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A day of LA anti-ICE protests in photos
On Monday after a weekend of demonstrations, hundreds of people flocked to Downtown Los Angeles for another round — to support loved ones who’ve been detained during recent immigration protests or ICE raids, and to face off with National Guard troops deployed by President Donald Trump. Helicopters circled over an event led by unions to protest […]
Apple’s Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhone
After staring at, scrolling through, and puzzling over Apple's new Liquid Glass design language on my iPhone for the better part of an afternoon, I don't hate it. But I also think it needs a little more time in the kiln. Apple announced Liquid Glass on Monday for all of its devices at WWDC 2025. […]
WWDC 2025: all the news from Apple’s annual developer conference
The stakes are higher than usual at this year’s WWDC. Major Apple Intelligence features the company teased at last year’s conference are stalled out, the company got a stern talking-to from a federal judge a couple of months ago over its App Store policies, and then there’s everything going on with tariffs. It’s not an […]
Apple WWDC 2025: the 13 biggest announcements
Apple packed a bunch of major updates into its annual Worldwide Developer Conference keynote. During the event, the company showed off the sleek design refresh coming to its operating systems, as well as a mix of new features for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and more. Here’s a roundup of some of the most exciting […]
Xbox Games Showcase: ‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ Gets A Release Date, ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ Is Coming This Year, ‘Invincible VS,’ & Other Big Announcements
Microsoft has come through and flexed its muscle during its annual Xbox Games Showcase.
Lab-grown salmon gets FDA approval
The FDA has issued its first ever approval on a safety consultation for lab-grown fish. That makes Wildtype only the fourth company to get approval from the regulator to sell cell-cultivated animal products, and its cultivated salmon is now available to order from one Portland restaurant. Wildtype announced last week that the FDA had sent […]
Ultrahuman’s absurdly expensive Home monitor doesn’t do much
Smart wearables company Ultrahuman has launched a new device that monitors changes in home environments that could impact your health. Ultrahuman says its $549 Home gadget tracks air quality, temperature, noise, light, and humidity, helping users optimize the climate within their homes to improve breathing and sleeping habits. The Ultrahuman Home resembles a Mac Mini […]
Xbox Games Showcase 2025: all the news and trailers
Capping off a very busy week in the world of gaming is Microsoft with its annual Xbox Games Showcase, providing “a look at brand-new games and updates from across our first-party studios and our incredible partners across the globe.” It was followed by a segment focused entirely on the sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2. […]
Final Fantasy XVI is out on Xbox right now, and FF7 Remake is coming too
You can play the latest entry in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XVI, on Xbox right now. Shadow dropped during today’s Xbox Games Showcase, players will be able to experience FFXVI’s slick-ass kaiju monster battles, incredible voice acting, and ho-hum story (because, hey, you can’t expect Square Enix to be perfect at everything). In […]
Summer Game Fest: ‘Wu-Tang: Rise of The Deceiver’, ‘Marvel’s Deadpool VR,’ ‘Marvel Cosmic Invasion’, ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ & Other Big Announcments
A new Wu-Tang Clan game, the return of Resident Evil and more huge announcements.
Vivo’s telephoto extender makes the world’s best phone camera better
When Xiaomi and Realme both rocked up to February's Mobile World Congress with concept smartphones featuring attachable camera lenses, Vivo's executives must have had a quiet chuckle knowing they were ready to launch the real thing just two months later. Its flagship X200 Ultra went on sale in China a few weeks ago. Even by […]
The Verge’s favorite summer gear for 2025
Two years ago, we published a list of our favorite summer gear — and it’s time to do it again! Things can get a little tense out there in the world, so sometimes you have to pause and take a breath. We’re looking forward to taking some time for ourselves by hiking, biking, or hanging […]
