REI’s latest sale is in full swing. The outdoor retailer’s exclusive shopping event runs through Monday, March 23rd, bringing with it a batch of discounts on Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and a slew of Verge-approved goodies. As expected, most… Read More »Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI’s Member Days Sale
Less than a week ago, Apple announced the forthcoming AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness, and a host of newer features. However, if you’re okay with… Read More »The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off right now, nearly matching their best-ever price
In 2015, Microsoft decided that you shouldn’t be in control of updating your PC anymore. At first, it seemed like a good idea to keep malware at bay – but soon, users discovered their computers were automatically shutting down and… Read More »Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely
It’s taken almost five years, but Microsoft is finally bringing back the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of your screen. The movable taskbar is part of some much bigger changes coming to Windows 11… Read More »Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar
In recent weeks, the escalating conflict in the Middle East has transformed from a regional skirmish into a critical international crisis, affecting global economies and geopolitical alliances. The latest developments, including targeted military strikes and retaliatory actions, underscore the compl
For almost two hours last week, Meta employees had unauthorized access to company and user data thanks to an AI agent that gave an employee inaccurate technical advice, as previously reported by The Information. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton said in… Read More »A rogue AI led to a serious security incident at Meta
BYO power. | Image: Hermès Over a decade after Apple first partnered with Hermès for a special Apple Watch collaboration, the French luxury goods maker has released a new collection of leather-wrapped charging accessories for Apple’s mobile devices. The most… Read More »Hermès doesn’t include a power adapter with its $5,150 charging case
Global green tech investment reached a record $2.3 trillion in 2025, yet geopolitical concerns over China’s dominance in solar and battery supply chains are threatening to slow Europe’s energy transition. The challenge for policymakers is building strategic autonomy without sacrificing… Read More »Green Tech at a Crossroads: How Geopolitics Is Reshaping Europe’s Clean Energy Future
Sec. Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump, and David Sacks during The White House Digital Assets Summit in Washington, DC, on Friday, March 7, 2025. | Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers… Read More »Trump’s AI chief’s big Iran warning gets big time ignored
In the ever-evolving landscape of international politics, few conflicts have garnered as much global attention as the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran . This geopolitical struggle not only influences diplomatic relations but also impacts economic stability and… Read More »U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate: Historical Context & Global Impact (Mar 17, 2026)