When the Blade Breaks

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

The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room

Bazzite can get you so close to the dream of PC gaming everywhere. by Antonio G. Di Benedetto Aug 24, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in… Continue reading The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room

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

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