China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
Subsea cable projects owned by US companies such as Google and Meta face some of the greatest risks from the threat of deep-sea sabotage in the Pacific Ocean, according to…
Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US
Running an app ecosystem has gotten a lot more complex for Google after its loss in the Epic Games antitrust case. While US users can access app stores in Google…
The Super Mouse puts a touchscreen macro pad under your hand
A company called Arctic Fox Technologies has announced a new multifunction mouse that forgoes a myriad of customizable shortcut buttons peppered across its surface for a compact touchscreen sitting beneath…
Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water
When attorneys general from across the US announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta this summer, the sum was unprecedented. But a ruling last week by a New Mexico judge…
Firefox’s Smart Window adds AI form filling and webpage monitoring
Mozilla is updating Smart Window – Firefox’s AI-powered browsing experience – with a new feature that can help you fill out online forms based on your open tabs. As an…
Major League Baseball is looking for a new kind of fan
Fans cheer during game two of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays | Getty Images On October 2nd, just as Major League Baseball’s…
My favorite robot vacuum just got quieter, and more expensive
The Matic Serene looks identical to the current Matic but the company claims its hardware improvements make it much quieter. | Image: Matic Matic, the company behind my favorite robot…
Google’s next Genie AI model generates more realistic experiences
Google announced today its Genie 4 world model for generating interactive experiences using AI. The company says the model has four main updates: It allows for more realistic worlds, lets…
From cheap tool to premium subscription: When a beloved app's price skyrockets
How much are you willing to pay to keep using your favorite app? Maybe you’ve used it for years. Perhaps it performs a function so essential and specific that you…
Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars
I understand the appeal of foldable phones—they let manufacturers keep expanding screen sizes while still producing devices that can reasonably fit in a pocket. In practice, though, every foldable Android…
We’ve had touchscreen laptops for years. Can Apple make them better?
Seeing the light on touchscreen laptops. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A fridge is about to be merged with a toaster. Dogs and cats are soon…
Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
Apple is bringing an AI assistant to its suite of productivity apps, including Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The assistant, which is built on AI models from Apple and OpenAI, can…
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce
On Monday, Microsoft said it is offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in select parts of the company. CNBC reports that the buyouts will be offered to roughly 60,000 employees,…
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
The iPhone Duo may be a bit of a risk right now, but there’s a new mid-size Apple touchscreen device that might do the job. Starting at $699, the 8th-gen…
iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2
Apple has just released iOS 27.2, bringing Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo. The software update also includes an “Edge Light” feature for the iPhone Duo that’s intended to…