Updated Feb 1, 2026, 7:24 PM UTC The Department of Justice has released more of its records on self-described “science philanthropist” and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Other than Epstein, they’ve also brought an intense focus on the many powerful people who associated and corresponded with him, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Google co-founder Sergey… Continue reading The Epstein files
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Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts
Docusign’s Allan Thygesen says “not providing an AI service isn’t really an option.” by Nilay Patel Feb 2, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC Today, I’m talking with Allan Thygesen, who is the CEO of Docusign. You know Docusign; it’s the platform where you sign things online. It turns out 7,000 people work there, which is one… Continue reading Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts
The tragedy of Supernatural
A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community. by Victoria Song Feb 2, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before… Continue reading The tragedy of Supernatural
You need to listen to M83’s icy post-rock record Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
Entertainment Before it turned into an ‘80s-inspired pop project, the band had more in common with Mogwai. Before it turned into an ‘80s-inspired pop project, the band had more in common with Mogwai. by Terrence O’Brien Feb 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of… Continue reading You need to listen to M83’s icy post-rock record Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters
Phone manufacturers are throwing everything they have at long-distance lenses in order to stand out. by Dominic Preston Feb 1, 2026, 1:00 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. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down… Continue reading The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters
“No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike”
Scenes from the general strike in Minneapolis. by Gaby Del Valle Photos by Jack Califano / The Verge Jan 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right. It was too cold to take off my mittens and check… Continue reading “No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike”
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternative to land-based centers. The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternative to land-based centers. by Terrence O’Brien Jan 31, 2026, 7:38 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor… Continue reading SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
We finally heard from Trump Mobile… and they immediately ghosted us
I got a reply from one of the executives behind the Trump phone, but then he left me on read. I got a reply from one of the executives behind the Trump phone, but then he left me on read. by Dominic Preston Jan 30, 2026, 7:06 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor… Continue reading We finally heard from Trump Mobile… and they immediately ghosted us
Tim Cook is destroying his own legacy
On The Vergecast: Minneapolis, Melania, gas masks, and foldables. On The Vergecast: Minneapolis, Melania, gas masks, and foldables. by David Pierce Jan 30, 2026, 6:09 PM UTC David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. What responsibility do… Continue reading Tim Cook is destroying his own legacy
Tesla throws in the towel on car sales
Transportation Autonomous Cars The death of the Model S and Model X signal a new era for Tesla: the end of its traditional car business. The death of the Model S and Model X signal a new era for Tesla: the end of its traditional car business. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 30, 2026, 3:51… Continue reading Tesla throws in the towel on car sales