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The Verge
14.09.2025
Spotify Lossless is clearly better than a normal stream, but improvements over “high quality” audio are subtle.
Along with a half off sale on Paramount Plus, there are also deals on cool Lego kits, the Nothing Ear Open earbuds, and Motorola’s latest Razr foldable.
13.09.2025
The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones.
Two new whistleblowers testified that after Frances Haugen’s 2021 disclosures, Meta allegedly suppressed research about the safety of its VR products for kids.
At Meta Connect, the company has the chance to further its lead in the smart glasses space. Adding a display would go along way to making its glasses better.
Merriam-Webster accused Perplexity of plagiarizing the definition of the word plagiarize, the lawsuit alleges.
Discord is denying reports that Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk, had used the platform to send messages about the crime.
Sam Altman was asked by Tucker Carlson about a conspiracy theory claiming a former OpenAI researcher’s death was a murder, ordered by Altman.
The earbuds’ health features will mirror the functionality of the recently announced AirPods Pro 3.
Elon Musk has tagged Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to ask what the company is doing about Blizzard developers criticizing Charlie Kirk. Microsoft says it’s reviewing individual situations.
Microsoft and Asus’ upcoming Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC might have an advantage over the Steam Deck and ROG Ally X thanks to controller-like grips.
More news on Apple’s new iPhone and AirPods, plus the AI bubble and Claude’s future, and Spotify’s lossless plan, on this episode of The Vergecast.
Mastodon is rolling out quote posts, allowing you to repost someone else’s content and add extra context. The decentralized network will offer full control over who can quote your posts.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on sale for $359.99 ($140 off) at Woot. Plus, Anker’s Soundcore Select 4 Go and Whisker’s Litter Robot 4 are also on sale.
12.09.2025
Kirk positioned himself as an activist for free speech, but after his killing, some politicians want to root out negative commenters.
Charlie Kirk’s killing at a college campus event was quickly turned into an endless stream of engagement-bait social media content.
Sony’s excellent InZone Buds are at an all-time low price of $143.98 at GameStop. You can also save on the Samsung Music Frame and the TMNT Trilogy in 4K.
A satirical website points out the growing number of researchers aiming to make sure AI does not kill us all.
The FBI shared two blurry photos of a person of interest in the shooting of Charlie Kirk, and people are misusing AI to make the images seem clearer.
OpenAI and Microsoft have reached an agreement that could clear the way for OpenAI to pursue an IPO soon.
Microsoft is making significant investments in the server capacity required to train its own AI models. The MAI-1-preview model was just the start.
A new feature uses AI to illustrate potential threats to the quarterback.
Hollow Knight: Silksong hasn’t been ported to phones, but GameSir’s GameHub installs Proton and other components to let you emulate it beautifully.
11.09.2025
Microsoft is making it easier for developers to use its Windows store. It is removing a credit card requirement and one-time fees to publish apps to the store.
We’ve contacted social media platforms like Meta and YouTube to ask how they will be treating footage and posts about the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Amazon is working on a pair of augmented-reality glasses with a full-color display in one lens, according to a report from The Information. The rumored glasses could arrive as early as late 2026.
Nvidia is soft-launching its latest gaming GPUs in the cloud — its $20-a-month GeForce Now Ultimate cloud gaming service gets RTX 5080 graphics now.
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 won’t arrive until September 19th, but you can already preorder them from multiple retailers for $249.
The new PlayStation Family app for iOS and Android will help parents manage their child’s playtime on PS5 and PS4.
The SANDBOX Act would let companies request exemptions from regulation for AI products and services — and let the White House override agencies that say no.
The AirPods Pro 3 won’t have a charging cable in the box, meaning you’ll need to find another cable or use a wireless charger.
Bluesky is bringing age verification to South Dakota and Wyoming in order to comply with local online safety laws. Users will now have to verify their age with an ID or payment card.
According to the WSJ, their five-year deal starts in 2027.
Reddit is testing a suite of new tools is geared toward news publishers and readers. Story links will now open up in the Reddit app.
10.09.2025
The Verge takes a look at Apple’s new iPhone 17, from its 120Hz ProMotion display to the Center Stage selfie camera.
Do the changes make these new models must-have upgrades?
Apple explains iPhone 17 Memory Integrity Enforcement and Enhanced Memory Tagging Extension security updates.
Apple’s brand-new, thinnest-ever iPhone Air, which features a 6.5-inch display and new A19 Pro processor, will be shipping on September 19th.
Apple just announced its various iPhone 17 models, and we got our hands on the flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models — including their new, larger rear camera bars.
Apple’s new cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro is bold, and to my surprise, I like it a lot.