Tech Roundup

Playing Mixtape is like playing a video game version of a high school movie. Kids banter about the meaning of life and the theme songs that would play when they walk in a room. They're worried about looking cool at a big party. They're obsessed with finding booze. But under all of those tropes is [&

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 128, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, sorry this one's so Mac-heavy, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about David Attenborough and screenwri

Need a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot riding on this pricey expense. I’ve tested all kinds of laptops, [&

Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn't just a drive. It's a 4K HDMI

Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper.

Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.

The term "Milwaukee Should Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.

Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.

Anyone who has downloaded affected Red Hat packages should investigate immediately.

It's Microsoft's least-weird attempt at a high-end mobile workstation.

Pricey Instagram handles were stolen and resold before Meta patched the exploit.

Amid a raging Ebola outbreak, officials "urgently accelerate development" of vaccines.

Prehistoric mining in the Pyrenees, a new species of tiny blue octopus, slapstick acoustics, and more.

As temperatures rise, some creatures pick fights while others struggle to learn.

Is it a hidden gem, a cult classic, or hopelessly dumb? We vote "all of the above."