The Thermapen One promises to make the best meat thermometer even better
The ThermoWorks Thermapen is legendary among chefs as the gold standard in kitchen thermometers, affording the fastest and most reliable temperature readings around. And today, the company has revealed its…
Baltimore spy plane program was invasion of citizens’ privacy, court rules
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The city of Baltimore’s spy plane program was unconstitutional, violating the Fourth Amendment protection against illegal search, and law enforcement in the city…
Microsoft Lifts the Blinds on Windows 11
Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 as a redesigned computing platform that feels familiar but has numerous changed components. It offers new ways for users to create, learn, play, and connect…
Amazon is acquiring a podcast hosting and monetization platform
Amazon Music Amazon Music is getting more serious about its podcast endeavors. Today, the company announced that it’s acquiring Art19, a major podcast hosting and monetization platform for an undisclosed…
Microsoft will let devs keep every penny their Windows app makes — unless it’s a game
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge As part of its Windows 11 announcements on Thursday, Microsoft revealed a major policy change to incentivize developers to make apps for the…
Microsoft didn’t kill Skype, but Windows 11 is shoving it out of sight
Today’s Windows 11 news is all about where Microsoft sees computing going over the next few years, but it’s just as much the story of how Skype has flourished and…
Windows 11’s Intel-powered Android apps will run on AMD and Arm processors, too
One of the biggest announcements at today’s Windows 11 reveal was that Microsoft would offer the option to run Android apps on its new operating system, powered by a new…
ViacomCBS again restructures its leadership in its bid to win the streaming wars
Image: ViacomCBS ViacomCBS is once again changing up leadership to emphasize its focus on streaming and ensure the success of its streaming services, particularly its late-to-the-party content giant Paramount Plus.…
ADT and Ring reach settlement in trademark dispute over octagonal blue signs
Image: Ring ADT has settled its trademark dispute lawsuit against Ring, which it brought against the Amazon-owned company because of what it called a “striking similarity” between Ring’s Outdoor Siren…
Steam’s summer sale is here to relieve you of your money
Deals. Bargains. Sales. Discounts. I don’t know how else to tell you that Steam is selling games for less money, but it’s currently happening. The Steam summer sale will continue…