Technology

In the world of technology, few rivalries have been as intense as the ongoing battle between Elon Musk and Tim Cook. Both heads of iconic companies, Musk and Cook, have repeatedly clashed over everything from innovation to market dominance. The latest chapter in their ongoing feud has been marked by an ambitious offer from Musk that could have drastically changed …

Subnautica 2’s development changes have taken another dramatic twist, as former developers claim they’re launching legal action against publisher Krafton, which has now accused them of “abandoning” the project. Last week, Krafton shared the surprising news that Unknown Worlds’s leadership had left the company, including CEO Ted Gill, co-founder and creative director Charlie Cleveland, and co-founder and technical director Max …

Nintendo is about to launch the second big first-party exclusive Switch 2 game: Donkey Kong Bananza. Earlier this week, the development team confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza started development on the original Switch just like Mario Kart World. Why did they make it an exclusive, though, rather than a cross-generation title? Here’s an answer provided by Nintendo EPD Game Director …

Hi! Welcome to Installer No. 89, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. My name is Jay Peters, and I will be taking care of Installer while David is on parental leave. All of us here at The Verge are very excited for him and his family, and he’ll be back later this year. It’s a …

Pokémon GO Events This Week (July 14-July 20 2025): Tatsugiri debut, Gigantamax Lapras return, shiny boosts and more!  Pokémon GO Hub The Great Pokémon GO Guide to Winning Max Battles and Catching Gigantamax Pokémon  Pokemon.com Get ready for Pokémon GO Summer Concert, a music-themed celebration  GoNintendo Pokémon GO: Here’s why you shouldn’t miss the Raid Day with Lapras  Mein-MMO Pokemon GO Announces New July …

That classic result was a way to transform any algorithm with a given time budget into a new algorithm with a slightly smaller space budget. Williams saw that a simulation based on squishy pebbles would make the new algorithm’s space usage much smaller—roughly equal to the square root of the original algorithm’s time budget. That new space-efficient algorithm would also …

An innocuous black stapler became public enemy No. 1 for some New York City-based gamers after it damaged a Nintendo Switch 2 at a local GameStop in June. Now, GameStop has turned that viral mishap into a marketing opportunity: That same stapler, and some additional items, are now selling on eBay for nearly $250,000 as part of a GameStop-organized charity …

Like Pixel Preferred Care earlier this year, Google Fi device protection now has a new “device protection provider” with one benefit improving. Device protection provides “additional coverage beyond your device’s manufacturer’s warranty” for phones (and smartwatches) purchased via the Google Fi store. It covers two instances of accidental damage, like drops, spills, or cracked screens, in any rolling 12-month period. …

One of the most useful aspects of Pixel VIPs is how it shows recent calls and messages, and the Google Contacts app is now gaining that functionality with “Recent activity.” Recent activity is a new card in-between Contact info and Connected apps. It shows the most recent call and message from the contact you’re viewing. The former notes when it …

Security updates might not seem as flashy and exciting as a new OS update. Still, they certainly help patch up vulnerabilities and prevent threats, such as malware and data theft, from occurring. After your device becomes compromised, and you become a victim, it’s challenging to undo the damage or the experience that has happened. Samsung phones have top-notch security thanks …