Stratospheric airship flew from US to Japan to test sky cell tower concept

Tests showed Sceye’s high-flying platform can deliver connectivity in disasters.

Museum protesters in Colombia accuse gov’t of erasing history

Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters outside Colombia’s National Museum in Bogota.

Iran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hit

There have been new reports of Iranian support for the Houthis in Yemen amid a wave of attacks on Saudi cities.

Israeli police arrest 10 after settler attacks on journalist, diplomats

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on X that the arrests were 'a very positive development'.

Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off

The front view of the Mac Mini. | Image: The Verge Best Buy has a great deal for the rest of the day on the M4 Mac Mini base model that has 16GB RAM and a 256GB...

Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming

Lawmaker was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister ⁠Anthony Albanese called a 'deliberate act'.

What’s wrong with schools in France?

Angry French students have blocked access to their schools for four weeks. AJLabs breaks down what they want and why.

JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes

Today, I’m talking with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy. If you’ve been listening to the show, you know tha...

How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works

Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.

Maricopa County, Arizona, Is Again Ground Zero of Election Conspiracy Theories

In 2020, Maricopa County became the epicenter for Trump’s claims the election was stolen. Six years, later the president and his allies are dusting off their “r...

Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent saying they're considering a joint bid for spectrum that would support European dir...

Elon Musk promises to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US

Elon Musk says he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the US starting next year. With around 72 million children in the US as of July 2025,...

WFP cuts aid to ‌500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid funding shortages

The UN agency says funding shortages threaten to reverse 'modest and fragile' progress on food security.

Mexican protesters demanding clean water storm state congress

Mexican protesters demanding clean water storm state congress

It’s hard to imagine wireless headphones ever getting lighter than these

If you're on the hunt for lightweight wireless headphones but wearing earbuds or clip-ons never feels comfortable or secure, a relatively obscure Japanese headp...

The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’

Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary. But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing compa...

How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else

WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.

A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents

A hacker broke into more than 100 websites using an army of AI agents that mostly operated on their own, according to findings from the AI security firm Norforg...

Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak

Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.

How a grass fire at a Canadian military base killed four soldiers

Cause of grass fire remains unknown as PM Carney calls it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canadian military.

Wyze moved the screen on its new smart scale to the handle so it’s easier to read at eye level

The scale features a conductive indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass surface so it can take BIA measurements no matter where your feet are positioned. | Image: W...

Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro Review (2026): Steady Does It

Insta360’s Luna Pro and Luna Ultra are the ideal cameras for solo filmmakers, content creators, and independent journalists.

Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card

The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens of states allege encouraged minors to self-harm...

Rubio says there was no US pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Ukraine relies on US intel through Starshield to spot fast-moving ballistic missiles that Russia ​fires at its cities.

NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair honours Palestinian children for fifth straight week

Al-Shaair's eyeblack carried the name of Maryam Ghanem, a girl in Gaza who was forced to watch her mother burn alive.

Hezbollah funding plan indicates a new challenge to Lebanon’s government

The reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.

Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down

They’re far more powerful and fun than their bargain price suggests. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge If you spend any time on r/synthesizers or watch a lo...

France’s Macron declines minister’s resignation after violent protests

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledges that police 'lost control' during weekend protests.

Mali’s military and armed groups committing abuses against civilians: HRW

Soldiers, fighters and separatists in West African country committing grave laws-of-war violations, rights group finds.

Elderly man forcibly detained at Elbit Systems protest in Germany

An elderly man was forcibly restrained by police during a protest against Elbit Systems in Ulm, Germany.