The US needs a moratorium on data centers, health and environmental groups tell Congress. The US needs a moratorium on data centers, health and environmental groups tell Congress. by Justine Calma Dec 9, 2025, 5:48 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of… Continue reading Data center construction moratorium is gaining steam
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The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone
It’s an easy way to talk to your phone, and potentially a way to make it do stuff. Just don’t call it an agent. It’s an easy way to talk to your phone, and potentially a way to make it do stuff. Just don’t call it an agent. by David Pierce Dec 9, 2025, 3:00… Continue reading The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone
Ford taps Renault for help building cheap EVs in Europe
Transportation The French automaker will provide the platform for two new Ford-branded EVs set to arrive in 2028. The French automaker will provide the platform for two new Ford-branded EVs set to arrive in 2028. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 9, 2025, 2:59 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Ford taps Renault for help building cheap EVs in Europe
The war on disinformation is a losing battle
How the systems that fight misinformation and disinformation became misconstrued and dismantled. by James Ball Updated Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC As he called the House Judiciary Committee into session on a cold and snowy February day in Washington, DC, Chairman Jim Jordan was ready to take a victory lap. American free speech had… Continue reading The war on disinformation is a losing battle
RAM is ruining everything
Price hikes related to the memory shortage aren’t just coming for PC gamers; smartphones, laptops, and storage drives could soon get increases, too. by Emma Roth Dec 9, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a… Continue reading RAM is ruining everything
A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal
It’s kinda like a pair of chunky sunglasses that runs Android apps. by Victoria Song Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked… Continue reading A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal
Square’s product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money
Square’s Willem Avé on AI automation, investing in crypto, and what it’s like working for Jack Dorsey. by Nilay Patel Dec 8, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s head of product at Square. You know Square — it was started by billionaire Jack Dorsey, of Twitter fame, more than 15… Continue reading Square’s product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money
Segway’s new Myon e-bike will straddle past and future
Transportation The e-bike will look more like a traditional bike, and will include features such as a rear-facing radar. The e-bike will look more like a traditional bike, and will include features such as a rear-facing radar. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Segway’s new Myon e-bike will straddle past and future
A love letter to glory days of iPhone gaming
Entertainment Games Review Simogo’s new collection is a window into a long-gone time for mobile games. Simogo’s new collection is a window into a long-gone time for mobile games. by Andrew Webster Dec 7, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew… Continue reading A love letter to glory days of iPhone gaming
Starlink made ‘work from home’ possible from anywhere — now, I’m ready for a change
Competition is coming, but it might never catch up. by Thomas Ricker Dec 7, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter… Continue reading Starlink made ‘work from home’ possible from anywhere — now, I’m ready for a change