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The Escobar Phone scam saga has finally come to an end
The former CEO of the company that marketed the sketchy-looking Escobar Fold 1 and Escobar Fold 2 phones - which you may remember from a 2020 video from Marques Brownlee - has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering, according to the US Department of Justice. In a plea agreement, United States attorneys detail how [...]
Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon
Getting into a car accident, even a fender bender, is stressful on its own, but then comes the argument about who was at fault. A dash cam can give you reliable proof of what happened, and Rove's R2-4K is currently on sale for $71.99 ($48 off), an all-time low price at Amazon, and $89.99 ($30 [...]
Windows 11’s new update will add a bunch of AI features
Microsoft is releasing several new AI features for Windows 11, including its Copilot Vision tool that can scan everything on your screen. The features, which are gradually rolling out to everyone now, also include tools that are exclusive to Copilot Plus PCs. For starters, all Windows 11 users can now access Copilot Vision through the [...]
Democrats are desperately trying to revive the click-to-cancel rule
Democratic lawmakers are taking multiple routes to try to revive the Federal Trade Commission's "click-to-cancel" rule after an appeals court blocked it on procedural grounds right before it was set to take effect. Democrats already introduced legislation earlier this month to codify the rule, which would require subscription services to let customers cancel as easily [...]
Why I love my little round Dell USB-C mobile adapter
Barbara Krasnoff is officially the reviews editor for The Verge, but although she has done a great deal of reviewing in her time, she doesn't tend to do a lot of it in her current position. I was originally hired here to write and edit to-do articles," she explains. Now, I spend most of my [...]
Apple brings its online retail store to Saudi Arabia
Apple has launched its online store in Saudi Arabia, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The move, set to be followed by physical retail locations, will let users in the country browse through and purchase Apple products on its site for the first time. As part of its expansion into Saudi Arabia, Apple will offer [...]
Apple Intelligence tries summarizing news again after botching BBC stories
Apple's fourth iOS 26 developer beta has reintroduced Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries for news and entertainment apps, MacRumors reports. The company temporarily switched off the feature earlier this year after botching some headlines and promised they would be available again in a future update. After installing the new beta, your iPhone will show a splash [...]
Netflix and Apple are backing away from great games
For the last few years, subscription gaming services like Apple Arcade and Netflix have offered mobile game developers something of a haven for high-quality, premium mobile games: a type of game that had become vanishingly rare following the rise of the microtransaction-stuffed free-to-play model. But as these services' once enviable lineup of indie games dwindles, [...]
GoPro’s refreshed Max 360 action camera is down to an all-time low price
Earlier this year, GoPro introduced a refreshed version of its Max 360-degree action camera, and right now that camera is down to an all-time low of $249.99 ($120 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and GoPro. The newest version comes with a long-lasting Enduro battery and an upgraded mounting system, making it compatible with all standard [...]
Amazon buys Bee AI wearable that listens to everything you say
Amazon is acquiring Bee, a startup that puts AI on your wrist. Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo says on LinkedIn that the company is joining Amazon to help bring truly personal, agentic AI to even more customers." Bee makes a $49.99 Fitbit-like device that listens in on your conversations while using AI to transcribe [...]
OneXSugar: Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld
I can't believe they're actually making these, was my very first thought, as I powered on a working prototype of the OneXSugar Sugar 1. This week, One-Netbook is crowdfunding a gaming handheld on Indiegogo like none I've ever touched before. It's got two OLED touchscreens, two power buttons, two sets of volume controls, and two [...]
Fantastic Four: First Steps’ greatest superpower is its gorgeous visuals
When Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, you could see flashes of the studio's plan to further expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After years of Marvel Studios building up the Avengers, the Fox deal put the company in a position to start telling stories about the characters who ushered in the modern superhero movie [...]
Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G arrives in August
Microsoft announced a new 5G version of its Surface Laptop today, which will start shipping on August 26th starting at $1,799.99. The Surface Laptop 5G is powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors, complete with an NPU capable of providing access to Microsoft's latest Copilot Plus AI features. The Surface Laptop 5G is very [...]
Pixel 10 Pro looks a lot like the base model in leaked renders
After sharing the first official leaked renders of the Pixel 10 yesterday, today Android Headlines has shared images of the 10 Pro too. It looks almost identical to the base model, but will apparently launch in a more muted set of colors. Android Headlines reports that the black and white finishes are the familiar Obsidian" [...]
Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups are behind SharePoint attacks
Some of the attacks that targeted organizations using an exploit in Microsoft's SharePoint server platform over the last few days have been linked to hacking groups affiliated with the Chinese government, according to a new Microsoft security blog. As of this writing, Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, [...]
The best AirPods to buy
Whether you're buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it's easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple's earbuds and headphones over other options. Apple has spent years gradually adding new features that work best - and sometimes only work at all - within the company's walled garden. [...]
Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers
Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before it officially builds an [...]
The Verge Launches New Site Features Aimed at Deepening Audience Engagement and Announces New Editorial Newsletters
NEW YORK, NY (July 22, 2025) - The Verge today launched a suite of homepage and editorial product updates aimed at deepening its direct relationship with readers. The announcement includes a new feature that allows readers to follow topics and individual Verge journalists, view those stories in a personalized feed on the homepage, and receive [...]
The Verge is getting way more personal with following feeds
I've probably written a thousand stories for this website about our favorite apps adding new features, so it's a fun change of pace to be writing one about ourselves doing the same thing. Today, The Verge is adding some exciting new features that will let you personalize exactly how you read the site. You'll be [...]
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a detailed new trailer and Switch 2 bundle
Today's Pokemon Presents livestream was short but definitely not light on announcements. There's a new Pokemon puzzle game out right now. Pokemon Concierge season 2 has a release date. And on top of a new trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, there's a new Switch 2 bundle featuring the game, too. The - and you're going [...]
A daily Pokémon puzzle game is out now as part of a busy lineup
There's a lot going on in the world of Pokemon - and you can play at least one of them right now. During its latest Pokemon Presents presentation, the Pokemon Company surprise launched Pokemon Friends, a puzzle game with daily challenges, an increasingly common style of game. In a cute Pokemon twist, solving puzzles earns [...]
Elgato’s new capture card lowers the price for 4K 60fps gameplay recording
Elgato is launching its Game Capture 4K S device today, which will let gamers and streamers capture gameplay from Xbox Series S / X, PS5, or Switch 2 consoles in 4K resolution at 60fps. The $159.99 4K S is designed as a replacement and improvement to Elgato's older $179.99 HD60 X capture device, and it [...]
A-lister antics and Schedule A shenanigans
Summer blockbusters like the new Superman and Jurassic World movies may be doing great at the box office, but promoting them is more complicated than ever. The old celebrity playbook of magazine profiles, TV chat shows, and press junkets isn't enough in an era of audience fragmentation. Publicists now have to strategize which podcasts to [...]
Knock it off!
Cassey Ho was getting her roots dyed when she started receiving hundreds of ecstatic messages. In a video clip promoting her song Fortnight," Taylor Swift was shown wearing the Pirouette Skort, a flouncy, tutu-style skirt with built-in shorts underneath, that Ho had designed for her athleisure brand Popflex. She knew immediately this exposure - one [...]
Nothing’s new CMF smartwatch drops swappable bezels for a bigger display
Nothing has launched a new smartwatch under its affordable CMF subbrand that improves upon the heart rate sensor, battery life, and GPS tracking capabilities of its predecessor, but gives up on some of its customizability. The Watch 3 Pro is available globally starting today for $99 (currently reduced to $79). The 1.43-inch OLED display provides [...]
Hellraiser is being turned into a survival horror game
The developers at Saber Interactive have such sights to show you: the studio just announced that it's taking the terrifying world of the classic Hellraiser films and turning it into a survival horror game. The new title is called Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, and somehow it's the first gaming adaptation of the franchise, which has [...]
The best smart rings for tracking sleep and health
So, you're thinking of buying a smart ring. Well, some good news. Picking the best of the lot is incredibly easy right now. The bad" news is that, as far as trustworthiness and reliability, your choices are somewhat limited, as this is still a niche and emerging gadget category. Smart rings are in the middle [...]
Citizen will share crime videos with the NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams announced over the weekend that New York City will send users real-time public safety alerts based on their specific location through the crime-tracking app Citizen. The city also announced that public safety agencies, like the New York City Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Management, will have access to a portal to [...]
Tesla’s long-delayed retro diner and charging location is finally opening
Tesla's long-in-the-works 1950s-inspired diner and drive-in Supercharger station in Los Angeles is expected to officially open today - and the company may build more of them down the line. The Tesla Diner lets people grab comfort food like burgers and fries (served in boxes shaped like Cybertrucks) and milkshakes while charging their vehicles. The Diner [...]
Sony’s gamer-friendly X90L TV is on sale for a new low price
If you're excited to smash your way through the excellent Donkey Kong Banaza on the Nintendo Switch 2, you should play it on a TV that takes full advantage of the system's ability to play games in 4K or up to 120 frames per second. Thankfully,Sony's X90L, whichchecks both boxes, is currently on sale atAmazon, [...]
Faraday Future is back with another wild EV that probably will never get made
Ask anyone who's familiar with EV startups what Faraday Future is, and words like vaporware or severely delayed might come to mind. That's because, in the brand's 11-year existence, it has seemingly overpromised and under-delivered on nearly everything it has ever announced. As reported by Autoweek, it has sold less than 20 of its luxury [...]
Google solves its Pixel 10 leaks by just showing us the phone
Google's Pixel 10 launch event is just under a month away, but the company is already revealing the official design of the base phone. You can currently see a video of the phone on Google's website (and below). It looks just like the official renders that leaked earlier today, which showed that the phone will [...]
OpenAI says ChatGPT users send over 2.5 billion prompts every day
OpenAI's ChatGPT sees more than 2.5 billion requests daily, with 330 million from users based in the US, according to data obtained by Axios. The data suggests that ChatGPT users send over 912.5 billion requests to the AI chatbot each year. OpenAI spokesperson Rob Friedlander confirmed to The Verge that the numbers reported by Axios [...]
Instacart’s CEO is about to take the reins of a big chunk of OpenAI
Instacart's CEO, Fidji Simo, will start her new role as an OpenAI executive on August 18th, leading at least one-third of the company and reporting directly to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Simo will be CEO of Applications," tasked with scaling and growing the tech's use cases. It's a brand-new role, first revealed as part of [...]
Chrome will let you switch between personal and work accounts on iOS
Google is introducing the option to easily switch between personal and work profiles in its Chrome browser on iOS, with data kept separate between the two. The new option is part of Google's enterprise software package, and doesn't allow non-enterprise users to switch freely between two Google accounts in the browser. Companies that adopt Chrome [...]
Google’s leaked Pixel 10 images confirm a third camera
It appears that Google will be adding a third back camera to the base Pixel 10 this year, based on what Android Headlines reports are official renders of the rumored phone. The third camera will be a telephoto camera, Android Headlines says, with the other two cameras being a primary sensor and an ultrawide. This [...]
Xbox cloud games will soon follow you across Xbox, PC, and Windows handhelds
Microsoft is starting to test updates to the Xbox PC app and Xbox consoles that will allow cloud games to follow you across devices. A new play history section of the Xbox PC app and Xbox console home UI will display cloud games as part of the recently played titles list and this will roam [...]
Tesla’s response to cratering sales? A deals blitz
With its sales in the crapper, Tesla is resorting to a slate of deals and incentives to reinvigorate flagging customer interest in its lineup of electric vehicles. In recent days, the automaker has rolled out a series of discounts and financing incentives on all of its models, as it seeks to capitalize on what is [...]
This ‘violently racist’ hacker claims to be the source of The New York Times’ Mamdani scoop
The ultimate source for The New York Times' story about Zohran Mamdani's college application is an open secret. It's an anime-loving neo-Nazi whose hobbies include furry drawings, posting fan art of a video game character, and hacking universities. On X, the alleged hacker is followed by New York Times freelancer Benjamin Ryan, who was the [...]
Apple’s new iPad Pro could get another front-facing camera
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro could appease fans of both landscape and portrait mode by including two front-facing cameras. That's according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who says Apple is adding a camera to the top of the device, in addition to the one it introduced lengthwise last year. The last-gen iPad Pro swapped [...]
Why tech billionaires want a ‘corporate dictatorship’
Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Jon Fortt, CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell: Overtime, and creator of the Fortt Knox streaming series on LinkedIn. I'm guest-hosting for a couple more episodes of Decoder this summer while Nilay is out on parental leave. Today, I'm talking with a very special guest: Gil Duran, an [...]
T-Mobile is bringing low-latency tech to 5G for the first time
Over the next few weeks, T-Mobile is expanding support for the L4S standard, which stands for Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput." The technology helps high-priority internet packets move along with fewer delays, to make video calls and cloud games feel smoother and reduce annoying hitches. Users won't need a special phone or plan to [...]
Sony’s 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller is back in stock online at 10AM ET
Sony will have a limited restock" of its 30th Anniversary DualSense Wireless Controller on the PlayStation Direct storefront. The $79.99 gamepad is available for preorder starting July 21st at 10AM ET for PlayStation Plus subscribers and on July 23rd at 10AM ET for everyone else. It will begin shipping on September 9th. If you want [...]
Meta snubs the EU’s voluntary AI guidelines
Meta says it won't sign the European Union's artificial intelligence code of practice agreement, warning that Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI." The code published by the EU on July 10th is a voluntary set of guidelines to help companies follow the AI Act's rules around general-purpose AI before they come into [...]
Microsoftwants to fix ‘slow or sluggish’ performance in Windows 11
Ever since Windows 11 first debuted in October 2021, there have been complaints about its performance on certain types of hardware. Whether it was gaming on new hybrid performance CPUs showing no improvement on Windows 11, or claims that Windows 11 simply feels lethargic compared to Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to fix the problems [...]
WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version
Meta is planning to drop its native WhatsApp Windows app in favor of a web wrapper version instead, just months after introducing a native iPad app. The latest beta version of WhatsApp on Windows includes the major changes, with Meta noting it has updated how WhatsApp beta looks and works." Behind the scenes it's a [...]
Microsoft SharePoint servers are under attack because of a major security flaw
Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint software, placing tens of thousands of on-premises servers used by global businesses and agencies at risk. Microsoft issued an alert on Saturday disclosing that it was aware of active attacks," and that it was working to patch the zero-day exploit. Researchers at Eye Security first identified the vulnerability [...]
UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door
The UK government is reportedly set to back down from its battle with Apple to obtain back door access to secure user data protected by the company's iCloud encryption. Victory hasn't come through the courts, or government figures changing their minds on privacy matters, but thanks to ongoing pressure from the US during the two [...]
The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus
On Thursday night, I toggled endlessly between a TikTok Live stream and a shopping app in anticipation of 9:30PM. For 30 minutes, I hunted for an available listing; many expletives were uttered. I exhibited bot behavior and got iced out of the app multiple times. I tapped so many times my thumbs got sore. This [...]
The intolerable memes of Alligator Alcatraz
Alligator Alcatraz, Florida's hastily built, $225 million-and-counting immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, is both a de facto concentration camp and a right-wing meme. President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters are willing to excuse - or are in some cases reveling in - allegations of inhumane treatment at the facility: worms in food, floors flooded [...]
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