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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 14:00 EDT

Chrome can now autofill details from your Google account

Google has announced several autofill improvements being rolled out to the mobile and desktop versions of Chrome. The updates will give autofill access to more of your data from places like Google Wallet and make it easier to select the right info a form is asking for when there are multiple suggestions. Autofill can now […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 13:46 EDT

You can now use Pixel phones as a Switch 2 webcam

When it launched the Switch 2’s compatibility with various webcams was hit or miss. A webcam isn’t a necessary accessory, but since the Switch 2 lacks one of its own, you need one to take full advantage of the console’s GameChat feature that can livestream players’ faces during multiplayer matches. Switch 2 webcam compatibility has […] Read more

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Mia Sato @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 13:30 EDT

The Luigi Mangione trial is all about narrative control

On Monday, several dozen members of the public are lined up outside 100 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan, hoping to squeeze into the courtroom to hear testimony from witnesses called by the state against Luigi Mangione - the man accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago. Despite the endless news […] Read more

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Verge Staff @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 12:18 EDT

Netflix is buying Warner Bros Discovery: All of the latest updates

After a bidding war that reportedly also involved Paramount, Comcast, Amazon, and Apple, on December 5th, Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, buying the studio, HBO / HBO Max, Warner Games, and more. There are already questions and comments coming from politicians and regulators about the proposed acquisition, and you […] Read more

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 12:00 EDT

OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 ‘code red’ response to Google is coming next week

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a "code red" situation earlier this week, pushing staff to respond quickly to increased competition from Google and Anthropic. Sources familiar with OpenAI's plans tell me that the company is planning its first response to Gemini 3 with its upcoming GPT-5.2 update. I understand GPT-5.2 is ready to be released, […] Read more

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 11:47 EDT

Wikipedia is getting in on the yearly wrapped game

Everyone is doing it, so why not Wikipedia? Everyone’s favorite free online encyclopedia has decided to launch its own customized Year in Review feature on its mobile app. Of course, you’ll need the app installed and have been using it for the feature to be of much use. But clearly, the Wikimedia Foundation hopes this […] Read more

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 11:33 EDT

The best Christmas gifts we love under $50

One of the easiest things to do during the holidays is spend too much money. It happens to many of us, even when we swear that things are going to be different this year. We want to help you stay true to your intentions to save money when possible, and we're doing that with a […] Read more

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Barbara Krasnoff @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 11:00 EDT

The Apple Airpods 4 with ANC are at their lowest price

The Apple Airpods 4 with active noise cancellation are now at their lowest price of $99 ($80 off) at Amazon and Walmart. The AirPods 4 offer upgraded sound quality, wireless charging, and a built-in speaker in the case that rings if you can’t find it. The ANC, while not the best on the market, is […] Read more

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:56 EDT

The 38 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season

Your mom deserves the best, and we're going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that she needs, don't take her word for it and show […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:42 EDT

The New York Times sues Perplexity for producing ‘verbatim’ copies of its work

The New York Times has escalated its legal battle against the AI startup Perplexity, as it’s now suing the AI “answer engine” for allegedly producing and profiting from responses that are “verbatim or substantially similar copies” of the publication’s work. The lawsuit, filed in a New York federal court on Friday, claims Perplexity “unlawfully crawls, […] Read more

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:32 EDT

Elon Musk says Tesla drivers can text while driving, but they absolutely should not

I can’t believe I have to say this, but Tesla drivers should not start texting while driving, despite what Elon Musk says. Do not listen to the billionaire CEO of the company that makes your car. He will not be liable if there’s a crash — you will. Musk took a break from posting racist […] Read more

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:21 EDT

Sony’s new PS5 DualSense controller might have way more battery life

It might not look much different on the outside, but the newest version of the PS5’s DualSense controller could feature a major improvement in battery life. Polish modder Modyfikator89 shared in a post on X that the new DualSense V2 variant, model number CFI-ZCT2W, lasted for more than 15 hours of continuous play in a […] Read more

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:09 EDT

It’s code red for ChatGPT

A smidge over three years ago, OpenAI threw the rest of the tech industry into chaos. When ChatGPT launched, even billed as a "low-key research preview," it became immediately clear that OpenAI was showing the world a new way of computing. Lots of other companies, most notably Google, had to immediately scramble to catch up […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:04 EDT

This tiny magnetic e-reader sticks to the back of your iPhone

A Chinese company named Xteink has announced the X4, a compact e-reader with a 4.3-inch E Ink screen that’s more pocketable than the smallest Kindle or Kobo. Like a wireless power bank, the e-reader can magnetically attach to the back of an iPhone, Pixel 10, or any device that supports Qi2 or Apple’s MagSafe. If […] Read more

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:00 EDT

Welcome to the wellness surveillance state

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. The other day I was staring […] Read more

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Lewis Gordon @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 10:00 EDT

13 years later, the bold and terrifying sci-fi game Routine is finally here

It has been 13 long years since Aaron Foster last spoke to The Verge. Back then, Foster's tiny, three-person studio Lunar Software was touting sci-fi horror game Routine with a striking vision: Foster hoped to suck players into the desolate eeriness of its moon base setting, which was equal parts immersive and grounded. Foster ended […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 09:39 EDT

Meta strikes AI licensing deals with CNN, Fox News, and USA Today

On Friday, Meta announced that its AI chatbot will now respond with information from CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Inc.’s portfolio, as part of a new partnership with the companies. The deal comes as publishers continue to sue AI companies for stealing content. The New York Times filed a lawsuit against AI startup […] Read more

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Robert Hart @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:45 EDT

Waymo faces federal probe for dodgy driving around school buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Waymo following reports that the company’s robotaxis illegally drove past stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.  In a letter sent to Waymo on Wednesday, the federal regulator’s Office of Defects Investigation asked for detailed information on Waymo’s fifth-generation self-driving system and expressed concern that […] Read more

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Antonio G. Di Benedetto @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:32 EDT

The best laptops you can get

Buying the right laptop can be stressful. It’s likely one of the bigger tech purchases you’ll make, and there are a ludicrous number of models, sizes, form factors, and configurations to pick from. We review and test a wide swath of them here at The Verge, and we’re constantly considering what’s the best and who […] Read more

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 12/05/2025 08:30 EDT

Pluribus turns a ‘caloric deficit’ into a nightmare

Every week since Pluribus' premiere, I've presented a handful of burning questions I have about what's coming next. And most of the time I really want to know the answer. This is a show where mysteries are baked into the premise, with a slow-burn structure that can make it very satisfying when the answers start […] Read more

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