15 – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Culture

Culture encompasses books, movies, television, music, video games, internet memes, and thousands of branches of art. And sure, culture includes the latest entertainment news too. At The Verge, we construct entry points both into the mainstream and the niche, the tentpoles and the hidden gems, to help make the most notable and discussed parts of the cultural conversation understandable and accessible to everyone.

I tried the Nuggs, and they tasted like memes

Every version of the chicken simulation

Kait Sanchez
Turntable.fm is back from the dead — and now there are twoTurntable.fm is back from the dead — and now there are two
Jack Dorsey’s Square, Inc. is buying a majority stake in Jay-Z’s streaming service TidalJack Dorsey’s Square, Inc. is buying a majority stake in Jay-Z’s streaming service Tidal
San Diego Comic-Con, E3, and Anime Expo cancel geek gatherings for the second year in a rowSan Diego Comic-Con, E3, and Anime Expo cancel geek gatherings for the second year in a row
Project Gucciberg offers classic audiobooks read by an AI deepfake of Gucci ManeProject Gucciberg offers classic audiobooks read by an AI deepfake of Gucci Mane
This TikTok Tom Cruise impersonator is using deepfake tech to impressive endsThis TikTok Tom Cruise impersonator is using deepfake tech to impressive ends
Watch the trailer for the Rugrats reboot headed to Paramount PlusWatch the trailer for the Rugrats reboot headed to Paramount Plus
GameStop stock just jumped 100 percent, and WallStreetBets is ecstaticGameStop stock just jumped 100 percent, and WallStreetBets is ecstatic
Daft Punk split up after 28 yearsDaft Punk split up after 28 years
Nick Statt
Disney Plus warns of offensive content featured in some episodes of The Muppet ShowDisney Plus warns of offensive content featured in some episodes of The Muppet Show
Entire school board resigns in shame after forgetting their WebEx call was publicEntire school board resigns in shame after forgetting their WebEx call was public
Today I learned how the Daft Punk robot helmets were createdToday I learned how the Daft Punk robot helmets were created
You can now Rickroll people in 4KYou can now Rickroll people in 4K
Sean Hollister
Nyan Cat is being sold as a one-of-a-kind piece of crypto artNyan Cat is being sold as a one-of-a-kind piece of crypto art
Tim Burton is making a live-action Addams Family spinoff about Wednesday for NetflixTim Burton is making a live-action Addams Family spinoff about Wednesday for Netflix
Skittish is a virtual event space built from the lessons of the pandemicSkittish is a virtual event space built from the lessons of the pandemic
All Your Base Are Belong To Us has turned 20All Your Base Are Belong To Us has turned 20
Netflix is making a Redwall movie, and The Verge staff is very excitedNetflix is making a Redwall movie, and The Verge staff is very excited
Thanks, I love NOAA’s satellite-themed Valentine’s Day cardsThanks, I love NOAA’s satellite-themed Valentine’s Day cards
Apple launches an augmented reality app to promote For All Mankind on Apple TV PlusApple launches an augmented reality app to promote For All Mankind on Apple TV Plus
See how libraries are meeting ebook demand for the NYT Best Sellers list with this visualizationSee how libraries are meeting ebook demand for the NYT Best Sellers list with this visualization
The CDC hopes Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, and Neo can actually convince people to wear masksThe CDC hopes Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, and Neo can actually convince people to wear masks
Wikipedia introduces new Universal Code of Conduct to fight harassmentWikipedia introduces new Universal Code of Conduct to fight harassment
Millions is giving away $1 million — but who’s the real winner?Millions is giving away $1 million — but who’s the real winner?
The ‘Snyder Cut’ of Justice League is coming to HBO Max on March 18thThe ‘Snyder Cut’ of Justice League is coming to HBO Max on March 18th
Welcome to Twitter, Jon StewartWelcome to Twitter, Jon Stewart
Mitchell Clark
How r/WallStreetBets gamed the stock of GameStop
Play

The Reddit meme that bludgeoned a hedge fund

Elizabeth Lopatto
Nickelodeon aired an NFL game and proved technology can make football way more funNickelodeon aired an NFL game and proved technology can make football way more fun
Adobe Flash rides off into the sunsetAdobe Flash rides off into the sunset
Shigeru Miyamoto tours Super Nintendo World theme park in new videoShigeru Miyamoto tours Super Nintendo World theme park in new video
The weirdest pop culture of 2020The weirdest pop culture of 2020
Verge Staff
Netflix adds an audio-only mode to its Android appNetflix adds an audio-only mode to its Android app
In 2021, we need to fix America’s internet

We pay twice as much as Europe for high speeds, assuming we can even get them

Sean Hollister
The Office is leaving Netflix, but its first two seasons will be free on PeacockThe Office is leaving Netflix, but its first two seasons will be free on Peacock
The 52 things Disney just announcedThe 52 things Disney just announced
Jay Peters, Chaim Gartenberg and 1 more
Sony is buying anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.175 billionSony is buying anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.175 billion
Reddit’s top post of 2020 was a Rick Astley photo, posted by Rick AstleyReddit’s top post of 2020 was a Rick Astley photo, posted by Rick Astley
Reminder: your Neopets are dyingReminder: your Neopets are dying
Monica Chin
Metal Gear Solid movie to star Oscar Isaac as Solid SnakeMetal Gear Solid movie to star Oscar Isaac as Solid Snake
Travis Scott’s PS5 ‘unboxing’ is a strangely cool short movieTravis Scott’s PS5 ‘unboxing’ is a strangely cool short movie

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Trump fires the entire National Science Board
  2. The US gets the worst phones
  3. Alex Jones has uncovered another massive conspiracy
  4. 360-degree cameras have a new superpower
  5. The most exciting laptop I’ve seen in forever