It’s a bad time to want a new computer
It’s not exactly surprising that RAMaggeddon is making new tech hardware really expensive. But if you’ve been in the market for things like a new computer or tablet, this week…
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tvOS 27, where art thou?
…But I was expecting that to be a precursor to more reveals during WWDC as opposed to an utter absence. [Image: The only mention of tvOS during WWDC. https://platform.theverge.com…
Inside Google’s Beam Lab, an AI face appears
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/verge-google-beam-ai-agent.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] Today, Google is experimentally revealing “Beam video agents,” which it’s…
The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles
…Now, Valve has finally revealed the Steam Machine’s price tag. And while it may not be quite as expensive as some feared, it’s definitely not cheap, pointing to an increasingly…
Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it
…That’s good news — Google isn’t locking its newest AI features to new hardware. But it also means there’s little reason to upgrade to the new speaker if you’re…
Here’s how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down
…s new models can ship minutes later to rival cloud platforms. I wouldn’t be surprised to see OpenAI’s models also appear on Google’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform service in…
Microsoft Build
…Microsoft’s new publication has a familiar name and is aimed at developers, kicking off with information about the launch of Project Solara , its agentic AI hardware-focused platform. Introducing Command Line…
Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
…Microsoft has been clear that it sees Windows as a home for AI agents and workloads, but it also unveiled Project Solara this week, a new platform for agent-first devices. Microsoft…
I went looking for the AI weed vape that gives you Bitcoin for smoking
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/slack-imgs.png?quality=90&strip=all] My first port of call was Gudtrip’s website, which only made the vape…
I spent a year trying to figure out if the Trump phone is a scam
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/trump-mobile-t1-phone-eric-thomas-design-reveal-first-look.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] Everything changed when I spoke to…