Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs have been found to cut risks for a variety of health issues — ranging from heart to kidney disease — netting the pharma companies behind them billions of projected dollars in revenue over the next decade. But in rare cases,… Continue reading Lawsuits Allege Ozempic Is Causing Blindness
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Bitcoin Crashing Is Actually Awesome News for Regular People, Economist Says
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images After a year of record gains for the crypto industry, recent forces have sent itinto a tailspin. Bitcoin, for example, reached dazzling heights of more than $120,000 in October — before crashing back down to around $88,000 today, about 12 percent down from where it was… Continue reading Bitcoin Crashing Is Actually Awesome News for Regular People, Economist Says
The Best Bluetooth Speaker Is $50 Off Right in Time for Christmas
The audio-visual experts on the WIRED Reviews team have tested hundreds of Bluetooth speakers, going all the way back to 2017. There are plenty of Bluetooth speakers worth recommending, but the JBL Flip 7 is our very favorite for most people. Right now, it’s on sale for $100—a $50 discount—in every single color (there are… Continue reading The Best Bluetooth Speaker Is $50 Off Right in Time for Christmas
Don’t expect Trump Media’s nuclear fusion power plant to generate electricity soon
The energy demands of AI are driving investment in futuristic fusion reactors from Big Tech and now Trump Media. Is it viable? by Justine Calma Dec 19, 2025, 6:04 PM UTC The energy demands of AI are driving investment in futuristic fusion reactors from Big Tech and now Trump Media. Is it viable? by Justine… Continue reading Don’t expect Trump Media’s nuclear fusion power plant to generate electricity soon
Who owns Trump Mobile?
And do they now do nuclear fusion too? And do they now do nuclear fusion too? by Dominic Preston Dec 19, 2025, 4:20 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. Where’s the Trump Phone? We’re going to keep… Continue reading Who owns Trump Mobile?
Europol imagines robot crime waves in 2035
The police agency prepares to deal with kid-grooming care robots, terrorist drone attacks, and ‘bot-bashing’ rioters. The police agency prepares to deal with kid-grooming care robots, terrorist drone attacks, and ‘bot-bashing’ rioters. by Robert Hart Dec 19, 2025, 3:16 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and… Continue reading Europol imagines robot crime waves in 2035
Sheriff Puzzled by UFOs Hovering Over Power Station
Getty / Futurism Sure, an inexplicable small-town mystery is fun. But for John Grossnickle, sheriff of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, this one’s getting a little stale. For over a year, Sweetwater officials have been trying to get to the bottom of a series of unexplained appearances by unidentified flying objects. Alarmingly, the UFOs seem to have… Continue reading Sheriff Puzzled by UFOs Hovering Over Power Station
There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus
Entertainment A spoiler-filled discussion of the Apple TV series’ eighth episode. A spoiler-filled discussion of the Apple TV series’ eighth episode. by Andrew Webster Dec 19, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000… Continue reading There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus
Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper
Safer and longer-lasting batteries that aren’t prone to thermal runaway. Safer and longer-lasting batteries that aren’t prone to thermal runaway. by Thomas Ricker Dec 19, 2025, 12:46 PM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech… Continue reading Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper
Best robot vacuum mops of 2025: I’ve tested dozens of these robots – here are the top ones
I began using robot vacuum and mop combinations over six years ago to check some chores off my to-do list. Little did I know this would launch me into the world of testing the latest and greatest robot vacuums. These machines have undergone significant evolution since, progressing from dragging a soggy microfiber pad across your floors to self-washing,… Continue reading Best robot vacuum mops of 2025: I’ve tested dozens of these robots – here are the top ones