‘Views’ are lies
Views are the most visible metric on the internet. You can see, in more or less real time, how many views something got on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and most other video platforms. X tracks views for every single thing you post, as does Threads. A view is the universal currency of success — more […]
https://www.theverge.com/social/639811/view-counts-tiktok-instagram-x-youtube-lies
US tariffs: how Trump’s tax is hitting Big Tech and beyond
On April 2nd, President Donald Trump announced staggering new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries that could raise the price of almost everything you buy. It hasn’t taken long for the impact on tech to start to take shape, with Nintendo delaying preorders of the Nintendo Switch 2 and experts telling The Verge that […]
https://www.theverge.com/604742/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-updates
Microsoft employee disrupts 50th anniversary and calls AI boss ‘war profiteer’
A Microsoft employee disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary event to protest its use of AI. “Shame on you,” said Microsoft employee Ibtihal Aboussad, speaking directly to Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. “You are a war profiteer. Stop using AI for genocide. Stop using AI for genocide in our region. You have blood on your hands. […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/643670/microsoft-employee-protest-50th-annivesary-ai
DOGE has arrived at the FTC
Two members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were spotted at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week, sources tell The Verge. Gavin Kliger and Emily Bryant were seen in the building and are now listed in the FTC’s internal directory under the Office of the Chairman with their own agency emails, according […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/643674/doge-members-spotted-ftc-elon-musk
An immersive version of The Wizard of Oz is coming to the Las Vegas Sphere
Sphere Entertainment has announced two new immersive experiences coming to its 516-foot wide spherical venue in Las Vegas. An enhanced version of The Wizard of Oz will premiere on the Sphere’s 160,000 square foot screen on August 28th, 2025, while a new film by Academy Award-winning directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo) […]
We asked camera companies why their RAW formats are all different and confusing
When you set up a new camera, or even go to take a picture on some smartphones, you’re presented with a key choice: JPG or RAW? JPGs are ready to post just about anywhere, while RAWs yield an unfinished file filled with extra data that allows for much richer post-processing. That option for a RAW […]
China retaliates with tariff that matches Trump’s
China has responded to Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs with its own charges on US imports. After Trump announced the imposition of an additional 34 percent charge on Chinese imports into the US, China has announced a levy at the same rate for US goods shipped to China. In a statement announcing the new tariff, […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/643215/china-us-tariffs-34-percent-reciprocal-trump
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 redesign is a little sportier and a bit weirder
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 electric sedan already had a polarizing “streamliner” design that only owners seem to love. Now the automaker has massaged the front a bit more for a new look for 2026. The latest Ioniq 6 has squintier daytime running lights and headlights that are lower down into the bumper, something that we’re seeing […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/642799/hyundai-ioniq-6-2026-facelift-redesign
AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it?
When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has to unpack and normalize that information into a smooth, hiccup-free stream. The process of encoding and decoding video data has changed greatly over the years, with […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/635020/av1-streaming-netflix-youtube-google-adoption
Google’s NotebookLM leader is taking over as head of the Gemini app
Sissie Hsaio, the Google exec who oversaw the launch of the company’s AI chatbot, is stepping down as head of the Gemini app, according to a report from Semafor. A memo seen by the outlet reveals that Google Labs vice president Josh Woodward will take her place. In the memo, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/642000/google-sissie-hsaio-stepping-down-notebooklm
Every Nintendo Switch 2 game announced in the Switch 2 Direct
During today’s big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo showed off a whole bunch of games coming to the system. Many will launch on June 5th alongside Switch 2, including Mario Kart World, enhanced editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and new chapters in Toby Fox’s Deltarune. I think it’s a […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/641985/nintendo-switch-2-every-game-announced-direct
Micro USB is the bane of my existence
Last year, my best friend bought me an HP Sprocket portable photo printer. This, she said, would take my journaling game to the next level. After a short demo and dozens of journaling TikToks, I was stoked. And then I unboxed the damn thing. Another freaking Micro USB port. And right after I’d confidently gotten […]
Hundreds of scientists accuse Donald Trump of censorship
More than 1,900 scientists and engineers have signed a letter saying they “see real danger in this moment” as the Trump administration slashes federal support for scientific research. “Wise investments by the US government have built up the nation’s research enterprise, making it the envy of the world,” says the open letter published on Monday. […]
ZeniMax union votes to authorize a strike
Members of ZeniMax Workers United, a union of over 300 quality assurance workers in Texas and Maryland, have voted to authorize a strike. The vote, which passed with over 94 percent in favor of authorization, does not mean workers have gone on strike like SAG-AFTRA members have in the ongoing video game voice actors strike. […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/640423/zenimax-union-cwa-strike-authorization-vote
How to calculate your home battery needs for the next blackout
Buying a giant battery for the next blackout or off-grid adventure can be daunting, especially when hundreds or even thousands of dollars are on the line. Get it wrong and you’ve either spent too much money for something you’ll never use or discover that you didn’t buy enough capacity to keep your most important devices […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/638547/home-backup-power-watt-hours-battery-calculator
iOS 18.4 is out now with Apple Intelligence-powered priority notifications
Apple has released iOS 18.4, and one of the biggest features is priority notifications, which use Apple Intelligence to highlight “important notifications that may require your immediate attention,” according to Apple’s patch notes. The priority notifications will appear at the top of your notification stack on your Home Screen, as shown in the below picture […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/639849/apple-ios-18-4-intelligence-priority-notifications
When will physical video games go away?
One of Sony’s best-ever PlayStation ads is a 21-second video titled, “Official PlayStation Used Game Instructional Video.†It’s a “step-by-step†guide about how to lend your PS4 games to your friends. It has one step: one person hands another person a game box. The ad succinctly clowns on Microsoft’s original and convoluted game sharing policy […]
https://www.theverge.com/games/638535/physical-digital-video-games-nintendo-xbox-ps5-disc-cart
Microsoft is redesigning the Windows BSOD and it might change to black
Microsoft has announced that it’s overhauling its Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error message in Windows 11. The new design drops the traditional blue color, frowning face, and QR code in favor of a simplified screen that looks a lot more like the black screen you see when Windows is performing an update. It’s not […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/639445/microsoft-windows-bsod-black-new-design
Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube
Some Hollywood studios are reportedly earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, against the wishes of the union representing actors. According to a report from Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Sony Pictures redirected ad revenue to themselves instead of enforcing copyright protections and shutting down the popular Screen Culture and KH Studio […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/639440/youtube-ai-fake-movie-trailer-crackdown-monetization
Nintendo has moved beyond specs
The official unveiling of the Switch 2 was an incredibly confident moment for Nintendo. It was brief and lacking almost entirely in details. There was no price, no release date, and no confirmed games outside of a Mario Kart tease. The 2 in the name implied a bigger and better Switch, but when it came […]
https://www.theverge.com/games/638542/nintendo-switch-2-specs-details-relevance