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The team behind the digital Burning Man experience couldn’t find a social VR platform that suited its needs, so they built one on their own. The team behind the digital Burning Man experience couldn’t find a social VR platform that suited its needs, so they built one on their own. by Janko Roettgers Aug 21,… Continue reading How Burning Man VR rebuilt after Microsoft shut it down

Transportation ‘Kia Boys will be Flipper Boys by 2026.’ ‘Kia Boys will be Flipper Boys by 2026.’ by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 21, 2025, 3:17 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News… Continue reading Is the Flipper Zero the next big car theft gadget?

Why Amazon AGI Labs chief David Luan thinks solving agents is the next ‘S-curve’ for AI. Why Amazon AGI Labs chief David Luan thinks solving agents is the next ‘S-curve’ for AI. by Alex Heath Aug 21, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Alex Heath is a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. Hello,… Continue reading Amazon is betting on agents to win the AI race

Every PlayStation 5 model is about to get $50 more expensive because of tariffs. Every PlayStation 5 model is about to get $50 more expensive because of tariffs. by Brandt Ranj Aug 20, 2025, 10:09 PM UTC Brandt Ranj Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge writing about the best deals and gadgets.… Continue reading Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect

“Something big just got better.” “Something big just got better.” by Sean Hollister Aug 20, 2025, 9:14 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Framework, the modular computer company, just… Continue reading Framework is teasing a ‘big’ update for August 26th — could it be Framework 16?

Google Pixel Once again, there are four new Pixel devices that offer key similarities — and important differences, too. Once again, there are four new Pixel devices that offer key similarities — and important differences, too. by Brandon Russell Aug 20, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying… Continue reading How Google’s new Pixel 10 phones compare to one another on paper

The all-new, more powerful assistant will arrive on Nest smart speakers and displays later this year. The all-new, more powerful assistant will arrive on Nest smart speakers and displays later this year. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Aug 20, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected… Continue reading Gemini for Home is Google’s biggest smart home play in years

Transportation In four US cities to start, with plans to expand nationwide. In four US cities to start, with plans to expand nationwide. by Jess Weatherbed Aug 20, 2025, 12:19 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and… Continue reading Hertz is selling its used cars on Amazon