âBattlestar Galacticaâ Is Blasting Back to Streaming
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, and Katee Sackhoff star in the excellent sci-fi series, returning on May 1.
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Inside Microsoftâs wave of executive departures
It feels like not a week has gone by this year without a senior Microsoft executive leaving the company. Some departures have triggered sweeping shakeâŚ
Theoretically, Goveeâs New Solar-Powered String Lights Will Never Run Out of Power
The solar-powered outdoor lights promise "truly colorful lighting" in an otherwise limited category.
Someone allegedly used a hairdryer to rig Polymarket weather bets
A hairdryer was allegedly used to rig Polymarket bets on the weather at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, according to a report by The Telegraph. FrâŚ
Blue Origin Offers an Explanation for Its Embarrassing Satellite Mishap
Blue Origin's heavy-lift rocket failed to deliver a satellite to the proper orbit, prompting an investigation into the anomaly.
25 years later, is it time for a new iPod?
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscriberâŚ
Microsoft offers voluntary retirement to long-serving employees
Microsoft is changing up its annual rewards and performance programs today, and offering long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily râŚ
Smart Glasses Are Eyeing the One Thing People Hate More Than Being Spied On
Hint: It starts with an "S," and you probably have too many.
Don't Wait for the iPhone 18. Just Get Apple's iPhone 17
Commentary: If you want a new iPhone, get Apple's iPhone 17. The iPhone 18 is still too far away, and we don't know enough about it to justify the waiâŚ
BMW bumps the 7 Series for 2027, adds all-new battery
The 2027 7 Series is available as an EV, with an inline-six, or an inline-six PHEV. In 1968, having achieved a modicum of stability through the introdâŚ
The Yearâs Best Animated Film (So Far) Is Coming Home Soon
We're, of course, talking about 'Hoppers.' You didn't think we meant 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' did you?
Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations
Plants from OpenAI, Meta, xAI, and Microsoft could emit more than 129M tons annually. New gas projects linked to just 11 data center campuses around tâŚ
DJIâs new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400
Following teasers and leaks, DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones that both weigh less than 249 grams so they'reâŚ
How the First Surveillance Pricing Ban in America Falls Short
The bill prohibits surveillance pricing at grocery stores, but experts warn there are loopholes.
Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15
The Turkish parliament has voted through a bill that would ban all children under the age of 15 from using social media. As part of the legislation, sâŚ
Netflix canât seem to follow up its biggest shows
It hasn't been that long since Stranger Things ended, but even still fans are clearly clamoring for more. The finale was overshadowed by a conspiracy âŚ
How to Use Apple's Clean Up Tool to Remove Unwanted People and Things From Your Photos
The Photos app on your iOS or MacOS device can help you eliminate unwanted additions to your images.
Google Wallet Brings Travel Updates Directly to Android Home Screens
Planning your trip just became a whole lot easier.
The âFor All Mankindâ Spin-Offâs New Trailer Is Dripping With Cold War Paranoia
The Soviet Union lands on the moon first in the tense alt-history series 'Star City,' which splashes down May 29 on Apple TV.
THE PEOPLE DO NOT YEARN FOR AUTOMATION
Today on Decoder, I want to lay out an idea that’s been banging around my head for weeks now as we’ve been reporting on AI and having convâŚ
Hand-Picked Favorites: The Best Online Flower Delivery Services of 2026, as Tested by CNET
Impress this Motherâs Day with a gorgeous, long-lasting bouquet. We tested the top online florists and flower delivery services.
Youâre about to feel the AI money squeeze
Earlier this month, millions of OpenClaw users woke up to a sweeping mandate: The viral AI agent tool, which this year took the worldwide tech industrâŚ
Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website
Technology minister tells Commons âde-identifiedâ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on AlibabaUK politics live â latest updatesThe confiâŚ
NASAâs Curiosity Rover Spots Strange Fish-Scale Patterns on Mars
Don't be alarmed, it's not an alien reptilian monster (we think).
How to Watch the NFL Draft Tonight for Free: Start Time, Draft Order and More
The 2026 NFL draft starts tonight. See the best ways to watch or stream every pick, from this evening's first round to the last player selected on SatâŚ
Is Your Old Phone Gathering Dust? Make It Your Dedicated Music Hub
You can turn your old phone into the ultimate dedicated MP3 player.
Toy Story 5 Promotion Spoons Up Nostalgia With the Return of Cereal Box Toys
If you have fond memories of cereal prizes, this news might bowl you over.
The First Look at the âElden Ringâ Movie Set Reveals an Infamous NPC
Plus, get a sneak peek at the aliens of 'Disclosure Day' in new footage.
Data Centers Used to Be Movie Set Pieces. Now Theyâre the Villain
One data center got $77M in subsidies to produce one job. It's starting to look like the poster child for an industry's ruin.
Your Old Tech Is Worth Money. Yet 29% of Americans Just Stash It Out of Sight, CNET Finds
Your old smartphone can be recycled or traded in for extra cash, but only 24% of Americans are doing so. Even worse, some US adults are throwing tech âŚ
Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations
With countries banning social media for kids left and right, Meta is trying different things to convince parents that its platforms are safe for teensâŚ
2027 BMW i7 first look: A fantastically techy car for the 1 percent
Big, fancy executive sedans are a dying breed, especially when it comes to EVs. With the Tesla Model S and Mercedes' EQ line on their way out, pickingâŚ