AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy

Entertainment On the slop-filled internet, Jeremy Carrasco uses his platforms to spread AI literacy. by Terrence O’Brien Dec 6, 2025, 2:30 PM UTC Entertainment On the slop-filled internet, Jeremy Carrasco uses his platforms to spread AI literacy. by Terrence O’Brien Dec 6, 2025, 2:30 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has… Continue reading AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy

Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again

Smart Home The company’s latest Security+ 3.0 technology kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by aftermarket controllers. The company’s latest Security+ 3.0 technology kills compatibility with popular smart home platforms enabled by aftermarket controllers. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Dec 5, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over… Continue reading Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again

Chrome can now autofill details from your Google account

Google is making it easier to shop and book travel online with Chrome’s autofill improvements. Google is making it easier to shop and book travel online with Chrome’s autofill improvements. by Andrew Liszewski Dec 5, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech… Continue reading Chrome can now autofill details from your Google account

Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not

Transportation Eyes on the road, people. Eyes on the road, people. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 5, 2025, 3:32 PM UTC 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 & State. I can’t… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not

Waymo faces federal probe for dodgy driving around school buses

Transportation The Austin School District says the robotaxis illegally passed school buses 19 times this year. The Austin School District says the robotaxis illegally passed school buses 19 times this year. by Robert Hart Dec 5, 2025, 1:45 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior… Continue reading Waymo faces federal probe for dodgy driving around school buses

Pluribus turns a ‘caloric deficit’ into a nightmare

Entertainment A spoiler-filled discussion of the episode 6 of the Apple TV sci-fi series. A spoiler-filled discussion of the episode 6 of the Apple TV sci-fi series. by Andrew Webster Dec 5, 2025, 1:30 PM UTC Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The… Continue reading Pluribus turns a ‘caloric deficit’ into a nightmare

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is still on sale for $50 off

This may be your last chance to save on Nintendo’s latest console before the holidays. This may be your last chance to save on Nintendo’s latest console before the holidays. by Brandon Russell Updated Dec 2, 2025, 7:48 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a… Continue reading Nintendo’s Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle is still on sale for $50 off

Trump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America

Transportation The president said he was authorizing the Transportation Department to allow kei trucks to be built in the US — but it’s a bit more complicated than that. The president said he was authorizing the Transportation Department to allow kei trucks to be built in the US — but it’s a bit more complicated… Continue reading Trump invites ‘cute’ Japanese kei trucks to come to America

Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

Microsoft is toeing the line in Trump’s America. Microsoft is toeing the line in Trump’s America. by Tom Warren Dec 4, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft has been publishing data about… Continue reading Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

Google’s AI model is getting really good at spoofing phone photos

Nano Banana Pro’s images look a little more imperfect, making them all the more convincing. Nano Banana Pro’s images look a little more imperfect, making them all the more convincing. by Allison Johnson Dec 4, 2025, 6:45 PM UTC Allison Johnson is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech.… Continue reading Google’s AI model is getting really good at spoofing phone photos