft
Unfortunately, some people need to hear this. …

Touchscreens everywhere!
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 150, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy Halloween, and also you can read all the old editions at the In…
Here’s why you can’t shake those unhinged political texts
"Its James Talarico. Can you please please please please pretty pretty please rush in even just $1?" "Who's working to elect James Talarico? Marxists." "Wow! Wow! Wow! Mark Kelly just made a HUGE anno…
Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims
Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.…

The Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro is brilliant, but not for Android
A great charger that isn't at its best with Android.…
Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.…

The FDA wants to pull its approval of a drug. It’s not so easy.
The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?…

This Niagara-inspired launcher could (eventually) be better than the original
It's free, open-source, and just a little chaotic.…
Govee Christmas Lights 2 Deal: Save $25 on These Smart String Lights
Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. They’re WIRED-tested and 25 percent off right now.…









