Silicon Roundabout
How to install the iPadOS 26 beta on your iPad (and which models support it)
Your iPad is set to get several new features with iPadOS 26 this fall, but you can try them early by downloading the developer beta now - and soon, the public beta. Here's how.
How agentic AI is transforming the very foundations of business strategy
PwC's AI chief explains how forward-thinking leaders are preparing their people and processes for this unprecedented transformation.
Most AI projects are abandoned - 5 ways to ensure your data efforts succeed
Virgin Atlantic's VP of data and AI explains how timely insights boost operational performance and deliver better customer experiences.
How to install the MacOS 26 beta on your Mac (and which models support it)
Although Apple's latest MacOS update won't ship to everyone until this fall, you can get an early look today by enrolling in the developer beta - and soon, the public beta. Here's how.
I tested an Android phone with a built-in smartwatch - my thoughts after a month
This modular smartphone by Oukitel is a Bluetooth headset, smartwatch, and flashlight in one. Oh, and it's just as rugged as you'd expect.
Foldables are in and suddenly really thin
Hi! Welcome to Installer No. 89, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. My name is Jay Peters, and I will be taking care of Installer while David is on parental leave. All of us here at The Verge are very excited for him and his family, and he'll be back later this year.It's a huge honor to be writing this. I look forward to Installer every week to see what awesome things David is obsessed with and what you all are into. (Thanks to everyone who sent over their favorite n
This $500 Chromebook Plus has better performance than some PCs I've tested
Lenovo's Flex 5i combines snappy performance and surprisingly good speakers with a budget-friendly price.
Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)
GM was the first major US automaker to make the promise to go all-electric by 2035, just four years ago. Those promises have since turned into rough estimates under the second Donald Trump presidency, with the company softening language about its electrification goals. But GM is riding high on EV sales, and as CEO Mary Barra puts it, EVs are still the future - just on a delayed (and very flexible) timeline. "We still believe in an all-electric future," Barra told The Verge in an exclusive
xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars
Several days after temporarily shutting down the Grok AI bot that was producing antisemitic posts and praising Hitler in response to user prompts, Elon Musk’s AI company tried to explain why that happened. In a series of posts on X, it said that “…we discovered the root cause was an update to a code path upstream of the @grok bot. This is independent of the underlying language model that powers @grok.”On the same day, Tesla announced a new 2025.26 update rolling out “shortly” to its
Best Black Friday in July 2025 deals at Best Buy: The best offers that end tomorrow
Best Buy's Black Friday in July ends tomorrow, but there are still discounts up to 50% on tech items from brands like Apple, Samsung, Sonos, and more.
Every iPhone model getting iOS 26 (and which ones don't support it)
The next major iOS update introduces a bold new look. Here are the iPhones that can run it - including the public beta releasing soon.
Prime Day is over, but our favorite laptop deals are still live
We rounded up the top laptop deals still live in the final hours of Prime Day, many of which we've tested ourselves and recommend.
My favorite anti-Prime Day deals still live from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition
Prime Day may be over, but there are still plenty of massive sales across other top retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Costco.
The best Sam's Club deals still live: TVs, speakers, laptops, and appliances
Amazon's Prime Day sale may have ended, but over at Sam's Club you can catch some competing deals on your favorite tech items at a fraction of their usual prices.
The best Costco deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, laptops, Apple devices, and more
Prime Day is over, but there are still a ton of massive Costco deals live right now on everything from AirPods to Dyson vacuums.
Our favorite 100+ Prime Day deals still live right now
Amazon Prime Day is over, but you can still find some all-time-low prices on our favorite Apple products, TVs, laptops, and more live today.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals you can still shop
Amazon’s first four-day Prime Day technically ended yesterday, but a few deals have stuck around a little longer. You won’t see a bright red “Prime Day Deal” tag anymore, which can make these stragglers a little hard to find, so we’ve collected them for you. These deals could end at any time, and we wouldn’t expect them to last very long. Still, if you sat out Prime Day this year, there’s still a chance to get that big-screen TV, a robot vacuum, or a pair of wireless earbuds at a steep dis
24 hours with Alexa Plus: we cooked, we chatted, and it kinda lied to me
There’s a new AI in the house. I've waited two years to try out the new Alexa, which was first announced way back in 2023, and this week I finally got access to Alexa Plus. I've now spent 24 hours with Amazon's generative AI-powered voice assistant, and it's not just an improvement on the original; it's an entirely new assistant.Alexa Plus knows more, can do more, and is easier to interact with because it understands more. I can ramble, pause, sigh, cough, change my request mid-sentence,
This compact laptop dock streamlined my workspace - and it's buy one get one
Baseus' Nomo NU1 Air Spacemate is a handy 12-port dock for those of us with limited space (and lots of tech)
An electrician's plea: Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords
Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially in summer - can be risky.