UN secretary-general labels humanity as ‘the meteor’ in fiery climate speech Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, speaks during a press conference at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28. | Photo: Getty ImagesThe climate as we know it may be in the rear-view mirror, and there is precious little time to change course before careening past a dangerous threshold for global warming. That was the senti…

Today only, you can save $55 on Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Sometimes less is more, and that’s the territory Amazon’s soundbar occupies. | Image: AmazonNot every viewing situation calls for an expensive sound system that can make your home sound like a mini theater. Maybe you’re just looking to equip a guest room with an easy audio upgrade, or perhaps you just need to amplify the dialog and sound effects…

Third time’s the charm — Boeing’s Starliner crewed flight test has finally launched Screenshot: NASAThe third attempt at a crewed launch of the Boeing Starliner was a success. On Wednesday at 10:52AM ET, the spacecraft lifted off atop the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and now has reached a “safe, stable orbit.” The Starliner will bring NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to …

Google acquires Cameyo to integrate Windows app virtualization into ChromeOS Image: GoogleGoogle is acquiring software virtualization company Cameyo in a push to deeply integrate virtualized Windows app support into ChromeOS. Google was already working closely with Cameyo, and now it’s bringing this key virtualization expertise and technology in-house. Google partnered with Cameyo last year to deliver a virtual applicati…

Israel reportedly used fake social media accounts to influence US lawmakers Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeA secret social media influence campaign that attempted to lobby US lawmakers to support Israel’s war on Gaza was organized and funded by the Israeli government, The New York Times reports. According to the Times, Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs earmarked around $2 million for the campaign, which use…

Nothing’s next phone will be all about AI The Nothing Phone 3 could have a very different homescreen. | Image: NothingNothing CEO Carl Pei just published a video in which he makes two big claims: that smartphones are in fact the AI gadget of the future and that AI might change the way we use those phones. “People love their phones!” Pei says in the video. But “the user experience hasn’t…

Apple is fixing a years-old parental control bug that lets kids avoid web filters Illustration: The VergeFor parents, it can feel like a no-brainer to let their kids have an iPad thanks to its built-in parental control feature, Screen Time. But the system is also undeniably buggy, as most parents will attest. Now, Apple is fixing one of the software’s worst bugs — an apparently obscure one that would let kids see the worst pa…

US accuses alleged Russian smuggling network member of using AirTags to stalk his ex-wife Illustration: The VergeThe US is accusing an alleged member of a Russian smuggling network of using AirTags to stalk his now ex-wife, 404 Media reported based on a recently unsealed indictment. According to court documents, Tajikistan citizen Ibodullo Muhiddinov Numanovich likely smuggled his ex-wife into the US through the network he supposedly…

There’s a secret smart home radio in your new Mac The 16-inch MacBook Pro is one of several of Apple’s newest computers and iPads that FCC reports indicate have a Thread radio. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeWhen Apple announced the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max last fall, the company surprised everyone by putting a Thread radio in its top-of-the-line smartphones. Now, it turns out Ap…

The future of Netflix games could look like reality TV Image: NetflixNetflix is continuously adding to its diverse portfolio of games, announcing a new slate of titles set to launch on the platform this summer and beyond. And while the “serious gamer” might be enticed by the pending arrival of The Case of the Golden Idol or Don’t Starve Together — games that have enjoyed success on other platforms —…

Archer Aviation gets the green light to operate an electric air taxi service Image: ArcherArcher Aviation, a leading electric aviation company based in San Jose, California, announced that it has received a Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, which the company will need to operate an on-demand air taxi service. That puts Archer on the cusp of launching a fully fledged commercial s…

Asana’s new ‘AI teammate’ can tell people what to do at work Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty ImagesAsana’s platform already helps teams lay out tasks and see who is assigned which responsibilities, and now it says “AI teammates” will step in with advice and plans for who should work together to get things done. In a press release, Asana says its AI model can use stored inform…

Watch Boeing Starliner’s third crewed launch attempt Photo by Joe Raedle / Getty ImagesBoeing’s Starliner will make its third attempt to launch two NASA astronauts into space on Wednesday. The spacecraft is scheduled to lift off at 10:52AM ET from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You can watch the livestream from NASA’s YouTube channel or in the video embedded below. With the help of …

The Dexcom G7 now lets you monitor real-time blood sugar on the Apple Watch The Dexcom G7 will be able to send real-time blood sugar readings straight to the wrist. | Image: DexcomStarting today, Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) users will be able to monitor their real-time blood sugar data straight from an Apple Watch. According to Dexcom’s press release, the Direct to Apple Watch feature was one of the most…

Microsoft reopens Windows 10 beta testing for ‘new features’ and improvements Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeMicrosoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, but the company is now taking the unusual step of reopening its beta program for Windows 10 to test new features and improvements. Windows 10 already got the AI Copilot feature that was originally exclusive to Windows 11, and it may well get other featur…

Zotac Zone official: this handheld has twin trackpads, jog wheels, adjustable triggers and OLED The Zotac Zone. | Image: ZotacIt’s handheld season, and the Asus ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI Plus aren’t the only second-gen Windows gaming handhelds in town — GPU manufacturer Zotac has officially revealed its Zone at Computex, and it does a few things differently than the competition. Zotac already teased that the Zone would have an OLED scr…

Reese’s Book Club lands exclusive audiobook experience in Apple Books Oprah is in shambles. | Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty ImagesApple has announced that Reese’s Book Club has found an official home within Apple Books. The Hollywood star has amassed a strong following of readers who vibe with her tastes, the likes of which can send featured titles into the stratosphere. It’s the latest partnership her me…

Bill Gates is releasing a memoir next year Illustration by Laura Normand / The VergeBill Gates has written a memoir, covering the days of his childhood all the way until he formed Microsoft in 1975. The book, called Source Code: My Beginnings, doesn’t go on sale until February 4th, 2025, but it’s available for preorder now. In a post on his blog, Gates says the book goes over “the toughe…

Here’s Jensen Huang signing a woman’s chest But first, here is an image of Jensen Huang not signing a women’s chest. | Photo: Getty ImagesWell, here’s Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, signing a woman’s chest in a crowded booth at Computex. In the video below, you can see he asks whether this is a good idea before he eventually signs the woman’s top. He then returns to signing more traditional…

An AT&T and Verizon outage is cutting off phone calls Image: The VergeAT&T and Verizon are dealing with an outage causing dropped phone calls across the US. In a post on X, AT&T confirms “there is an issue that is impacting completing calls between carriers” and that the “carriers are working as quickly as possible to diagnose & resolve.” Verizon spokesperson Kevin H. King tells The Verge that the …