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28 March 2026 Vol 19

I replaced Gboard, Chrome, and Google Messages — my phone is so much faster

I replaced Gboard, Chrome, and Google Messages — my phone is so much faster

Recently, I had to set up a phone for my aging parent, and some of the pre-installed apps were a…
I finally learned the difference between Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 — and it’s not just speed

I finally learned the difference between Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 — and it’s not just speed

USB and Thunderbolt are now intertwined, but that doesn’t always make things easier. Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 are backwards-compatible…
The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)

The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)

Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big…
Elon Musk’s last co-founder reportedly leaves xAI

Elon Musk’s last co-founder reportedly leaves xAI

Earlier this month, it looked like all but two of Elon Musk’s 11 co-founders at his AI startup xAI had…
I’ve been sleeping on Tubi — the best horror movie there cost nothing and it’s legitimately great

I’ve been sleeping on Tubi — the best horror movie there cost nothing and it’s legitimately great

Tubi is a free streaming service that you can use at any time, any place, without a subscription. All you…
SteelSeries’ feature-packed Nova Pro Wireless headset is $80 off

SteelSeries’ feature-packed Nova Pro Wireless headset is $80 off

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless came out almost four years ago, yet it’s still one of the best gaming…
A jury said Instagram and YouTube are defective — now what?

A jury said Instagram and YouTube are defective — now what?

Is social media not just bad, but illegally bad? Should tech companies pay for making it that way? According to…
Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing

Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing

Whatever the final outcome for Anthropic from its feud with the Department of Defense, the attention it has generated —…
Here’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Here’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

We have a pretty good understanding of which deals Verge readers will gravitate toward. After all, what products and services…
What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open

AI’s insatiable demand for power has tech companies hunting for new energy sources — a search that has fueled competition…