Microsoft is combining ‘the best of Xbox and Windows together’ for handhelds Image: The VergeXbox chief Phil Spencer has been dropping hints about an Xbox handheld for months, but what about Windows handheld gaming PCs? Jason Ronald, Microsoft’s VP of “Next Generation,” tells The Verge that we should expect to see the Windows handheld gaming experience change within this calendar year. Ronald was a roundtable panelist t…

Las Vegas police release ChatGPT logs from the suspect in the Cybertruck explosion Image: LMVPDNearly a week after a New Year’s Day explosion in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, local law enforcement released more information about their investigation, including what they know so far about the role of generative AI in the incident. They confirmed that the suspect, an active duty soldier in the US Army named Matthew Live…

Delta’s giving its in-flight screens a major 4K HDR upgrade Image: DeltaDelta Air Lines announced plans to install new 4K HDR QLED screens in its commercial airplanes, so passengers can experience ultra high-definition entertainment at ultra-high altitudes. The news came as part of Delta’s CES keynote at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where it also planned to celebrate its centennial with a musical performanc…

Sam Altman’s sister files sexual abuse lawsuit against him — his family says it’s ‘utterly untrue’ Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImagesAnn Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alleging that he sexually abused her throughout childhood over a period of nearly a decade. The rest of the Altman family immediately pushed back on the lawsuit, saying the allegations are “utterly untrue” and stem from “menta…

The maker of the electric USPS truck is also building garbage robots and EV firefighters Oshkosh’s all-electric firefighting vehicle for airports. | Image: OshkoshOshkosh, the 108-year-old American company that makes military vehicles and other specialty equipment, has big plans for your neighborhood. The company appeared at CES in Las Vegas for the first time to announce a raft of new commercial electric vehicles, including plug-i…

Baseus’ overachieving power bank hotspot delivers charging and mobile Wi-Fi Baseus’ new 20,000mAh power bank also provides a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices. | Image: BaseusBaseus announced a new power bank at CES 2025 that does double duty as a portable charger and a mobile hotspot. The EnerGeek MiFi Power Bank is expected to be available sometime in April 2025 for $89.99 and will be compatible with 4G networ…

If you’re constantly losing cables, this could be your ideal charger Baseus’ new wall charger includes two retractable USB-C cables and an additional USB-C port. | Image: BaseusBaseus is following Anker’s lead and debuting new charging accessories at CES 2025 that could help ensure you’re never hunting for missing charging cables. The company is expanding its Enercore line with a new $69.99 wall charger, expected…

This sun-tracking security camera keeps watch in 4K Baseus’ new outdoor security camera boosts video quality to 4K. | Image: BaseusBaseus has announced a new version of its solar-powered security camera at CES 2025 that improves video quality from 2K to 4K and extends battery life from 180 to 210 days. But like the previous version, the new Baseus Security S2 camera can potentially run indefinite…

LG’s StanbyME sequel adds a carrying strap to the portable TV Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeThe original StanByMe portable TV and the Inspector Gadget-like briefcase follow-up were surprisingly popular, so of course, we’re getting a new one to kick off 2025. I like to imagine LG literally toting the StanbyME 2 to CES by the carrying straps you can affix to it, as the rep did in this video below. The …

Meta is leaving its users to wade through hate and disinformation Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImageExperts warn that Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking program could allow disinformation and hate to fester online and permeate the real world. The company announced today that it’s phasing out a program launched in 2016 where it partners with independent fact-checkers around the worl…

Here are some of the horrible things that you can now say on Instagram and Facebook Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeMeta overhauled its approach to US moderation on Tuesday, ditching fact-checking, announcing a plan to move its trust and safety teams, and perhaps most impactfully, updating its Hateful Conduct policy. As reported by Wired, a lot of text has been updated, added, or removed, but here are some of the changes that j…

Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners A fresh Google Pixel 4A from our 2020 review. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeGoogle has announced that it is shipping an unexpected update to Pixel 4A phones this week. According to Ars Technica, the company emailed Pixel 4A owners to tell them the update will address battery performance stability but that their batteries may not last as lon…

Valve will officially let you install SteamOS on other handhelds as soon as this April Photo by Sean Hollister / The VergeSteamOS was always supposed to be bigger than Valve’s own Steam Deck, and 2025 is the year it finally expands. Not only will Lenovo ship the first third-party SteamOS handheld this May, Valve has now revealed it will let you install a working copy of SteamOS on other handhelds even sooner than that. Pierre-Lou…

A smart breaker box system lets you direct your home’s electricity from an app Savant Smart Budget lets you add more capacity than your breaker box can technically support. | Image: SavantAt CES this week, Savant Systems announced Savant Smart Budget, a feature of its Smart Power system of modular relays and equipment that integrates with your existing circuit breaker box. If you’re already at the limits of your breaker bo…

RCA’s new camo TVs will blend in perfectly with forest decor RCA has announced a new lineup of IP55-rated outdoor TVs with bezels finished with camo patterns. | Image: RCARCA has announced a new line of bright QLED TVs designed to be installed and blend into outdoor settings with bezels finished in a “spirit of wilderness” and Mossy Oak camouflage design. They’re dust- and water-resistant and will work in…

LG made a slim 32-inch 6K monitor with Thunderbolt 5 Image: LGLG has revealed a new UltraFine monitor at CES, and it features a thin display mounted on an equally slim base. It’s also the first 6K monitor to support Thunderbolt 5, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. That means it should have a data throughput of up to 80Gbps (or up to 120Gbps if it supports Intel’s Bandwidth Boost mode). It also has …

Blue Ghost Lunar Lander scheduled to launch on January 15th Image: Firefly Aerospace A lander hasn’t successfully reached the surface of the Moon’s cratered Mare Crisium region since the Soviet Luna 24 probe landed there to collect samples in August 1976. But SpaceX is prepping a launch that’ll send not one, but two landers there on Wednesday January 15th, Firefly Aerospace has announced. SpaceX’s Fal…

This cat tree is also an air purifier LG’s AeroCatTower is designed to keep your kitty cozy and your air clean. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeWhat if your cat tower could weigh your furry friend, monitor its health, and help keep their pesky dander spores out of your air? That’s the idea behind LG’s new AeroCatTower, an air purifier with a cat-friendly dome-shaped seat on top f…

Former Annapurna leads take charge of Take-Two’s discarded indie games Annapurna Interactive is known for its quality of indie titles including the cat adventure game Stray. | Image: Annapurna InteractiveThe games published under Private Division, Take-Two Interactive’s former indie label, are under new management. Bloomberg reports that the former employees of Annapurna Interactive have formed a new, as-yet-unname…

Tesla’s remote parking feature under investigation after over a dozen crashes Image: GettyThe National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s “Actual Smart Summon” remote parking feature after several crash incidents were reported. NHTSA says it has received reports of 16 incidents involving Tesla’s smart summon feature in 2016-2025 Model S and X vehicles as well as 2017-2025 Model 3s a…