How a UK treaty could spell the end of the .io domain
Image: The Verge A treaty finalized by the UK may bring about the end of the .io domain. Last week, the British government announced that it has agreed to give…
Brazil clears X for return after a monthlong ban
Image: The Verge On Tuesday, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the country’s telecommunications agency Anatel to unblock X within 24 hours, writing that it has fulfilled “all…
The White House started posting on Reddit to talk about Hurricane Milton
The earliest post on the account is a picture of Biden getting briefed on the hurricanes. | Screenshot: The Verge Reddit isn’t the first place you’d think to see official…
Radian Single Stage to Orbit Space Plane
Radian Aerospace has $31 million of funding to develop a single stage to orbit spaceplane. It will use a 3000 meter long sled to get it up to launch speed.…
SpaceX’s next Starship launch—and first catch—could happen this weekend
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. The world’s most powerful launcher could fly again as soon…
Samsung quits updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 that came out in 2020 for $2,000
Samsung is no longer providing software or security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone that it released in September 2020. Highly anticipated ahead of its full unveiling,…
Disney likely axed The Acolyte because of soaring costs
We had mixed feelings about the news in August that Disney+ had cancelled its Star Wars spinoff series The Acolyte after just one season. At the time, it seemed steadily…
Alleged Switch modder takes on Nintendo’s legal might without a lawyer
When faced with a legal threat from Nintendo, most alleged modders, ROM pirates, and/or emulator makers will simply give in to a cease-and-desist demand, reach an out of court settlement,…
Your doctor’s office could be reading your blood pressure all wrong
Many people may be surprised to learn the proper procedure for taking a blood pressure reading—because of how different it is from what happens during their doctor’s appointments. According to…
Apple brings years-old features to iCloud web interface
In a rare event, Apple has rolled out substantial updates to the web-based iCloud interface meant to allow users to access Apple services like Mail and Photos when they’re away…