AI’s water and electricity use soars in 2025
AI created as much carbon pollution this year as New York City and guzzled up as much H20 as people…
December 2025
Peacock will bombard you with ads as soon as you open the app
Peacock has found a new place to stuff ads. Starting next year, the streaming service will greet you with an…
SwitchBot’s space-saving robot vacuum is on sale starting at just $179.99
Small robot vacuums that fit into tight spaces rarely deliver strong performance, which is what makes the SwitchBot K11 Plus…
APT28 Targets Ukrainian UKR-net Users in Long-Running Credential Phishing Campaign
The Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as APT28 has been attributed to what has been described as a “sustained” credential-harvesting…
APT28 Targets Ukrainian UKR-net Users in Long-Running Credential Phishing Campaign
The Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as APT28 has been attributed to what has been described as a "sustained" credential-harvesting…
Browser extensions with 8 million users collect extended AI conversations
The extensions, available for Chromium browsers, harvest full AI conversations over months.
Holiday Season Guide to Avoid Package Delivery and Shipping Scams
The holiday season is a time of excitement, celebration, and an increase in online shopping. With millions of people ordering…
Electric vehicles cause tension in the automotive aftermarket
At SEMA, we heard Trump-like talking points but saw skateboard chassis, too.
‘The Muppet Show’ Returns for One Night Only Next February
It's time to play the music; it's time to light the lights.
We asked our staff for their 2026 predictions
In all the chaos of 2025, The Verge was able to see through the fog and focus on the consumer…