Balatro is getting a free ‘major gameplay update’ in 2025
Image: LocalThunk Balatro, the delightful poker roguelike that’s one of my favorite video games of this year, will be getting a free “major gameplay update” in 2025, according to developer…
State Takeover of 8th-Largest Public School System Exemplifies Alarming Trend
The state takeover of Houston Independent School District, the eighth-largest public school system in the United States, is entering its second year. State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles is celebrating the occasion…
Anker redesigned its wall charger so it won’t constantly fall out of the outlet
Anker included thicker prongs and an improved center of gravity on its new 100W wall charger. | Image: Anker The most notable upgrade on Anker’s new Prime Charger isn’t how…
AIPAC-Backed Opponent Narrowly Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Primary
Rep. Cori Bush lost her reelection bid in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday to a Democratic primary candidate backed by a massive influx of spending from AIPAC, which targeted…
The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch now lets kids buy stuff
Fitbit’s rolling out Tap to Pay in time for the new school year. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge It’s officially back-to-school season, so Fitbit’s updating its kids-focused…
Elgato’s desk-friendly Stream Deck Neo is matching its lowest price to date
Elgato’s Stream Deck Neo is designed to be accessible to everybody, not just streamers. | Image: Elgato Here at The Verge, we’re big fan Stream Deck fans. However, Elgato’s programmable…
Roku will launch a free 24/7 sports channel
Image: Roku Roku is preparing to launch a new 24/7 sports channel across its devices, apps, and on its website. Starting on August 12th, the new Roku Sports Channel will…
House of the Dragon’s second season was about the quiet moments that shape history
Image: HBO House of the Dragon ended its second season with a reminder that this is all just one part of a much larger story. Continue reading…
Assange Is Free, But the Fight to Protect Press Freedom Is Far From Over
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has finally put an end to his 14-year-long judicial persecution by the United States and the United Kingdom, thanks to the prowess of his legal team…
“Has He Met Tim Walz?” Trump’s Attacks Against Dem VP Nominee Backfire Badly
Almost immediately after Tim Walz was selected by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate on the Democratic ticket for president, the campaign for former President Donald Trump,…
