A powerful tool of resistance is already in your hands
In an eyewitness video analyzed frame by frame by The New York Times, Alex Pretti raises one hand and holds…
February 2026
My uncanny AI valentines
Phoebe Callas, 30, is not real, but she was an AI companion I went on a speed date with. Hopping…
Returning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in Relooted
Colonialism is not merely about occupying nations. It’s a project of mass violence, part of which involves total erasure and…
Anker’s USB-C cable that lets you charge two gadgets at once is 20 percent off
Monday, February 16th, is Presidents Day, and there are plenty of good deals happening on tech in the run-up to…
Astronomers are filling in the blanks of the Kuiper Belt
Out beyond the orbit of Neptune lies an expansive ring of ancient relics, dynamical enigmas, and possibly a hidden planet—or…
Elon Musk Has Changed His Mission Statement
Across his companies and his public statements, Musk is making a hard reset.
How to un-Big Tech your online life
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 116, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re…
Ring’s Flock breakup doesn’t fix its real problem
The most striking thing about Ring’s statement that it had parted ways with Flock Safety is what the home security…
The Best Time to Leave xAI Is Before Joining. The Next Best Time is Right Now
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Suspected Russian hackers deploy CANFAIL malware against Ukraine
A new alleged Russia-linked APT group targeted Ukrainian defense, government, and energy groups, with CANFAIL malware. Google Threat Intelligence Group…