The R2 is nearly here — can Rivian stick the landing?
On Thursday, Rivian revealed its most important vehicle to date: the R2, a midsize SUV that eventually will start at under $50,000. As a distinctive EV with an attractive sticker price, the R2 is designed to take Rivian to the next level. In fact, the company is banking on it. If they succeed, then
Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Premium Wireless Earbuds at $170 Offer Best Value in Android Audio
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 deliver premium sound quality, active noise cancellation, and seamless Android integration at their lowest price of $169.99. Our comprehensive review examines how these wireless earbuds compare to competitors and whether they're worth upgrading from earlier models.
Apple Reduces App Store Commission Rates in China to 25%, Signaling Strategic Market Priority
Apple has lowered its App Store commission structure in China to 25% for most transactions and 12% for auto-renewed subscriptions, effective March 15, 2026. The move reflects the company's strategic focus on the Chinese market following record iPhone sales growth in the region.
How to clean and organize your Mac
Inevitably, the more you use something — your Mac included — the more dirty and cluttered it’s likely to become. At that point, you can buy a new machine, but the more economical move is to make what you have already work better. To help your computer feel new, or at least a little cleaner and less
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam
The FBI believes a series of video games published on Steam in the last two years were embedded with malware by the same hacker.
Aliens announce their presence in latest Disclosure Day trailer
"That truth will upend the established order of the entire world. If you do this, there's no undoing it."
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Is Disturbing In All The Right Ways
We went hands on with Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes on PlayStation VR2 at GDC 2026.
free display is about to hit major milestone, per leaker
The iPhone Fold is six months away from launching, and according to a new leak, its crease-free display will soon hit a major milestone.
The Best Outdoor Deals from The REI Member Days Sale (2026)
REI's Member Days sale has deals on our favorite tents, backpacks, rain jackets and more gear to outfit you for summer.
Samsung Galaxy S26 review: The smartphone status quo
It's already smartphone season. Samsung's annual deluge encompasses three new phones for 2026: the frontier-pushing S26 Ultra ($1,300) with its innovative Privacy Screen, the S26 ($899) and the S26+ ($999). The smaller flagships, yet again, are iterative versions of what came before, with the major
Epic says its Fortnite V-bucks price hike is a ‘direct correlation’ to operating costs
Epic Games announced this week that Fortnite's in-game V-bucks currency would be getting more expensive with a somewhat glib statement: "The cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot and we're raising prices to help pay the bills," the company wrote. The price hike will go into effect on March 19th
Peacock is adding an AI Andy Cohen to narrate an endless stream of Bravo clips
When you open your Peacock mobile app this summer, you might see a portal leading to the AI likeness of TV host Andy Cohen on your homepage. In an announcement on Friday, NBCUniversal said Cohen's avatar will serve as a guide through Peacock's "infinitely swipeable" feed of clips from Bravo shows, l
BYD's Ultra-Fast EV Charging Technology Reaches 12-Minute Full Charge, Challenging Tesla's Market Dominance
Chinese automaker BYD has developed rapid charging technology enabling electric vehicles to reach near-full capacity in approximately 12 minutes, marking a significant advancement in EV infrastructure and consumer adoption across Europe and beyond.
Apple is Up to Something Secret in New York
Apple's retail store at the Grand Central Terminal in New York is temporarily closed, but the reason why remains a mystery. As seen in photos shared by Parker Ortolani, Apple's space on the Main Concourse's East Balcony is covered up with temporary walls and curtains. There is also temporary lightin
If You Have One of These Older Apple Devices, Update It ASAP
Apple has just released a security update to older devices for a handful of bugs that have already been addressed in updates to newer models.
Engadget Podcast: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is astounding
Somehow, Apple made a $599 laptop that's actually a joy to use. In this episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about what makes the MacBook Neo so great. And they also dive into the new M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros. Also, Roberto Baldwin, SAE Internationa
Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming
Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.
Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical
Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch of this feature comes just
Xbox Gaming Copilot Coming to Consoles This Year
Microsoft has confirmed that the Gaming Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year.
Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertz’s Laundry Chair
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset
The launch comes just two years after a major reboot at Hyundai-owned Motional. The service will start with a safety monitor, which Motional hopes to remove by year's end.
The MacBook Neo is a winner
It was a little surprising to see Apple decide to leap fully into the affordable laptop market, to try and compete with devices the company typically prefers to just look down its nose at. It was also a little surprising to see Apple basically nail it on the first try. Verge subscribers, don't forge
Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China
Apple is lowering its developer fees in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. From March 15, the commission rate for standard in-app purchases (IAPs) will be reduced from 30 percent to 25 percent on its mainland China App Store storefront for both iOS and iPadOS. In a Developer blo