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 difference between astronautics and aeronautics is the Kármán line. (Sorry not sorry, Mr. Branson.)
Apple has announced that it is renaming its streaming service. Apple TV+ is now Apple TV. Stop the presses! Wonder how long it took for them to arrive at this decision. Let’s have a brainstorming session! And then someone said, “I got it! Let’s call it Apple TV.” Well, it’s a little better than all…
For the last several years Netflix has been quietly banking episodes of a new show called Famous Last Words, interviews with famous people entering their twilight years. The catch is that episodes will only air after the subject passes away. The full list of interviewees is a closely guarded secret, but last week Netflix quietly…
Microsoft will bring Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets starting in April 2026, rolling out first to users in select markets. The company confirmed the feature in a post from Jason Ronald, Vice President of Next Generation, outlining its gaming plans. Xbox mode delivers what Microsoft describes as a “controller-optimized experience” with…
Canonical has released Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka. There are a couple of important changes in this release. Ubuntu 25.10 comes with the GNOME 49 desktop environment, making Wayland session the only option available for users. It does not support X11/Xorg sessions. Ubuntu 25.10 ships with Linux kernel 6.17, based on 6.17-RC7. It includes Mesa 25.2.3…
The commercial rollout of Qualcomm’s second-generation Windows PC platform, the Snapdragon X2, has officially reached retail shelves. Leading the initial wave of availability, major retailers like Best Buy have listed flagship devices from ASUS and HP, signaling a shift toward high-performance, ARM-based computing for the 2026 market. ASUS Zenbook A16 The ASUS Zenbook A16 is…
Google has made some changes to the Play Store in the U.S. These changes have been made to comply with a court order in the antitrust lawsuit against Epic Games. Epic filed a case against Google in 2020, after the latter had banned Fortnite from the Play Store for evading Google’s own payment system. The…
If you’re having issues shopping on Amazon or loading your playlists on Amazon Music, you’re not alone. Downdetector is showing a sizable spike in people reporting issues with checkout, search, and logging in. The problem seems to be affecting both the site and the mobile apps. Several Verge staffers have experienced issues themselves. Clicking through…
Realme has officially introduced the realme 15X 5G, expanding its 15 series lineup. The device emphasizes durability, performance, and battery life, targeting users seeking a feature-rich midrange 5G smartphone. While the phone is confirmed for the Indian market, there is no official release date for the United States at this time. The realme 15X 5G…
