Americas
Latest news and updates from Americas.
After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
In January I finally made good on my threat/promise to install Linux on my desktop. I wanted to see how far I could get using a Linux PC as my main computer wit...
The plan to quietly kill Coyote v. Acme blew up in David Zaslav’s face
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood trends and streaming culture, follow Char...
California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner
The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profi...
Trump fires the entire National Science Board
Multiple sources are reporting that the Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB). The NSB advises the president and Congress o...
An influx of used EVs could drive down prices
Part of what has held back electric cars has been the cost. But an influx of used vehicles over the next three years could bring prices down dramatically. In 20...
Researchers say we’re talking less than ever
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Arizona say that between 2005 and 2019, the number of words we speak out loud to ano...
Sharge’s fast Qi2.2 MagSafe battery is down to $70 with a free USB-C cable
I’ve been testing compact, magnetic Qi2 power banks that can snap onto your phone for an upcoming buying guide. They make recharging much easier than bringing a...
The Govee smart lamp brightened up my room, and then my life
I knew things were not quite right when I had to throw a towel over a broken Ikea lamp to block out its light. How did I get here? I cover fancy and capable tec...
Xbox’s weirdest studio is on a roll
For a while there, it seemed like Double Fine might be struggling under the Microsoft corporate umbrella. The game studio led by Tim Schafer is beloved for offb...
The most exciting laptop I’ve seen in forever
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 125, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, send me cereal recommendation...
Sho Miyake answers life’s greatest questions
Acclaimed Japanese director Sho Miyake has arrived in the States. He's brought with him two feature films: Small, Slow But Steady and Two Seasons, Two Strangers...
The US gets the worst phones
Apple and Samsung dominate the US phone market, and they've done so for years. Together with Google, they've shaped our sense of what a smartphone is and what i...