Valve has rolled out SteamOS 3.8.0 to users on the Steam Deck Preview channel. The update introduces initial support for the Steam Machine and includes several improvements aimed at external displays, discrete GPUs, and third-party handheld hardware. The Steam Machine is Valve’s upcoming desktop gaming PC. It was originally expected to launch in early 2026,…
Halide running on an iPhone. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Lux Optics co-founder Sebastiaan de With made headlines when he joined Apple in late January. The company was behind Halide, one of the most popular photography apps for the iPhone, which gained a cult following for its robust pro-level controls. Apple was apparently…
Samsung is rethinking how premium smartphones are bought in India. With flagship prices steadily crossing the Rs 1 lakh mark, the company has introduced a new ownership model called Galaxy Forever, aimed at making its high-end Galaxy devices more accessible without the burden of a full upfront payment. Instead of a traditional purchase, the program… Read…
Microsoft has confirmed plans to implement a series of updates to Windows 11 focused on system performance, reliability, and user experience. These updates will be rolled out in preview over the coming months. The effort is internally codenamed Windows K2, according to sources, and has led to the postponement or cancellation of other planned Windows…
Tumblr users were left scrambling on Wednesday after dozens of accounts were banned in the same afternoon by an automated system. Numerous users contacted The Verge about the incident, claiming that the wave of bans disproportionately seemed to impact accounts run by users who identify as trans women, many of whom were given no specific…
The “Xi-cc-plus” could not have been detected without years of work and concerted upgrades.
The idea uses a “starshade” to let astronomers find Earth-like exoplanets, even with existing ground-based telescopes.
Perplexity has rolled out Comet, its new AI-powered browser, on the App Store for iPhone users. Originally set to launch on March 11, the app arrived about a week later than expected. Currently, there’s no version available for iPad. Like most browsers on iOS, Comet uses WebKit because Apple requires it, so it doesn’t stand…
Today’s Instagram creators not only rely on reels as content but also on carousel posts. In recent times, the Instagram algorithm has been pushing such posts on the reels tab when you add music to them. But an ordinary post might not grab the viewer’s attention. You can make a simple post much more immersive… Read…
