Overwatch is getting cross-platform play on PC and console
Overwatch launched in 2016, but it’s getting a significant feature soon. Blizzard Entertainment is releasing a cross-play beta that will let PC and console gamers play in matches together. The…
New Documentary Chronicles Historic Young Lords Occupation of Bronx Hospital
A new film called “Takeover” follows the 12 historic hours on July 14, 1970, when members of the Young Lords Party took over the rundown Lincoln Hospital in the South…
‘I Keep Forgetting I’m President’: Confused Biden Makes Joke About Having Dementia
78-year-old forgets to give ‘at ease’ command to troops still standing at attention.
Facebook plans first smartwatch for next summer with two cameras, heart rate monitor
Facebook is working on its first smartwatch (note: this is not a mockup). | Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge Facebook is taking a novel approach to its first…
Public Banking Can Improve the Lives of US Workers While Helping Save the Planet
The movement to create public banks is gaining ground in many parts of the U.S., particularly as part of an effort among activists and progressive lawmakers to extend banking access…
Some of macOS Monterey’s best features aren’t coming to Intel Macs
You won’t be able to see Apple Maps’ new globe view on an Intel-based Mac. | Image: Apple Apple’s next big macOS update, macOS Monterey, adds a bunch of good-looking…
Stranger Things is getting a companion podcast and Magic: The Gathering cards
Photo: Netflix We still don’t know when Stranger Things 4 is coming, but today, Netflix revealed a few interesting projects to help fans deal with the wait. For starters, there’s…
Android 12 Beta 2 has a new way of managing Wi-Fi connections
Photo composite by Amelia Holowaty Krales and Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google has announced that it is rolling out the second beta for Android 12 to Pixel phones today.…
Poor People’s Campaign to March Against Manchin Obstructionism in West Virginia
Outraged by Joe Manchin’s obstruction of Democratic efforts to protect and expand voting rights and end the Senate filibuster, the faith-led Poor People’s Campaign has announced it will lead a…
Apple Podcasts says it’ll launch in-app subscriptions globally on June 15th
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge After some major hiccups and a delay, Apple Podcasts says it’s launching in-app subscriptions next week. The global launch of subscriptions and channels,…