1010Benja shows Suno can be more than an AI music slop engine
I would never go so far as to say there’s no place for AI in music (I’m a fan of…
Category: Gadgets
Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth
In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It’s one of my favorite music gear…
The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation
Clap on. Clap off. Well, more like, Clap, pause for half a beat but no longer because otherwise it’ll stop…
The grueling, 630-mile road race where the only fuel is sunlight
On July 19th, dozens of teams of high school students will begin a five-day, 630-mile road race from Fort Worth…
More games should be on rails (literally)
It’s been a good few weeks for games on rails. Nintendo’s Star Fox remake wisely kept the tightly scripted, action-packed…
The best apps, gadgets, and tools for readers
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 136, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re…
Best facial recognition smart locks 2026
Hands-free unlocking is the future of smart locks. The best smart home tech removes friction, and having your door unlock…
The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
Carter Sherman has been covering sex, gender, and the complex personal and national politics that accompany them for years. She…
Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’
Last year, Sam Altman invited author Dave Eggers to give a talk to around 200 OpenAI staffers. The man has…
Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor
Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than…