OpenAI’s one step closer to making ChatGPT an ‘everything app’ that connects directly to Apple Music and DoorDash. OpenAI’s one step closer to making ChatGPT an ‘everything app’ that connects directly to Apple Music and DoorDash. by Richard Lawler Dec 18, 2025, 4:27 AM UTC Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech,… Continue reading The ChatGPT app store is here
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Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program
Instead, the company plans to focus on ‘world-class first-party hardware and software.’ Instead, the company plans to focus on ‘world-class first-party hardware and software.’ by Jay Peters Dec 17, 2025, 9:24 PM UTC Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at… Continue reading Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program
Democratic lawmakers are investigating data centers’ impact on electricity costs
Senators are demanding answers from tech companies and data center developers about their electricity use. Senators are demanding answers from tech companies and data center developers about their electricity use. by Justine Calma Dec 17, 2025, 9:12 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a… Continue reading Democratic lawmakers are investigating data centers’ impact on electricity costs
Maximus is more important than ever in Fallout season 2
Entertainment Aaron Moten explains how his character fits into Amazon’s take on the wasteland. Aaron Moten explains how his character fits into Amazon’s take on the wasteland. by Ash Parrish Dec 17, 2025, 6:02 PM UTC Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on… Continue reading Maximus is more important than ever in Fallout season 2
Tesla would have to rein in FSD under new Democratic bill
Transportation Automakers would be required to restrict their Level 2 driving system to safe road environments. That could seriously hamper Tesla’s Full Self-Driving rollout. Automakers would be required to restrict their Level 2 driving system to safe road environments. That could seriously hamper Tesla’s Full Self-Driving rollout. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 17, 2025, 6:00… Continue reading Tesla would have to rein in FSD under new Democratic bill
Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving
Entertainment Transportation Another Will.i.am affiliated tech product to end up in the waste bin. Another Will.i.am affiliated tech product to end up in the waste bin. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 17, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving
SwitchBot’s space-saving robot vacuum is on sale starting at just $179.99
Verge Shopping We also found deals on an excellent mini-LED from Hisense and a Pixar-inspired Lego set. We also found deals on an excellent mini-LED from Hisense and a Pixar-inspired Lego set. by Sheena Vasani Dec 17, 2025, 3:45 PM UTC Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by… Continue reading SwitchBot’s space-saving robot vacuum is on sale starting at just $179.99
We asked our staff for their 2026 predictions
Verge Video Featured Videos From home robots to the much-anticipated Apple foldable device, Verge reporters give us their best bets on what to expect in the new year. From home robots to the much-anticipated Apple foldable device, Verge reporters give us their best bets on what to expect in the new year. by Andru Marino… Continue reading We asked our staff for their 2026 predictions
What could’ve been Google’s worst year turned into one of its best
In 2025, the company staved off monopoly charges and AI upstarts to set revenue records. In 2025, the company staved off monopoly charges and AI upstarts to set revenue records. by Dominic Preston Dec 17, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked… Continue reading What could’ve been Google’s worst year turned into one of its best
In 2025, wearables made a hard pivot to AI
AI glasses, AI fitness coaches, and AI pendants… It’s AI all the way down. AI glasses, AI fitness coaches, and AI pendants… It’s AI all the way down. by Victoria Song Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years… Continue reading In 2025, wearables made a hard pivot to AI