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USB4 Vs USB-C: What’s the difference between them?
There's a pretty major difference between USB-C and USB4. We'll dive into the details and how to tell them apart.
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
New plugin support for CrossPoint Reader lets Xteink’s devices access DRM-protected ebooks. One of the big tradeoffs with Xteink's pocket-friendly e-readers is a lack of easy access to ebooks. On a...
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor
The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized.
Expensive earbuds: When and why it’s worth paying more
Earbuds range in price from under $10 to hundreds. What do you get for the money?
Ozempic is not just a weight-loss story anymore
Just last month, I marked my 25th year as a professional journalist, which I guess means my journalistic career is old enough to rent a car, no questions asked. Work in the news for that long, and...
We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI
Maximum camera. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge It wasn't long ago that shooting with a super high-resolution camera meant making serious sacrifices for the sake of all those...
The surprise must-see movie of the summer
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 140, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, don't forget to hydrate, and also you can read all the old editions...
Hasan Piker isn’t retreating
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Hasan Piker stand with Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong during a campaign rally for Hong on August 2, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Joshua Lott/Getty...
When housing is unaffordable, this artist’s device makes pedaling harder
Justin Blinder had just been laid off when he first came up with the idea for Ground Truth. It was 2020, two weeks before covid lockdown went into effect, and the Brooklyn-based artist and...
Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent previously offered a deal PayPal didn't take, the Wall Street Journal says. Now, they're negotiating a new price.