Tom Hiddleston dances through the new Life of Chuck trailer

The latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan hits theaters in June. The latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan hits theaters in June. Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. After a light teaser trailer… Continue reading Tom Hiddleston dances through the new Life of Chuck trailer

OpenAI debuts new flagship AI model

ChatGPT’s latest multimodal AI model comes as OpenAI kicks GPT-5 launch down the road. ChatGPT’s latest multimodal AI model comes as OpenAI kicks GPT-5 launch down the road. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. OpenAI has… Continue reading OpenAI debuts new flagship AI model

Nvidia starts producing its Blackwell AI chip at TSMC’s Arizona plant

It’s also building supercomputer production plants in Texas. It’s also building supercomputer production plants in Texas. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Nvidia has brought some of its chip production stateside. On Monday,… Continue reading Nvidia starts producing its Blackwell AI chip at TSMC’s Arizona plant

The Meta Quest 3S just got its first discount

As tech prices fluctuate, it’s refreshing to see some hardware deals. As tech prices fluctuate, it’s refreshing to see some hardware deals. Due to the fluctuating tariff situation, a lot of people are seriously mulling over tech purchases they might otherwise be content to put off for a while. And it makes sense. While I… Continue reading The Meta Quest 3S just got its first discount

Are prediction markets gambling? Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is betting not

From meme stocks to bank accounts, how Robinhood is expanding its turf. From meme stocks to bank accounts, how Robinhood is expanding its turf. Today, I’m talking with Vlad Tenev, the cofounder and CEO of Robinhood, which is one of the most well-known consumer finance apps in the world. It started as a way to… Continue reading Are prediction markets gambling? Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is betting not

Meta antitrust trial: updates from the monopoly battle with the FTC

Updated Today, Apr 14, 2025, 1:25 PM UTC A long-awaited trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicks off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Judge James Boasberg will hear arguments about whether Facebook illegally monopolized the market for personal social networking services through its 2012 and 2014 acquisitions of… Continue reading Meta antitrust trial: updates from the monopoly battle with the FTC

Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials

Ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel’s recycling and materials firm lands another major client. Ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel’s recycling and materials firm lands another major client. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City &… Continue reading Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials

PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe

A US price increase is almost certain to follow. A US price increase is almost certain to follow. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Sony has raised the price of most of its PlayStation 5 console hardware in the… Continue reading PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe

Smartphone tariffs are coming back in ‘a month or two,’ says Trump admin

Smartphones and other devices exempt from Trump’s April 9th tariffs will be lumped in with semiconductor duties. Smartphones and other devices exempt from Trump’s April 9th tariffs will be lumped in with semiconductor duties. Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more… Continue reading Smartphone tariffs are coming back in ‘a month or two,’ says Trump admin

Wool, water, Wi-Fi: Modernizing an ancient business at the final frontiers of e-commerce

At Tumar, women in Kyrgyzstan are bringing together ancient nomadic felting techniques, Soviet machinery, and modern tech to build a new kind of business. At Tumar, women in Kyrgyzstan are bringing together ancient nomadic felting techniques, Soviet machinery, and modern tech to build a new kind of business. One night in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a felting… Continue reading Wool, water, Wi-Fi: Modernizing an ancient business at the final frontiers of e-commerce