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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 12/16/2025 07:00 EDT

The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out

Ed Murray has been in the solar business long enough to remember the bloodbath of 1985. That's when President Ronald Reagan ended Jimmy Carter-era solar tax credits meant to decrease US reliance on fossil fuels following the 1970s oil crisis. "It was a sad time," says Murray, who is president of the trade group California […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 20:13 EDT

Silksong is getting a free expansion next year

It's still hard to believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong actually came out this year, but now, we all have a new thing to wait for: the game is getting a free expansion in 2026, titled Sea of Sorrow. Team Cherry calls it the game's "first big expansion." "New areas, bosses, tools, and more!" Team Cherry […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 20:00 EDT

LG enters the RGB LED fray in 2026 with the Micro RGB evo TV

In what is sure to be the beginning of a slew of announcements, LG has confirmed it is releasing its first flagship RGB TV in 2026. It wasn't a huge secret, considering "a premium LCD TV with Micro RGB technology" won a CES 2026 Innovation Award in November. But it's now certain that the LG […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 19:00 EDT

The best Apple Watch to buy

If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one Apple Watch when the smartwatch launched in 2015. A decade later, you’ve got three flavors to choose from: the entry-level Watch SE, the standard Series, and the rugged Ultra. Each appeals to a different demographic and […] Read more ›

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Chris Welch @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 18:47 EDT

The best AirPods to buy

Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options. Apple has spent years gradually adding new features that work best — and sometimes only work at all — with the company’s own devices. […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 18:17 EDT

21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber

On Monday, nearly two dozen states, plus the District of Columbia, filed an amended complaint in the FTC's lawsuit against Uber. According to the lawsuit, Uber charged consumers for the Uber One subscription without their consent, billed them before the end of a free trial, and shared misleading claims about how much consumers can save […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 17:46 EDT

How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future

For many, iRobot's Roomba robot vacuum was their first experience with a home robot. When I got my Roomba in 2005, I felt like I was a step closer to my dream of living in a Jetsons-style home where a robot did my chores for me. It was expensive, around $300 for a small black […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 17:11 EDT

Apple TV adds Google Cast streaming, but only on Android

Now it will be easier for Android users to watch Apple TV content on their TV with the addition of Google Cast support. However, even after this update, Google Cast is only an option on the Android version of Apple TV, not the iOS version. Likewise, the Android version still doesn't support AirPlay. The addition […] Read more ›

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 16:50 EDT

I tested 15 cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best

You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Sure, it can take away from the slick design. But using a case relieves me of the worry that the console will accumulate tons of little scratches, or worse. I’ve tested several types of […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 16:05 EDT

Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now its pivoting to hybrids and energy storage

Ford announced a series of changes to its gas- and electric-powered vehicle business aimed at dramatically increasing hybrid vehicle production in the face of slowing EV sales. The automaker also introducing some new products as part of this plan, including an extended-range EV version of its F-series truck and battery storage systems to meet growing […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 15:30 EDT

The PS5, PlayStation Portal, and Sony’s DualSense are still on sale for a limited time

Sony’s annual PlayStation sale has been going on for nearly a month now, offering discounts on everything from the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PlayStation Portal to Sony’s standard DualSense controller. However, the end of the sale is quickly approaching, with Sony’s website showing that some deals are set to expire as soon as Friday, […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 14:18 EDT

Trump is recruiting Big Tech workers for the government

President Donald Trump will recruit workers from Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other tech giants to form the US Tech Force, a new program that aims to "modernize the federal government," according to an announcement on Monday. Under the new program, Trump plans to hire around 1,000 technology specialists to work across federal agencies […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 13:59 EDT

The best Fitbits for your fitness and health

In 2025, you might wonder if Fitbit is still relevant. Despite being acquired by Google, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. Fitbit trackers aren’t meant for the most hardcore of athletes, but they’re still excellent devices for tracking overall activity as well as monitoring certain health and wellness metrics, like […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 13:42 EDT

Bungie’s delayed shooter Marathon launches in March

Bungie's Marathon, its upcoming extraction shooter that it delayed from a planned September release, will now launch in March 2026. The studio is "targeting" a price of $39.99, and "purchasing Marathon will give you full access to the game, including a roadmap of free gameplay updates as the year progresses," according to a blog post. […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 13:32 EDT

Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy

Luminar, the lidar manufacturer that rode a wave of self-driving car hype to land deals with major automakers like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, filed for bankruptcy Monday. The company has been mired in a legal fight with its founder and former CEO, Austin Russell, who was ousted earlier this year following an ethics inquiry. As part […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 13:00 EDT

Cadillac and Chevy are getting native Apple Music

General Motors is adding native Apple Music to the infotainment systems of select 2025 model year Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles, the company announced today. The news comes as the automaker is racing to add more native app experiences to some of its vehicles to make up for the absence of popular phone mirroring services like […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 12:30 EDT

Google’s turning off its dark web monitoring service that scoured data breaches for your info

Google notified users in an email today that, beginning next month, it will stop sending its dark web reports, an opt-in feature that alerted users when Google detected their personal information on the dark web, as reported by 9to5Google. On January 15th, Google will stop scanning for that data, like contact info and home addresses, […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 12:01 EDT

Tesla robotaxis spotted on public roads without safety monitors

After years of false promises and missed deadlines, several Tesla vehicles have been spotted over the weekend driving autonomously without safety monitors on public roads in Austin. For months, Tesla's robotaxis in Austin and San Francisco have included safety monitors with access to a kill switch in case of emergency - a fallback that Waymo […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 12:00 EDT

Fallout season 2 is streaming one day early

The second season of Fallout is debuting one day earlier than previously announced: the new season will now launch on Tuesday, December 16th at 9PM ET / 6PM PT on Prime Video, Amazon says. The season will have eight episodes that will premiere weekly on Wednesdays (besides this first episode), with the season finale airing […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/15/2025 11:17 EDT

GNOME bans AI-generated extensions

Earlier this month, the GNOME Shell Extensions store updated its review guidelines to include a new section specifically stating that "extensions must not be AI-generated," as reported by It's FOSS and Phoronix. Developers producing add-ons for the Linux desktop environment can still use AI as a tool, but if their extension's code contains signs of […] Read more ›

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