Americas News
PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Apr 30, 2026
Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest u...
These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?
- Business
- Rafael Nam
- Apr 30, 2026
- US
Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry.
Economy gains strength, despite wartime headwinds
- Business
- Scott Horsley
- Apr 30, 2026
- US
The Commerce Department delivers a report card this morning on the US economy during the first three months of the year. It's expected to show solid growth, despite the headwinds caused by the war wit...
Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
- Technology
- Elizabeth Lopatto
- Apr 30, 2026
About five hours into Elon Musk's testimony, I typed the following sentence into my notes: "I have never been more sympathetic to Sam Altman in my life." Musk's direct testimony was an improvement ove...
Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit
- Technology
- Tina Nguyen
- Apr 29, 2026
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about technology, politics, and technology learning how to politick. If you're not a subscriber but would like to support our work, p...
Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- Apr 29, 2026
Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is...
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Apr 29, 2026
Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. Even though the rest of Microsoft's consume...
Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
- Technology
- Jay Peters
- Apr 29, 2026
Google Search queries hit an "all time high" in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet's earnings on Wednesday. "Our AI investments an...
All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman
- Technology
- Hayden Field
- Apr 29, 2026
The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are...
Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
- Technology
- Stevie Bonifield
- Apr 29, 2026
Canonical's plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for "a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features," while others say they'll stick with older versions of the Linux dist...
Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Apr 29, 2026
Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual "wardrobe," allowing you to...
The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation
- Technology
- Allison Johnson
- Apr 29, 2026
The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola's midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it. The 2026 Razr Plus cost...