Netflix and other streaming services are embracing casual games on TV and betting phones can double as game controllers.Aug 14, 2025, 3:30 PM UTCJanko Roettgers is a tech reporter and author of the Lowpass newsletter.It’s game time for streaming services: a growing number of streamers are betting on casual games as a way to keep viewers hooked when they’ve run out of things to watch.Toronto-based … [Read more...]

Aug 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananServer Security / Vulnerability Multiple HTTP/2 implementations have been found susceptible to a new attack technique called MadeYouReset that could be explored to conduct powerful denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. "MadeYouReset bypasses the typical server-imposed limit of 100 concurrent HTTP/2 requests per TCP connection from a client. This limit is intended to … [Read more...]

Musk’s ‘antitrust’ tantrum takes on a new target.Aug 14, 2025, 3:13 PM UTCMusk’s ‘antitrust’ tantrum takes on a new target.Aug 14, 2025, 3:13 PM UTCElizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg.Elon Musk is calling in another return on his investment in American politics: … [Read more...]

Google is rolling out a new safety feature for the Messages app on Android. As spotted by 9to5Google, the company is making Sensitive Content Warnings more broadly available after beta testing the option since April. Google announced it last October.The feature can detect and blur images that include nudity. However, it’ll only work if you’re signed into a Google Account in the Messages app.When … [Read more...]

Just like any other PC builder, you've probably considered building an SFF PC at least once. You may not have gone through with it, but the allure of crafting a compact yet powerful machine is intoxicating. That said, not everyone should dive headfirst into SFF (small form factor) PCs without considering the inevitable challenges of a compact build. The project might seem straightforward on the … [Read more...]

One of Europe’s most prominent AI startups has released two AI models that are so tiny, they have named them after a chicken’s brain and a fly’s brain. Multiverse Computing claims these are the world’s smallest models that are still high-performing and can handle chat, speech, and even reasoning in one case.  These new tiny models are intended to be embedded into Internet of Things … [Read more...]

A significant cyberattack hit the Canadian House of Commons on August 9, 2025, when threat actors exploited a recently disclosed Microsoft vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive employee information. The breach underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges facing Canada’s government institutions amid an escalating threat landscape. According to an internal email obtained … [Read more...]

Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is on sale for a record low price of $63 — that works out to savings of 30 percent.The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenient dock. Qi2 boasts 15W of power, so you can take advantage of fast charging on compatible devices.AnkerThis means the station can charge an iPhone 16 Pro … [Read more...]

Google on Thursday announced a new AI-powered search tool to help travelers find flight deals — even as regulators continue to question whether the search giant’s dominance in travel discovery stifles competition. Called Flight Deals, the new tool is available within Google Flights and is designed to help “flexible travelers” find cheaper fares. Users can type natural language queries into a … [Read more...]

The smartphone-shaped, Android-based e-reader is close to its all-time low price.Aug 14, 2025, 2:45 PM UTCBrandt Ranj Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge writing about the best deals and gadgets. He previously wrote for Business Insider, Rolling Stone, Futurism, and Popular Science.If you want a convenient way to stay well read without amassing a library of physical books, an e-reader … [Read more...]

A startup called Palabra AI, which develops an AI-powered speech translation engine, is tackling one of the more difficult aspects of teaching large language models (LLMs) to understand multiple languages. Today, LLMs make it easier to convert text from one language to another, but speech translation is not as simple, according to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. “AI can generate content … [Read more...]

Smart HomeNew MotionAware tech may use Hue’s Zigbee radios to detect motion. Plus, there’s a new video doorbell and outdoor lights on the way.Aug 14, 2025, 2:30 PM UTCJennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News.Smart lighting company Philips Hue … [Read more...]

Application monitoring company Sentry is making it easier to gain visibility into MCP servers with the launch of a new monitoring tool.  With MCP monitoring, developers can understand things like which clients are experiencing errors, which tools are most used, or which tools are running slow. They can also correlate errors with events like traffic spikes or new release deployments, or figure … [Read more...]

Teenage Engineering, the hip Swedish tech/design brand that makes synths of all kinds (and a portable game machine with a crank) has built another computer chassis. And it’s free! But you also can’t get one, right now at least. (Sorry about that.)Described by its maker as a "small form factor, mini-ITX computer case," the Computer-2 is made of a single sheet of semi-transparent plastic with snap … [Read more...]

OpenAI is leaving its revenue-making options open.Aug 14, 2025, 2:17 PM UTCJess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews.OpenAI is considering ways to bring in additional revenue, and bringing ads to ChatGPT is one option on the table. While being interviewed on Decoder, … [Read more...]

Kuxiu’s MagSafe-compatible K1includes an additional wireless charger for your Apple accessories.Aug 14, 2025, 2:12 PM UTCAndrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.If you’re firmly in the Apple hardware ecosystem, Kuxiu’s K1 wireless power bank could be more useful to you … [Read more...]

Q: I'm hearing that Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10 later this year. What does that mean for my current Windows 10 PC, and what are my options?A: Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a little over 10 years after the operating system was released. While you can continue to use Windows 10 PCs after that date — and it's understandable why, I gave it a … [Read more...]

It's been quite a few years since I last tried streaming games to a phone, and while some aspects have improved, most of the issues with AAA gaming on smartphones persist. Sure, there are more options for streaming games to your phone than ever before, and more options for game controllers for Android and iPhone users, like the Backbone and Razer Kishi Ultra. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Nick Turley says OpenAI wants to be able to ‘unequivocally endorse’ ChatGPT to ‘a struggling family member.’Aug 14, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCNick Turley says OpenAI wants to be able to ‘unequivocally endorse’ ChatGPT to ‘a struggling family member.’Aug 14, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCAlex Heath is a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter.Welcome to Decoder! I’m Alex Heath, your Thursday episode … [Read more...]

If you've put off getting a new MacBook then today is your lucky day. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4 are available on Amazon for record-low prices. The 13-inch model is our pick for best MacBook to buy this year, and it's one of the best laptops for college students going back to school soon as well.You can pick up the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 for $799, down from $999 — a 20 … [Read more...]