Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?

Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.

5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your busines...

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

How to Make Any Celebration Feel More Memorable

A great celebration is rarely defined by how much money was spent on it. People remember the atmosphere, the conversations, and the moments that made them feel ...

TIFF 2026: the latest movie reviews from Toronto

If you want an idea of what’s next in film, the Toronto International Film Festival is a good place to start. Every year TIFF features a huge range of features ...

Texas: The new frontline of Islamophobia in America

A pig’s head, burning Qur’ans, “Shari’ah cities” and warnings of “Islamification”: something extraordinary is happening in Texas, where Islam has become one of ...

‘Attacks will be fully autonomous’: Russia, Ukraine race towards AI warfare

Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.

Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil

The 1,200km (745-mile) pipeline has been temporarily closed, affecting up to 5 percent of global oil supply.

macOS 27 is available now

Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Monday, which brings the new Siri AI assistant, Liquid Glass improvements, improved performance, and more. The update is ...

Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI overhaul

The iOS 27 update arrives just in time for the iPhone 18 Pro release. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple is now rolling out its iOS 27 update to compa...

The Steam Frame is made for irresponsible hardware nerds like me

For nearly three weeks, I've been testing the limits of Valve's Steam Frame, the company's new wearable PC. At first glance, it's easy to write it off as a pric...

Valve’s Steam Frame costs $1,059

Valve is finally releasing its Steam Frame headset, which can run both flat and VR games locally and stream both kinds of games from your PC. The Steam Frame wi...

Valve has ported Half-Life: Alyx to ARM, and it’s free with Steam Frame

Today, Valve is launching its first headset since 2019 - the new Steam Frame - while dodging our questions about whether it'll ever make another VR game to go w...

I reviewed Valve’s Steam Frame, ask me anything

Hey! I'm Sean Hollister, you might have seen me around this place a few times, and I just spent three weeks beta-testing the Steam Frame, Valve's hotly anticipa...

The Dell XPS 13 is the first real competitor to the MacBook Neo

Welcome back. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Dell's last XPS 13 was meant to be a farewell before the company sunset the entire XPS brand. But it ...

Israel working to eliminate Palestinian presence from West Bank, NGO warns

Israeli human rights group B’Tselem details five mechanisms used by Israel to dismantle Palestinian collective life.

Netflix is making a Crazy Taxi movie and a Sonic show with ‘edge’

Netflix has announced three new adaptations of Sega games: a Crazy Taxi film, a Sonic animated series "built for kids who want to feel a little edge," and a liv...

Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters

Marib is home to Yemen's oil sector. Whoever controls it secures economic gains. Taiz's location makes it critical.

Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through

Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.

Far-right extremist who wanted Muslims ‘globally extinct’ jailed

A far-right extremist who said he wanted to kill Muslims until they were “globally extinct” has been jailed for two years after a counter-terrorism investigatio...

Volkswagen’s slippery new EV breaks a bunch of efficiency records

No, that's not a Tesla Cybercab. That's Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency, the world's slipperiest electric vehicle. The near-production 2+2 seat electric coupe p...

Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury

Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.

Google’s Pixel 11 is cheaper ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro will release this Friday, September 18th, and it’s tough to see it as just a coincidence that Google’s latest Pixel phones are discounted....

US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?

Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.

South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations

The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.

Adam Conover explains how YouTube ruined everything

Today, I’m joined by comedian, podcast host, and YouTuber Adam Conover. Adam is a familiar face to anyone who’s spent time on the internet. He got his start, li...

The Best Soundbars (2026): Sonos, LG, TCL, Bose, and More

I tested soundbars of all shapes and sizes—these are the best for clear dialogue, booming bass, and realistic surround sound.

AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them

Sam Altman and Elon Musk this weekend backed a call for restraint, after Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, want...

Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe

An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.

Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.