Snapdragon X devices have slowly been getting into their stride, but they aren't quite there yet. At the very least, Windows on Arm has been going from strength to strength, and big companies like Adobe are finally bringing their apps over in a native format. But there's still a way to go. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

The Pokémon franchise has seen numerous releases over the years. While the main series has always been a marquee part of nearly every portable Nintendo system, other games have expanded the world of Pokémon beyond that. From bigger budget releases of titles focusing on battles to wild and crazy deviations from the core series, Pokémon has gone a long way for fans looking for something unique and … [Read more...]

Sam Altman is in the process of co-founding a new brain-to-computer interface startup called Merge Labs and raising funds for it with the capital possibly coming largely from OpenAI’s ventures team, unnamed sources told the Financial Times. The startup is expected to be valued at $850 million. A source familiar with the deal tells TechCrunch that talks are still early and OpenAI has not yet … [Read more...]

If you're someone that's on your computer or laptop all day, a monitor stand can make a world of difference. Not only does a monitor stand bring the display to eye level, but it can also reduce fatigue and improve your posture. If you've been thinking about buying one, or want to experiment, this model from Amazon is going to be the perfect one to go with thanks to its no-nonsense price of just … [Read more...]

I’ve spent years experimenting with countless Linux distributions, breaking my system more times than I can count. While that trial-and-error process is part of the fun for me, I’ve learned from helping friends and family that what excites me is exactly what drives them away; most people don’t want to fix their computers, they just want them to work. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Apple has denied Elon Musk's accusation that it's favoring OpenAI in its App Store rankings and making it impossible for other AI companies to reach the top. In a statement sent to Bloomberg, Apple said the App Store is "designed to be fair and free of bias." The company's spokesperson explained that the App Store features "thousands of apps through charts, algorithmic recommendations and curated … [Read more...]

Sometimes, folks just want to pop online, get some things done, and call it a day. For that, you don't need a lot of power, and you certainly don't want to be spending a lot of money on a device that gets used sparingly. Luckily, a Chromebook can be the perfect tool in this scenario, along with other applications as well. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

As the investigation continues, federal courts are tightening procedures around the handling of sealed documents.Aug 12, 2025, 11:18 PM UTCRichard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget.Just a few days after administrators announced that the “federal Judiciary is taking … [Read more...]

I've been building PCs for around 20 years now, so I've had my fair share of squeezing in dirt-cheap components whenever I could. While it didn't matter as much when I was working with shoestring budgets, I now make it a point not to cheap out on certain components. Saving money when building a PC is always important, but it shouldn't come at the cost of compromising safety, reliability, … [Read more...]

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Match Group will pay $14 million to settle a complaint about deceptive practices. The settlement fee will be used to provide redress to injured customers of Match Group's dating services, which include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish.The agency sued Match Group in 2019 on a series of allegations. According to the complaint, the dating … [Read more...]

It looks like the leaks — and like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.Aug 12, 2025, 10:14 PM UTCJay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.Google’s next Pixel launch event doesn’t happen until next week, but the company has already announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with a brief video teaser published on Tuesday. Based on the … [Read more...]

StubHub is giving a strong indication that its IPO is back on again. It filed a public S-1 in late March, then paused in April after the Trump administration’s tariffs spooked Wall Street. On Monday, it filed an updated S-1 that now includes Q1 2025 results.IPO experts Renaissance Capital estimated in March that the IPO could raise $1 billion, and says this fresh S-1 could mean a debut next month. … [Read more...]

Grammarly is an amazing tool for creating written content without a plethora of mistakes, be it spelling, grammar, and structure. It's one of many tools that can be relied on to bring enticing content from imagination to reality. I write a lot during the day, both on and off XDA. I've usually got Apostrophe, Obsidian, Visual Studio Code, and other browser tabs open that require text input and I'm … [Read more...]

Workers from Blizzard Entertainment's department for Story and Franchise Development have voted to unionize. Members of the team will become members of the Communication Workers of America and Microsoft has recognized the union. The SFD team is responsible for cinematics, animation and narrative in Blizzard's series, creating content such as in-game cutscenes and promotional videos. The department … [Read more...]

Like many avid Windows OS users, I was also a big fan of Windows XP. There's no exaggeration in saying that it's one of the major reasons Microsoft is a household name among PC users. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Databases used by US federal courts for sharing and managing case documents have been hacked. Politico first reported on the hack last week on August 6; today, an investigation from The New York Times states that Russia is suspected to be involved in the attack. The Administrative Office of the US Courts initially identified the severity of the cyberattack in July, although the extent of the … [Read more...]

It's sometimes difficult to believe it has been almost two decades since I left the British education system. Although technology played a vital role during my earlier years in life, what was available on systems at school pale in comparison to today's standards. Then there's the hardware at home. I had a Tiny PC desktop available but it could barely run modern software and there was no access to … [Read more...]

The Russian government is allegedly behind the data breach affecting the U.S. court filing system known as PACER, according to The New York Times. Citing anonymous sources, the newspaper said Russia “is at least in part responsible” for the cyberattack, without saying what part of the Russian government is behind the hack. The hackers searched for “midlevel criminal cases in the New York … [Read more...]

EntertainmentThe WASD controls will launch in public beta first for an ‘extended run.’Aug 12, 2025, 8:03 PM UTCJay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.Riot Games is going to slowly introduce a WASD-based control scheme to League of Legends, which previously relied on point and click controls. “We believe that … [Read more...]

With Windows 10's end-of-life date fast approaching, it's time we made a choice as to what to do with our older machines (that is, unless that one guy's lawsuit manages to win). If you're like me, you've decided that you want to ditch Windows 10 and go with Linux instead. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]