What could’ve been Google’s worst year turned into one of its best

In 2025, the company staved off monopoly charges and AI upstarts to set revenue records. In 2025, the company staved off monopoly charges and AI upstarts to set revenue records. by Dominic Preston Dec 17, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked… Continue reading What could’ve been Google’s worst year turned into one of its best

Tesla misled customers about self-driving features, judge rules

Transportation California’s DMV has ordered Tesla to rename ‘Autopilot’ or face a sales suspension in the state. California’s DMV has ordered Tesla to rename ‘Autopilot’ or face a sales suspension in the state. by Robert Hart Dec 17, 2025, 11:48 AM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI… Continue reading Tesla misled customers about self-driving features, judge rules

Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son

Entertainment A plan so astonishingly dumb, even Warner Bros. doesn’t believe it’ll happen. by Elizabeth Lopatto Dec 16, 2025, 6:30 PM UTC Entertainment A plan so astonishingly dumb, even Warner Bros. doesn’t believe it’ll happen. by Elizabeth Lopatto Dec 16, 2025, 6:30 PM UTC Elizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and… Continue reading Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son

Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll

Google’s new AI agent delivers a morning briefing personalized using your emails and calendar. Google’s new AI agent delivers a morning briefing personalized using your emails and calendar. by Robert Hart Dec 16, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously,… Continue reading Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll

Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds

Headphones We also found deals on a DualSense controller bundle with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and a great beginner mechanical keyboard. We also found deals on a DualSense controller bundle with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and a great beginner mechanical keyboard. by Brandon Russell Dec 16, 2025, 5:54 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering… Continue reading Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds

Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle

This is a great device for a certain kind of notetaker. Otherwise, a regular e-reader or tablet will do. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Dec 16, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on… Continue reading Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle

The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out

The solar industry is pivoting to survive Donald Trump’s attacks on clean energy. by Justine Calma Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC The solar industry is pivoting to survive Donald Trump’s attacks on clean energy. by Justine Calma Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the… Continue reading The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out

How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future

iRobot’s collapse marks the end of an era. Co-founder Colin Angle calls it a blow for robotics. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Dec 15, 2025, 10:46 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over twenty years of experience. She covers smart home, IoT, and connected tech, and has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired,… Continue reading How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future

Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now its pivoting to hybrids and energy storage

Transportation The automaker will make an EREV version of the F-150 Lightning that will get up to 700 miles of range. The automaker will make an EREV version of the F-150 Lightning that will get up to 700 miles of range. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 15, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is… Continue reading Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now its pivoting to hybrids and energy storage