Scientists Successfully Extract 40,000-Year-Old RNA From Woolly Mammoth
The ancient pachyderm was preserved in permafrost, providing the most intact RNA ever studied.
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Valve engineer says Steam Machine is better than most gaming PCs
Valve surprised everyone when it announced a new Steam Machine last week. While gamers are curious to see how good it is, a Valve engineer says the device can outperform most PCs out there. That’s a pretty big claim. Here’s a brief recap of the Steam Machine’s internals. The device is powered by a semi-custom…
Sony is taking $100 off its PS5 consoles for Black Friday
Sony is cutting the price of its PS5 consoles by $100 for Black Friday. Deals include a PS5 Digital Edition 825GB Fortnite bundle for $399.99 and a 1TB PS5 Fortnite bundle for $449.99 — both ship with exclusive Fortnite in-game content and 1,000 V-Bucks. While the Fortnite bundles shave $100 off the regular price of…
RTX 5050 Takes World Record With Camping Freezer and Shunt Mod
It turns out that even entry-level GPUs can be fast if you pump enough power through them.
MSI’s $380 QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of 2025’s best deals so far
At $380, MSI’s 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of the best purchases Verge readers who want an awesome gaming upgrade can make now. That’s how much it costs in an online-only deal at Costco for membership holders through December 1st. In case you’re curious as to what kind of OLED monitor you can…
Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps
The current system blocks harmful apps, but scammers often respond by quickly releasing new versions.
Google will allow experienced users to install apps from third-party sources on Android
Google has backtracked partially on its anti-third party app store policy. It will allow power users to install Android apps from alternative sources. The Mountain View company had recently announced a system for Developer Verification, that requires Android app developers who distribute their apps outside the Play Store to verify their identity by registering with…
How to Stop Status Bar Updates, Notifications in Screen Recording on ColorOS 16
While recording your phone’s screen, it’s honestly pretty annoying when random status bar updates or notifications keep popping up in the video. Whether you are making a YouTube video, recording gameplay, or doing a quick demo, these interruptions break the overall flow and appearance of your recording. No one wants to deal with this issue,… Read…
How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood trends and streaming culture, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Once upon a time (read: a few years ago),…
The Steam Machine feels like the TV gaming PC I’ve always wanted
The morning of Monday, October 27th, I started my workweek by asking my colleagues at The Verge for advice on buying a gaming PC. I wanted a small, portable, and semi-powerful machine that could easily sit beneath my living room TV and occasionally move over to my desk to play games or even use for…