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Ash Parrish @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 13:02 EDT

Maximus is more important than ever in Fallout season 2

As we tuck into Fallout season 2, eager to see Amazon bring New Vegas to life, there's one person who stands out - and not just because of his power armor. Knight Maximus of the Brotherhood of Steel is the most important of Fallout's three main characters, and I'm glad the new season is finally […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 13:00 EDT

Tesla would have to rein in FSD under new Democratic bill

Tesla and other automakers working on Level 2 and higher driving systems would be required to restrict their vehicles to specific road types or clearly defined operational domains under a new bill introduced today by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey (D). Operational design domains, or ODDs, are a set of conditions, either geographic or weather-related, in […] Read more ›

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Elissa Welle @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 12:48 EDT

Billionaires want data centers everywhere, including space

Tech billionaires have been obsessed with space for a long time. Now, as the largest AI companies race to build more data centers in a frenzied pursuit of profitability, space is looking less like a pet project and more like a commercial opportunity. In 2025 alone, six proposals for giant AI data centers needing multiple […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 12:35 EDT

ESPN is debuting a new data-filled Monday Night Football stream next week

A new Monday Night Football broadcast will offer an alternate telecast that presents the game live from the All-22 camera angle that shows the entire field, coupled with on-screen analytics and commentary. It's called MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats, and it premieres next week. To develop the show, ESPN partnered with sports data analytics […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 12:04 EDT

Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving

Mercedes-Benz sent out a notice to customers recently announcing its plans to discontinue MBUX Sound Drive, an interactive audio feature that syncs music to the car's actions. The feature was first announced less than a year ago at CES in partnership with Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am. Notices went out recently to customers that MBUX […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 12:00 EDT

This iPhone case with a second screen lets you snap selfies with its rear cameras

Smartphones with secondary screens on the back aren't a new idea. Most recently the Xiaomi 17 series launched in September with a smaller rear display and while the company suggests using it for widgets or gaming, the most practical use is as a way to frame selfies captured with the phone's superior rear cameras. The […] Read more ›

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Joshua Dzieza @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 12:00 EDT

Jimmy Wales trusts the process

Wikipedia will be 25 years old in January. During that time, the encyclopedia has gone from a punchline about the unreliability of online information to the factual foundation of the web. The project's status as a trusted source of facts has made it a target of authoritarian governments and powerful individuals, who are attempting to […] Read more ›

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Charles Pulliam-Moore @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 12:00 EDT

Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

Though Paramount Skydance was trying to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for much more money than Netflix is offering, David Zaslav and the rest of WBD's board are urging their shareholders to give Oracle scion David Ellison the cold shoulder. Today, WBD's board announced that it has unanimously decided that its shareholders would be much better […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 11:08 EDT

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant strides in its […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 11:00 EDT

Gemini 3 Flash is here, bringing a ‘huge’ upgrade to the Gemini app

Google is upgrading its Gemini app with Gemini 3 Flash, a more efficient version of its flagship AI model that's still capable of fielding complex requests. The new model will replace Gemini 2.5 Flash as the default inside the Gemini app, and it's headed to Google Search, too. Its arrival comes one month after the […] Read more ›

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 11:00 EDT

AI’s water and electricity use soars in 2025

AI created as much carbon pollution this year as New York City and guzzled up as much H20 as people consume globally in water bottles, according to new estimates. The study paints what's likely a pretty conservative picture of AI's environmental impact since it's based on the relatively limited amount of data that's currently available […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 11:00 EDT

Peacock will bombard you with ads as soon as you open the app

Peacock has found a new place to stuff ads. Starting next year, the streaming service will greet you with an ad alongside your profile icon on the "Who's watching?" screen when you open the app. During a press briefing, Peacock parent company NBCUniversal showed off how these "arrival ads" might look. One image shows your […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 10:45 EDT

SwitchBot’s space-saving robot vacuum is on sale starting at just $179.99

Small robot vacuums that fit into tight spaces rarely deliver strong performance, which is what makes the SwitchBot K11 Plus stand out. And right now, you can purchase the compact yet capable robovac from Amazon and SwitchBot for a new low of $179.99 ($220 off), the latter with code XMAS2GIFT55. Just note that only Switchbot […] Read more ›

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Andru Marino @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 10:02 EDT

We asked our staff for their 2026 predictions

In all the chaos of 2025, The Verge was able to see through the fog and focus on the consumer technology that really made an impact this year: robot vacuums, thin foldable phones, experimental laptops, handheld gaming consoles, and of course, generative AI. You can watch our standout picks in our video here. All this […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 10:00 EDT

OnePlus 15R review: unbeatable battery life, beatable value

The OnePlus 15R's battery life is exceptional. It's a smidge better than the very impressive OnePlus 15's, and the 15R costs two hundred dollars less. So why am I having a hard time recommending it? Typically, OnePlus' R-series phone is a simplified, less-expensive follow-up to the main flagship - in this case, the OnePlus 15. […] Read more ›

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 10:00 EDT

Let’s talk about Fallout season 2

Years often go by between new seasons of big streaming shows - just ask fans of Severance or Stranger Things - but with Fallout the wait hasn't been so bad. The first season was a welcome surprise when it started streaming last April, managing to capture the series' distinctly playful take on the end of […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 10:00 EDT

Netflix’s next big TV game is FIFA soccer

The World Cup is happening next year, and Netflix and FIFA are working on a new soccer simulation game in celebration of the tournament. "This summer, when the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026, fans can play a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games," Netflix says. The new […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 09:14 EDT

Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy protection

Rad Power Bikes, the once dominant electric bicycle brand in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week as it seeks to sell of its company. The move comes less than a month after Rad Power said it could not afford to recall its older e-bike batteries that had been designated a fire […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 09:00 EDT

The 10 best shows to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu from 2025

Disney Plus and Hulu had an eventful year. Not only did the streaming services release a swath of exciting original shows and new seasons, but they're also in the midst of a transformation that will further integrate Hulu with Disney Plus. The "unified" app experience will have a revamped interface that's supposed to make it […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 12/17/2025 09:00 EDT

What could’ve been Google’s worst year turned into one of its best

2025 could have been a pretty disastrous year for Google. The company came in knowing it had three major legal battles to fight, increasing competition in the burgeoning AI market, and a new US president to adapt to. It looked possible - perhaps likely - that the company might be broken up and forced to […] Read more ›

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