Valve says it will fight New York’s loot box lawsuit
Valve wants players to know that it plans on fighting New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, which last month accused the company of promoting “illegal gambling” through its in-game…
The Live Nation settlement has industry insiders baffled
Instead of moving forward with a jury trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster as expected, the Justice Department announced a settlement Monday that omitted what used to be on the top of…
How the spiraling Iran conflict could affect data centers and electricity costs
A commercial ship is viewed anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai, on March 2nd, 2026. Increased maritime traffic led to a…
A live-action Samurai Champloo is in the works
Though the live-action Cowboy Bebop was a big disappointment, Shinichirō Watanabe is ready to give it another go with one of his other iconic pieces of IP. Variety reports that…
Listen to the Live Nation CEO’s alleged threats to a concert venue
Was it a threat or a reality check? That’s a key question in the government’s anti-monopoly case against Live Nation, which is currently in limbo after the Justice Department reached…
Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover
Ford announced a new AI-powered service for its commercial fleet and telematics software customers called Ford Pro AI. The generative AI system analyzes data generated by commercial vehicles – including…
Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner
Anyone who finds themselves wishing they could spend less time on meal prep might have a solution in the form of the recently-launched Nosh One from Nosh Robotics, an AI…
Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games
A site called PSprices has been tracking prices on Sony’s digital game store and noticed something unusual: some games were being offered at different prices to different users. What’s more,…
Time’s running out to get a free gift card when you preorder a new MacBook
This has been a week to remember here at The Verge. MWC 2026 in Barcelona lead straight into Apple’s week of product announcements. There was truly something for everyone, whether…
Vizio accounts are becoming Walmart accounts
Walmart bought Vizio in 2024, and now it’s taking the next steps to formally fold the TV maker into itself by phasing out Vizio accounts. Now, when you purchase a…
The OpenClaw superfan meetup serves optimism and lobster
The woman at the door wore a plush lobster headdress. She sat in the front hallway of a multistory event venue in Manhattan, beside a bundle of wristbands. If she…
A bite-sized adventure that puts a wrench into the classic Zelda formula
There are a lot of games that try to emulate The Legend of Zelda, but few that manage to capture that spirit in such a small, concise package as Ratcheteer…
DJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robovacs
The DJI Romo robot vacuums. | Image: DJI On Valentine’s Day, I brought you a story that’s since made headlines all around the world: How one man, just trying to…
Valve says it still plans to ship the Steam Machine in 2026
A blog post from Valve on Friday initially seemed to throw cold water on the idea that the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller would arrive in 2026 at…
Grammarly is using our identities without permission
Grammarly’s “expert review” feature offers to give users writing advice “inspired by” subject matter experts, including recently deceased professors, as Wired reported on Wednesday. When I tried the feature out…
The best microSD Express card for the Switch 2 is the cheapest one you can find
Don’t buy one unless you can see the “EX” label on the card and package. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Unlike the original Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2…
The Trump administration says it can’t process tariff refunds because of computer problems
The US Customs and Border Protection says it currently can’t comply with an order to process billions of dollars in refunds stemming from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. In…
Amazon.com says things are fixed after some issues with logging in and checking out
If you were having issues shopping on Amazon or loading your playlists on Amazon Music on Thursday, you weren’t alone. For over three hours today, Downdetector showed a sizable spike…
What if your real computer was a supersized Lego computer brick?
The M2x2 in action. | Image: Paul Staal In 1979 – nearly 50 years ago – Lego jazzed up its very first spaceships with an iconic sloped computer brick that…
Lawmakers just advanced online safety laws that require age verification at the app store
A package of child safety bills is headed to the House floor following an hours-long session that left Democrats and Republicans divided. On Thursday, lawmakers on the House Committee on…
The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference on US military action in Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 2, 2026. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via…
Nothing is finally covering up with the metal Phone 4A Pro
Today Nothing has revealed the 4A and 4A Pro, its latest midrange phones. The two look startlingly different from one another, with varying designs and Glyph Light interfaces. The Pro…
Nothing’s Headphone A are something worth considering
The Headphone A keep the shape and style of Nothing’s over-ear design, but with an opaque instead of transparent case. After the release of the Headphone 1 last year –…
Bill Gates’ nuclear company is the first to get approval to build next-gen reactor
Non-plant related construction broke ground at the Wyoming facility in June 2024. | Image: TerraPower Bill Gates-founded nuclear energy startup TerraPower has been granted approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission…
Did Live Nation punish a venue by taking Billie Eilish away?
John Abbamondi had orders to let the CEO of Ticketmaster down easy. In April 2021, Abbamondi was the CEO of BSE Global, the company that ran Brooklyn arena the Barclays…
A new video from the White House mixes Call of Duty footage with actual video of Iran strikes
A screenshot of the Call of Duty footage in the White House’s video. On Wednesday, the White House posted a video of actual military strikes on Iran in the style…
I’m not ashamed to admit the Kobo Remote is the best gadget I’ve bought this year
The Kobo Remote is small and lightweight, but large enough to be comfortable to hold. Does anyone really need a remote for a device you’re already either holding or using…
Inside the secret meeting that led to the AI political resistance
From left: Randi Weingarten, Steve Bannon, and Ralph Nader. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images In early January, a group of 90 or so political, community and…
Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker
One of the most trusted leakers for Call of Duty will no longer share confidential information about the gaming franchise after being hit with a cease and desist order. TheGhostOfHope…
Anker’s last-gen sleep buds are nearly 40 percent off ahead of daylight saving time
Anker’s last-gen earbuds are tiny and lightweight, making them comfy to wear while sleeping. | Image: Anker Bad news: most Americans are about to lose an hour of sleep next…