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

Desktops

Microsoft looks to reinvent the desktop PCMicrosoft looks to reinvent the desktop PC
Jide wants to put its desktop-focused Android fork on your TVJide wants to put its desktop-focused Android fork on your TV
Samsung made an expensive desktop PC that is also a speakerSamsung made an expensive desktop PC that is also a speaker
Microsoft’s Surface desktop keyboard leaks, might ship with new all-in-one PCMicrosoft’s Surface desktop keyboard leaks, might ship with new all-in-one PC
Do desktop PC speakers really need Bluetooth?Do desktop PC speakers really need Bluetooth?
Microsoft is finally bringing desktop apps to the Windows StoreMicrosoft is finally bringing desktop apps to the Windows Store
Facebook is partnering with Unity for a desktop gaming platformFacebook is partnering with Unity for a desktop gaming platform
HP launches new Omen line of gaming laptops, desktops, and accessoriesHP launches new Omen line of gaming laptops, desktops, and accessories
WhatsApp just released desktop apps for Mac and WindowsWhatsApp just released desktop apps for Mac and Windows
Desktop Theater Mode will let you play any Steam game with your Vive VR headsetDesktop Theater Mode will let you play any Steam game with your Vive VR headset
Remix OS, a desktop-focused version of Android, is coming to older PCsRemix OS, a desktop-focused version of Android, is coming to older PCs
Remix OS is Android for the desktop, and it works with nearly any PC
Facebook brings music previews to the desktop and adds support for three more servicesFacebook brings music previews to the desktop and adds support for three more services
Signal’s encrypted messaging app comes to the desktopSignal’s encrypted messaging app comes to the desktop
Chrome removes always-on ‘OK Google’ voice search on desktopChrome removes always-on ‘OK Google’ voice search on desktop
Windows 10’s new desktop wallpaper is made out of lightWindows 10’s new desktop wallpaper is made out of light
Spotify adds lyrics to its desktop app to let you sing along at your computerSpotify adds lyrics to its desktop app to let you sing along at your computer
Any.do launches desktop app for MacsAny.do launches desktop app for Macs
James Vincent
These are Windows 10’s new desktop featuresThese are Windows 10’s new desktop features
Desktop Linux is finally getting Netflix supportDesktop Linux is finally getting Netflix support
Google now lets you access your computer through Android with Chrome Remote DesktopGoogle now lets you access your computer through Android with Chrome Remote Desktop
New Spotify for iPhone and desktop screenshotsNew Spotify for iPhone and desktop screenshots
How the rolling hills of ‘Bliss’ changed desktop backgrounds foreverHow the rolling hills of ‘Bliss’ changed desktop backgrounds forever
Google Now finally comes to desktop Chrome browserGoogle Now finally comes to desktop Chrome browser
Google brings its desktop-style Chrome Apps to the MacGoogle brings its desktop-style Chrome Apps to the Mac
Microsoft’s new iOS and Android Remote Desktop apps let you control a PC from a phoneMicrosoft’s new iOS and Android Remote Desktop apps let you control a PC from a phone
Google Maps for desktop: hands-on with the world’s most-advanced web appGoogle Maps for desktop: hands-on with the world’s most-advanced web app
Google Drive desktop app now lets you share files from PC and MacGoogle Drive desktop app now lets you share files from PC and Mac
The best all-in-one PC: we review the new touchscreen Windows 8 desktops

With a touch-friendly new OS, now is the all-in-one’s time to shine

Sean Hollister
Revisiting Windows 1.0: how Microsoft’s first desktop gracefully failed

1985 is calling, and it has some lessons for Windows 8

Sean Hollister
Breaking through Windows RT: why Microsoft needs to drop the desktopBreaking through Windows RT: why Microsoft needs to drop the desktop
Microsoft reportedly killing off desktop gadget support in Windows 8Microsoft reportedly killing off desktop gadget support in Windows 8
Satellite Eyes for OS X puts your neighborhood on your desktopSatellite Eyes for OS X puts your neighborhood on your desktop
Apple incrementally updates Mac Pro desktop for 2012Apple incrementally updates Mac Pro desktop for 2012
OnLive Desktop Plus has the fastest (virtual) web browser you’ve ever used, for $5 a monthOnLive Desktop Plus has the fastest (virtual) web browser you’ve ever used, for $5 a month
Time Warner Cable releases desktop live streaming app, requires you to be at home to watchTime Warner Cable releases desktop live streaming app, requires you to be at home to watch

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Alex Jones has uncovered another massive conspiracy
  2. 360-degree cameras have a new superpower
  3. You’re about to feel the AI money squeeze
  4. Musk vs. Altman is here, and it’s going to get messy
  5. THE PEOPLE DO NOT YEARN FOR AUTOMATION
    Video