The mystery object that struck a plane in flight? It was probably a weather balloon
WindBorne says its balloons are compliant with all applicable airspace regulations.
The Sims Mobile is shutting down next year
The Sims is in a period of transition — and as part of that, the ongoing mobile version will be shutting down in a few months. EA announced that today’s update for The Sims Mobile will be its last, and that on January 20th, 2026 the game “will no longer be accessible to play and
X is changing how it handles links to try and keep you in the app
X is testing a change to the way it handles links on iOS so that the buttons to like, reply, and repost will always be visible. Normally, when you click a link on X the page opens up and completely covers the original post. Apparently, this leads to fewer people clicking like or otherwise engaging
Groutless Showers Set to Replace Bathtubs as Top Bathroom Trend for 2026
Bathtubs Are Out for 2026 — and This Bathroom Trend Is Replacing It, According to Zillow For decades, the bathtub was the gold standard in bathroom luxury. Whether it was…
2025 Tech Layoffs Surge: Over 89,000 Jobs Cut Amid AI Shift and Economic Strain
The wave of tech layoffs in 2025 has reshaped the industry, affecting both established giants and emerging startups. Driven by shifting market demands, rapid AI adoption, and economic uncertainty, the…
Motorola’s Razr Ultra and the Marshall Emberton II top this week’s best deals
If you’ve been thinking about buying a foldable phone that truly stands out, few models can rival the 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra, which is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with 16GB of RAM and 512GB starting at $999.99 ($300 off), its lowest price to date. If you can’t tell from the image
Facebook’s new button lets its AI look at photos you haven’t uploaded yet
Meta has rolled out an opt-in AI feature to its US and Canadian Facebook users that claims to make their photos and videos more “shareworthy.” The only catch is that the feature is designed for your phone’s camera roll — not the media you’ve already uploaded to Facebook. If you opt in, Meta’s AI will
NASA Explores New Rocket Options for Orion, Breaking Away from SLS Exclusivity
A Major Shift in NASA’s Orion Program: Exploring Alternative Launch Options For years, NASA’s Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket have been intrinsically linked in the agency’s…
Why world models are the next big thing in AI
This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Around the middle of last year, Pim de Witte started reaching out to a handful of prominent AI labs to see if they’d be interested in using data from
Christmas Tree Mugs: 2025’s Must-Have Holiday Gift for Everyone on Your List!
The Christmas Tree Mug Is the Perfect Holiday Gift for Anyone on Your List The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and thoughtful gestures—what better way to express…