Wind farms are one of the country’s most cost-effective energy sources. But after a turbine blade broke off the coast of Nantucket, the future of wind power in the US is in the hands of the island’s lifelong residents, wealthy seasonal tourists, and environmentalists dressed in whale costumes. by Gabriella Burnham Aug 25, 2025, 12:30… Continue reading When the Blade Breaks
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The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room
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They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen
The Stepback The US is saying ‘to hell with the international mining code.’ The US is saying ‘to hell with the international mining code.’ by Justine Calma Aug 24, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also… Continue reading They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen
What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?
A standing desk, a board game collection, and a cat called Noodle. A standing desk, a board game collection, and a cat called Noodle. by Dominic Preston and Barbara Krasnoff Aug 23, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Not all of The Verge’s staff live in the US. For example, news editor Dominic Preston is based in… Continue reading What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?
The 50 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far
Many of our favorite pieces of gear are deeply discounted right now, including headphones, TVs, and smart home gadgets. Many of our favorite pieces of gear are deeply discounted right now, including headphones, TVs, and smart home gadgets. by Brandt Ranj Aug 22, 2025, 8:03 PM UTC Brandt Ranj Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter… Continue reading The 50 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far
Google made it easier to edit your Drive videos
Google Vids can now be launched while previewing video files in Drive. Google Vids can now be launched while previewing video files in Drive. by Jess Weatherbed Aug 22, 2025, 12:48 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news… Continue reading Google made it easier to edit your Drive videos
Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls
Entertainment The familiar sideline Surface tablets are part of an AI-powered system analyzing playcalls anpersonnel groupings. The familiar sideline Surface tablets are part of an AI-powered system analyzing playcalls anpersonnel groupings. by Richard Lawler Aug 21, 2025, 8:59 PM UTC Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He… Continue reading Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls
How Google’s new Pixel 10 compares to the last-gen Pixel 9
Google Pixel The Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 look nearly identical, but there are some important differences. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 look nearly identical, but there are some important differences. by Brandon Russell Aug 21, 2025, 5:13 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was… Continue reading How Google’s new Pixel 10 compares to the last-gen Pixel 9
Tesla is dragging its feet in reporting FSD and Autopilot crashes to the government
Transportation Regulators are probing whether the automaker is doing everything that’s required in reporting Level 2 driving crashes. Regulators are probing whether the automaker is doing everything that’s required in reporting Level 2 driving crashes. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 21, 2025, 4:06 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Tesla is dragging its feet in reporting FSD and Autopilot crashes to the government
HoverAir’s new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water
The drone is completely waterproof and tracks you using a new wireless transmitter worn on your arm. The drone is completely waterproof and tracks you using a new wireless transmitter worn on your arm. by Andrew Liszewski Aug 21, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the… Continue reading HoverAir’s new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water