‘It is not always obvious when the government has acted with a retaliatory purpose.’ Except this time, the suit claims, it is. ‘It is not always obvious when the government has acted with a retaliatory purpose.’ Except this time, the suit claims, it is. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering… Continue reading NPR sues Trump over executive order cutting funding for public broadcasting
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome
The head of Google discusses the next AI platform shift and how it could change how we use the internet forever. Today, I’m talking with Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. We recorded this conversation in person after the Google I/O developer conference last week in what’s becoming a bit of a Decoder tradition. This… Continue reading Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling Chrome
How I shorted $TRUMP coin (and got to have dinner with the President)
“A lot of people put on the same hedge trade as I did, because they didn’t wanna take risk on the coin.” Tina Nguyen is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. Last month, Donald Trump… Continue reading How I shorted $TRUMP coin (and got to have dinner with the President)
The 70 best Memorial Day deals worth shopping for
From portable speakers to vibrant OLED TVs, there are plenty of discounted gadgets to choose from right now. From portable speakers to vibrant OLED TVs, there are plenty of discounted gadgets to choose from right now. Memorial Day weekend isn’t just for barbecues and beach trips — it’s also a chance to score some of… Continue reading The 70 best Memorial Day deals worth shopping for
Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation
Titles like City Bus Manager and Global Farmer are benefiting from OpenStreetMap. I’m feeling a strange sense of pressure as I set up my first bus route in City Bus Manager. I want to get things right for the public transportation users of this city, probably because it’s the city I actually live in. City… Continue reading Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation
Summer blockbuster season is here
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a cheap set-top box worth a try, a clever twist on the Stream Deck, where to go post-Pocket, and more. Plus, in this week’s Installer: a cheap set-top box worth a try, a clever twist on the Stream Deck, where to go post-Pocket, and more. David Pierce is editor-at-large and… Continue reading Summer blockbuster season is here
Google’s Veo 3 AI video generator is a slop monger’s dream
Cursed AI-generated videos come with very convincing audio now. Cursed AI-generated videos come with very convincing audio now. Allison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Even at first glance, there’s something off about… Continue reading Google’s Veo 3 AI video generator is a slop monger’s dream
BougeRV water heater review: hot showers to go
A luxurious battery-powered shower for you, the dog, and those dirty dishes. 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. Hot water is like internet connectivity for most Verge readers: you just expect… Continue reading BougeRV water heater review: hot showers to go
Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?
Musk brought a spotlight to DOGE. Leaving may let it slip to the shadows. Musk brought a spotlight to DOGE. Leaving may let it slip to the shadows. Elizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter… Continue reading Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?
Xiaomi’s new PU7 spells trouble for Tesla in China
The sister vehicle to last year’s SU7, the electric SUV could threaten the Model Y’s dominance in China’s all-important EV market. The sister vehicle to last year’s SU7, the electric SUV could threaten the Model Y’s dominance in China’s all-important EV market. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading Xiaomi’s new PU7 spells trouble for Tesla in China