Xbox Games Showcase 2025: all the news and trailers

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: all the news and trailers

Final Fantasy XVI is out on Xbox right now, and FF7 Remake is coming tooYou can play the latest entry in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XVI, on Xbox right now. Shadow dropped during today’s Xbox Games Showcase, players will be able to experience FFXVI’s slick-ass kaiju monster battles, incredible voice acting, and ho-hum
Apple’s most current AirPods Pro with USB-C simply got a $70 discount rate

Apple’s most current AirPods Pro with USB-C simply got a $70 discount rate

Brandon Widder is a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends.This year’s WWDC kicks off in less than a week, which means Apple is likely to announce a string of software changes in short order, some of which are designed
The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s very first trailer

The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s very first trailer

Charles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.Though Universal’s decision to split Wicked’s story across two films seemed a little iffy at first, the new trailer for Wicked: For Good makes
Anker’s brand-new outside cordless speaker vibrates to get rid of dust and sand

Anker’s brand-new outside cordless speaker vibrates to get rid of dust and sand

Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.Anker’s audio-focused Soundcore brand is introducing a new wireless Bluetooth speaker with rugged features designed to help it survive and thrive during a trip to the beach.
The Verge’s preferred tools to assist with a relocation

The Verge’s preferred tools to assist with a relocation

Almost all of The Verge’s staff have had the experience of moving to a new house or apartment. While the experience was different for everyone, one thing we all had in common is that, during this highly stressful process, we had each discovered at least one tool, app, or other gadget that turned out to
Complete stranger Things season 5 will stream this November

Complete stranger Things season 5 will stream this November

Charles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.During its live Tudum event, Netflix announced that Stranger Things’ fifth season will actually be split into three parts. Volume 1 is set to
OpenAI desires ChatGPT to be a ‘very assistant’ for each part of your life

OpenAI desires ChatGPT to be a ‘very assistant’ for each part of your life

Thanks to the legal discovery process, Google’s antitrust trial with the Department of Justice has provided a fascinating glimpse into the future of ChatGPT.An internal OpenAI strategy document titled “ChatGPT: H1 2025 Strategy” describes the company’s aspiration to build an “AI super assistant that deeply understands you and is your interface to the internet.” Although
Xbox co-founder J Allard is dealing with ‘development’ gadgets at Amazon

Xbox co-founder J Allard is dealing with ‘development’ gadgets at Amazon

Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021.Amazon has a new ZeroOne team focused on “breakthrough” devices, and it’s led by Xbox cofounder and former Microsoft executive J Allard, CNBC reports.
Discord’s brand-new currency pays users to connect with advertisements

Discord’s brand-new currency pays users to connect with advertisements

Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.Discord is beta testing “Discord Orbs,” a new in-app currency that can be redeemed for digital items, Discord has announced. Users earn Orbs by completing the app’s promotional Quests
Nikon’s electronic cameras will get more costly in the United States since of tariffs

Nikon’s electronic cameras will get more costly in the United States since of tariffs

After months of remaining quiet about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods may affect its business, Nikon has announced a “necessary price adjustment” for its products that will come into effect for the US starting on June 23rd, 2025. The company hasn’t shared any specifics on which of its imaging products will see