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Watch SpaceX successfully execute the first ‘chopstick’ catch of Starship
After aborting a planned catch of Starship Flight 15's booster, SpaceX successfully captured Starship with its "Mechazilla" launch and catch tower for the first time. The company…
Magic: The Gathering is getting a Netflix animated series. For real this time.
"It's really happening. I promise. For real." Those are the first words from Roy Graham, Head of Story at Magic: The Gathering, in a video posted yesterday announcing…
Work to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop
CHICAGO, US - NOVEMBER 13: A view of an information board at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, filled with waiting passengers on November 13, 2026, after the Federal…
Here are our favorite deals from REI’s giant Holiday Sale
Black Friday has become a shopping season of its own, with retailers once again offering discounts well ahead of the actual shopping holiday. We’ve already rounded up some of the…
The OpenAI board member who fired Sam Altman says we still can’t trust AI CEOs
AI summary Helen Toner says AI safety depends on more than trusting one person.
Tesla is inviting some people to buy a Cybercab ‘for personal use’ — but read the fine print
AI summary Tesla is offering Cybercabs to select customers for personal use, but only in areas with Robotaxi service.
This tiny gamepad with dual analog thumbsticks pushes the limits of portable controllers
As much as I appreciate the ingenious design of the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con, my family and I can't stand using them as standalone gamepads. So when we travel with the Switch 2…
A gadget to make your dumb house smarter
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 152, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, thank you for taking time away from Zelda to be…
Jensen Huang and the decline of the visionary showman founder CEO
AI summary Jensen Huang, former Nvidia CEO, faced decline after alleged scandals and affairs, including ties to a Chinese spy.
Amazon has a plan to index the world’s online shopping data
Amazon has plans to build a vault of data on every product sold anywhere on the internet, even products Amazon doesn't sell, and make the information available through its own…
FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Delta Airlines planes at the gate as a United Airlines plane lands at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on June 3, 2026 in New York City. Jet fuel prices have…
ChatGPT Wallet lets OpenAI’s Dots agents make purchases for you
After launching its Dots AI agents platform earlier this year, OpenAI is launching a wallet for the agents. ChatGPT Wallet is rolling out starting today for ChatGPT Pro…
CMF’s milk carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker is down to a new low price
The CMF Speaker S comes in four colors: white, dark gray, orange, and turquoise. | Image: CMF by Nothing Bluetooth speakers are often boring boxes in plain colors, but not this…
Here’s how you can save on your GTA VI preorder ahead of launch
Lucia and Jason, the two main characters of GTA VI. | Image: Rockstar Games The long-awaited launch of GTA VI is around the corner, happening next Friday, November 19th. While…
You can adjust the position of the trackball on Keychron’s new wireless mouse
The Nape Pro was Keychron's first trackball device that was introduced at CES 2026 with a slim and compact design allowing it to be positioned right up against a keyboard. The…
Jensen Huang was reckless with the environment, too
Jensen Huang gives a keynote address at the Berlin GPU Technology Conference on October 21st in Berlin. | Photo: Getty Images Under cofounder Jensen Huang, Nvidia has become the…
The smallest version of Camp Snap’s retro digital camcorder fits on your keychain
Last week, Camp Snap launched a miniaturized version of its screen-free CS-8 video camera that was half the size of the original with a smaller grip designed to be easier for…
The new Apple TV has a YouTube problem
AI summary Users of the new Apple TV 4K faced issues with the YouTube app, including a black screen and error messages.
The Verge’s 2026 gift guide for dads
AI summary The Verge's 2026 gift guide for dads suggests memorable gifts instead of traditional items.
My favorite recipe app just got a big upgrade — and a subscription fee
Nearly 10 years after the launch of Paprika 3, the recipe-managing, pantry-organizing, grocery list-making app has gotten a big upgrade that adds more functionality to nearly…
Apple announces release dates for the first Apple Home Collection smart devices
The first few smart home devices and accessories that Apple co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for its new Apple Home Collection are now available for…
What’s really at stake in the Jensen Huang saga
One part of the saga surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang ended on Thursday, when Huang resigned from his position at the top of AI's most important company. But in the coming…
Meta discussed attacking Jonathan Haidt — now even his haters are annoyed
Three years ago, Meta apparently considered a plan to turn public opinion against one of its most influential opponents, Jonathan Haidt. But since the proposal was revealed in…
Claude’s Duet agent is a little neurotic and surprisingly helpful
AI summary Claude Duet is a consumer-focused AI agent by Anthropic, offering work-related assistance and self-reflection.
Apple should have made the MacBook logo RGB
Get that apple back to its rainbow roots, but for a new generation. | Image: The Verge When Apple CEO John Ternus announced the first touchscreen Mac last month, the biggest…
Microsoft’s massive Outlook outage continues
Service is gradually starting to recover for Microsoft Outlook and 365 after an almost two-day outage impacting millions of users around the world. While some apps and features…
Let’s talk about Jensen Huang’s many affairs!
AI summary The article humorously discusses Jensen Huang's alleged affairs and their potential impact on Nvidia, while also mentioning concerns about his wife's connections to China.
Donald Trump really wants Tim Cook to run Nvidia
AI summary Donald Trump suggested Tim Cook should take over Nvidia after Jensen Huang's resignation.
Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3
A screenshot from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. It's been nearly a decade since Bethesda's MachineGames released Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017, and now Xbox is…