The touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winner
AI summary The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is lighter, thinner, and better, featuring a touchscreen.
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The new iMac is a good desktop computer that needs a redesign
AI summary The iMac offers a larger screen and better speakers than a MacBook, but the user still prefers their laptop.
The M6 MacBook Pro is probably the last of its kind
AI summary The M6 MacBook Pro is considered the last of its kind, though its design shows age compared to newer models.
Spotify is coming to United Airlines seatbacks — with help from Starlink
AI summary United Airlines is rolling out a custom seatback Spotify app powered by Starlink Wi-Fi for in-flight streaming.
Motorola is going ultra premium with its $1,600 ‘Signature’ phone
AI summary Motorola is launching a $1,600 'Signature' phone with flagship specs.
Discord is ditching Electron and its new app uses less RAM
AI summary Discord is moving its desktop app from Electron to Rust to use less RAM.
Playstation and Spider-Man performance see Sony profits surge
Sony is enjoying a sharp profit spike in its latest quarterly financials, largely driven by its PlayStation business and the blockbuster success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day…
Amazon is getting back into restaurant delivery with Uber Eats team-up
Amazon and Uber are teaming up to make Uber Eats the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime subscribers in the US. The news comes as Uber faces a drastically reshaped…
Big Tech’s big AI buildout will not end until someone stops it
AI summary Big Tech companies are continuing to invest heavily in AI data centers without signs of slowing down.
Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time
The Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2 smashes together the past and present. The game retains much of the original N64 experience while updating it with modern graphics and…
X says its updated web app is way faster
AI summary X is rolling out a faster web app to signed-in users one country at a time.
Qualcomm is betting big on data centers as smartphone sales sink
With smartphone sales tanking by around 20 percent compared to 2025, Qualcomm is looking to data centers to help boost its bottom line. During its Q4 2026 earnings call, the…
17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million
AI summary Elon Musk spent $446 million on midterm elections, including $47 million targeting Texas Democrat James Talarico.
How I learned to love an obnoxious phone grip
Have a little treat. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Much like a great recipe, it started with a stick of butter. This wasn't real butter; it was a friend's new phone grip…
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are more than half off
It’s not often that some of the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy are over half off. But right now, the first-gen Bose QuietComfort Headphones are on sale for $169.99…
Gemini for Home now plugs into AT&T’s smart security system
AT&T's smart home security system now integrates with Gemini for Home. The company says its Connected Life system is the "first" home security product to integrate with Google…
Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off
You can save a heck of lot of money on Google’s Pixel 11 phones through November 8th, whether you want the best-for-the-least Pixel 11, or the slightly pricier Pixel 11 Pro that…
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
I revealed yesterday that the new Xbox Nano controller supports a Wi-Fi connection directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now Microsoft is making it official today. Two new Xbox…
Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of launch next month
AI summary Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced a screen-free AI device launching in December, with no details on its function.
Apple will check shared iCloud links for ‘harmful content’
AI summary Apple will check shared iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3.
My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window
Also, can I just say this LED indicator light is way too small and unnoticeable? This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that…
ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs
AI summary ChatGPT now creates GIFs using prompts or uploaded photos, with animation speed adjustments and frame editing.
God of War Laufey delayed until May
God of War Laufey's release date is being delayed to May 20th, 2027, developer Santa Monica Studio announced today. It was previously set to launch on PS5 on February 16th. Here…
Nintendo is losing a Switch cartridge supplier
Nintendo is about to lose a major memory supplier for its Switch cartridges. The supplier, Macronix, announced during a recent quarterly earnings call that it would be gradually…
Anker’s new window-mounted camera monitors the outside of your home from within it
Anker announced a new indoor security camera that's designed to watch your yard, driveway, or front porch through a window, instead of monitoring what's inside your home. The new…
Rian Johnson explains why he had to build his own iPhone camera app
Rian Johnson. Rian Johnson is an analog photography devotee. The director of Knives Out and The Last Jedi can often be spotted on set with a Leica M6 at his side, documenting…
Data centers lost the midterms
Data center developers are poised to face a more restrictive building environment after voters across the country voted in candidates who favor moratoriums and ballot measures…
Uber only fulfilled 4 rides from AI agents last quarter
AI summary Uber reported only four rides and 500 food deliveries from AI agents in Q3 2026 out of 320 million transactions.
My favorite 25W wireless power bank is down to $35
If you’re someone who owns an iPhone, you might have considered getting a MagSafe power bank that can quickly recharge it. I tested a handful of options that claim to deliver 25W…
Not even $200 million could help Elon Musk buy Texas
AI summary Elon Musk spent over $200 million in Texas during the midterms, but could not help his preferred candidate win.