We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too
Thousands of anti-Tesla protesters took to the streets Saturday March 29th in opposition to Elon Musk and his efforts with DOGE to eliminate humanitarian aid, close federal agencies, and fire government workers. It was the culmination of nearly two months of steady, almost daily demonstrations aimed at hurting Tesla’s sales — and ultimately Musk himself. […]
https://www.theverge.com/tesla/639183/tesla-takedown-protest-march-29-elon-musk-doge
Amazon Spring Sale deals on Verge staff favorites
Whenever Verge staffers are asked to describe their smart tech, office tools, kitchen gadgets, or whatever else, they talk about things they recently bought, things they picked up 10 years ago, or things they’ve had sitting around their house for decades. We’ve gathered a few of the items that our staffers have enthused about in the past […]
I’m still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings
The Razer Blade 16 is designed to be the gaming-focused alternative to the MacBook Pro, and I’m always here for that. I love a gaming laptop that still looks and feels like a somewhat normal laptop, and the new Blade returns to a thinner and lighter chassis design after the last-gen got a bit chunky. […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/638930/razer-blade-16-2025-rtx-5090-gaming-laptop-impressions-price
YouTube tests turning off notifications for channels you don’t watch
YouTube is switching off some push notifications for channels with frequent uploads in a new test that might make you miss alerts you’ve signed up for. The latest test announced by the official TeamYouTube community targets channels that users have notifications set to “all” for, but often don’t open those notifications. The test won’t turn […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/638506/youtube-push-notification-test
Google to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old advertising lawsuit
Google will pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of charging for clicks on ads placed outside the geographic locations selected by advertisers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The proposed settlement was filed in a California court on Thursday and still requires approval by a judge. The lawsuit, first filed […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/638630/google-100-million-settlement-advertising-class-action-lawsuit
Helldivers 2 is locking out players who use older CPUs
Some Helldivers 2 players are reporting that they can no longer play the game on their computers equipped with older CPUs. The issue stems from the developer Arrowhead Game Studios’ and publisher Sony’s requirement that users play on systems that support AVX2 (Advanced Vector Extensions), which has been a feature in many CPUs since 2013. […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/638317/helldivers-2-avx2-cpu-requirement-lockout-sony
Facebook’s new Friends-only feed ditches all the algorithmic junk
Facebook is trying to go back to its roots with a new “Friends” tab that filters out the algorithmic recommendations that have taken over its main feed. The new tab is rolling out in the US and Canada, and will show your friends’ stories, reels, posts, and birthdays. In a blog post announcing the feature, […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/637668/facebook-friends-only-feed-algorithm
Facebook’s new Friends-only feed ditches all the algorithmic junk
Facebook is trying to go back to its roots with a new “Friends” tab that filters out the algorithmic recommendations that have taken over its main feed. The new tab is rolling out in the US and Canada, and will show your friends’ stories, reels, posts, and birthdays. In a blog post announcing the feature, […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/637668/facebook-friends-only-feed-algorithm
Amazon’s big spring sale continues, and we found the 87 best deals
Just as flower buds are beginning to bloom to mark the seasonal shift toward warmer months, Amazon is hosting its first big sales event of 2025. The Big Spring Sale, as it is known, is happening now, and runs through Monday, March 31st, bringing with it a slew of discounts on gardening supplies, bedding, and […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/634880/amazon-big-spring-sale-march-2025-prime-day-deals-shop
Bird Buddy’s solar-powered smart feeder is $100 off
I admire birds as much as the next person, but taking up birdwatching isn’t something I’ve considered. I don’t have the patience, nor do I own a good pair of binoculars — which is necessary for seeing the majestic, winged creatures up close. What I might sooner settle on, however, is the Bird Buddy Pro, […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/637449/bird-buddy-pro-smart-bird-feeder-amazon-spring-sale-2025
Nintendo is paving the way for the Switch 2
The biggest news at Nintendo’s March Direct showcase was a software update. Mixed in amongst a trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the surprise reveal of a mobile news app, the company also announced what it calls “virtual game cards.†They’re billed as a lending system that makes it relatively straightforward to share digital […]
https://www.theverge.com/nintendo/637597/nintendo-virtual-game-cards-switch-2
Fired Democratic FTC commissioners sue Trump
The two Democratic Federal Trade Commission members illegally fired by Donald Trump have filed a lawsuit against the president and newly appointed Republican FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, as well as fellow commissioner Melissa Holyoak and executive director David Robbins. Commissioners Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya write that, “Last week, President Donald Trump purported to fire […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/637602/fired-democratic-ftc-commissioners-sue-trump
Want to feel like a spy? Stick a smart chip in your manicure
A few months ago, I was stuffing my face with Christmas cookies and catching up on the season 3 reunion episode of Netflix’s The Ultimatum. It was a typical tawdry hour of reality TV. Clout-hungry influencer wannabes dressed to the nines, nursing their bruised egos and rehashing the minutiae of why their relationships crashed out […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech-accessory-review/636922/jakcom-n3-smart-nail-chip-review-nfc-wearables
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are worth their full price, but are more tempting at $30 off
When it comes to working out or just hanging outside, the perks of bone conduction headphones versus over-ear headphones or earbuds are growing. They’ve always been the safer alternative since they don’t obstruct your hearing, but with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, they now actually sound good. Thanks to its USB-C charging (in place of […]
Amazon’s big spring sale continues, and we found the 73 best deals
Just as flower buds are beginning to bloom to mark the seasonal shift toward warmer months, Amazon is hosting its first big sales event of 2025. The Big Spring Sale, as it is known, is live, and runs through Monday, March 31st, bringing with it a slew of discounts on gardening supplies, bedding, and other […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/634880/amazon-big-spring-sale-march-2025-prime-day-deals-shop
The best foldable phone you can buy
A foldable phone isn’t for the faint of heart. They’re generally heavier, pricier, and have less capable cameras than a standard slab-style phone. And while they’re far less fragile than when they first debuted, foldables are still susceptible to the kind of damage a regular smartphone can shrug off. You really don’t want any dust […]
Apple blocked from presenting at Google antitrust hearing where $20 billion search deal is at stake
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Apple’s efforts to intervene in the federal antitrust trial against Google that jeopardizes Apple’s lucrative search exclusivity deal, Ars Technica reports. In February, US District Court Judge Amit Mehta had already denied Apple’s request to take a limited role in the remedies phase of the Google Search […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/636743/apple-google-antitrust-intervene-appeal-denied
The 20 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $30
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening now through Monday, March 31st, with several dozen good-to-great deals available that don’t require an Amazon Prime membership. Our main roundup has you covered with more than 70 deals on Verge-favorite gear with quite a high price ceiling. But, for this post, we wanted to provide some low-cost alternatives […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/636342/amazon-big-spring-sale-2025-best-deals-under-30-tech-gift-ideas
E-bikes banned on London public transport after unsafe mods cause fires
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that all non-folding e-bikes will be banned from the majority of London’s public transport network. The ban has been driven by the fire risk from regular bikes converted into e-bikes using DIY kits, but extends to purpose-built e-bikes too in the name of easier enforcement. The new ban comes […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/636207/tlf-london-underground-e-bike-ban-conversion-mods-fires
Anker’s ‘InstaCord’ battery with dual retractable USB-C cables is 20 percent off
It’s extremely hard to beat Anker’s A1695 “InstaCord” 25,000mAh portable battery when it comes to value and price, especially now that it’s 20 percent off thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Originally $109.99, it’s currently available from Amazon and Anker for an all-time low $87.99 — not bad considering the high-capacity power bank offers 165W […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/635498/anker-laptop-power-bank-usb-c-deal-amazon-big-spring-sale-2025