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Battery not included. I get a lot of odd pitches in my inbox, but “9V battery-flavored corn chips” still stopped me in my tracks. My mind was ringing with questions (What? Who? Why!?!), but most importantly: What are they going to taste like? This limited edition flavor comes from Rewind, a new brand launching in…
Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone’s display. Now, with Apple’s introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons completely clear (assuming you’re a fan of the new invisible look)….
The Bluetti AC2P is perfect for camping trips and unexpected power outages. | Image: The Verge We’re in the middle of prime camping season, when the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer. While it’s the perfect time to unplug, you don’t have to go completely off the grid, as Bluetti’s AC2P Portable Power…
The Senate’s top Republican is voicing mounting frustration with Democrats for stalling President Donald Trump’s civilian nominees, something Senate Majority Leader John Thune called “unprecedented.” “This is the first president in history who has never had, at this point in his presidency, a civilian nominee approved either by unanimous consent or voice vote in the…
Two men appeared in court Thursday to face murder charges for the first time after three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found dead in the backyard of their friend’s home in January 2024, as the defense cast doubt on the prosecution’s case. “There is no timeframe for the DNA on that bag,” Jordan Willis’ attorney…
Platforms like Reddit, Bluesky, Discord, and Pornhub have been rolling out mandatory age verification requirements in the UK over the past few weeks to comply with new online safety rules. While the age-gating aims to keep children from accessing pornographic material and other “harmful content” outlined by the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom, there’s a glaring…
The new Copilot virtual character. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI CEO, has a vision of Copilot that involves it being so highly personalized that “it will age.” Microsoft has been increasingly pushing Copilot to be a personalized AI assistant, with a big redesign last year that included a conversational voice mode. Now, Suleyman’s Microsoft AI team…
This deal is on the platinum white model only. | Image: The Verge The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has long been a Verge-favorite gaming laptop, and we consider it to be the very best one that you can buy. This year, the lineup became even more powerful and spec-packed while still retaining the low-profile and…
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to continue interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell as the pair are set to meet for a second day of talks surrounding her involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s years of sex crimes. “Today, I met with Ghislaine Maxwell and I will continue my interview of her tomorrow,” Blanche said in a post…
Camping means getting back in touch with nature. It means delicious food cooked over the open fire, relaxing afternoons out on the trails or in the water and nights under the stars. A well-stocked car or hiking backpack means an enjoyable camping experience with as many luxuries as you want. Whether you’re a die-hard camper…