Android 16’s latest update ushers in a more frequent release schedule

Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster. Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster. by Jess Weatherbed Dec 2, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started… Continue reading Android 16’s latest update ushers in a more frequent release schedule

It’s their job to keep AI from destroying everything

Spoiler: the nine-person team works for Anthropic. Spoiler: the nine-person team works for Anthropic. by Hayden Field Dec 2, 2025, 3:11 PM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets.… Continue reading It’s their job to keep AI from destroying everything

OpenAI just made another circular deal

The AI giant now partly owns investment firm Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is one of OpenAI’s biggest investors. The AI giant now partly owns investment firm Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is one of OpenAI’s biggest investors. by Elissa Welle Dec 1, 2025, 11:12 PM UTC Elissa Welle is a NYC-based AI reporter and… Continue reading OpenAI just made another circular deal

The 2025 Installer gift guide

Plus: Stranger Things is back, Amazon’s space internet, Claude’s coding model, and more. Plus: Stranger Things is back, Amazon’s space internet, Claude’s coding model, and more. by David Pierce Nov 30, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The… Continue reading The 2025 Installer gift guide

Why Honda is suddenly launching reusable rockets

Transportation The Japanese automaker successfully launched and landed a prototype rocket in June. Is Honda trying to take on SpaceX? The Japanese automaker successfully launched and landed a prototype rocket in June. Is Honda trying to take on SpaceX? by Brett Berk Nov 29, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC In June of this year, Honda launched… Continue reading Why Honda is suddenly launching reusable rockets

You can get a four-pack of AirTags for just over $60, the lowest price ever

It’s a great time to stock up if you plan on traveling for the holidays. It’s a great time to stock up if you plan on traveling for the holidays. by Brandon Russell Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance… Continue reading You can get a four-pack of AirTags for just over $60, the lowest price ever

DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US

Updated Nov 24, 2025, 12:45 PM UTC December 23rd, 2025. That’s the day DJI will automatically be banned from the United States — unless Trump steps in. You’ll still be able to fly your existing DJI drones and film with existing Osmo cameras. But DJI will be barred from importing any new products into the… Continue reading DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US