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Google's upgraded NotebookLM is now included in its One AI Premium plan

10th of February, 2025 - 16:00

Google is bringing its NotebookLM app to its One AI Premium plan. Subscribers will now gain access to Notebook LM Plus at no added cost. The Plus version offers higher usage limits and premium features, like the ability to customize the app's responses.

Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging

10th of February, 2025 - 15:34

The iWatch has no steering wheel, and touchpad controls. It's bidirectional, meaning it can move in either direction without turning around. And to be completely frank, it looks more like a car than a car. It has a set of sliding doors, no steering wheels, and no front or back.

CES 2025: all the news, gadgets, and surprises

10th of February, 2025 - 15:34

CES 2025 was a wild ride, and The Verge was on the ground in Las Vegas to cover the biggest gadgets, press conferences, and surprises of the show. You can follow along below for all the news, impressions, and takeaways from the biggest tech event of the year.

Trump's first 100 days: all the news affecting the tech industry

10th of February, 2025 - 15:28

President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive actions on the first day of his presidency. Among them: halting enforcement of the TikTok ban and rolling back the Biden administration's artificial intelligence order. Having already run the country once before, Trump entered the presidency with the goal of hitting the ground running.

Elon Musk's DOGE activities trigger protests, vandalism for Tesla

10th of February, 2025 - 15:28

Elon Musk's role in carrying out President Donald Trump's dirty work has triggered a wave of opposition that is spilling over into protests against his flagship company, Tesla. Some people have held demonstrations while others have vandalized Tesla vehicles owned by individual buyers and showrooms.

Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite is nearly matching its best price to date

10th of February, 2025 - 14:36

Amazon's ongoing President's Day sale is worth a look. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition has returned to its best price to date. The latest Kindle Paperwhite has received its first discount since the holidays. Right now, the ad-supported Paperwhite, one […]

Apple gets into AI: all the news on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more

10th of February, 2025 - 14:31

Apple has released iOS 18, plus iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and other new updates. The most discussed feature of iOS 18 is the Apple Intelligence suite. Apple is setting the stage for generative AI features.

Apple releases security updates to block iPhone passcode hacking tools, again

10th of February, 2025 - 14:31

Apple releases iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, and iPhone 5S. The update addresses a zero-day exploit that might allow attackers to access data on a locked device. Apple first implemented the attack on USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 in 2018.

Sonos' chief marketing officer has left the company

10th of February, 2025 - 14:04

Chief marketing officer Jordan Saxemard has exited the company. The news was announced during an internal call on Monday. Lindsay Whitworth, who has been at Sonos for over 20 years, will lead the brand's marketing on an interim basis.

The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation

10th of February, 2025 - 14:04

In May 2024, Sonos released a completely rebuilt and overhauled mobile app for Android and iOS. The new software was meant to improve performance, make the app feel more customizable, and allow for new features in the future. But customers immediately complained about countless bugs, degraded Sonos speaker system performance.