I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard
From left, Segway, Roborock, Dreame, Husqvarna, and Mammotion automowers lined up to do battle with…
I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard
From left, Segway, Roborock, Dreame, Husqvarna, and Mammotion automowers lined up to do battle with my lawn. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot lawnmowers are finally good enough to take a lot of work out of maintaining a yard, but they’re still not set-it-and-forget-it machines. If you don’t want these autonomous cutting…
Qualcomm Has a Plan for Windows Laptops Half the Price of a MacBook Neo
The usurper is now being usurped.
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads Test to UK, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea
OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT ads test to the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea, according to an August 11, 2026 update from OpenAI. The ads are shown to logged-in adult users on the Free and Go tiers, while the Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education tiers do not have ads. OpenAI states…
Early PS5 Models Facing Overheating From Liquid Metal Failure
Older PlayStation 5 models are starting to report overheating issues caused by the natural degradation of their liquid metal thermal interface. The issue was highlighted by Polish technician Modyfikator89 while performing maintenance on a PS5 (CFI-1116 series) console that suffered from sudden thermal shutdowns. During disassembly, the technician discovered crystallized residue and severe discoloration around…
Steam Machine Mods Add 9070 XT, Custom Water Cooling, and Built-In Recharge Puck
Now we see what the system can really do.
Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards
The Pixel 11 Pro in matte obsidian. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Looking to get your hands on the latest Pixel devices? After weeks of leaks and rumors, Google has officially announced its next generation of Pixel phones and watches. The base Pixel 11 starts at $899, the Pro and Pro XL are…
Zoom’s Critical “Zoomsday” Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Remote Control
Videoconferencing platform Zoom recently published an urgent security advisory to resolve critical vulnerabilities that could allow malicious attackers to gain complete remote control over user devices during active video calls. Discovered by cybersecurity researchers at A Security, the severe flaw was dubbed “Zoomsday,” highlighting major risks associated with real-time collaboration features in modern communication software….
Google Adds Aptoide as the First Third-Party App Store Distributed Through Google Play
Google has added the Aptoide app store to Google Play, making it the first third-party store available through Google’s own storefront. This change comes after a court ruling in the Epic v. Google case, which required Google to make it easier for users to install apps and games from third-party stores. For now, Aptoide is…
Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
Google TV Freeplay, the company’s free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay’s selection of always-on channels, you can now choose from over 10,000 shows and movies to watch whenever you want. The update introduces titles like Lady Bird, Seventeen Again, and Hell’s Kitchen, according to Google’s…
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$30 Switch Game Is Unplayable Forever After Cloud Shutdown, Even in Single-Player Mode [Updated]
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is still playable elsewhere, but the Switch version is gone for good.
