The new Eero Signal could have saved me a lot of headaches when I was dealing with regular internet outages at my home last year. See, Signal automatically detects when your internet goes down and switches your whole Wi-Fi network over to a cellular connection to minimize disruption. Sure, when I’d suddenly see a “Slack […]
An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more sustainable than existing methods
The car firm boss's enormous pay package depends on him hitting sky-high targets.
The US rapper and singer reschedules Sunday and Monday's concerts at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire if Tesla shareholders approve a new pay package that was just put forward by the company’s board. Musk would need to meet certain milestones in order to receive that eye-popping compensation, such as producing 1 million robotaxis and 1 million humanoid robots, as well as increase Tesla’s […]
Reform leader Nigel Farage has said his party is on track to become the next government - adding that there will be a "big rift" in the Labour Party following Angela Rayner's resignation.
The images come as the Israeli military says it has established control over 40% of Gaza City.
The Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and drops, […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said any foreign troops operating as part of a peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be considered a "legitimate target" by Moscow.
President Donald Trump will attend the US Open for Sunday's men's singles final - his first visit to the event since 2015.
The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.
Former London's Burning actor John Alford has been found guilty of sexually assaulting girls aged 14 and 15 at a friend's home.
Point release brings Cinnamon tweaks, shiny apps, and Ubuntu's Hardware Enablement stack
The latest point release to the current version of Linux Mint brings a newer Cinnamon (if that's your thing) and updates for all.…
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge Senior Reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. I've been thinking ahead to Apple's […]
Can AI help "smooth over" discussion on abortion, racism, immigration, or Israel-Palestine? Columbia University sure hopes so. The Verge has learned that the university recently began testing Sway, an AI debate program currently in beta. Developed by two researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, Sway matches up students with opposing views to chat one-on-one about hot-button […]
About 450 jobs will also go after the value chain said it was making losses as costs continue to rise.
IFA, the European tech trade show equivalent to CES in the US, is just around the corner. Companies are gearing up to showcase their latest innovations, bringing us the latest product announcements, feature demonstrations, and design concepts that will shape future consumer tech releases. IFA opens its doors between September 5th and 9th, but many […]
Apple is just days away from revealing its newest iPhones during its "Awe dropping" event on September 9th. It seems like this year's launch will offer more than just a simple spec bump, as rumors point to an ultra-thin iPhone arriving alongside the rest of Apple's upgraded smartphone lineup. Though the iPhone 17 will undoubtedly […]
White House hosts back-slapping dinner for Tim Apple and co, datacenter grid connection relief promised by US Prez
President Donald Trump has pledged to sort out the power and grid connection nightmares plaguing the US datacenter industry.…
I wrote that no one should buy MSI and Intel's original handheld gaming PC. I literally called it an embarrassment, and the company blacklisted me after that. MSI stopped pitching me news, and stopped answering my emails, even after the company began to write off its dud of a handheld. So you can imagine my […]
Bose has announced a second-generation version of its QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones that it introduced nearly two years ago. The name is the same, but the new one finally adds support for listening to lossless audio over a USB-C cable, while still carrying forward the 2.5-millimeter analog headphone jack for those who don’t always want […]
Hamas has released a video showing two Israeli hostages, one of whom says he is being held in Gaza City, where the IDF has launched a major offensive.
This year's IFA seems to be all about putting one piece of tech inside another piece of tech. Motion sensing inside of light bulbs. Projectors inside of party speakers. And my personal favorite: a robot that's built to ferry another robot. This week on The Vergecast, we're talking about our favorite tech (so far!) from […]
OpenAI is on track to start mass production of its own in-house artificial intelligence chips for the first time next year, according to a report from the Financial Times. Unnamed sources tell the outlet that OpenAI designed the chip with US semiconductor giant Broadcom, which announced a $10 billion chip order from an unnamed customer […]
High street beauty chain Bodycare has confirmed it will shut 32 shops and cut around 450 jobs.
Good for solving finance and clinical problems... and AI
Microsoft researchers in Cambridge have unveiled its latest iteration of an Analog Optical Computer (AOC) and have inevitably incorporated AI into the technology's capabilities.…
Reolink has announced the TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi at IFA 2025, the security tech provider’s new hardwired dual-lens floodlight camera for monitoring any concerns outside your home. Video is recorded at 4K resolution with a choice of wide or telephoto views. The pan-tilt controls provide 360-degree coverage and 270-degree out-of-field motion detection, with the latter enabling […]
Apple’s launch event for the iPhone 17 lineup is just around the corner, and case makers are already showing off the products they can be paired with on the IFA 2025 showfloor. I walked around two rooms dedicated to the latest mobile phone accessories and they were dominated by cases apparently designed for Apple’s upcoming […]
A woman who claimed her husband had taken his own life has been jailed for his murder.
Rayner's resignation poses huge questions for Sir Keir Starmer, our chief political correspondent writes.
Withings announced at IFA 2025 today that it’s revamping the operating system of its ScanWatch 2 smartwatch. Called HealthSense 4, the update adds new algorithms for 35 health metrics as well as predictive AI-powered alerts when a user’s health changes. The ScanWatch 2 also gains two new colors and improved battery life of 35 days […]
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned after failing to pay enough tax on a flat in Hove.
Rayner says she "deeply regrets" her conduct over Hove property, while PM says he's "very sad".
Google is its own worst enemy: the company appears to have leaked three upcoming Nest smart home products in its own app. Wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen) have all appeared as setup options in Google Home ahead of their expected launch […]
BBC Scotland's Andy Burke assesses Scotland's hopes of upsetting pool favourites Canada in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup match.
Philadelphia Eagles start their season with a gritty 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with star quarterback Jalen Hurts running in two touchdowns.
Move over LinkedIn, Altman's crew wants a piece of the action
For those worried that AI is going to disrupt their jobs, OpenAI has the solution – take its certification and use a newly announced jobs board to find a new role.…
Police say the men are being questioned and there is no "imminent threat" to public safety
The deputy prime minister continues to face questions after admitting she underpaid tax on a £800,000 flat.
The company continues the complex work of restoring its systems after the cyber attack at the weekend.
Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests.
Microsoft is giving away Microsoft 365 Personal subscriptions to all US college students. This subscription gives students free access to Microsoft’s Office apps and the Copilot AI assistant integration for a year, after which the students are eligible for a 50 percent discount to continue the subscription. While most students have access to education versions […]
Google has announced a pretty major upgrade to the convenience of the translation built into Circle to Search on Android, which will now continue translating as the content on-screen changes. Google has slightly undersold the feature with the name “Scroll and translate.” In fact, it will now continue to translate as you swipe through screens, […]
The life of the Duchess of Kent, who stepped away from royal life and became a primary school teacher.
We asked our BBC Sport pundits and presenters who will finish first, second and third in the Women's Super League this season.
BBC Sport analyses Raheem Sterling's situation at Chelsea after he failed to find a new club before the transfer deadline.
Defender John Stones withdraws from the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
Four men have been arrested in raids in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands, on suspicion of plotting acts of terrorism
Millions continued to flow after Japanese supplier said it would step back
The coordinator of a parliamentary campaign to end Fujitsu's grip on UK government contracting in the wake of the Post Office Horizon scandal has slammed the Japanese vendor's lack of transparency over its promise not to bid for new government work.…
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau announced on the company’s user forums today that its five-year partnership with camera company Hasselblad has come to an end. From now on, OnePlus will develop its own imaging engine instead. OnePlus first teamed up with Hasselblad for the 9 and 9 Pro flagships, and a Hasselblad logo has featured on […]
Sales volumes rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.6% in July, official statistics show.
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has said.
Windows Mixed Reality headsets were left in a non-functional state last year, after Microsoft suddenly discontinued the platform with its 24H2 update to Windows 11. Now, an Xbox engineer at Microsoft is bringing these headsets back to life, thanks to a new driver that enables SteamVR support. Matthieu Bucchianeri, a software engineer that worked on […]
The secretary of state made the comments during a trip to Ecuador, where he announced new measures targeting criminal gangs.
Thailand has a new prime minister.
A 17-year-old suspected of stabbing a teacher at a school in Germany has been injured by gunfire during his arrest, police said.
Three British nationals are among the 16 who died after the iconic Gloria funicular in Lisbon derailed and crashed, authorities have said.
The investment minister appointed by Sir Keir Starmer less than a year ago is to quit her role, dealing a fresh blow to the government's fledgling industrial strategy.
Qualcomm is joining forces with BMW on a new driver-assist system that will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel on approved roads. Qualcomm, which supplies infotainment, driver-assist, and telematics systems to a variety of automakers, is looking to raise its portfolio in the auto industry, as more car companies turn to advanced […]
The world's youngest country is banking on its young people to propel its national identity beyond the spectre of war, through hope, perseverance and a love of basketball.
Thanet District Council says it plans to review the evidence and consult on an amended order.
Sources say decision to pull products takes effect from end of 2025
Exclusive Huawei's product portfolio in Britain is about to shrink again with suppliers informed that its battery energy storage systems (BESS) are to be discontinued locally by the end of 2025.…
For years, BMW has been teasing its forthcoming next-generation “Neue Klasse” electric vehicle platform, complete with better batteries, better range, and an all-new “superbrain” with enhanced computing power. Today, the German automaker finally revealed the first Neue Klasse vehicle: the iX3. And at first glance, it has a lot to take in. The iX3, which […]
London City Lionesses announce world record signing of France international Grace Geyoro for £1.4m.
Honda is bringing back the sporty Prelude as a technology-packed 200-horsepower hybrid to tug at nostalgia strings. It’s the first new Prelude in 25 years and the front-wheel-drive-coup antidote to crossover SUVs. Pricing hasn’t been announced but in Japan it starts at just under 6.18 million yen (around $41,600), according to Nikkei. It will arrive at US […]
It has been Vladimir Putin's best week since he launched his invasion of Ukraine.
The US president has sought to refocus the department on "warfighting" and a "warrior ethos".
Richard Tice says manifesto pledges ahead of last year's general election are "not appropriate" for a future election.
Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years.
Mark Zuckerberg - not that one - is suing Meta, the owner of Facebook.
The ex-MP told the Daily Mail the Tory Party was dead and its members now "need to think the unthinkable".
Inter Miami's Luis Suarez has apologised for spitting at a member of another team's coaching staff during an on-pitch scuffle.
England batter Jacob Bethell, who made 58 off 40 balls in defeat by South Africa, needs time and space to learn his trade, says Jonathan Agnew.
Affinity Learning Partnership warns staff after Intradev breach
A major UK education trust has warned staff that their personal information may have been compromised following a cyberattack on software developer Intradev in August.…
Former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to compete in an exhibition bout next year.
If you look up to the sky on Sunday, you might just see a rare celestial event - a total lunar eclipse.
Bickering continued despite mess putting cancer patients at risk
On Call Welcome once again to On Call, The Register's Friday column in which we share your tech support stories.…
Plenty of autonomous lawnmowers have been showcased or introduced at this year’s IFA event in Berlin, but only one of them comes equipped with a robotic arm. NexLawn, a sub-brand of MOVA that sits under its Dreame parent company, has announced the Master X Series Concept, which it describes as “the first robotic mower with […]
BBC Sport tells the story of Gilberto Mora, Mexico's record-breaking 16-year-old star.
The former US president had been spotted with a wound on the right side of his head in recent days.
L-theanine supplements are touted for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Although the evidence so far is preliminary, studies suggest the compound may have several brain benefits
Timekettle has announced a new pair of real-time translation headphones called the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds. They use bone conduction technology that helps improve accuracy in loud environments. Available now for $349 in navy blue and sandy gold color options, the earbuds are a more affordable alternative to the company’s $449 over-the-ear W4 Pro released […]
Fifteen people have been killed in Sri Lanka after a passenger bus veered off a 1,000ft cliff.
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter is dismissed for spitting as his side beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in a season opener that included a 65-minute weather delay.
Many in Westminster expect Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's fate to be decided today.
Fixes typos, creates timebombs
AI coding assistants allow developers to move fast and break things, which may not be ideal.…
Lands a fourth giant customer for bespoke AI accelerators
Broadcom has impressed investors by posting record revenues but admitted it has sold a lot of shelfware to VMware customers.…
Lenovo’s Legion Go was a polarizing handheld gaming PC, and that won’t change as the company officially announces its successor today: the new Legion Go 2 is slightly bigger, heavier, and costs at least $400 more than the original. But in many other ways, it looks like Lenovo listened — and so this handheld, with […]
Lenovo has decided that IFA is the ideal time to show off its most powerful (and most chunky) hardware. And easily at the top of that heap is the Thinkpad P16 Gen 3. With a starting price of $3,339, it’s the most expensive and the most powerful of the lot. It packs the latest Core […]
Lenovo has made laptop screens that roll, flip, and go transparent, and now for IFA 2025 it’s announcing a new concept with a screen that can rotate into portrait mode. The Lenovo ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept is a pretty standard-looking 14-inch productivity laptop, but if you nudge the screen’s edge from its top-right corner, the whole […]
Lenovo’s Smart Motion Concept laptop stand, announced at IFA 2025, automatically raises and lowers itself and turns and tilts to position your laptop at an ergonomic eye level. It’s a lot like an amped-up Apple Center Stage webcam, but the whole laptop adapts to you and your posture. That’s basically what it felt like when […]
We’re all used to having our lights respond to verbal commands at this point. But normally, there’s a middleman passing our commands along, whether that’s our phone or a smart speaker that is actually listening to what we say. Lepro is eliminating the need for a separate controller by building a microphone directly into the […]
Amanda Anisimova fights back to beat Naomi Osaka and set up an enticing US Open final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Retail sales rose a surprising amount in July, as good weather and the Women's Euros led people to part with their cash, official figures show.
England defender Lucy Bronze sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about winning the Euros and life outside of football.
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says he is optimistic about the country's defence.
Parents speak of horrific experiences after their school-aged children bought the vape liquid via Snapchat.
Photos, letters and other documents will go on sale at an auction.
The fallout from Angela Rayner's stamp duty admission continues to dominate Friday's papers.
Fire services in England and Wales have dealt with a record 996 wildfires so far this year.
