Why you don’t really need an expensive, high-end router

Getting a top-of-the-line router won’t necessarily increase your internet speeds. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

AI broke the cybersecurity world. What’s next?

Today, I’m talking with Alex Stamos, chief security officer at Cognition and longtime cybersecurity expert, about what a mess cybersecurity is right now. This episode is part one of a special series looking at AI in real life. I’ve always enjoyed talking to Alex because he’s so direct, and you’re going to hear him say […]

Windows PowerToys can automate some of your more tedious PC tasks

PowerToys is a secret weapon for Windows users, with tons of handy utilities to help you save time on your PC every day.

Good riddance, Cybertruck!

I’m calling it: time of death, November 6th, 1:30 AM, by tweet. Elon Musk’s declaration Friday that Tesla would be “winding down” production of the Cybertruck next year to make room for the Cybercab was fascinating for a number of reasons. First, it was a humiliating way to kill a vehicle that was once hailed […]

The accessory Samsung Galaxy S26 users should be taking advantage of

There’s a lot to like about Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones, especially the S26 Ultra, but some users may not be taking full advantage of what they have to offer.

What’s the point of buying a touchscreen laptop when you could just get a tablet?

Tablets are great for simplicity and touch-heavy workflows, while a touchscreen lets a laptop serve some of the same purposes in a different form.

China’s main intelligence agency reportedly recruited the spy who targeted NVIDIA’s CEO

The spy who targeted NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was reportedly a recruit by China’s version of the CIA. US officials say Huang was romantically involved with her.

Why PlayStation can’t hold a candle to Xbox’s backward compatibility

Sony offers some older titles on the PS5, but nowhere near the amount that Microsoft added to its Xbox catalogs. It came down to one decision, made years ago.

Zelda is back and better than ever

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 151, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, get psyched because it’s officially Bad Holiday Movie Season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Andrew Garfield and GTA […]

How to use Gboard to boost productivity on your Android phone

Gboard’s built-in features go way beyond many of the standard keyboards available on Android devices, but they do need to be enabled. This is how you do it.