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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra outpaces Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max in software, display, and AI features, widening the gap in 2026 flagship smartphones. Here’s why Samsung is pulling ahead.

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will start at $1,999, matching Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. Experts analyze why this aggressive pricing strategy could disrupt the foldable market.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will introduce full 5G connectivity, enabling phone-free calls and streaming. Scheduled for a summer 2026 launch, it aims to redefine smartwatch independence and performance.

HORI's new Mario Kart World racing wheels for Switch 2 launch March 23, 2026, with Deluxe ($130) and Mini ($80) models. Key upgrades include GameChat support and Mario Kart World branding. Here’s what gamers need to know.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now available globally, with pre-orders up 25% in the US. The S26 Ultra's Privacy Display and generative editing features are driving demand, while older models like the S25+ and Pixel 10 remain on sale.

1348 Ex Voto, a poorly received medieval action-adventure game, sparked baseless claims that Italian tax credits funded 'lesbian propaganda.' Here's why the conspiracy is flawed.

Crimson Desert's PC version delivers vastly improved lighting through Nvidia's ray reconstruction and AMD's ray regeneration, offering near-transformative visual upgrades. Here's why ML-based denoising matters for next-gen gaming.

These layoffs could help Facebook's parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring.

Meta could be preparing for one of the largest layoffs in its history, according to a Reuters report. The tech giant is planning to cut about 20 percent of its workforce, according to the outlet's sources. According to the report, neither a date nor the exact number of layoffs has been finalized yet

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

Happy Saturday, all! This week, we found a number of deals that should help you unwind and relax over the next few days (and beyond). If you’re planning to stream the Oscars on Sunday, there’s still time to take advantage of a great deal on Hulu and Disney Plus, as well as Google’s latest 4K streami

Digg has shut down, for now, just a few months after its open beta launched. Justin Mezzell, the company’s CEO, has explained on the home page that it noticed hours after the beta launched that it was already being targeted by SEO spammers. “The internet is now populated, in meaningful part, by soph

Though it was weird to see the Golden Globes partner with Polymarket for its most recent awards show, the collaboration wasn't shocking given the way that people have begun using prediction markets to gamble on basically anything. Prediction markets are being used to bet on everything from when wars

Neo to the left of me. Pros are to the right. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Not much has changed in the new MacBook Air for 2026: It now has the M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7, and faster storage starting at 512GB instead of 256GB. It's just as outstanding a computer as last year's model, even if i

You may recognize Jonathan Djob Nkondo's work from animated projects like the surreal sci-fi series Scavengers Reign or the recent Gorillaz short film The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God. But before that the French artist and animator made self-published comics that depicted strange alien wo

CNET readers bought over 20,000 tech products last month, with security cameras, laptops, and smart home devices leading the way. Discover the most popular gadgets and why they stand out.

The Computer Worlds showcase highlighted 15 groundbreaking indie games, offering a lifeline to developers in a struggling industry. Discover the innovative titles reshaping gaming.

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

They look like your average open earbuds, but with optional RGB LED effects. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge The Cetra Open Wireless aren’t like most other gaming earbuds. They’re large, with an open-style design that rests just outside of your ears, letting game audio mix with sounds in you

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 119, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope your agents are well, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Pixar's future and flight MH370 and

A notable phone. "Someone might be watching everything I'm doing on my screen," I tell myself in public. Even when I'm doing nothing of consequence - just making my little Wordle guesses - there's a sense of unease that stays with me. It's never bothered me too much, and I generally save the sensiti

I just got back from the GDC Festival of Gaming, a big industry-focused event in San Francisco that was formerly known as the Game Developers Conference. While the show is mostly about educational sessions and networking opportunities for working developers, there were also a bunch of games that I g

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.

Doctors say a 'banana-shaped' stool (types 3 or 4 on the Bristol Stool Chart) indicates healthy bowel movements. Understanding stool shape, consistency, and color can be a valuable tool for monitoring your overall health and detecting potential issues like colon cancer.