This ultraportable tablet is one of my favorites for media consumption - and it's at a new low price
For a limited time, get $200 off the OnePlus Pad 2 and receive a protective case.
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I wore 5 different headphones across 8 flights - here's how each pair handled my stress tests
The airplane is the ultimate test for headphones and earbuds. I tried the top models so you don't have to.
I did not expect to like these open-ear headphones as much as I did - just look at them
The Nwm One open-ear headphones aren't perfect in every environment, but their unique design and rich sound make a case for aware, immersive listening.
How to buy the right laptop for school, work, and play (and common mistakes to avoid)
If you're upgrading your Windows or Mac PC and are overwhelmed with the options, here's what to prioritize in your selection process.
Turn your old tech into Costco gift cards before Black Friday - here's how
Got old gadgets laying around? Trade them in for gift cards - no Costco membership required.
I changed 10 settings on my Fire TV to significantly improve the performance
If your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick feels sluggish, don't rush to replace it - these quick tips can give it a serious speed boost.
How to record your screen in Windows 10 or 11 - in just a few clicks
Your Windows PC already has everything you need to record your screen. Here's how to do it.
Best early Black Friday laptop deals 2025: 12+ sales out early
Black Friday is a few weeks away, but there are some good deals on laptops live now. Here are the best ones from Apple, HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more.
You can now make your own Wordle puzzles
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own Wordle puzzle to challenge (or annoy) your family and friends, The New York Timeshas announced an official tool that lets you do that.If you have an All Access or Games subscription, you can make a 4-7 letter puzzle with the NYT’s Wordle creation tool. (You’ll be able to add an optional clue if you want to give the people you share your puzzle a bit of help.) When you’ve made the puzzle, you’ll get a unique URL you can share with others, and they don’
Google Finance offers Gemini AI tools to stock traders
Google’s well-honed strategy of adding AI to absolutely everything continues: the company announced on Thursday that Google Finance is getting a Deep Search feature to turbocharge its AI chatbot, as well as other upgrades to support traders like prediction market support.The new Deep Search feature will let you get more detailed responses and ask more complicated questions from Google Finance’s built-in AI chatbot, which launched as part of the app’s AI makeover earlier this year. To use i
Microsoft AI says it’ll make superintelligent AI that won’t be terrible for humanity
Microsoft AI wants you to know that its work toward superintelligence involves keeping humans “at the top of the food chain.” In a lengthy blog post on Thursday, Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman highlighted the formation of a new team dedicated to developing a “humanist superintelligence” that’s “designed only to serve humanity.”This kind of superintelligence, according to Suleyman, won’t be “an unbounded and unlimited entity with high degrees of autonomy” and will instead be “carefully
Sports streaming is a fragmented hot mess
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week.This week, JJ Watt finally had enough. The former NFL star, who played for the Houston Texans for close to a decade, took to X to declare that he was ready to give up on watching Monday Night Football. "Just frustrating," Watt posted. "All of it."Watt's ire was caused by the ongoing carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV
Should you buy a laptop during Black Friday? Here's how to tell if the savings are really worth it
Are Black Friday sales as good as retailers say? We track dozens of deals throughout the year, and have all the details.
This Bluetooth tracker beats the AirTag in a major way for me (and works with Android)
Apple AirTags are great, but they have their limitations. Chipolo's new Loop trackers can be attached to any item.
The best business cloud storage and file sharing providers of 2025: Expert tested
I've gone hands-on with the best business cloud storage providers like Dropbox, OneDrive, and AWS for secure file sharing and collaboration.
What is PHP in WordPress?
If you use WordPress to build your website, you’ve already used PHP. It’s no exaggeration to say that PHP is the engine behind WordPress – it runs your theme, loads your content, powers your plugins, and handles everything from contact forms to login screens.Without PHP, WordPress simply wouldn’t work. So if you’re serious about building, running, or optimising a WordPress site, it helps to understand what PHP is, how it works, and where it fits into the bigger
A traditional case was no longer enough for my phone, so I travel with this instead
Most modern smartphones are water-resistant, but there are times when I need additional protection. This one does the trick.
Is an iPad Pro still worth it in 2025? I tested the M5 model for weeks, and here's my advice
The latest iPad Pro features improvements in both performance and connectivity, making it a worthy upgrade for users of older iPads who want more.
Tinder’s AI can find better matches by scanning your camera roll
Tinder is testing an AI-powered “Chemistry” feature that learns about your interests and personality by analyzing your camera roll. In its latest earnings report, the dating app’s parent company, Match Group, described it as an interactive matching feature that’s designed to combat “swipe fatigue” by surfacing fewer, more compatible matches.Chemistry requires the user’s permission to access camera roll photos, and will also ask “interactive questions” to get to know users better. Mat
How deep-sea mining could threaten a vital ocean food source
Nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese rest atop these core samples taken from the deep ocean floor. | Photo: Getty Images The race to mine battery minerals from the ocean floor would create a new stream of waste that could rob sea life of a critical food source, according to new research published today in the journal Nature Communications. That could have far-reaching effects across the ocean, potentially reaching larger fish like tuna that people depend on for food and liveli