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Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook
https://www.theverge.com/policy/993308/computer-science-ai-education-coding-kids
Published: September 10, 2026 19:49
It's the hot new thing in tech, and it's where all the jobs are. Students who don't learn to use it fall behind. And to help them catch up in time, its creators are graciously providing the resources and curriculum for learning it, often pro bono. That's…
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is over half off at under $20
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/993455/fire-tv-stick-4k-resident-evil-requiem-deal-sale
Published: September 10, 2026 16:58
Looking to take full advantage of your 4K television, but your current streaming stick doesn’t have the right features? Through September 13th, you can grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K from Woot for just $16.09 when you use the coupon code FIRE30 at…
Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/993341/evtol-air-taxi-aviation-eipp-texas
Published: September 10, 2026 16:32
A new federal program to test the feasibility of electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft kicks off today in Texas - before the rules governing this new technology have even been finalized. Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration's…
Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/993465/universal-music-elevenlabs-ai
Published: September 10, 2026 16:06
Universal Music Group is launching a new AI-powered platform that will allow users to draw from its catalog of licensed music to create song remixes, mashups, and new takes on tracks, according to an announcement on Thursday. The record label is developing…
The iPhone Duo’s hardware doesn’t look special, but its software might be
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993300/iphone-duo-hardware-software-android-samsung-oppo
Published: September 10, 2026 15:24
With the iPhone Duo, Apple has pulled off a familiar trick. It arrives into a mature Android foldable market with a handful of hardware features we've mostly already seen elsewhere, but paired with a level of software polish that makes a lot of them feel…
Meta’s Muse AI works and creeps me out
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993391/meta-muse-ai-hands-on
Published: September 10, 2026 15:19
Meta has launched its new Muse assistant, marking the company's first real foray into AI-powered productivity tools. The company says its AI agent can "take the busywork off your plate" by helping you with online shopping, emails, trip-planning, and more.…
Where to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988579/apple-watch-series-12-5g-ultra-4-preorder-buy
Published: September 10, 2026 15:00
The iPhone Duo was the unequivocal star of Apple's "Surprise and shine" event, but not for people who were mostly paying attention for news on wearables. Thankfully, Apple had a lot to share about its new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. There's no…
Wolverine on the PS5 goes back to a simpler (and bloodier) style of action game
https://www.theverge.com/games/992937/wolverine-review-ps5
Published: September 10, 2026 15:00
Marvel's Wolverine captures just how angry its lead character is. The latest PS5 exclusive from Spider-Man developer Insomniac, Wolverine is a straightforward action game that is at its best when you're (literally) slicing through enemies or thrust into a…
Another big James Talarico interview is punted to YouTube due to FCC threats
https://www.theverge.com/policy/993383/jimmy-kimmel-fcc-brendan-carr-james-talarico
Published: September 10, 2026 14:37
Jimmy Kimmel will be interviewing Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico "under unusual circumstances," posting the interview directly to YouTube, rather than airing it on TV during Jimmy Kimmel Live. In Wednesday night's episode, Kimmel said…
New standards for masculinity are stacked against men’s health
https://www.theverge.com/column/993135/optimizer-cialis-tadalafil-mens-health
Published: September 10, 2026 14:00
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Whenever the algorithm serves up a…
Why the current tech backlash feels different
Published: September 10, 2026 14:00
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Nick Statt: Hello and welcome to Decoder, Nilay’s show about big ideas and other problems. This is Nick Statt, senior producer. And I’m joined by our brand-new supervising producer, Greg Ott.…
How the iPhone Duo compares to other folding phones
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988542/iphone-duo-foldable-samsung-google-spec-comparison
Published: September 10, 2026 14:00
Apple's foldable phone is finally here - well, almost. The iPhone Duo, coming October 23rd, follows in the footsteps of past folding devices from Android phone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google, with a $1,999 price tag that sits just above the Pixel…
Snapchat makes it easier to plan events and meetups
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993184/snapchat-makes-it-easier-to-plan-events-and-meetups
Published: September 10, 2026 13:00
Snapchat is launching Plans, a new suite of features designed to help turn the plans already being made in group chats - everything from birthday celebrations to study sessions and weekend hangouts - into real life get-togethers without ever leaving the…
Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work
Published: September 10, 2026 11:19
Another researcher is challenging OpenAI about the data driving its increasingly impressive array of mathematical discoveries. Just days after a bitter row erupted over whether the company's models benefited from unpublished work, a second mathematician…
The variable aperture isn’t the cool part of the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993155/variable-aperture-iphone-18-pro-photography
Published: September 10, 2026 10:07
Apple always makes a big show of the latest cameras in its phones, and the major talking point of the iPhone 18 Pro is about the new variable aperture. Both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have an adjustable mechanical iris in their main camera modules to…
Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode
https://www.theverge.com/news/993231/nintendo-switch-2-vrr-support-firmware-update
Published: September 10, 2026 09:55
Nintendo always promised that the Switch 2 would support variable refresh rate (VRR) when docked, but the console launched without this key feature. A new 23.0.0 firmware update now adds VRR support to the Switch 2 when it's docked and in TV mode. VRR…
The Trump phone just got a $250 price hike
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/993242/trump-phone-t1-price-hike
Published: September 10, 2026 09:43
Bad news if you didn't lock in a Trump phone at launch: It now costs $749, a $250 increase on its price at launch. The T1 Phone itself hasn't changed. Trump Mobile didn't announce the price increase, instead quietly changing its website overnight. This…
Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
https://www.theverge.com/games/993205/physint-hideo-kojima-sony-playstation-microsoft-xbox
Published: September 10, 2026 08:22
Xbox will now publish Physint, an upcoming game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, after PlayStation decided to cancel it. The unexpected swap came in a flurry of announcements from PlayStation, Xbox, Kojima Productions, and Kojima himself. Sony, which…
Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/992443/volvo-xc40-phev-specs-price-gemini
Published: September 10, 2026 07:00
It's been about three years since Volvo discontinued its plug-in hybrid XC40. The mild hybrid version remains on sale in the US and elsewhere, alongside the electric EX40. Today, Volvo announced it was bringing back the PHEV version and giving it a major…
There aren’t AirPods with cameras yet and I hope it stays that way
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993064/no-airpods-with-cameras-apple-event
Published: September 9, 2026 23:00
September Apple events are always a swirl of information and new, exciting products, and today's was no different. Apple announced its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max; active noise cancellation (ANC) is now on the…
The black iPhone Pro returns
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993048/iphone-18-pro-black-color
Published: September 9, 2026 22:37
Apple has seen reason: It has a black model in the iPhone Pro lineup again. Last year, Apple went bold with its colors for the iPhone 17 Pro, offering a flashy orange, a shiny silver, and a dark blue. Don't get me wrong, they looked nice. But there was no…
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
https://www.theverge.com/tech/993022/wordpress-automattic-ceo-matt-mullenweg-leave-of-absence
Published: September 9, 2026 22:36
Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In an internal message by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies "conspired" with…
The incomplete history of Duo devices
https://www.theverge.com/tech/992755/apple-iphone-duo-history-of-devices
Published: September 9, 2026 22:23
Apple announced the company's first device with a folding screen today, the iPhone Duo, but that's where the firsts end. The Duo is not only far from the first foldable on the market thanks to the efforts of Samsung and Google, but it's also not the first…
It’s the year of smartphone price hikes
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/993005/smartphone-price-hikes-apple-iphone-18-pro
Published: September 9, 2026 21:52
Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively - a $100 price hike over their predecessors. You can't dodge the price hike by opting for an older…
Suno releases its first AI music model made with record industry help
Published: September 9, 2026 21:47
Suno's new v6 AI music model is its first made with support from the record industry. Suno's Jack Brody told The Verge that v6 was "trained from the ground up, with a new set of data that does not include the same data that our previous models were trained…
OpenAI’s sly mathematical breakthrough sends a chill through academia
Published: September 9, 2026 21:16
OpenAI's announcement Tuesday that it has solved one of mathematics' legendary Millennium Prize problems should have been a moment of triumph. The result is both an undeniable achievement and a striking demonstration of just how rapidly AI is transforming…
Read the Apple document explaining how new listening features still protect your privacy
https://www.theverge.com/tech/992919/apple-siri-ai-audio-intelligence-privacy
Published: September 9, 2026 20:44
At Wednesday's iPhone Duo launch event, Apple announced a handful of new Siri AI Audio Intelligence features, including Siri Recap, Live Rewind, Sound Recognition, and Music Recognition. Alongside its announcement, Apple released a document laying out how…
How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/990508/apple-watch-series-12-ultra-4-spec-comparison
Published: September 9, 2026 20:42
Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to the health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to recite audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a…
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
Published: September 9, 2026 20:06
We've just gotten our hands on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at Apple Park following the company's "Surprise and shine" presentation. The new phones look quite similar to the previous iPhone 17 Pro lineup, keeping the same general design, aluminum body,…
Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love
https://www.theverge.com/tech/992830/apple-iphone-duo-foldable-verge-staffers-react
Published: September 9, 2026 20:05
Apple has just announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, two back cameras, Touch ID for authentication, an IP68 rating, and all sorts of slick software tricks to make iOS…
Here’s how the new iPhone 18 Pro stacks up to the last-gen models
https://www.theverge.com/tech/988501/iphone-18-pro-max-spec-comparison-features
Published: September 9, 2026 19:54
Apple's release cadence for the latest iPhones is unusual. It'll start with the 18 Pro models, then with the foldable iPhone Duo releasing in October for $1,999. It hasn't confirmed when its base iPhone 18 model will launch. So this post is focused just on…
Apple iPhone Duo launch event: The 5 biggest announcements
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991965/apple-iphone-duo-launch-event-biggest-announcements
Published: September 9, 2026 19:36
Apple just wrapped up its first iPhone launch event with CEO John Ternus at the helm, and it did not disappoint. We got a look at Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone Duo, along with the next generation of AirPods and the Apple Watch. Here's a roundup of…
Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI
https://www.theverge.com/tech/992766/apple-iphone-18-pro-reference-image
Published: September 9, 2026 19:30
Apple is launching a new way to prove that the picture you took isn't manipulated by AI. A new feature, called "Reference Image," will arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup later this month and is supposed to use the device's new camera sensor to "sign…
Hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
https://www.theverge.com/tech/992568/apple-watch-hands-on-series-12-ultra-4
Published: September 9, 2026 19:30
After Apple wrapped up its "Surprise and shine" event today, we were able to get a look at the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Both of the new watches launch September 18th, with preorders available starting today. The Apple Watch Series 12 once…
Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991236/iphone-foldable-hands-on-first-impressions
Published: September 9, 2026 19:28
The first foldable iPhone is finally here, and following its announcement, we got the chance to try the phone for ourselves. We've long been told that Apple would make a foldable iPhone once the tech was good enough - has it been worth the wait? It…
Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall launch event
https://www.theverge.com/news/991130/apple-skips-iphone-18-fall-2026-release
Published: September 9, 2026 19:02
Apple is taking the unusual step of skipping the base iPhone 18 this fall. At its "Surprise and shine" event today, the company revealed the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, alongside the new foldable iPhone Duo. But the base iPhone 18 was a no-show. Rumors had…
Apple brought ceramic back for the Series 12
https://www.theverge.com/tech/989427/ceramic-apple-watch-series-12-edition
Published: September 9, 2026 18:55
The Apple Watch Series 12 is launching with a ceramic option, making it the company's first wearable since 2019's Series 5 that can be configured with the pricey, scratch-resistant material. It can be configured with either pearl white or night blue…
Apple is raising iPhone prices by $100 on all of its old models
https://www.theverge.com/tech/992551/apple-iphone-17-17e-air-price-increase
Published: September 9, 2026 18:35
Following Apple's "Surprise and shine" event that saw the announcement of the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro, the company increased the price on all of its last-gen iPhones that are still available for purchase. The iPhone 16 sold for $699 just last…
Apple’s John Ternus era begins: ‘It is great to be here’
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991273/john-ternus-first-apple-product-launch-as-ceo
Published: September 9, 2026 17:10
Apple's latest product event began with something the company hasn't seen in more than a decade: a new CEO at the helm. And he got a standing ovation. "First of all, thank you, it is great to be here," John Ternus said as he opened Wednesday's event…
Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
https://www.theverge.com/tech/986331/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-september-2026-event
Published: September 9, 2026 17:09
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its event on Wednesday. The 18 Pro and Pro Max come in deep black, silver, "glacier," and burgundy, with color-matched back glass. They also have a new A20 Pro chip and purportedly the longest…
All the news from Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991697/apple-surprise-and-shine-event-news
Published: September 9, 2026 17:09
Apple’s hosting its “Surprise and shine” launch event on September 9th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, where it’s expected to announce the first phones in its iPhone 18 lineup — including Apple’s first foldable, the rumored “iPhone Duo.” This event will also be John…
Microsoft has new AI privacy rules for schools
https://www.theverge.com/policy/992359/microsoft-aft-schools-ai-privacy
Published: September 9, 2026 17:07
Microsoft agreed to a set of safety and privacy principles for AI in schools a week after two major school systems announced a ban on student-facing AI. In a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teachers union in…
Ocarina of Time remake physical preorders are $10 off at Walmart
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/992221/ocarina-of-time-remaster-corsair-scimitar-deal-sale
Published: September 9, 2026 16:43
Nintendo announced a variety of new titles at its September livestream, but among the most talked-about is the remastered The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. Walmart has the physical copy of the upcoming game available for preorder for just…
Some of Dyson’s $500 toothbrushes are breaking
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/992113/some-of-dysons-500-toothbrushes-are-breaking
Published: September 9, 2026 16:39
Early users of Dyson's CameraJet are reporting that water is getting into the battery compartment of the newly launched $499.99 electric toothbrush. One user posted on the r/Dyson subreddit that their model "broke within 30 seconds." The problem appears to…
Xbox is bringing back startup animations from its console history
https://www.theverge.com/news/992269/xbox-custom-boot-animation-local-search-voice-clarity-features
Published: September 9, 2026 16:25
Microsoft is starting to test some new Xbox console features with Insiders. Testers will be able to try out custom Xbox boot animations from the past, more personalization options for badges, a new local search feature, improved Remote Play quality, the…
iPhone 18 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s biggest event
https://www.theverge.com/tech/989658/iphone-18-duo-pro-fold-apple-watch-airpods-keynote-live
Published: September 9, 2026 16:15
It's not just time for any old Apple event, but one that's expected to usher in a new era for the company. This is the first iPhone keynote to be led by Apple's newly anointed CEO John Ternus, and all signs and rumors have been pointing to it being the one…
Google search embraces live NFL football
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/991893/google-search-gets-better-at-live-nfl-football
Published: September 9, 2026 16:00
Google is introducing a new Live Game Feed to keep you updated on NFL games as the regular season kicks off tonight. Look for the red "Live" icon and you'll see a recap of the ongoing game, play-by-play updates, top commentary on social, video highlights,…
Framework is giving some customers a RAM refund
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/992218/framework-lowers-ram-prices-refunds
Published: September 9, 2026 15:36
In a "rare, positive update" amid the ongoing component shortage, Framework is lowering its RAM prices for some buyers of the Laptop 13 Pro - at least, for now. After increasing the laptop's memory pricing in July, Framework says it "secured a limited…
The Switch 2 is getting a 2D Metroid called Ravenous
https://www.theverge.com/games/992053/the-switch-2-is-getting-a-2d-metroid-called-ravenous
Published: September 9, 2026 14:52
Nintendo just announced a new 2D entry in the Metroid series for the Switch 2, titled Metroid Ravenous. It's launching on January 28th, 2027. The new game looks like an evolution of Metroid Dread. While it's still a 2D game, it features 3D graphics, lots…
I spent an hour riding inside Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/992014/tesla-cybercab-hands-on-test-robotaxi-austin
Published: September 9, 2026 14:41
Getting out of a taxi shouldn't be a shameful experience. Yet I find myself feeling particularly embarrassed while exiting a Tesla Cybercab as it partially blocks a narrow road outside a popular Austin swimming hole. As a cadre of annoyed, sweaty Texan…
Nintendo Direct September 2026: The biggest news and trailers
https://www.theverge.com/games/991547/nintendo-direct-september-2026-news-trailers-announcements
Published: September 9, 2026 13:56
It’s almost time for part two of Nintendo’s double feature this week. On Tuesday, the company hosted a showcase all about the Legend of Zelda franchise, including footage and a November 5th release date for the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake. On…
My favorite gaming earbuds got their first discount
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/992003/asus-cetra-open-wireless-gaming-headset-earbuds-deal-sale
Published: September 9, 2026 13:53
Asus’ Cetra Open wireless earbuds are some of the best that I’ve tested, despite being open-style earbuds. Their drivers sit outside of your ear, which allows outside sounds to mix with audio coming from your console. Some gamers may not want this, but it…
Amazon Prime Video’s new AI tech matches lips to dubbed audio
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991809/amazon-prime-video-ai-lip-sync-dubbing
Published: September 9, 2026 13:04
Amazon's Prime Video is launching a new AI-powered feature that lines up an actor's mouth with "human-dubbed" audio. The feature is only available with the English dub of the German series Maxton Hall for now, but Prime Video plans to expand it to…
Students who use AI generally score worse at school
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/991956/student-ai-use-scores-oecd-pisa
Published: September 9, 2026 12:05
Students who use AI to help them study tend to perform worse at school than those who don't, according to data from a global OECD educational report. The situation is more complex than it sounds though, with certain types of AI use giving learners a slight…
More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/991927/anthropic-ai-kill-all-humans
Published: September 9, 2026 09:56
A senior Anthropic safety researcher has said there is more than a 10 percent chance artificial intelligence "could kill all humans" by the end of the decade, just hours after a colleague resigned over fears the AI lab and its rivals are carelessly racing…
Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991884/apple-iphone-duo-rumor-foldable
Published: September 9, 2026 05:28
With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company's long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo. The midnight report suggests it will…
Sony isn’t phasing out discs quite as quickly as we thought
https://www.theverge.com/games/991806/sony-disc-plant-90-percent-10-percent
Published: September 8, 2026 22:01
Sony isn't backing away from its decision to kill the video game disc in January 2028. But Sony isn't shutting down production as quickly as we thought, either. Two months after reports that Sony's last discmaking plant was already being repurposed, the…
Rivian’s Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/991707/rivian-also-tmb-ebike-delay-apology
Published: September 8, 2026 21:21
Rivian's futuristic e-bike is delayed, and customers are not happy. Last year, Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also unveiled a new, software-controlled electric bike called the TM-B that immediately set the e-bike world ablaze. With USB-C chargeable…
Drama swirls around OpenAI’s legendary mathematical milestone
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/991710/openai-navier-stokes-solution
Published: September 8, 2026 20:53
OpenAI says it found a solution to a major math problem that has remained unsolved for around 90 years, as reported earlier by The New York Times and Wired. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI announced that it discovered a solution to the Navier-Stokes…
Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/991653/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-gaming-headset-anc-deal-sale
Published: September 8, 2026 20:39
It’s rare to find high-end features like active noise cancellation in a gaming headset under $200, so we’re thrilled that the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro on sale at Woot for $164.99. There are specific models marketed to Xbox and PlayStation, but the Xbox…
ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/991727/openai-chatgpt-images-2-5-sketch
Published: September 8, 2026 20:16
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Images 2.5 on Tuesday and is adding a new way to tell ChatGPT what you want it to make an image of: by drawing a doodle. With a new feature called Sketch, you can just draw something right inside ChatGPT and then tell ChatGPT how…
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Published: September 8, 2026 19:00
Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. The product is the latest step in a multi-billion dollar strategy overhaul designed to…
A new class action lawsuit questions whether Anthropic broke the law by misleading power users
Published: September 8, 2026 17:39
Anthropic says power users are key to its business - it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw. But some of these same customers say Anthropic misled them into believing they'd get more out of a top-tier…
Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI
https://www.theverge.com/games/991484/zelda-ocarina-of-time-gta-6
Published: September 8, 2026 17:13
There's never really been a game like Grand Theft Auto VI before, one that has completely altered the lineup of games around it. Everyone, it seems, is scared of going up against Grand Theft Auto VI. Everyone, that is, except for Nintendo. The company held…
Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/991400/tesla-cybercab-virtual-joystick-manual-control
Published: September 8, 2026 16:06
The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or so we thought. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas, some…
The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone
https://www.theverge.com/games/991451/white-house-pulls-racist-tetris-clone
Published: September 8, 2026 16:03
The White House has taken down its racist Tetris ripoff days after launching a website dedicated to "arcade games," as spotted earlier by Kotaku. The Tetris clone, called "Build the Wall," involved stacking different-sized blocks to prevent a "zombie…
Pusheen’s first game is coming to Apple Arcade
https://www.theverge.com/games/991398/pusheen-apple-arcade-game
Published: September 8, 2026 15:07
Pusheen is getting her first game, and it will appear exclusively on Apple Arcade. Launching October 1st, Pusheen's Place lets you collect and care for more than 100 Pusheens as you play minigames and decorate rooms for Pusheenicorn, Pancake Pusheen, and…
JBL’s soundbar with detachable rear speakers is over $300 off
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/991261/jbl-soundbar-detachable-speakers-final-fantasy-deal-sale
Published: September 8, 2026 15:05
A lot of people are split between getting a nice all-in-one soundbar or spending more for an option that includes rear satellites for immersive surround sound. JBL’s Bar 700 Mark 2 system is one of the most unique options available, shipping with two…
Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November
https://www.theverge.com/games/991218/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-date-trailer
Published: September 8, 2026 14:45
Link's next adventure now has a release date. During a Legend of Zelda stream for the franchise's 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced that the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 is launching on November 5th. The release date makes Ocarina of…
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: All the news and trailers
https://www.theverge.com/games/991265/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct
Published: September 8, 2026 14:34
The Legend of Zelda franchise turns 40 this year, and Nintendo has some news in store. The company is airing a Zelda-themed Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET (it’s actually the first of two news-filled events), which is expected to last around 30 minutes…
Google’s Atlas of the human genome could pave the way for new treatments
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/991180/google-launches-alpha-genome-atlas
Published: September 8, 2026 14:19
Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biology, accelerating scientific research and ultimately paving the way for new treatments for…
A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990849/crossbody-phone-strap-style
Published: September 8, 2026 14:04
Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don't feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it's great to have a $700…
Intel CPUs are reportedly getting a 10 percent price hike in October
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991285/intel-cpu-price-increase-october
Published: September 8, 2026 14:03
Intel's PC CPUs may get more expensive in a few weeks, with Digitimes reporting that Intel has a 10 percent price hike planned, following similar increases earlier this year. According to Digitimes, the price hike is part of a shift for Intel toward…
SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive
https://www.theverge.com/games/990263/steelseries-aeon-pro-xbox-pc-controller-price-features
Published: September 8, 2026 14:00
SteelSeries is a household name for many gamers, but not when it comes to controllers. Instead of easing into the conversation with reasonably-priced console and PC controllers to build trust, it's kicking down the door with the $259.99 Aeon Pro wireless…
Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991178/microsoft-patch-tuesday-record-breaking-ai-notepad
Published: September 8, 2026 14:00
Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season has been unusually busy for Windows and security engineers, thanks to new AI models that are…
Adobe is trying to make its AI generators idiot-proof in Premiere
Published: September 8, 2026 13:00
Adobe is overhauling how editors interact with AI in its Premiere professional video editing software. Its new Generative Media tool makes it easier to generate video, sound effects, music, and soundscapes without ever leaving the project timeline. The…
Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991141/apple-first-foldable-iphone-launch-influence-john-ternus
Published: September 8, 2026 12:00
Apple is almost certain to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, seven years after Samsung's Galaxy Fold initially went on sale. And while Apple might be a few years late to the party, the run-up to this launch proves that new CEO John Ternus has…
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus
Published: September 8, 2026 11:40
LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The company's TV sets scan Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices,…
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991008/xiaomi-18-fold-hands-on-impressions-specs-wide
Published: September 8, 2026 07:00
Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the same week Apple is expected to do the same. I got to try the 18 Fold behind closed doors at IFA last week, and while it looks and feels similar enough to Samsung's Galaxy Z…
First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
https://www.theverge.com/games/990676/arm-neural-rendering-mali-g2-ultra-xiaomi-xring-o3
Published: September 8, 2026 02:00
China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland China with an Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor inside its custom Xring O3 chip. What's so…
Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/991081/audi-a2-etron-ev-specs-price
Published: September 7, 2026 20:03
When shopping for an electric vehicle, affordability is becoming a more common trait. But affordable and energy efficient is truly a rare breed. Often you have to sacrifice one for the other. Want something affordable? Great, here's a range loser. Want…
Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990687/sony-announces-xm4c-headphones
Published: September 7, 2026 16:00
Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. They sat atop best headphones lists for years,…
EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller
https://www.theverge.com/science/991033/ecoflow-makes-the-miniature-power-station-even-smaller
Published: September 7, 2026 15:00
If you're in the market for a tiny power station that punches well above its size and weight then have a look at EcoFlow's new fourth-generation River series. The River 260 Gen4 features a 256Wh capacity battery while the 520 Gen4 packs in 512Wh - storing…
Why the iPhone is about to get more expensive
https://www.theverge.com/tech/988225/ram-shortage-supply-chain-micron-apple-iphone
Published: September 7, 2026 12:00
When Apple debuts the next generation of iPhones this week, they're likely to come with an unwanted change: a higher price tag. A price hike from the supply-chain powerhouse would be the clearest sign yet that soaring memory costs have become unavoidable -…
Bentley’s Torcal EV tries to balance authenticity with fake V8 sounds
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/990319/bentley-torcal-ev-power-ride-sound-v8
Published: September 7, 2026 11:00
Thanks to their ability to provide a smooth ride and quiet powertrain with ease, electric vehicles are a true shoo-in for the high-end luxury automotive segment. Rolls-Royce has the Spectre, Cadillac's Celestiq is taking bespoke to a whole new level, and…
Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990958/huawei-mate-xt-2-trifold-launch-china-privacy-display
Published: September 7, 2026 10:09
Huawei has released its third trifold phone in China, and the company has clearly had half an eye on Samsung during development. Not only does the Mate XT 2 adopt the inward-folding form factor used on Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, it's also the first…
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
Published: September 6, 2026 23:36
The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages…
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990918/amazon-cargo-plane-crashed-miami
Published: September 6, 2026 20:58
A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of…
Europe has its first commercial orbital rocket
https://www.theverge.com/science/990906/isar-aerospace-europe-orbital-rocket-launch
Published: September 6, 2026 19:04
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket. It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded. This time the…
Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990895/boox-picco-tiny-e-reader-november-ifa
Published: September 6, 2026 16:28
Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not…
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
https://www.theverge.com/games/990691/competitive-pokemon-champions-mobile-tournament-accessibility
Published: September 6, 2026 13:00
To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator…
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990436/fairphone-6-plus-review
Published: September 6, 2026 13:00
The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices.…
DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
https://www.theverge.com/column/990183/diy-plug-in-solar-us
Published: September 6, 2026 12:00
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The…
Explore the globe in field recordings
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990873/earth-garden-globe-field-recordings
Published: September 5, 2026 21:31
I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they're incorporated into my ambient music. They're great background noise for working or sleeping. But they're also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling…
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990868/iphone-handoff-ios-27
Published: September 5, 2026 20:53
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now…
CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence
Published: September 5, 2026 16:49
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same…
Fantasy Footballers’ Andy Holloway is a dedicated zero-inbox kinda guy
https://www.theverge.com/report/989270/fantasy-footballers-podcast-andy-holloway-interview
Published: September 5, 2026 15:00
Andy Holloway cohosts the Fantasy Footballers podcast with his friends Jason Moore and Mike Wright. The show is one of the premier fantasy sports podcasts, netting over 2 million monthly listeners and numerous awards, including Best Sports Podcast from…
Content creators drop the ball
Published: September 5, 2026 14:00
During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly…
The weird and wonderful headphones of CanJam 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/990706/a-day-at-canjam-socal-2026
Published: September 5, 2026 13:00
I've been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I've listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I've been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good -…
OpenAI admits to German wiki ‘incident’
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/990773/openai-german-wiki-incident
Published: September 5, 2026 11:28
OpenAI says it needs to overhaul how and when it reports instances of AI models attacking real-world targets. The acknowledgement comes as the company manages the fallout from reports that a swarm of its out-of-control agents hijacked a German wiki site.…
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