A judge ruled Tesla still has to pay $243 million for a fatal crash involving Autopilot
Tesla is still on the hook for $243 million after a US judge rejected the EV maker's bid to overturn a jury verdict from last year. On Friday, US DistâŚ
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Microsoftâs new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with âendless AI slopâ
Is Microsoft's gaming division doubling down on AI?
The Original 151 PokĂŠmon and Their History Are Up for Auction
Games, anime merch, and most importantly cards are all up for sale in a celebration auction of the PokĂŠmon franchise.
13-hour AWS outage reportedly caused by Amazon's own AI tools
A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage that lasted 13 hours was reportedly caused by one of its own AI tools, according to reporting by Financial TâŚ
Georgia says Elon Muskâs America PAC violated election law
For all his bluster about voter fraud, Elon Musk has been one of the most flagrant flaunters of US election law. Now his America PAC has been slapped âŚ
Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive
As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiâŚ
How to Recycle Your Old Laptops and Printers for Free
Don't let those ancient printers and PCs live rent-free in your home.
âTron: Aresâ Concept Art Reveals the Villain That Almost Was
Once upon a version of 'Tron: Ares,' Cillian Murphy might've returned to be the big bad, which might've made it better to people?
OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooterâs chats
Jesse Van Rootselaar's descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.
Suspect in Tumbler Ridge school shooting described violent scenarios to ChatGPT
The suspect in the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was raising alarms among employees at OpenAI months before âŚ
Sam Altman Says Companies Are âAI Washingâ Layoffs
Hold up, let him cook.
7 days until ticket prices rise for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before theyâŚ
Best Robot Vacuums: Our Latest Lab-Tested Robovacs Can Clean Just About Anything
We've tested dozens of robot vacuums to evaluate pickup power, navigation, obstacle avoidance and more. Here are our best picks for 2026. Two of them âŚ
I Asked Audiologists if My Earbuds Are Damaging My Ears
I spoke with ear health experts to learn more about the risks of wearing earbuds and which headphone style is best to prevent hearing loss.
Watchdog Says FAA Lacks Resources to Properly Oversee United Airlines
A new report says the agencyâs oversight of Unitedâs maintenance practices is hindered by under-resourced inspections.
The Pixel 10A and Soundcore Space One are just two of the best deals this week
Welcome to the weekend, folks! The Reviews and Guides team here at The Verge is gearing up for all things Unpacked, but Samsung isnât the only one reaâŚ
MLS 2026 Kicks Off This Weekend With a New Setup on Apple TV
You can watch Lionel Messi without worrying about paying for a season pass.
US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: âIâm not for saleâ
Families are navigating the tough choice between unimaginable riches and the identity that comes with landWhen two men knocked on Ida Huddlestonâs dooâŚ
Aerial_Knightâs DropShot captures the thrill of skydiving and makes it stylish
I've always wanted to go skydiving. Aerial_Knight's DropShot, from indie developer Aerial_Knight, lets me live out that dream - at least in a safe, viâŚ
In a World Without BlackBerry, Physical Keyboards on Phones Are Making a Comeback
Commentary: You might not even need a new phone to get clicky buttons.
Galaxy S26 Rumors: Lots of Leaks About Samsung's New Phone Series
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is a few days away. Here's what we know so far about the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra.
Dinosaur eggshells can reveal the age of other fossils
Like rocks, egg shells can trap isotopes, allowing us to use them to date samples. When dinosaur fossils surface at a site, it is often not possible tâŚ
Stellantis is in a crisis of its own making
Demand for EVs has gone glacial, and one automaker after another is running aground: General Motors threw $7.6 billion overboard. Ford washed $19.5 biâŚ
How to know if an AirTag is tracking you
Appleâs AirTag is designed to help people keep track of personal belongings like keys, bags and luggage. But because AirTags and other Bluetooth trackâŚ
Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more
Gather âround, itâs time to catch up on the latest batch of Engadget reviews. Whether you missed our in-depth testing of Sonyâs latest flagship earbudâŚ
11 Tested Tricks to Stop Burglars, Trespassers and Trouble at Your Home
Protect your home and your belongings all year long.
What's Coming to Disneyland and Disney World in 2026 and Beyond? Rides, Lands and More
Are we close to getting those new Avengers, Avatar and Coco rides? And what about the new lands for Cars, Monsters Inc. and Disney's villains? Here's âŚ
A Veteran Blood Donorâs Guide to Not Freaking Out Your First Time
Here are some simple tips on how to make your blood donation as smooth and faint-free as possible.
Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?
A new book argues that tests might reshape human diversity even if they don't work. Daphne O. Martschenko and Sam Trejo both want to make the world a âŚ
Don't Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Get the Galaxy S24 Ultra Instead
The Galaxy S24 Ultra performance and features are not that different from the Galaxy S25 Ultra (and likely the S26 Ultra). Plus, the S24 Ultra is halfâŚ
An old-school Zelda-like, Skate Bums and other new indie games worth checking out
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As a reminder, the latest edition of Steam Next Fest runs from February 23 uâŚ
This Is the Only Smart Ring You Should Own to Keep Track of Your Health
Smart rings are in, but they're not created equally. This is the one I swear by.