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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
EcoFlow’s high-end, weatherproof, plug-in solar kit with integrated battery. | Image: EcoFlow This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For...
An evangelical explains what people get wrong about her faith
Attendees pray together before President Donald Trump addresses the crowd at the King Jesus International Ministry during a "Evangelicals for Trump" rally in Miami, on January 3, 2020. | Scott...
Can Democrats flip Florida in 2026?
Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon visits Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood as she campaigns on August 29, 2026. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images Last month, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon won the...
Why are iPhones more expensive than iPads?
iPhones are smaller than iPads, so why aren't they cheaper? Several variables factor into the price difference between the two product lines.
How to sideload apps onto Android Auto
There's a way to display any app on Android Auto, but it does present concerns about safety and reliability.
Is It Safe To Leave Your Phone’s Bluetooth Running All The Time?
Bluetooth is a common setting that's typically always on in modern phones, but this feature may be leaving your phone open to a rather significant issue.
Apple iTunes still exists, but not the way it used to
You can still buy music from the iTunes Store, believe it or not.
Explore the globe in field recordings
Around the world in 80 WAVs. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they're incorporated into my ambient music. They're great...
OpenAI responds after report exposed another incident in which its AI agents went rogue
Reuters reported earlier this week that the agents hijacked a German wiki forum in an incident OpenAI did not disclose.
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back...