For Nintendo, freedom means more than an open world

The destruction in Donkey Kong Bananza is just the latest example of an ongoing design trend. The destruction in Donkey Kong Bananza is just the latest example of an ongoing design trend. Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing… Continue reading For Nintendo, freedom means more than an open world

How Knox Morris went from TikToker to rock star

A musician’s dream begins on social media. So what happens next? by David Pierce Photography by Stacy Kranitz Jul 16, 2025, 1:00 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. Knox Morris stands onstage, stares out… Continue reading How Knox Morris went from TikToker to rock star

The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here

Belkin, Anker, and Ugreen all have products certified for 25W wireless Qi2 charging. Belkin, Anker, and Ugreen all have products certified for 25W wireless Qi2 charging. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to… Continue reading The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here

Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app

The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive. The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app

Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US

The collaboration with MP Materials is part of Apple’s previously announced $500 billion infrastructure investment. The collaboration with MP Materials is part of Apple’s previously announced $500 billion infrastructure investment. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and… Continue reading Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US

Tesla’s Autopilot is under scrutiny in a rare jury trial

A fatal Tesla crash from 2019 is going to trial, where jurors will be asked to weigh in on whether Tesla is at fault. But the company has been able to dodge responsibility in the past. A fatal Tesla crash from 2019 is going to trial, where jurors will be asked to weigh in on… Continue reading Tesla’s Autopilot is under scrutiny in a rare jury trial

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2

You can also save on Steam PC versions of Capcom’s best recent games, and get a good price on a fast QD-OLED monitor. You can also save on Steam PC versions of Capcom’s best recent games, and get a good price on a fast QD-OLED monitor. Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce.… Continue reading Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2

How AI can make us better decision-makers, with Cassie Kozyrkov

Guest host Jon Fortt and Cassie Kozyrkov, former chief decision scientist at Google, on how AI changes decision-making. Guest host Jon Fortt and Cassie Kozyrkov, former chief decision scientist at Google, on how AI changes decision-making. Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Jon Fortt, CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell Overtime, and creator and… Continue reading How AI can make us better decision-makers, with Cassie Kozyrkov

Foldables are in and suddenly really thin

Plus, in this week’s Installer: new Nothing hardware, another take on AI browsers, the return of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and more. Plus, in this week’s Installer: new Nothing hardware, another take on AI browsers, the return of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and more. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more.… Continue reading Foldables are in and suddenly really thin

Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)

Mary Barra talks about GM’s EV future in light of Trump’s whiplash policies, and how diversity and inclusion still have a role to play in GM’s workforce. Mary Barra talks about GM’s EV future in light of Trump’s whiplash policies, and how diversity and inclusion still have a role to play in GM’s workforce. GM… Continue reading Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)