Today, I'm excited to announce three newsletter offerings, exclusive to Verge subscribers, that will continue to deliver must-read stories about tech and beyond. First, we're introducing Regulator by Tina Nguyen. Regulator is focused on the battles between Big Tech and Big Government - from the juicy palace intrigue to the devastating consequences of their political […]
You'll often see tech policy reporting described as the intersection of technology and politics, and for years, that was a pretty accurate description: Silicon Valley existed independent of Washington politics, and every so often, they'd cross paths, discuss some regulatory concern, write a check, shake hands, and then go their separate ways. This is no […]
I'm excited to announce The Stepback, a weekly subscriber-only newsletter that I'll be editing for The Verge. We'll be bringing you a new story each Sunday from a rotating cast of writers from every corner of the Verge extended universe. If you're a regular reader, you know we cover a broad range of topics across […]
Lava is a digital wallet that lets merchants use credits to facilitate transactions.
Suki Waterhouse is regretting some of her latest fashion choices.
After a fan account shared candid photos of the “Good Looking” singer leaving a Los Angeles studio on social media, Suki—who got...
Internet sleuths say the U.S. Constitution's website is now missing key sections from its website, including a key legal provision relating to habeas corpus, which protects citizens from unlawful detention.
A new report claims that Stern's show is about to end after nearly 20 years. Get updates about 'The Howard Stern Show's future here.
After rising to fame in 'Wednesday' season 1, Percy Hynes White won’t appear in season 2. Learn more about the actor and what happened.
Jelly Roll is A-OK with trolling his haters.
During his recent guest hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the “I Am Not OK” singer shared a message for his supporters—and his detractors—as he...
The one-year-old startup raised a Series A led by Insight Partners.
A new wave of luxury wellness facilities are catering to travelers looking to maintaining their health goals alongside high-powered schedules.
Ron Deibert, the head of the prominent digital human rights groups Citizen Lab, sounds the alarm at the Black Hat security conference about the "dramatic descent into authoritarianism," but one that the cyber community can help to defend against.
Cheryl Burke is tired of the social media song and dance.
Over the years, the Dancing with the Stars former pro has been subject to much scrutiny, especially over her physical appearance. Now,...
A guide to earning—and redeeming—points at Hilton, Wyndam, and other top hotels, whether you're traveling for business or pleasure.
Unmet expectations have pushed some of the president’s allies to the brink. “Honestly, like, fuck Trump,” a Trumpworld source who works in conservative media tells me.
The National Democratic Training Committee has made the first official playbook for the use of AI by Democratic campaigns ahead of the midterms.
The 'Today' show hosts keep us entertained and informed every morning! Learn all about them here.
A new era of work travel is taking entrepreneurs and creatives to Nigeria, Brazil, and beyond.
Imagine being a celebrity; not only do you have millions of adoring fans all over the world, but you also have millions of dollars at your disposal. It comes as no surprise, then, that celebrity homes are fitted with the coolest amenities you can imagine, one of which is a game room. Rather than having...
From skydiving trips in Dubai to Michelin-starred meals in Paris, some companies are rewarding top performers with once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.
China is tracking a rise in Chikungunya virus cases. Learn more about the outbreak and how health officials are responding.
This is on top of Apple's previously announced plan to invest $500 billion into the U.S. over the next four years.
People who constantly hit the road for work share what they wish they’d known from the jump.
Mark Consuelos is missing his other half.
During the first week of August, Kelly Ripa has been missing from ABC’s Live! With Kelly and Mark talk show as the co-host—who has been part of the talk...
Christian McCaffrey wants to tackle every special moment in fatherhood.
However, his football training has other plans. As the San Francisco 49ers player prepares for the upcoming NFL season, he...
Nintendo recently made the unexpected decision to increase the prices of its last-gen Switch hardware due to âmarket conditions,â adding $30 to the cost of the $199.99 Switch Lite, $40 to the standard $299.99 Switch, and $50 to the $349.99 Switch OLED. The price difference between the Switch OLED and the standalone Switch 2 now […]
Details about a body discovered at Long Island's Montauk Yacht Club have come to light.
Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a Manhattan-based fashion designer, was found dead on a boat docked at the...
Disney is planning to fully integrate Hulu with Disney Plus, creating a âunifiedâ app experience that will launch next year, the company announced as part of its earnings results on Wednesday. The new app will put all of Huluâs content into Disney Plus, calling the future of Huluâs standalone app into question. With Disneyâs deal […]
Kelley Mack’s Walking Dead family is carrying on her legacy.
Hours after her sister Kathryn shared the heartbreaking news that the actress—known for her recurring roles as Addy on The Walking...
Griddles are a way of life. Here’s how to season your backyard griddle and keep it in good condition.
How to lose a role in 10 seconds.
Matthew McConaughey was in contention for the role of Jack Dawson in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster Titanic, but the role ended up going to Leonardo DiCaprio...
Since its launch in 2022, the capabilities of Sonos Voice Control have expanded to include setting timers and checking the weather. But by the end of this year, the smart assistant will introduce compatibility with the Philips Hue smart home platform allowing it to also control lights through voice commands, according to Hueblog. In late […]
Instagram notes that location sharing is off by default on Instagram Map, and a user's location only updates when they open the app, meaning it doesn't provide real-time location updates.
Instagram is getting several new features that pull from competitors, and itâs updating a controversial feature that it added earlier this year. Starting today, users will have the ability to repost public Reels and grid posts from other accounts. And similar to TikTok, reposts will be collected in a designated tab on your profile, as […]
Tinder will redesign and debut college specific features, like searching for people within the college, to appeal to younger users.
Jenna Dewan’s daughter Rihannon is stepping up to the spotlight.
The Step Up star gave fans a sweet glimpse at her 13-month-old toddler, whom she shares with fiancé Steve Kazee, as she...
Documents obtained by WIRED show FEMA plans to direct states and tribes to halt activities intended to combat domestic violent extremism so as to align with "current administration priorities."
Canadian AI firm Cohere is taking aim at alleviating data privacy concerns with its new AI agent platform, North, which can be deployed privately so that enterprises and governments can keep their, and customers', data safe behind their own firewalls.Â
Any Wednesday season two spoilers contained in this article are extremely mild—unlike Wednesday's wrath. Enrage at your own risk.
Season two of Wednesday is creepier… gorier…
And the stage for...
These days, Paducah, Kentucky - population 27,000 and home to the National Quilt Museum - prides itself as "Quilt City." But decades ago, it was also called the "Atomic City" - a moniker it could soon regain as AI's energy needs bring Paducah's nuclear past back to life. The Department of Energy (DOE) operated a […]
Season 1 of 'Wednesday' ended with the revelation of a stalker. So, who is it, and why are they stalking our favorite woeful character?
Nessa Diab and Colin Kaepernick are way past their honeymoon phase.
While setting the record straight around the impact the former NFL quarterback’s 2016 peaceful protest had on his career, the...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in illegally shipping "tens of millions of dollars" worth of high-performance AI chips to China.
Wide wingspans, more powerful engines, and high-efficiency materials are making super long flights more possible than ever.
At Japan’s Henn na Hotels droids pretty much run the show, from greeting you at the door to adjusting the temperature.
Gary Leff has been writing his blog on business travel for 23 years. WIRED asked him to share his most time-tested business travel tips.
For likely the first time ever, security researchers have shown how AI can be hacked to create real world havoc, allowing them to turn off lights, open smart shutters, and more.
Keeping track of your expenses while on a work trip can be frustrating. The editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler pooled our expertise to find the most efficient and user-friendly apps for the job.
Recent developments and an escalating trade war have made travel to cities like Beijing challenging but by no means impossible.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of shaping the startup world â and tonightâs your last chance to save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27â29, Disrupt returns to Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ tech innovators, founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders for three days of high-impact programming, networking, and startup energy. […]
Celebrity Lockets is a new feature where celebrities can engage with their most loyal followers on their home screens.
Jeff Buckley captivated an audience of generations with his transcendent voice and soaring guitar. After his untimely passing in 1997 at age 30, he gained posthumous, cult-like status. Never one for the charts, his album Grace has stood the test of time and is listed on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. His […]
If your bedroom, bathroom, or living room needs a glow-up, now’s the time.
West Elm’s secret Labor Day sale section is basically an interior design lover’s dream, and prices start at just $7....
A celebration filled with love.
Meghan Markle marked her 44th birthday alongside her husband Prince Harry and reflected on the occasion, which included dinner with friends and family.
“Blowing...
Jessica Biel isn't crying a river over her kids' out-of-pocket comments.
After all, the 7th Heaven star—who shares Silas, 10, and Phineas, 5, with husband Justin Timberlake—revealed her candid...
Cardi B already said broke boys don’t deserve her—and she’s still right.
After all, the “Up” rapper recently shared an extravagant jewelry haul from Cartier, along with a $73,000 Patek Philippe...
Microsoft will bring OpenAI's new free and open GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, to Windows 11 users via Windows AI Foundry, its platform that lets users tap AI features, APIs, and popular open-source models on their computers.
Protein is having a moment—but most of us were never short on it to begin with.
Disney announced that it will no longer report on subscriber numbers for its streaming services in its quarterly financial reports, following in the footsteps of Netflix. The decision comes after a quarter in which it reported 2.6 million new Disney Plus and Hulu subscribers, bringing it to 183 million in total. The decision was announced […]
Jack Osbourne is honoring his father Ozzy Osbourne.
The Osbournes alum shared his first social media post since the death of his father at the age of 76 on July 22, which included an emotional...
This rare planetary alignment will be visible from August 10, but will be best viewed later in the month. Here's everything you need to know to see it at its best.
The launch of ESPNâs long-awaited standalone streaming service is just weeks away. Alongside its earnings results on Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPNâs streaming service and its âenhancedâ app will arrive on August 21st for $29.99 per month. ESPNâs new streaming service, which remains separate from ESPN Plus, will offer access to the networkâs linear channels, […]
Stuck at a festival with no reception? To find your group, just look down.
Google confirmed that one of its cloud-stored Salesforce databases was breached, exposing its customer data. Google attributed the breach to a hacking group, ShinyHunters, known for breaking into Salesforce databases.
European search engines Qwant and Ecosia said on Wednesday that they have both started serving search queries through an index they developed together, Staan, that aims to be a cheaper, more privacy-focused alternative to Google and Bing.
We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.
Nvidiaâs chief security officer has published a blog post insisting that its GPUs âdo not and should not have kill switches and backdoors.â It comes amid pressure from both sides of the Pacific, with some US lawmakers pushing Nvidia to grant the government backdoors to AI chips, while Chinese officials have alleged that they already […]
When US president Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff hikes in April, he set in motion a seven-day rush to bring goods into the country. Bitcoin miners elbowed their way to the front of the queue.
Mark Wahlberg just crowned his watch of the summer, and it’s as sweet as a double scoop.
The NORQAIN Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Enjoy Life Special Edition is a Swiss-made stunner inspired by ice cream...
Nevermore Academy's student body is a little different this semester.
More than two years after Wednesday's Percy Hynes White was accused of sexual misconduct, his character Xavier Thorpe was cut...
OpenAI released a new free and open GPT model yesterday that can run on a PC, and now Microsoft is making that easy to do for Windows users. The lightweight gpt-oss-20b model is now available on Windows AI Foundry, and will be coming soon to macOS, too. Youâll need a PC or laptop with at […]
Researchers have already found a critical vulnerability in the new NLWeb protocol Microsoft made a big deal about just just a few months ago at Build. Itâs a protocol thatâs supposed to be âHTML for the Agentic Web,â offering ChatGPT-like search to any website or app. Discovery of the embarrassing security flaw comes in the […]
Human judgement remains central to the launch of nuclear weapons. But experts say it’s a matter of when, not if, artificial intelligence will get baked into the world’s most dangerous systems.
Eighty years after the dropping of the first atomic bomb, Hiroshima’s survivors and their descendants describe how health problems and stigma have echoed down the generations.
First came the idea of splitting the atom; then, a chain of events leading to a moment forever etched in collective memory—the use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Well, here's a twist: The Sixth Sense came out 26 years ago.
Countless imitators later, the M. Night Shyamalan-directed thriller starring Haley Joel Osment and Bruce Willis remains the gold...
Tom Holland is opening up about the most viral moment of his career on Lip Sync Battle. Back in 2017, the Spider-Man: Homecoming actor dressed up as Rihanna and performed a sultry dance routine to the singer’s hit song “Umbrella” as he took on now-fiancée Zendaya on the hit show. Fast-forward to eight years later, […]
Jennifer Aniston is renowned for her gorgeous hair, from the iconic ‘Rachel’ bob in her Friends days to her signature lob, layers and length. We finally learned one of the secrets to her flawless hair, and it’s the Wet Brush Pro Flex hair brush! The actress and haircare icon utilized this ultra-flexible $10 brush on […]
It just wouldn’t be a normal week if an unexpected movie didn’t shoot to the top of Netflix‘s movie chart. This week, the film in question is Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the sequel to the 2008 remake of Journey to the Center of the Earth. Both movies are currently streaming on Netflix, but we […]
Since the original novel was published in 1898, H. G. Wells‘ The War of the Worlds has inspired numerous adaptations, including Orson Welles‘ famous radio broadcast in 1938 and the 2005 film starring Tom Cruise. This month, Amazon Prime Video has added its own take on War of the Worlds, and it’s already one of […]
As we age, our hair starts to thin — and I’m not just talking about the hair on our heads. Eyelashes, which are already prone to sparseness, become even thinner. Knowing this, I assumed Demi Moore regularly used false lashes since her fringe always looks so full and lush. I was mistaken because I recently […]
August is a great time to be a Paramount+ subscriber. The Skydance-owned streamer just added a bunch of new movies this month, and almost all of them are binge-worthy. How can Watch With Us tell? Well, we use Rotten Tomatoes and look up all the movies that have at least 90 percent critic scores. We’ve […]
Jack Osbourne has broken his silence following the death of his father, Ozzy Osbourne, last month. “I haven’t really wanted to post anything since the passing of my father. My heart has hurt too much,” Jack, 39, wrote in an Instagram post early Wednesday, August 6, which he shared alongside a remembrance video of photos […]
Francis Ford Coppola is sharing a health update after undergoing a heart procedure in Rome. “Da Dada (what my kids call me) is fine, taking an opportunity while in Rome to do the update of my 30 year old afib procedure with its inventor, a great Italian doctor – Dr. Andrea Natale,” the Oscar-winning director, […]
John Ramsey was shaving on the morning of Dec. 26, 1996, when he heard his wife scream.
Patsy Ramsey was headed to the kitchen to put the coffee on, but instead found pieces of paper lying at the...
The late 'Walking Dead' alum died following a months-long battle with a rare form of brain cancer.
Ethan Plath made his sister Lydia Plath cry on the latest episode of Welcome to Plathville, criticizing her whirlwind romance with Zac Wyse prior to their engagement. “I want you to be happy, and I’m very happy to see that you’re happy. But I just have to say it,” Ethan, 27, told his younger sister, […]
Known for her performance as Addy in 'The Walking Dead,' Mack died at the age of 33 following a months-long battle with a rare form of cancer.
Francis Ford Coppola is doing well after a brief trip to an Italian hospital.
Hours after local news outlets in Rome reported that the five-time Oscar winner, 86, was taken to the hospital Aug. 5,...
Brooke Hogan did not attend her father Hulk Hogan’s funeral after years of estrangement, claiming the wrestling legend “didn’t want” an official memorial service. “My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn’t want one,” Brooke, 37, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, August 5. “And although I know people grieve in many ways – and […]
A quick way to look sleek and stylish is to wear a polo shirt. The refined style has been around for decades, but designers are finding fresh ways to upgrade the top, which is why we made it our mission to find some of the cutest options at affordable prices. Curious? Read on! While a […]
Meghan Markle feels lucky that her husband, Prince Harry, cares so much about making each trip around the sun unforgettable. “Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special,” Meghan, 44, wrote in a Tuesday, August 5, Instagram post. “To those of you […]
President Donald Trump shared a photo of the DOGE staffer after the alleged attack and threatened to “federalize” Washington, DC. WIRED obtained the police report.
Prince Harry is breaking his silence after the conclusion of an official investigation into a charity he co-founded.
In March, Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned from their positions as...
Lil Tay can add the support of her family to her piggy bank.
Two days after the 18-year-old made $1 million within hours of launching her OnlyFans, her dad Chris Hope shared his thoughts on his...
Alexis Bledel is returning to Treetop.
Over two decades after starring in the big-screen adaptation of the beloved children’s classic Tuck Everlasting, Alexis has returned to the Natalie Babbitt...
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson continue to prove their chemistry is hot as ever. The pair were photographed together on set filming their upcoming film trilogy, Happy Hours, in New York City on Tuesday, August 5. A series of snaps showed Holmes, 46, leaping in Jackson’s arms for a hug as he lifted her off […]
The TV community has lost a shining star.
Kelley Mack—known for her recurring roles as Addy on The Walking Dead, as well as her guest spots on 9-1-1 and Chicago Med—died on Aug. 2, her family...
As close friends and family members of the late Hulk Hogan came together to say their final goodbyes to the famous wrestler, some of the most prominent names in sports entertainment, music and podcasting showed up to pay their respects. According to an insider who spoke exclusively to Us Weekly, Hulk (real name Terry Bollea) […]