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Why OLPC’s $100 laptop never stood a chance
The idea was big, exciting, and inspiring: What if we could get every kid in the world access to a computer? For a bunch of thinkers and executives in Silicon Valley, it felt like the way to fix...
How to use Android apps on your Windows PC (and why you might want to)
With the right software, you can run Android apps on your Windows PC. Here's why you may want to and how to get it set up on your own computer.
Googlebooks might be the real deal
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 145, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I'm happy to be done traveling for a bit, and also you can read all...
The smart home graveyard is getting crowded
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the fragile state of your connected devices, follow Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. The Stepback...
Wait, what are the rules around cellphone etiquette now?
Recently, while taking the metro to work, I encountered something that shocked me. The train was pulling up, just as the man in front of me tapped to pay to go through the gate, and a woman pushed...
This weather threat costs us billions. And it’s about to get worse.
Kevin Ross removes damaged vinyl sheets from underneath his sister's mobile home in Watkins, Colorado. The trailer park was heavily damaged by hail and very strong winds. | Denver Post/Getty Images...
Losses, Warnings and a DraftKings VIP Invitation
It was late May, the French Open was underway, and a ProPublica reporter had just ripped 64 wagers on the clay courts of Paris in a single two-hour session from his office chair in New York City. A...
How powerful of a power bank do you need to safely charge a laptop?
A power bank is more than its capacity. You also need to know how fast it can deliver power so your laptop doesn't drain while it's connected.
Your old GPU could be worth more than you think
Your old GPU could be a goldmine thanks to the RAMaggedon.
Stop bringing your phone in the shower: How steam can ruin ‘waterproof’ phones
Phone manufacturers are pretty direct in their guidance on this one.