The Epic question: how Google lost when Apple won
Apple rules the iPhone’s App Store with an iron fist — sideloading outside it is not allowed. Google lets anyone install any app on an Android phone. But guess which one of these two companies has an...
View ArticleHow May Mobility went fully driverless while avoiding the pitfalls of robotaxis
You probably haven’t heard of autonomous vehicle operator May Mobility because the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company is exceptionally good at avoiding the types of headlines generated by other AV...
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The Verge’s favorite holiday gifts under $25
Dash Mini Waffle Maker Eggo waffles are overrated. Luckily, it’s not tough to whip up the Belgium classic from scratch with a single-serve waffle maker like the Dash Mini. The nonstick appliance lets...
View ArticlePornhub, XVideos, and Stripchat hit with tough new EU safety regulations
Porn sites Pornhub, XVideos, and Stripchat face stricter requirements to verify the ages of their users after being officially designated as “Very Large Online Platforms” (VLOPs) under the European...
View ArticleHere are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers
With the holidays now just around the corner, everyone is double-checking their lists and figuring out the fastest way to get those gifts in time. Thankfully, many retailers are offering generous...
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Here are the best Kindle deals right now
When it comes to finding a device to use to read your ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used...
View ArticleThe Pixel 8 Pro’s videos get a whole lot brighter with video boost — if you...
When Google introduced Night Sight on the Pixel 3, it was a revelation. It was as if someone had literally turned on the lights in your low-light photos. Previously impossible shots became possible —...
View Article8 fantastic shows from 2023 to stream on Netflix
As brutal as the streaming wars have become, Netflix is still hanging in there and holding its own with a steady stream of original films and series tailor-made to keep us all entertained. While the...
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Here are over 40 last-minute gifts you can still nab before Christmas
Yes, Christmas is tomorrow — and yes, we know you have yet to buy a gift. We understand that life gets busy, though, and sometimes it feels like the holidays creep up on you out of nowhere. But before...
View Article10 great Game Pass games for your Xbox
Xbox Game Pass might have had a rather slow 2022, but its value has really paid off in 2023. There are more than 400 games to choose from, and I’ve honestly struggled to pick just 10 to recommend this...
View Article8 great games for your Switch from 2023
It’s been a fantastic year for the Nintendo Switch. We got new Super Mario games, some great remasters, ports of a few games that previously blew up on PC, and, of course, an absolutely massive sequel...
View ArticleHow to take advantage of Chrome’s side panel
When it comes to apps that I’ve used for over a year or so — such as the Chrome browser —I can be very boring. I get into the habit of using the app in a particular way, and after that, when...
View ArticleWhy Masimo thought it could take on Apple
For over three years now, Apple has been entrenched in a messy legal battle over a single feature on the Apple Watch — and Apple’s opponent, medical device maker Masimo, seems confident it can win....
View ArticleThe best shows on Apple TV Plus in 2023
We’re four years into the existence of Apple TV Plus, and the network still feels like it’s punching above its weight class. It doesn’t have nearly the expansive library of its competitors, but the...
View ArticleThe apps, movies, games, and everything else we loved in 2023
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 19, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at...
View Article8 great Apple Arcade games for your iPhone or iPad
Apple Arcade remains one of the best deals in gaming — even after getting a price bump. Since launch, the service has steadily grown with a mix of original mobile releases and App Store classics, none...
View Article2023’s great games were overshadowed by a dark cloud of layoffs
Layoffs are an unfortunate reality of any industry, but the scope and scale of video game layoffs in 2023 are far beyond a typical year. More than any specific video game or piece of news, layoffs...
View ArticleHow crowded are the oceans? New maps show what flew under the radar until now
Using satellite imagery and AI, researchers have mapped human activity at sea with more precision than ever before. The effort exposed a huge amount of industrial activity that previously flew under...
View ArticleDell’s XPS laptop lineup is about to look very different
This might not be the biggest shake-up of the Dell XPS lineup ever, but between some bigger laptops and a total revamping of the XPS portfolio, it feels like a big deal. The 13-inch Dell XPS laptop is...
View ArticleMonarch: Legacy of Monsters’ new titans were inspired by the weird,...
Though Godzilla looms very large in Apple TV Plus’ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, it isn’t the only gargantuan kaiju whose presence keeps the series’ human characters living in a constant state of fear....
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