You can now jump in the queue to buy a PS5 (update: sold out)
Update September 10th, 5:01PM ET: Sony appears to have sold out of PS5 consoles for the day. We’ll make sure to let you know when the next…
Analogue Pocket preorders won’t arrive until December 2021
The Analogue Pocket has experienced a few delays already due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s suffering another, the company shared on its site. Preorders for the…
Stephen King’s new short story is a Humble Bundle exclusive
Author Stephen King and Humble Bundle are teaming up to release an exclusive short story called “Red Screen.” All pay-what-you-want proceeds (starting at a $5 minimum) from…
Instagram is testing new ‘Favorites’ to bring order to your chaotic feed
You’re on Instagram looking for your best friend’s daily dog update, but you have to scroll endlessly through a sea of posts you care little about, and…
Judge says Apple may be ‘stretching the truth’ on Mac malware concerns
During the Apple v. Epic trial, Apple software leader Craig Federighi argued that tight control over the App Store was necessary for securing the iPhone. But Judge…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons museum exhibit finds the personal amid the pandemic
Fueled by pandemic restrictions, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became a destination for major events during 2020 and 2021. Protests, political campaigns, and celebrity talk shows happened alongside…
Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate is the right thing to do
On Thursday night, President Joe Biden announced a new federal vaccine mandate, putting new pressure on Americans who refuse to be inoculated against COVID-19. “This is a…
Defaced on finding his way and building an icon through NFTs
With the rise of NFT artwork over the past year, many artists have floated my way through the Twitter content rivers. One of those people was Defaced,…
How to use iOS 15’s Focus modes to quickly customize your iPhone’s homescreen
Customizing your iPhone’s homescreen took off last year when iOS 14 introduced widgets and the ability to hide default app icons in favor of your own cool,…
Tesla Model S Plaid sets production EV record at Germany’s Nürburgring race course
Tesla set a new lap record for a production electric vehicle at Germany’s famed Nürburgring race course. A brand-new Model S Plaid completed the 12.9-mile lap in…
Vimeo adds support for Apple’s iPhone 12 Dolby Vision HDR videos
The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro launched last year with the ability to shoot video in Dolby Vision HDR — but for the most part, there hasn’t…
Vergecast: How smart are Facebook’s glasses?
Every Friday, The Verge publishes our flagship podcast, The Vergecast, where co-hosts Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn discuss the week in tech news with the reporters and…
Ikea and Sonos’ second-generation Symfonisk lamp leaks with swappable lampshades
Ikea’s second-generation Symfonisk table lamp speaker has leaked thanks to a support document posted to Ikea’s Portuguese website (spotted by a Reddit user who claims to have…
Google search is finally officially getting dark mode on desktop
Google is finally adding an official dark mode to search on desktops, letting those who prefer to avoid bright webpages complete their searches while bathed in inky…
The Apple App Store: a brief history of major policy changes
Apple’s app store policies have caused controversy and consternation many times over the years, but few periods have been as active and strange as the last two…
Apple’s California Streaming event: rumors, news, and announcements
Autumn is quickly approaching, which to Apple aficionados can mean only one thing: the next iPhone is just around the corner. Apple’s upcoming “California Streaming” event on…
The Epic v. Apple ruling could put a serious dent in Apple’s $19 billion App Store business
The App Store may never be the same. Today’s ruling from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the Epic v. Apple trial mandates that Apple must allow all…
This tiny plastic Shockbox makes Magic: The Gathering games even more painful
Magic: The Gathering is a painful game. It hurts to see your meticulously crafted deck obliterated by a killer combo by turn four or to have your…
Students forced to sit on floor during ‘super-size’ lectures at ‘greedy’ Russell Group universities
Students who win a place to study at a prestigious Russell Group university would be forgiven for expecting to receive an “outstanding teaching experience” that they were…
Revealed: How scientists who dismissed Wuhan lab theory are linked to Chinese researchers
Molecular biologist Prof Richard Ebright, of Rutgers University, who has fought to uncover the truth behind the Covid pandemic, said: “For the June addendum, the Lancet invited…
U.S. Senate Democrats float stock buyback tax as part of $3.5 trillion bill
WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Two senior U.S. Senate Democrats on Friday unveiled a proposal to impose a 2% excise tax on corporate stock buybacks as lawmakers…
Wall Street ends down, Apple sinks on app store ruling
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 20, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly U.S. producer prices…
Rocket sirens blare near Israel’s border with Gaza
JERUSALEM, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Sirens warning of incoming rocket fire sounded near Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip late on Friday, the Israeli military said. The…
Princess Diana’s bridesmaid India Hicks marries father of her five children after 26 years
The newlyweds had to postpone what they had originally conceived as a “tiny” winter wedding, as the “romance did slip slightly away” once they were confronted with…
Prince Andrew served with legal papers over sexual assault lawsuit
The letter, sent earlier this week to judge Barbara Fontaine, senior master of the Queen’s Bench division, represents the first public acknowledgement of the lawsuit by the…