It’s worth pulling out a headset if you have one. It’s worth pulling out a headset if you have one. by Sean Hollister Jan 13, 2026, 6:48 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… Continue reading Lego Smart Brick: watch an immersive 15-minute demo like you’re right there with us at CES
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Dozens of ICE Vehicles in Minnesota Lack ‘Necessary’ Lights and Sirens
More than two dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles on the ground in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area “currently lack the necessary emergency lights and sirens” required to be “compliant with law enforcement requirements,” according to a contract justification published in a federal register on Tuesday. The document justifies ICE paying Whelen Engineering Company, a Connecticut-based… Continue reading Dozens of ICE Vehicles in Minnesota Lack ‘Necessary’ Lights and Sirens
Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
Microsoft said on Tuesday that it would be taking a series of steps toward becoming a “good neighbor” in communities where it is building data centers—including promising to ask public utilities to set higher electricity rates for data centers. Speaking onstage at an event in Great Falls, Virginia, Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith… Continue reading Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
Urevo SpaceWalk 5L Walking Pad Review: Compact and Affordable
Living in central North Carolina, it’s rarely too cold for me to be outdoors. Throughout the winter, I enjoy regular walks alone, often as a recovery routine from my more rigorous workouts, and stroll with my family for some quality post-dinner time together. However, as an avid football and cycling fan, my idea of a… Continue reading Urevo SpaceWalk 5L Walking Pad Review: Compact and Affordable
Nissan is one of the first carmakers to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US
Transportation The 2026 Nissan Murano and Pathfinder will both include Qi2-compatible wireless chargers with magnetic mounts. The 2026 Nissan Murano and Pathfinder will both include Qi2-compatible wireless chargers with magnetic mounts. by Andrew Liszewski Jan 13, 2026, 5:39 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and… Continue reading Nissan is one of the first carmakers to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US
Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature
Transportation Autonomous Cars The automaker is instead forging ahead with its new point-to-point Level 2 system that rivals Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. The automaker is instead forging ahead with its new point-to-point Level 2 system that rivals Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 13, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor… Continue reading Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature
Remarkable’s pricey Paper Pro is hundreds off with refurbished deals
Verge Shopping If you aren’t into E-Ink tablets, check out deals on the PS5, a cheap Switch 2 case that doesn’t suck, and more. If you aren’t into E-Ink tablets, check out deals on the PS5, a cheap Switch 2 case that doesn’t suck, and more. by Cameron Faulkner Jan 13, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC… Continue reading Remarkable’s pricey Paper Pro is hundreds off with refurbished deals
Microsoft scrambles to quell fury around its new AI data centers
It made five pledges to address concerns that have stymied plans to build out new AI data centers. It made five pledges to address concerns that have stymied plans to build out new AI data centers. by Justine Calma Jan 13, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and… Continue reading Microsoft scrambles to quell fury around its new AI data centers
Man Planning to Raise Adopted Children With AI Girlfriend as Their Mother
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images A young man hopelessly in love with an AI chatbot has grand plans for the future that include starting a family by adopting some children. He wouldn’t be parenting on his own, of course — because the AI chatbot, which he calls Julia, would help him.… Continue reading Man Planning to Raise Adopted Children With AI Girlfriend as Their Mother
Is this tiny ‘advanced electromagnetic’ car de-icing gadget legit? (spoiler: no)
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Be wary of scam gadgets with spurious claims. This electromagnetic device did not remove snow. Focus on de-icers, scrapers, and windshield covers. Sometimes I’m rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I’ve… Continue reading Is this tiny ‘advanced electromagnetic’ car de-icing gadget legit? (spoiler: no)