Google might stick a Tensor chip in the Pixel Watch 5 Leaked details hint Google might go with a custom wearable Tensor chip in 2026. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeStarting in 2026, Google might go in-house with a custom Tensor processor for the Pixel Watch 5. The rumor comes courtesy of Android Authority, which cites leaked documents from Google’s gChips division. According to the …

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the gospel of Steve Jobs and what founder mode really means Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: AirbnbThe Airbnb cofounder discusses being ‘in the details’ and why traditional management is doing it wrong. Continue reading…

Netflix is making it easier to bookmark and share your favorite parts of a show Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeNetflix is launching a new feature called “Moments” that lets you save and share bookmarks to a specific spot in a show or movie. The feature seems like it could be a very useful way to share parts of something you’re watching with friends or on social media. To capture a moment, tap on the screen while yo…

The grievance-driven blueprint for the next Trump administration Image: Mr.Nelson design for The Verge / Getty ImagesThe Verge’s guide to Project 2025. Continue reading…

The pragmatist’s guide to the 2024 presidential election Image: Mr.Nelson design for The Verge / Getty ImagesYour vote matters. Here’s how it will change the future. Continue reading…

All the news from Apple’s ‘week’ of Mac announcements Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeApple’s unusual approach to an October event is skipping the event and just announcing some forthcoming announcements. Continue reading…

Hospitals use a transcription tool powered by a hallucination-prone OpenAI model Image: The VergeA few months ago, my doctor showed off an AI transcription tool he used to record and summarize his patient meetings. In my case, the summary was fine, but researchers cited by ABC News have found that’s not always the case with OpenAI’s Whisper, which powers a tool many hospitals use — sometimes it just makes things up entirely….

Instagram saves the best video quality for the most popular content Image: Kristen Radtke / The VergeEver wondered why some of your Instagram videos tend to look blurry, while others are crisp and sharp? It’s because, on Instagram, the quality of your video apparently depends on how many views it’s getting. That’s according to a video AMA from Instagram head Adam Mosseri, in which he explained why some videos ar…

Apple’s first smart home display could pay homage to a classic iMac A smart home display that looks like the iMac G4 would be irresistible. | Photo: Wes Davis / The VergeThe smart home display that Apple is rumored to be releasing next year could sport a look that harkens back to the iMac G4, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests in his Power On newsletter today. The new smart home display will apparently be small. G…

This is the Mac Mini’s big moment Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeWhen the Mac Mini was first introduced in early 2005, it was pitched as a compact, “stripped down” desktop — and the most affordable Mac in Apple’s lineup. Steve Jobs referred to it as a “BYODKM” system: you’d bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse, and the Mini would provide a dependable computing experience…

How to use the new Private Space feature in Android 15 Illustration by Samar Haddad / The VergeWhile there aren’t a lot of new features in Android 15, it does offer some useful additions for your phone — and one of the most interesting is called “Private Space.” Think of it as a separate app vault that locks away specified apps on your Android device. Of course, the main lockscreen already stops o…

The VR game I’ve been waiting for Image: David Pierce / The VergeHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 58, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, Batman forever, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Simone Giertz and billionaire assistants and Checo Pérez and Ca…

Wilmot Works It Out is the best parts of jigsaw puzzles, but faster and cleaner Image: FinjiI used to hate jigsaw puzzles. I thought they were frustrating, messy, and took way too long to solve. But my wife showed me how those parts of jigsaw puzzles can actually be fun: there’s something satisfying and meditative about working through those frustrations, sorting through the mess, and putting a picture together, one piece a…

Android 16 could get iPhone-like ‘ongoing’ notifications Google may be working on persistent notifications similar to its phone call status pictured here. | Photo: Wes Davis / The VergeAndroid 16 may come with a new “Rich Ongoing Notifications” feature that lets developers keep persistent notifications in the Android status bar, according to Android 15 beta code discovered by Android Authority’s Misha…

Tim Walz and AOC are going to play Madden together on Twitch Photo by Scott Olson/Getty ImagesGovernor Tim Walz is returning to Twitch and this time, he’ll actually be playing a game. Earlier this month, Kamala Harris’ campaign teamed up with a Twitch streamer to live-stream a Walz rally as part of a World of Warcraft stream. But on Sunday afternoon, Walz will be playing Madden NFL on Twitch with Rep. Ale…

Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make A Lyft sign taken in January 2023 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. | Photo: Mat Hayward / Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Friday that rideshare company Lyft has agreed to pay $2.1 million as part of a proposed settlement that requires it to change how it advertises driver pay. The company routinely adve…

Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system Image: The VergeGoogle could preview its own take on Rabbit’s large action model concept as soon as December, reports The Information. “Project Jarvis,” as it’s reportedly codenamed, would carry tasks out for users, including “gathering research, purchasing a product, or booking a flight,” according to three people the outlet spoke with who have…

A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse Image: LoopsThe fediverse answer to TikTok is on its way. Signups opened this week for Loops, a short-form looping video app from the creator of Instagram alternative Pixelfed, reports TechCrunch. Users who’ve signed up can post up to 60 seconds of video, according to details shared by developer Daniel Supernault on Mastodon. He added that usin…

Classic survival horror is still alive and scaring Fear the Spotlight. | Image: Blumhouse GamesMore than most genres, survival horror feels rooted in time. It started with the methodical Resident Evil on the original PlayStation and is defined in part by limitation — a slow pace, grimy visuals, and scant resources to help amplify the scares. Many of those elements stemmed from the early, awkward…

The Lake House is a welcome return to Alan Wake 2 — and a bridge to the future Image: Remedy EntertainmentRemedy’s latest release is connective tissue for its growing video game universe. Continue reading…