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Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
The Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K in white (left) and the V5 Ultra 8K in black (right). | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Keychron's expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic...
Is “time confetti” ruining parenthood?
The idea that you need to save up a certain amount of money before having kids is so common it can feel almost like a moral law. But it isn’t, and I said as much recently when a reader wrote...
The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more stories on Big Tech versus politics in Washington, DC, follow Tina Nguyen and read...
What to do about burnout at work
Jonathan Malesic knows burnout firsthand. He was working his dream job, teaching at a small Catholic college in Pennsylvania. He was publishing papers, working toward tenure — doing all the things...
Rubén Gallego on why he defended Eric Swalwell — and why he regrets it now
Gallego in the US Capitol on October 23, 2025. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images This month, Rep. Eric Swalwell faced a flood of sexual misconduct allegations, pushing him to drop...
The RAM shortage could last years
According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages...
The RAM shortage could last years
According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages...
SNK’s Neo Geo console remake works with original cartridges and HDMI
Not everyone had the money for the original Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System when it released in the '90s, but there's still a chance to experience it as an adult with disposable income. SNK...
Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights
A judge has granted the makers of the "ICE Sightings - Chicagoland" Facebook group and the Eyes Up app a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration from coercing platforms to...
Apple avoids a second import ban for its redesigned smartwatches in latest court ruling
Apple has secured a major victory for its redesigned smartwatches as per the latest decision from the US International Trade Commission. The federal agency ruled against reinstating an import ban on...