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TechnologyThe Verge ·

The Verge Staff Share Their Summer 'In and Out' Trend Picks for 2025

The Verge has released its annual summer 'in and out' list, a tradition the publication has maintained for several years. Staff members and editors each contributed their personal picks on what is trending or fading across tech, culture, and lifestyle. Picks range from motion sickness glasses and bootleg sports merch being 'in', to AI-powered gadgets and official tech company merchandise being 'out'. The list reflects broader cultural shifts, including growing fatigue with AI-driven products and algorithm-dominated experiences. The exercise is meant as a lighthearted but pointed commentary on where technology and pop culture currently stand.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

NYC's Summer of Ludd Festival Helps Gen Z Unplug from Big Tech

New York City is hosting a festival called Summer of Ludd, aimed at encouraging people to step back from technology and live offline. The event taps into growing frustration among younger generations, particularly Gen Z, toward large technology companies. Participants are taught practical skills and habits for reducing their dependence on digital platforms and devices. The festival draws on the spirit of the historical Luddite movement, which resisted the disruptive effects of industrial technology. It reflects a broader cultural pushback against the outsized influence of Big Tech in everyday life.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple TV+ Finds Its Footing With Strong 2026 Lineup Across Genres

Apple TV+, known for prioritizing quality over quantity, has built a reputation comparable to HBO through its selective approach to content. The streaming service offers significantly fewer titles than rivals like Netflix and Disney+, but its projects are generally well-regarded. In 2026, the platform has delivered a notably strong mix of new series and returning favorites spanning multiple genres. Standout new titles this year include the well-received Widow's Bay, signaling that the service may finally be reaching its full potential after several years of gradual growth.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Midjourney's Medical Ultrasound Scanner Gets a Tour but Proof of Performance Remains Thin

AI image-generation startup Midjourney has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing its experimental dunk-tank ultrasound scanner, which it intends to deploy in spas. The nearly 20-minute tour was presented by tech YouTuber Marcin Plaza, who is also an engineer at the company. Plaza candidly described the device as an array of repurposed ultrasound probes mounted on what he called a 'glorified hot tub with an elevator,' connected to off-the-shelf hardware. Midjourney claims the scanner can provide cheap, detailed, radiation-free medical imaging, positioning it as a potential breakthrough in healthcare. However, the video has drawn scrutiny for offering little concrete evidence that the technology actually performs as promised.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

New VR Experience Takes Users on Tour of Stars, Exoplanets, and Observatories

A new virtual reality walkthrough experience allows users to explore stars, exoplanets, and real-world observatories without leaving home. The immersive tour is designed to bring astronomical destinations closer to general audiences through VR technology. Users can visit a range of cosmic and terrestrial locations tied to space observation and discovery. The experience appears aimed at making astronomy more accessible and engaging for the public.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Wing Commander IV: The Full-Motion Video Gamble That Changed Gaming History

Wing Commander IV, developed under director Chris Roberts, was an ambitious project that blurred the line between video games and Hollywood filmmaking. The game invested heavily in full-motion video (FMV) production, effectively resulting in a feature-length cinematic experience embedded within a game. This approach represented a bold vision for the future of interactive entertainment, one where games would evolve into a hybrid movie-game format. However, despite the scale and ambition of the production, the FMV-driven future that Wing Commander IV seemed to herald never fully materialized in the gaming industry.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

US Government's Landmark AI Access Control Effort Yields Key Lessons

The US government undertook its most significant attempt to date to regulate who can access the most powerful artificial intelligence models. The effort, known as the Fable ban, was ultimately reversed, marking a notable shift in federal AI policy. The episode highlighted the challenges authorities face when trying to impose restrictions on cutting-edge AI technology. Officials and observers drew important lessons about the limits and consequences of government-led AI access controls. The reversal has renewed debate over how regulators should approach oversight of advanced AI systems.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Microsoft Disclosure Reveals How Big Tech Uses Tax Havens

Microsoft has made a rare public disclosure detailing its use of tax haven strategies, offering an unusual level of transparency into corporate tax practices. The disclosure sheds light on tactics commonly employed by large U.S. companies to reduce their tax burdens. The report comes as a new European directive is set to take effect, which will require other American companies to release similar financial disclosures. This regulatory shift marks a significant move toward greater corporate tax transparency across international markets. Microsoft's filing is expected to serve as an early benchmark as more firms prepare to comply with the incoming rules.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

EU Spyware Investigator's Phone Was Hacked Using Pegasus, Report Reveals

A European politician serving on an EU committee probing the spyware industry had his phone compromised using NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. The attack was carried out by a government that is a customer of NSO Group. The incident is particularly striking given that the victim was actively involved in scrutinizing spyware abuses at the time of the hack. The case raises serious concerns about the use of surveillance tools against lawmakers and oversight officials within Europe.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Sony repurposes its last disc factory as PlayStation physical media fades

Sony's disc manufacturing plant in Thalgau, Austria, currently produces 600,000 discs per day, with half destined for PlayStation consoles. Sony DADC president Dietmar Tanzer revealed the figures in an interview with Austrian broadcaster ORF Salzberg. The facility, which serves as the headquarters of Sony's disc-making division and its only remaining wholly owned plant, is expected to produce just 10 percent of its current volume by 2028. In response, Sony plans to retrain all 300 employees at the site to manufacture optical microlenses instead. The shift signals Sony's long-term move away from physical media for its PlayStation platform.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Zuckerberg Admits Meta's AI Agent Progress Has Fallen Short of Expectations

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged to employees that the company's AI agent development has not advanced as fast as he had hoped. The admission came during an internal staff meeting, according to reports. Zuckerberg did not elaborate publicly on the specific milestones or timelines that had been missed. The comments highlight the broader challenges tech companies face in delivering on ambitious AI development goals.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Meta's AI Chief LeCun Says Current AI Falls Short, Backs New Approach

Prominent AI researcher Yann LeCun has argued that today's artificial intelligence systems are not truly intelligent. LeCun, widely regarded as a pioneer in the field, is backing efforts to develop a more flexible and capable form of AI. His start-up is actively working on building systems that go beyond the limitations of current AI technology. The initiative reflects a growing debate in the AI community about whether existing approaches can ever achieve genuine intelligence.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

True Anomaly and Rocket Lab fly military satellite inspection missions for Space Force

Private aerospace companies True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are conducting orbital fly-by missions on behalf of the US Space Force. The missions involve spacecraft performing close proximity maneuvers near satellites, drawing comparisons to fighter pilot-style operations. These contracts reflect the Pentagon's growing reliance on commercial space firms for national security purposes. The work represents a shift toward privatizing sensitive military space operations that were once handled exclusively by government agencies.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash kills woman in Texas home

Michael Butler, 44, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with manslaughter following a crash in which his Tesla Model 3 struck and killed a woman inside her Texas home last month. Butler claimed he was using Tesla's Full Self-Driving system at the time of the incident. Court documents reveal that data extracted from his phone showed multiple FSD-related Google searches made in May 2026, suggesting he had been actively researching the feature. The searches included queries about making Tesla's FSD more aggressive, raising questions about his use of the semi-autonomous system. The case was initially reported by The Wall Street Journal and local outlet KHOU 11.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Thiel Capital's Jack Selby raises $300M fund via Arizona startup network

Jack Selby, associated with Thiel Capital, is building a venture capital presence through his firm Copper Sky Capital. The firm is currently in the process of raising a $300 million second fund, as revealed by a regulatory filing. Selby has been acquiring stakes in high-profile startups, including AI chip company Etched, reportedly through Arizona-based connections. The fundraising effort signals growing ambitions for Copper Sky Capital as it expands its portfolio in the startup ecosystem.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Texas Tesla Driver on Autopilot Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Home Crash

A Tesla driver in Texas has been charged with manslaughter following a crash that killed a woman inside her own home. The vehicle was operating on Autopilot at the time of the incident. Footage captured by a front-door camera showed the Tesla driving through a residential driveway and colliding with the house. The fatal crash has raised fresh legal questions about driver responsibility when semi-autonomous systems are engaged.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Meta launches Pocket app letting users create and share AI-powered mini experiences

Meta has released a new social app called Pocket that allows users to build and share small interactive experiences, known as 'gizmos', using AI prompts. The launch aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's previously stated vision of AI as the future of social media. Pocket's development follows Meta's hiring of engineers from Atma Sciences Inc., the company behind a similarly named app called Gizmo. Meta also secured a non-exclusive license to use Atma Sciences' technology ahead of the new app's release.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Finnish Quantum Firm IQM Lists on Nasdaq at $1.9 Billion Valuation

IQM, a Finland-based full-stack quantum computing company, made its public market debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange today. The listing values the company at approximately $1.9 billion. IQM becomes Europe's first publicly traded quantum computing company with this milestone. Despite the historic listing, the company has acknowledged that the future trajectory of quantum technology remains uncertain.

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