Steam now says the ‘game’ you’re buying is really just a license

/ Steam is now showing a new disclosure on its store checkout screen that clarifies you don’t actually own a game. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story… Continue reading Steam now says the ‘game’ you’re buying is really just a license

Here’s where you can still preorder the PS5 Pro ahead of its November launch

/ Sony’s latest flagship console launches November 7th, with the 30th anniversary model following on November 21st. The standard PS5 Pro may not look as cool as the anniversary edition, but it’s far easier to get your hands on.Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge We’re inching ever closer to a mid-cycle refresh for the… Continue reading Here’s where you can still preorder the PS5 Pro ahead of its November launch

Mosseri acknowledges ‘mistakes’ in Threads and Instagram’s broken moderation

/ Instagram’s head is speaking out about posts and accounts getting deleted and blocked without reason. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Illustration: The Verge Head of… Continue reading Mosseri acknowledges ‘mistakes’ in Threads and Instagram’s broken moderation

Thrustmaster brings direct drive steering wheels to console racing sims

/ The new T598 is compatible with the PS5, PS4, and PCs, and introduces a new electric motor delivering smoother wheel turns. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story The… Continue reading Thrustmaster brings direct drive steering wheels to console racing sims

Apple’s USB SuperDrive might be gone for good

Apple/ Tech / The CD/DVD drive sold out or unavailable on Apple’s online store. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story Image: Apple Apple’s USB SuperDrive is showing up in Apple’s online stores as… Continue reading Apple’s USB SuperDrive might be gone for good

The Tesla Cybercab is a cool-looking prototype that needed to be much more than that

Elon Musk promised a brighter future, but believing him requires an enormous leap of faith. By Andrew J. Hawkins, 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. Share this story Image: Tesla Tesla CEO Elon… Continue reading The Tesla Cybercab is a cool-looking prototype that needed to be much more than that

Stellantis’ CEO promises to leave in 2026 after mostly making a mess of things

/ Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is replacing the company’s CFO and North American COO as it struggles to handle its US auto business. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share… Continue reading Stellantis’ CEO promises to leave in 2026 after mostly making a mess of things

Lynk & Co’s first EV is meant to be shared to lower its price

/ The all-electric 02 launches in Europe today. Buy it, lease it, or subscribe to it — then share it to earn money back. By Thomas Ricker, 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 almost 20 years.… Continue reading Lynk & Co’s first EV is meant to be shared to lower its price

How SpaceX became the MyPillow of government contractors

/ The best political convictions money can buy. By Elizabeth Lopatto, a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See… Continue reading How SpaceX became the MyPillow of government contractors

Tesla’s Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi event

/ Optimus has a refined new look. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story A bunch of Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots walked out alongside the reveal of Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla’s Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi event