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- Google’s AlphaGenome 2 zooms in on the cellular roots of disease
Researchers at Google DeepMind have unveiled a new AI model designed to unravel how changes in our DNA affect different cells, giving scientists a more detailed view of a notoriously difficult problem that could hold important clues to the causes of disease - and point the way to new treatments. AlphaGenome 2 is the successor
- Ocarina of Time is even better if you use a smartphone app
I never liked hunting for Golden Skulltulas in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The game has 100 of them tucked all over Hyrule, and even over my many hours with the N64 classic growing up, I can't remember ever actually finding all of them, or even wanting to. Jumping into the Ocarina of
- Sony’s latest Pulse wireless headset packs planar magnetic drivers at a good price
It's tempting to seek out the do-everything wireless gaming headset with noise cancellation, phenomenal sound quality, multiplatform connectivity, swappable batteries - you name it. But if you just want the basics done well, Sony's new $99.99 PlayStation Pulse headset is worth considering. It has very good sound and just enough extras, even if you use
- Adobe’s AI experiments let you walk around in photos and interview your characters
Some of the most impressive tech that Adobe showcases at its annual Max conference each year is the experimental features it's developing, and the latest of those tools are being announced today: they can transform images into explorable 3D scenes, design AI characters by talking to them, and turn photo editing into a copy/paste process.
- Streaming is still trying to be TikTok
At Skydance's first employee town hall after it acquired Warner Bros. Discovery in October, CEO David Ellison told staff that the company behind Paramount Plus and HBO Max was competing for people's attention with some of the world's biggest tech companies. Months earlier, he'd singled out a way to get viewers to spend more time
- Not everyone is loving their new iPhone Duo
For most new relationships, two weeks probably isn't enough time to decide if you're ready for long-term commitment. But two weeks with a new phone? You probably know. The iPhone Duo launched just over two weeks ago, and that's been enough time for a subset of day-one buyers who aren't loving the phone to make
- I asked every TV manufacturer 17 questions about how they spy on you
Every TV company is spying on you, not just LG. Like other tech companies, they collect lots of information, and while some is necessary for products to work, not all of it is - and could include details you'd prefer to keep private. Many customers are concerned about how TVs and streaming devices might be
- Serve Robotics wants to democratize sidewalk delivery robots
Serve Robotics is opening up its platform to make its autonomous last-mile delivery robots available to anyone who wants to use them. The company is launching a new AV Delivery Developer Portal, enabling third-party software engineers, independent businesses, and even autonomous AI agents to access its fleet of 2,000 sidewalk robots. With this new capability,
- Apple is killing its Support Community forum next week
It's the end of the road for the Apple Support Community. The dedicated discussion forum, which gave Apple users a place to exchange advice, troubleshoot, and generally chat about Apple products, has been placed into read-only mode, with a message from the company announcing that the Support Community will shut down for good on November
- Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is out for the Xbox Ally X and works in handheld mode
Microsoft is now rolling out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), an upscaling technology that competes with Nvidia's DLSS, for the Xbox Ally X, Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot Plus PCs, the company announced today. Auto SR is also getting some new features alongside this official release. In April, Microsoft started testing Auto SR
- The VR Disney Plus app on Meta Quest now has 3D movies
Disney is bringing more than 60 3D movies to the Disney Plus app on Meta Quest. The movies will be available to Disney Plus subscribers as part of an updated Disney Plus app that's rolling out today. The 3D movies you can check out include The Avengers and Black Panther, Meta says. But the updated
- Oura is acquiring medical AI chatbot startup Counsel Health
Oura announced its quarterly earnings today and said it agreed to acquire Counsel Health for $625 million, after adding the company's AI chatbot to its app earlier this year. Counsel Health calls itself an "AI-native primary care company," using the app to deliver AI-generated responses and insights based on users' health data reported from their
- Sony cancels live-service shooter Fairgames
Sony has canceled Fairgames, a heist game announced in 2023, according to Bloomberg. Fairgames had once been part of Sony's big planned push for PlayStation live service games, but the company ended up canceling some planned live service titles, including in the God of War and The Last of Us franchises, and it shut down
- The PlayStation Plus PC app is shutting down next month
Sony is retiring the PlayStation Plus app for PC on December 10th. Sony says it will notify users directly about the shutdown. The app allowed PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers to stream certain games on PC, but according to Sony, not many people are using that perk: With a very small number of eligible PlayStation Plus
- Starlink Mini 2 adds a swappable battery
SpaceX announced a new version of its all-in-one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and now a battery into a single device about the size of a laptop. According to some users on X who shared screenshots of invitations to order Starlink Mini 2, the dish is priced at $999, which includes
- The US is winning the AI race. Jensen Huang could have blown it
As espionage targets go, Jensen Huang is perhaps one of the least surprising on Earth. The Nvidia CEO runs one of the world's most valuable companies, controls the in-demand technology fueling the AI boom, and is cozy with presidents, CEOs, and all manner of important people. He also wears a cool leather jacket. Which makes
- Google is making Pixel HiLight slightly more useful
Google is adding a new feature to its underwhelming HiLight light on the back of Pixel 11 Pro phones: As part of the November 2026 Pixel Drop, the light can light up when you get Google Messages texts from your favorite contacts. Sure, it's a small addition to the disappointing ways you could use HiLight
- Google’s Pixel Tag tracker is now available
After years of third-party Android trackers from companies like Samsung, Motorola, and Pebblebee, Google's Pixel Tag is now available for purchase. First announced in August, the Pixel Tag is designed to work with Google's tracking network and app that was renamed the Find Hub last year. The Pixel Tag is priced similar to Apple's AirTag
- One of our favorite multi-filament 3D printers is $100 off
If you’re tired of filament jams and clogged nozzles, perhaps it’s time for a new 3D printer. Through December 1st, the Bambu Lab P2S Combo, currently one of the best models that’s easy to use, is discounted. It’s $649 at Best Buy, as well as directly from Bambu Lab. That’s $100 off the list price
- ChatGPT is getting verified AI ‘Business Agents’
ChatGPT is going to let you chat with verified "Business Agents" that represent a brand to help you with things like comparison shopping. The feature, available first to "eligible" e-commerce and online service businesses in the US, is launching as part of a suite of business-focused features in ChatGPT being announced today in beta. You
- Ableton Live 13 announced with a step sequencer, new drum synth, and more
Today, Ableton announced Live 13, which is expected to arrive in early 2027 with a slew of new features. Most of the changes are seemingly minor on paper, but when combined, they make for the biggest update to the digital audio workstation (DAW) in years. The feature most likely to draw attention is the addition
- The indie game community is in disarray over AI and Big Walk
Some Independent Games Festival (IGF) jurors published a statement yesterday saying they would not vote for games that use generative AI in "any capacity." Soon after, the developer of indie hit Big Walk has published a statement saying it "sparingly" used AI in the "final stretch" of the game's development to "help work through difficult
- Google Fi is bringing back multiple cell network support for better coverage
Google Fi is launching a new "super network" that can automatically switch users between two different 5G networks depending on which one has better connectivity. The feature is rolling out starting today on Pixel 9 and newer phones that have Google Fi active on eSIM and have any non-Fi SIMs disabled. When Google Fi first
- Anthropic has its own AI-powered office suite now
For years, Anthropic has been known for its focus on enterprise and coding tools that attract high-flying corporate clients, inspiring competing frontier labs - like OpenAI, SpaceXSI, and Meta - to copy its strategies. Earlier this year, Claude Code went through its own particular hype cycle. And now, Anthropic is trying to expand its footprint
- eBay appears to have shut the door on third-party AI agents
eBay appears to have blocked AI agents, including Meta's Muse, from browsing on the platform - the latest speed bump in the AI agent race. A reader tells The Verge that for several weeks he's had his Muse agent browse and curate a daily digest of watches for sale on platforms like eBay, including a
- The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide for moms
Given everything moms do for us, it feels good to give back during the holidays. But where to start? How do you come up with a physical representation of how you feel about such a key and influential figure in your life? The possibilities seem as endless as they are daunting, but fear not, we've
- Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon with agent ‘swarm’ feature
Google is rolling out its latest AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, to the general public after releasing it to a select group of "cybersecurity defenders" two weeks ago. Google claims Carbon is its "strongest model" yet, and capable of competing with the very best systems from Anthropic and OpenAI. Google says Gemini 4 Carbon "pushes
- Ember’s latest self-heating 14-ounce mug is $50 off
If you were cool on the $149.95 original price of the 14-ounce Ember Mug 3, you might warm up to the current discount happening at Amazon, Ember, and Best Buy for several colors of the (top rack) dishwasher-safe mug. It’s 33 percent off, dropping to $99.99 — still not cheap, but cheaper, and notably just
- Reddit wants to guide your next purchase
Millions of people turn to Reddit for firsthand recommendations and reviews of consumer goods. Now, the platform is leaning into its role as a destination for shoppers in a challenge to more traditional outlets that publish product reviews and roundups. The company is launching Reddit Reviews, a built-in product reviews hub for consumer goods that
- GTA VI will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One consoles
Rockstar Games is making Grand Theft Auto VI available on Xbox Cloud Gaming when it launches next week. While you'd normally assume that would mean Grand Theft Auto VI would be available to stream on PCs, the web, Xbox consoles, and even TVs, it appears to be restricted to just Xbox Series X / S
- Anthropic targets $1.4 trillion IPO
Anthropic confirmed on Tuesday that its IPO could be one of the biggest ever, even while falling short of previous expectations. Its IPO price is expected to be between $70.00 and $78.00 per share, which would put its valuation as high as $1.4 trillion, according to the New York Times. The Wall Street Journal reports
- Aura’s next color E Ink photo frame is smaller, cheaper, sharper, and more colorful
Aura just launched a smaller version of its color E Ink frame with a handful of improvements and a more affordable price. The new Aura Ink frame features a 10-inch E Ink panel that can display more colors at a higher pixel density. It's also differentiated from the original 13-inch model with a black frame
- Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere are making it easier to remove things
Adobe is expanding its Creative Cloud apps and Firefly AI platform with new capabilities that aim to make design and editing projects faster and less complicated. Some of the announcements from Adobe's Max event today include features for automatically removing objects, blemishes, and other unwanted distractions in Premiere, Photoshop, and Lightroom, alongside new generative AI
- Adobe is going all in on agentic AI
Adobe is committing itself to the notion that chatbots and AI agents could be your next design assistant, or even automate creative workflows and repetitive tasks on your behalf. Some of the tools and features announced today at Adobe's Max conference in Miami, Florida, include allowing your preferred third-party AI agents to access and change
- Peak Design’s Roller Lite Carry-On is bigger on the inside — and cheaper, too
When we sampled Peak Design's Roller Pro last year, we loved almost everything about the camera gear powerhouse's first attempt at a proper suitcase. Everything, that is, except for the price. Back then, during its crowdfunded launch, the Pro could be had for as little as $425. Today, you're looking at $599.95 for the same
- Hands-on with Ring’s new AI drone camera for your home
Ring is finally shipping a flying indoor drone camera. For real this time. The Ring Drone Cam will arrive on January 27th, 2027, for $249.99, Ring founder Jamie Siminoff said at a launch event in New York City this week. If it does actually ship, it will arrive almost six years after the company announced
- Amazon turned its Alexa robot into a Ring security patrol bot
As part of a new brand called Ring Robotics - designed to take a more proactive approach to security instead of just monitoring - a new rolling mobile security camera was announced by Amazon, called the Ring Rover Cam. It borrows a lot of the design and functionality from the Astro home robot that Amazon
- Seagate’s FireCuda Forge moves your data between a hard drive and SSD for better performance
Seagate announced a new external storage solution, called the FireCuda Forge, that combines the speed benefits of an SSD with the affordability of a higher-capacity hard drive. The Forge is the first drive that's powered by the company's new Alkemi intelligent storage platform, which learns how your data is used and relocates the files you're
- Real Motors’ Project Ares is a cyberpunk fantasy made real
Electrification has done wonderful things for motorcycle design. By getting rid of the engine and the fuel tank that supports it, designers have the freedom to do whatever they want, and the results have been occasionally brilliant. I'm a big fan of the vaguely retrofuturistic stylings of the Maeving RM2 and the quirky minimalism of