What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protocol, Explained
February 5, 2026
Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.
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Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features
February 5, 2026
Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There's also a new tool that syncs physical books to audiobooks.
Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026
February 5, 2026
How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.
How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen
February 5, 2026
From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China
February 5, 2026
Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.
NASA’s Juno finds Jupiter is a tiny bit smaller than previously thought
February 5, 2026
WASHINGTON - Jupiter, without a doubt, is the biggest planet in our solar system. But it turns out that it is not quite as large - by ever so small an amount - as scientists had previously thought.
Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue
February 5, 2026
Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.
I Didn’t Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo
February 5, 2026
Even if you typically don't like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science
February 5, 2026
PARIS, France -- British scientists said Thursday that a world-first AI tool to catalogue and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.
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February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel
February 5, 2026
During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.
Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads
February 5, 2026
He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival "dishonest" and "authoritarian."
As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users
February 5, 2026
The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)
February 5, 2026
Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
February 5, 2026
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
Notepad++ Users, You May Have Been Hacked by China
February 5, 2026
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepad++ update infrastructure to deliver a backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows.
Musk’s mega-merger of SpaceX and xAI bets on sci-fi future of data centers in space
February 4, 2026
Seventy-five years ago, the idea of harnessing the power of the skies was little more than fantasy spun by futurists like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Elon Musk's mega-merger of his companies xAI and SpaceX this week brings this sci-fi dream a st...
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission slips to March
February 4, 2026
WASHINGTON - NASA pushed its Artemis II mission to March after wrapping up a launch rehearsal that uncovered issues with the massive Space Launch System rocket's fueling process, the latest delay for the mission to fly four astronauts around the moon a...
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
February 3, 2026
Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, among measures to guarantee a safe digital environment.
9-year-old Oriental Mindoro student tops international Science Olympiad in US
February 3, 2026
What began as quiet anxiety inside an international competition hall in Houston, Texas, ended in a historic victory for Philippine science education.
Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack
February 3, 2026
A Chinese-linked cyberespionage group with a long history hijacked the update process for the popular code editing platform Notepad++ to deliver a custom backdoor and other malware to targeted users, the program"s developer and cybersecurity researcher...
Spain performs pioneering face transplant from donor who requested assisted dying
February 3, 2026
A hospital in Barcelona said it had performed a pioneering facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing assisted dying.
AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trial
February 1, 2026
PARIS, France - Artificial intelligence helps doctors spot more cases of breast cancer when reading routine scans, a world-first trial found Friday.
Study finds greater role for genetics in driving human lifespan
January 31, 2026
WASHINGTON - Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It also helps not to get hit by a dump truck. But what about your genes? That has been a contentious question for decades.
The crypto bill is falling apart in Congress
January 28, 2026
Hello and welcome to Regulator, the Verge newsletter about the technology politics happening in our nation's capital. I hope our snowstorm-affected readers are safe, warm, and haven't reenacted The Shining at home yet. Do you know what prevents that? Subscribing to The Verge. Last week, when I was tracking Coinbase's opposition to the Clarity Act, […]
The best Android phones
January 28, 2026
The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine. On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s […]
Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them
January 28, 2026
Over the last few months of 2025, Meta spent $6.4 million on an ad campaign running in cities across the country, from Sacramento to Washington, with a clear mission: win over viewers on the construction of new data centers. As the New York Times reports, the ad campaign is anchored by short, folksy video spotlights […]
Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
January 28, 2026
An open-source AI agent that "actually does things" is taking off, with people across the web sharing how they're using the agent to do a whole bunch of things, like manage reminders, log health and fitness data, and even communicate with clients. The tool, called Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot), runs locally on a variety of devices, […]
The best budget robot vacuums
January 28, 2026
Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog poop, […]
The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers
January 28, 2026
The colossal winter storm that swept across 34 states left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. Bitterly cold temperatures lingering after Winter Storm Fern are still testing power grids, already under stress from a rush of new AI data centers. Over the weekend, wholesale electricity prices soared in Virginia, the state with the most […]
The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested
January 28, 2026
Fitness trackers have come a long way from the simple bands that tracked steps and little else. Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well you’ve recovered from a hard bout of training. Even flagship smartwatches, which used to be lackluster trackers, have become pretty adept workout companions. Whatever your fitness […]
Free online review offered for takers of DOST undergraduate exam
January 28, 2026
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the National Capital Region announced it will provide free online review classes for students who will take the DOST-Science Education Institute (SEI) Undergraduate Scholarship Exam.
Razer’s testing a new tool for customizing its keyboards in your browser
January 28, 2026
Razer has announced the beta release of a new online customization tool compatible with several versions of its Huntsman V3 Pro keyboards at launch. Razer Synapse Web isn't a full replacement for the company's Synapse 4 desktop app. It's instead designed to be a streamlined alternative accessible through a browser for situations where you're not […]
Amazon shutters all of its physical Go and Fresh stores
January 28, 2026
Amazon Go and Fresh physical store locations will soon be no more, with Amazon announcing on Tuesday that it's closing the majority of the stores and converting others into Whole Foods Market locations. Customers will still be able to order from Amazon Fresh online, but won't be able to shop at physical stores with the […]
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat
January 28, 2026
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted the town of Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat early Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.