Aqara showed up at IFA 2025 with something to say. Aqara showed up at IFA 2025 with something to say. by Thomas Ricker Sep 4, 2025, 8:16 AM UTC 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… Continue reading Aqara announces Apple-friendly doorbell, outdoor camera, video hub, and more
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This Belkin Qi2 charging puck comes with a kickstand and cooling
The Qi2-supporting UltraCharge Magnetic Charger has some tricks that Apple and Google’s pucks lack. The Qi2-supporting UltraCharge Magnetic Charger has some tricks that Apple and Google’s pucks lack. by Jess Weatherbed Sep 4, 2025, 8:00 AM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career… Continue reading This Belkin Qi2 charging puck comes with a kickstand and cooling
007 First Light looks like a hit, man
Entertainment IO Interactive’s State of Play showed off Young Bond’s abilities and a March release date. IO Interactive’s State of Play showed off Young Bond’s abilities and a March release date. by Ash Parrish Sep 3, 2025, 6:59 PM UTC Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games,… Continue reading 007 First Light looks like a hit, man
The UK’s largest energy supplier has created its own EV charger
Transportation The new Octopus Charge is designed to pair with the popular Intelligent Octopus Go tariff for British EV owners. The new Octopus Charge is designed to pair with the popular Intelligent Octopus Go tariff for British EV owners. by Tom Warren Sep 3, 2025, 12:54 PM UTC Tom Warren is a senior editor and… Continue reading The UK’s largest energy supplier has created its own EV charger
Google critics think the search remedies ruling is a total whiff
‘Google will still be allowed to continue to use its monopoly to hold back competitors, including in AI search,’ said DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg. ‘Google will still be allowed to continue to use its monopoly to hold back competitors, including in AI search,’ said DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg. by Jay Peters Sep 3, 2025, 12:06… Continue reading Google critics think the search remedies ruling is a total whiff
How the Democrats keep copying the MAGA influencer playbook (and failing)
As the fallout of the Chorus influencer program reveals, the Democratic establishment seems sclerotically incapable of existing in a media environment it cannot control. As the fallout of the Chorus influencer program reveals, the Democratic establishment seems sclerotically incapable of existing in a media environment it cannot control. by Tina Nguyen Sep 2, 2025, 8:00… Continue reading How the Democrats keep copying the MAGA influencer playbook (and failing)
Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop
The fourth installment in the automaker’s Master Plan series seizes on flashy new buzzwords: sustainable abundance. But it can’t ignore the realities of its declining business. The fourth installment in the automaker’s Master Plan series seizes on flashy new buzzwords: sustainable abundance. But it can’t ignore the realities of its declining business. by Andrew J.… Continue reading Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop
Why are online puzzle games having a moment?
Hooked on LinkedIn’s Queens? Gotta extend your Wordle streak in the New York Times games app before you start your day? You’re in good company on today’s Vergecast episode. Allison Johnson is joined by Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, world-class puzzle champs and hosts of the delightful Cracking the Cryptic, a YouTube channel where they… Continue reading Why are online puzzle games having a moment?
No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
Both Microsoft and Phison couldn’t recreate issues reported on social media. Both Microsoft and Phison couldn’t recreate issues reported on social media. by Terrence O’Brien Aug 30, 2025, 4:57 PM UTC For the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing some SSDs using… Continue reading No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?
Transportation Inside the algorithm that gives Waymo its marching orders between rides. by Rachel Kraus Aug 30, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Transportation Inside the algorithm that gives Waymo its marching orders between rides. by Rachel Kraus Aug 30, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC When a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on… Continue reading Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?