Penske Media Corporation says AI summaries are driving down traffic and revenue, threatening its business. Penske Media Corporation says AI summaries are driving down traffic and revenue, threatening its business. by Terrence O’Brien Sep 14, 2025, 4:49 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10… Continue reading Rolling Stone’s parent company sues Google over AI Overviews
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Phone batteries are getting more compact, but the US is missing out
The Stepback Silicon-carbon cells are leading to thinner phones with longer battery life. Silicon-carbon cells are leading to thinner phones with longer battery life. by Dominic Preston Sep 14, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor.… Continue reading Phone batteries are getting more compact, but the US is missing out
Time is running out to get half off a year of Paramount Plus
Entertainment Here are the week’s best deals, including a solar-powered dash cam, Nothing earbuds, and five other must-see discounts. Here are the week’s best deals, including a solar-powered dash cam, Nothing earbuds, and five other must-see discounts. by Barbara Krasnoff Sep 13, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC Barbara Krasnoff is a reviews editor who manages how-tos… Continue reading Time is running out to get half off a year of Paramount Plus
Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death
Lawmakers began calling for the new committee before a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing was captured. Lawmakers began calling for the new committee before a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing was captured. by Lauren Feiner Sep 12, 2025, 9:52 PM UTC Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of… Continue reading Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death
Stellantis cancels Ram 1500 REV as electric truck demand dims
Transportation Electric Cars The automaker is keeping the “REV” name and giving it to the range-extended version of the truck The automaker is keeping the “REV” name and giving it to the range-extended version of the truck by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 12, 2025, 8:17 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Stellantis cancels Ram 1500 REV as electric truck demand dims
Baseus’ solar-powered dash cam keeps an eye on your parked car for up to two weeks
Transportation It can capture up to 20 incidents from two different cameras while you’re away from your vehicle for a while. It can capture up to 20 incidents from two different cameras while you’re away from your vehicle for a while. by Andrew Liszewski Sep 11, 2025, 6:01 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior… Continue reading Baseus’ solar-powered dash cam keeps an eye on your parked car for up to two weeks
Roku wants you to see a lot more AI-generated ads
The smart TV maker will encourage mom-and-pop businesses to use generative AI to make video ads that will run on its streaming service. The smart TV maker will encourage mom-and-pop businesses to use generative AI to make video ads that will run on its streaming service. by Janko Roettgers Sep 11, 2025, 3:30 PM UTC… Continue reading Roku wants you to see a lot more AI-generated ads
Sierra CEO Bret Taylor on why the AI bubble feels like the dotcom boom
The OpenAI chairman, now working on AI agents at his new startup Sierra, on why he’s all in on AI. by Alex Heath Sep 11, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC The OpenAI chairman, now working on AI agents at his new startup Sierra, on why he’s all in on AI. by Alex Heath Sep 11, 2025,… Continue reading Sierra CEO Bret Taylor on why the AI bubble feels like the dotcom boom
The Long Walk is a dystopian slog where brutality is the main point
Movie Review Entertainment Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of the Stephen King classic feels like gory YA that’s light on real social commentary. by Charles Pulliam-Moore Sep 11, 2025, 1:30 PM UTC Movie Review Entertainment Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of the Stephen King classic feels like gory YA that’s light on real social commentary. by Charles Pulliam-Moore Sep… Continue reading The Long Walk is a dystopian slog where brutality is the main point
Sega reportedly called police after mistakenly scrapping Nintendo dev kits
Entertainment After purchasing a trove of dev kits from a scrapyard, a video game reseller claims police raided his home and seized the rare consoles. After purchasing a trove of dev kits from a scrapyard, a video game reseller claims police raided his home and seized the rare consoles. by Emma Roth Sep 11, 2025,… Continue reading Sega reportedly called police after mistakenly scrapping Nintendo dev kits