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In the wake of the blue wave / Following the historic midterms, big changes might be coming for Big Tech.

‘Total repudiation’: The blue wave is about to hit AI‘Total repudiation’: The blue wave is about to hit AI

AI companies have a new threat: a wave of Democrats who campaigned against them.

Hayden Field
17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million
Election 2026

He’s not even good at being rich!

Elizabeth Lopatto
Data centers lost the midterms

In ballot measures and exit polls, voters across the country rejected unrestrained development.

Lauren Feiner

Apple season / It’s yet another big month for Apple devices.

The touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winnerThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winner

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Review

The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is a lighter, thinner, and all-around better laptop. Oh, and sure, there’s a touchscreen.

David Pierce
Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch

The watchOS 27.3 beta adds Live Rewind and Siri Recap to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.

Victoria Song
The M6 MacBook Pro is probably the last of its kind

The design is starting to show its age next to the lighter, brighter PROLED model, but the entry-level MacBook Pro is still great.

Nathan Edwards
The new iMac is a good desktop computer that needs a redesign

And boy has it gotten expensive.

Todd Haselton

Staff picks / Our favorite stories you don’t want to miss.

Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to shipRivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship
Interview

Also President Chris Yu opens up about rewriting battery standards and why the company’s modular e-bike is just the first step.

Andrew J. Hawkins
Where is Windows 12?

Microsoft seems happy to stick with Windows 11, for now.

Tom Warren
My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window
Optimizer

Filtering conversations and memories through AI is a reality-bending lesson in why intelligence can’t replace wisdom.

Victoria Song
Big Tech’s big AI buildout will not end until someone stops it

Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta are on the hook with their data center plans.

Ellen Thomas

Tech test / We’ve tried out some of the latest gadgets — here are our hands-on impressions.

Sony’s retro headphones brought me back to my childhood in the best waySony’s retro headphones brought me back to my childhood in the best way

The MDR-3R are a real throwback to the beginning of portable audio. All they’re missing is a Walkman.

John Higgins
Redmagic upgrades its liquid-cooled gaming phone with extra RGBs

The Redmagic 12 Pro adds lights to its liquid.

Dominic Preston
Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable

The Nano controller is designed for young people, anyone with smaller hands, and gaming on the go.

Tom Warren
Bambu’s nine-nozzle H3C foretells the future of 3D printing
First look

It can use multiple kinds of filament in a single print, keep them dry, and mix colors together.

Sean Hollister

The KickerNovember 6

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OpenAI valued at $1.25 trillion, as rival Anthropic nears its IPOOpenAI valued at $1.25 trillion, as rival Anthropic nears its IPO

CEO Sam Altman said recently that OpenAI is prioritizing safety instead of going ‘guns blazing’ toward an IPO.

Stevie Bonifield
China reportedly recruited AI exec to spy on Jensen HuangChina reportedly recruited AI exec to spy on Jensen Huang

Nvidia’s CEO is reportedly the target of a ‘Chinese spy plot’ for intelligence on American AI chips.

Jay Peters
Starlink Mobile: All the news on SpaceX’s major mobile carrier ambitionsStarlink Mobile: All the news on SpaceX’s major mobile carrier ambitions

Elon Musk wants to take on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Emma Roth
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
TSMC is apparently considering getting into the RAM business at the request of Nvidia.

A report by The Information claims that the world’s biggest chipmaker is considering adding memory back into its portfolio, starting with next-generation 3D DRAM.

With demand still outpacing supply and prices sky-high, the outlet says it could compete with memory giants Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix to develop and produce 3D DRAM technology that stacks chips vertically for increased bandwidth, capacity, and power efficiency.

KPop Demon Hunters on 4K Blu-ray costs less than a month of Netflix PremiumKPop Demon Hunters on 4K Blu-ray costs less than a month of Netflix Premium

The 4K Criterion Collection set is available to grab for $25.

Cameron Faulkner
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Microsoft is reportedly “winding down” a cloud AI deal with Oracle.

For your “is that a bubble popping?” Bingo cards: Bloomberg reports that Microsoft is reconsidering deals to rent server capacity from “neoclouds” to power its AI efforts, and has been turning off rented capacity from Oracle since declining to renew a 2023 deal.

Sources said the computing power Oracle offered used older Nvidia chips, and had become less useful to Microsoft.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
*Link rolling noises.*

Nintendo added a sprint button to the Ocarina of Time remake so you wouldn’t have to spam the roll button, but people have already found a roll spam that seemingly is faster anyway. My hands hurt just watching this.

All the latest updates on AI data centersAll the latest updates on AI data centers

The battle over AI data centers.

Verge Staff and Justine Calma
Shure’s popular podcasting and streaming mic is almost $50 offShure’s popular podcasting and streaming mic is almost $50 off

This Verge-favorite microphone for podcasting is discounted, along with other audio products.

Brad Bourque
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
OpenAI says it found 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

It says it used an upcoming cyber model to autonomously scan the latest Linux kernel as of “mid-October 2026.” OpenAI’s system also generated patches for the bugs, and it says a human researcher reviewed them.

Meta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the version of the app you need right nowMeta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the version of the app you need right now

You can create things like a shopping hub, school dashboard, or music tracker directly within Muse.

Emma Roth
Amazon is now making a Melania Trump TV seriesAmazon is now making a Melania Trump TV series

Melania Trump is the focus of a new two-part Prime Video show debuting later this month.

Jay Peters
Just about anyone can rent access to White House IP addressesJust about anyone can rent access to White House IP addresses

Security researchers discovered residential proxy activity on the White House’s network.

Emma Roth
Kobo will soon let you upload and sync your own ebooks across devices, for a priceKobo will soon let you upload and sync your own ebooks across devices, for a price

Kobo Stack is a new monthly subscription service that’s first launching outside the US as part of a big e-reader update.

Andrew Liszewski
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Will the iPhone 20 ditch the Action Button?

A Weibo post from leaker Instant Digital suggests Apple could drop the Action button on next year’s iPhone, while merging its functions with the Camera Control button, as reported by MacRumors. Instant Digital claims long-pressing the button will trigger the Action button, while a single press will open the camera.

The iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple saysThe iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says

Even though a lot of apps have been updated for the iPhone Duo, they sometimes still have issues.

Jay Peters
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Gentle Monster teases preorders for its Android XR glasses with a trippy short film.

It’s opening preorders for its upcoming smart glasses on November 12th, the same day as Warby Parker. Gentle Monster also says in a post on X that it’s releasing a full version of the teaser short film later this month, directed by Jonathan Glazer and featuring Her star Joaquin Phoenix.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Apple Music Classical has a new logo, too.

Following the Apple Music logo refresh, Apple has given Apple Music Classical an updated look, too. It’s now black-and-white instead of reddish-pink and white.

A screenshot of the Apple Music Classical App Store listing.
Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
The Ratchet & Clank mobile game has been canceled.

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble will get its final update today, be removed from app stores on November 21st, and be shut down entirely on May 1st. The game soft-launched in 2025, and earlier this year, its developers opened pre-registrations for an anticipated full launch, according to PushSquare.

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Update

[Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble]

Meta’s refurbished Quest 3S headset is nearly $100 off right nowMeta’s refurbished Quest 3S headset is nearly $100 off right now

We also found discounts on the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip and a USB-C hub that doubles as a miniature photo frame.

Sheena Vasani
Big Tech lost big in the 2026 electionBig Tech lost big in the 2026 election
Vergecast

On The Vergecast: blue waves, the confusing business of AI search, and the many thoughts of RAM Altman.

David Pierce
How Akai and Moog are embracing vibe-coded modsHow Akai and Moog are embracing vibe-coded mods

inMusic is making open-source MPCs, hackable synths, and mod-friendly DJ decks.

Terrence O'Brien
This see-through camera lets photographers maintain eye contact with their subjectsThis see-through camera lets photographers maintain eye contact with their subjects

The HOA A1 incorporates a large viewfinder into its design so you’re not staring at a screen.

Andrew Liszewski
Adi Robertson
Adi Robertson
“We don’t vaccinate in this group. It’s the foundation of becoming a crunchy mom.”

Facebook pulled back on moderation after Trump’s election, and The Guardian reports on one of the groups that benefited, a popular health-misinformation-filled community called Crunchy Moms:

Another Crunchy Moms member, Emily Loving-Rodriguez, said she had made dozens of reports to Facebook, and possibly hundreds, since she joined earlier this year. The Idaho resident has a personal interest in child welfare and misinformation, and noted a post she had seen recently in Crunchy Moms where someone said herpes could be cured with the dietary supplement zeolite. She said her reports rarely had any effect.

Apple has a secret list of banned autocomplete phrases including ‘dictator Trump’ and ‘covid is a hoax’Apple has a secret list of banned autocomplete phrases including ‘dictator Trump’ and ‘covid is a hoax’

iOS’s keyboard won’t suggest or swipe-type a lengthy list of insults and political phrases.

Stevie Bonifield
Fox bought RokuFox bought Roku

Fox now has control of Roku’s streaming platform, which reaches more than 100 million US households.

Emma Roth
Stranger Things is getting a live-action spinoff called Other WorldsStranger Things is getting a live-action spinoff called Other Worlds

The prequel series is set in the 1950s, and is expected to start streaming in 2028.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Google has finally added Find Hub alerts when you leave a tracker behind.

After Google previewed the feature when it announced the Pixel Tag tracker in August, Android’s Find Hub is finally getting ”Notify when left behind” alerts for trackers including third-party options like the Moto Tag, as spotted by 9to5Google. It’s a feature you can activate in the Find Hub app on a per tracker basis, and it includes an exception for your home address.

A person holds the Google Pixel Tag in one hand.
Photo: David Imel / The Verge
TikTok’s For You page needs to change, says the EUTikTok’s For You page needs to change, says the EU

The EU Commission says TikTok’s ‘rabbit hole’ effect can pose harm to users.

Emma Roth
Amazon will let you text Alexa your shopping listAmazon will let you text Alexa your shopping list

The Alexa for Shopping AI assistant can now order groceries and recommend products over text messages.

Jess Weatherbed
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
The Stranger Things Tamagotchi ups the challenge with an upside down screen.

If you prefer your virtual pets with a side of gimmick, Netflix and Bandai have collaborated on a new Tamagotchi featuring a Stranger Things-inspired design, and an inverted screen. Functionally it’s the same as a standard Tamagotchi, but you’ll have to get used to raising your pet in the simulated upside down world when it launches next February for around $20.

The Stranger Things-themed Tamagotchi on a desk highlighted by a shaft of light.
Image: Bandai
Terrence O'Brien
Terrence O'Brien
What are you treating yourself to for Bandcamp Friday?

If you’re into incredibly uncomfortable listens (as you’ve probably guessed based on previous posts: I am), might I suggest Piss’ you made me / skin on linen. To soothe my frayed nerves after another spin of that, I’ll probably need to pick up the new William Basinski as well.

The Enough Phone is made by and for people fed up with big screensThe Enough Phone is made by and for people fed up with big screens

It’s a little phone with a big challenge ahead of it.

Allison Johnson
Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in AmsterdamProtesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam

Europe is witnessing a wave of protests against data centers.

Tom Warren
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