So you’re retired. Whether it’s been a long-awaited sigh of relief or a much-dreaded stage of your life, it’s here now. You finally have more time. But maybe there’s a way to make some extra cash in retirement? The poverty rate for Americans 65 and older has dropped significantly over …
Read More »Cadillac’s new electric Escalade IQL will be the longest SUV in production
Cadillac is taking its large and can-charge electric Escalade IQ and making it just a longer to accommodate some more luggage and leg room for third-row passengers. The new version, called the Escalade IQL, now surpasses the length of the longest gas-powered Escalade, while also adopting the ICE version’s boxier …
Read More »Employee screening data breach exposes 3.3 million records
Companies that handle massive amounts of user data are often the least careful with it. Last year, the National Public Data breach exposed 2.7 billion records. The company’s entire business model was built around collecting data from public sources to create detailed user profiles for people in the U.S. and beyond. …
Read More »The best stuff we’ve seen at Mobile World Congress 2025 so far
Mobile World Congress 2025 is well under way in Barcelona, Spain, and while there’s still two days left, the mobile-focused show has already delivered lots of new laptops, smartphones, concepts, and innovative accessories. Some of the biggest announcements were made over the weekend, so we want to make sure you …
Read More »Order sunlight whenever and wherever you want on demand
You won’t believe what’s happening in the world of renewable energy right now. Imagine being able to tap into the sun’s limitless power, even after the stars come out. That’s exactly what Reflect Orbital, a trailblazing startup led by Tristan Semmelhack and Ben Nowack, is working on. They’re developing a …
Read More »See-through news: all the latest transparent tech gear
Gadgets, much like fashion, can make style comebacks. For tech: we’ve lived through the ’80s beige keyboards, transitioned to the ’90s with gray and black plastic video game systems plus bright colors for Sony’s Walkman and Nintendo’s Game Boy handhelds, and then, at the turn of the millennium, welcomed the …
Read More »New malware exploits fake updates to steal data
Windows has always been a favorite target for hackers, but it seems they have now figured out how to actively target Macs as well. We’ve seen an alarming rise in malware affecting Mac computers, stealing personal data and cryptocurrency. Threat actors are now using AI along with elaborate social engineering tricks …
Read More »Best phone 2025: the top smartphones to buy right now
Haven’t you heard? Phones are boring now. And that’s just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something familiar that works better than the device they’re replacing. If that’s your MO, then you’re sure to find something reliable in my recommendations below. But even if you’re looking for …
Read More »The 2025 Terminator? Lab-grown muscle brings biohybrid robot hand to life
A groundbreaking development has come from researchers at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University in Japan. They’ve created a biohybrid hand, a fusion of lab-grown muscle tissue and mechanical engineering, capable of gripping and making gestures. This innovation paves the way for a new generation of robotics with diverse …
Read More »MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona
The Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… mobile stuff. And it’s for …
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