Whenever someone was tired of Google Chrome’s memory-hogging practice, the answer was simple: switch to Microsoft Edge for speed or return to Firefox for privacy.

The Steam Machine is a cool little console that's about as powerful as a PlayStation 5, according to my colleague Sean Hollister's in-depth review. But one area where it lags behind is with its earlier version of AMD FSR upscaler: It's just not as good as it should be. Yes, it can sharpen low-res graphics to make games look higher-res, but the PS5 (and especially the PS5 Pro) render a clearer image in motion with some games we compared.That's not great news for the Steam Machine, especially since it's launching at $1,049 for the 512GB version - a higher price than anyone hoped for. But there is some hope that games on the console will look …Read the full story at The Verge.

When you approach the world of Linux, you have a ton of distros at your disposal; however, you'll only see a handful get recommended. For newcomers, people point toward Linux Mint. From there, people may direct others to Fedora, Ubuntu, or even an Arch-based system. But one distro I rarely see pop up in discussions surrounding distros is openSUSE's offerings, which is really saddening, given how I adore its rolling release distro, Tumbleweed.

Using a Fire TV Stick 4K for long enough means the default interface becomes less snappy over time. Opening apps takes a moment. Navigating between libraries feels a bit sluggish. I’ve been using Fire TV Stick 4K (Gen 1) for years, and this slowdown finally got to me.

If you've just upgraded to a multi-gigabit local switch, a Wi-Fi 7 router, or a high-speed NAS, you might go to Amazon to buy a few patch cables. You will probably find them for less than $10 and think you're future-proofing your home lab for a bargain.

It's no secret that just about every aspect of video games is getting more expensive. Game consoles are getting regular price hikes, PC components are spiking in cost, and the golden age of affordable handhelds is over, all largely due to the global RAM shortage, which has had a similarly costly impact on PC gaming, including portable devices like the Steam Deck. This all led to some trepidation around the Steam Machine, Valve's latest attempt to bring the breadth and openness of PC gaming into a form factor designed for your living room. The fact that the device was delayed in February due specifically to the memory crisis only exacerbated …Read the full story at The Verge.

You might buy a vertical PCIe riser bracket to show off your GPU flat against your tempered glass side panel. It will look stunning, but in reality, the vertical GPU mount is an architectural error masquerading as a premium luxury feature. By prioritizing case aesthetics over basic fluid dynamics, builders are forcing high-end graphics cards to draw intake air through a microscopic boundary layer, destroying thermal efficiency in 90% of standard PC configurations.

If you have $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, I have the perfect game for you: Congratulations on Your Purchase. The title, which seems to be an elaborate joke or some absurd way to flex on your friends, costs an absolutely astounding $1,000.

The Apple Watch SE 3 is at an all-time low of $199, making the sleeper hit of last year’s Apple Watches an even better value. While the Series 11 and Ultra 3 were iterative updates, the SE 3 was a wide-ranging glow-up that added an always-on display, gestures like double tap and wrist flick, a wrist-temperature sensor, 5G connectivity, fast charging, a speaker, and an upgraded processor that’ll support watchOS 27 when it arrives in the fall.Apple Watch SE 3The Apple Watch SE 3 is a major glow-up, adding an always-on display, wrist-temperature sensor, a more powerful processor, and fast charging.Where to Buy: $249 $199 at AmazonThis is the Apple Watch that I recommend for most people, unless you really want a watch with thinner bezels and EKG and atrial fibrillation detection. The 40mm size is also great if you have a smaller wrist. When I was testing the watch, I really didn’t feel any FOMO. But if advanced health features are a sticking point, the Apple Watch Series 11 is also $50 off for an all-time low price of $279. Just a note for bargain hunters: Keep in mind that we’re expecting to see a Series 12 in a few months, while we likely won’t see an update to the SE line for at least another year.Read our Apple Watch SE 3 review. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Mop-Removal.jpg", productImageAlt: "Dreame L60 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop", productTitle: "Dreame L60 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop", shortDescription: "The robot vacuum built for homes that other robot vacuums give up on.", longDescription: "The L60 Pro Ultra is built for homes that give robot vacuums a hard time. The ProLeap system handles thresholds and room transitions that stop other robots cold, 35,000Pa of suction with anti-tangle brush technology tackles carpets and pet hair, and dual omni-scrub mopping with hot water takes care of stubborn floor stains. Intelligent navigation and pet-friendly cleaning modes for larger and more complex homes.", purchaseUrl: "https://go.skimresources.com?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreametech.com%2Fproducts%2Fl60-pro-ultra-robot-vacuum&xcust=DreameHypedeskPlacement4", purchaseLinkText: "Shop at Dreame" };

The deal is reportedly non-exclusive, and will span “multiple projects over time.” | Image by The Verge Google's DeepMind AI lab is teaming up with A24 to develop new movie production technologies that aim to help future filmmakers "expand their storytelling possibilities." As part of this new research and development collaboration, The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is investing "around $75 million" into A24, marking the first time the search giant has taken a stake in a film studio."The collaboration pairs a world-leading research lab with the industry's most filmmaker-forward studio to help artists develop new workflows and techniques," Google said in its announcement blog. "This ensures the tools of the future are shaped by the …Read the full story at The Verge.

Joyce, a native New Yorker, didn't think finding her first solo apartment in the city would be easy. But she also didn't think it'd be "hell." After looking at a lot of tiny, overpriced places she described as "shitholes," Joyce found her dream apartment: a reasonably priced studio in Manhattan. "It was big and airy, and there was a fireplace," she said. The kitchen was small but well equipped and looked like it had been recently renovated. She dropped everything to see the apartment, and when she got there, she learned that five other women, all around her age, had viewings scheduled after hers."I get in, and it's not the same apartment …Read the full story at The Verge.

Valve's Steam Machine finally has a price: a whopping $1,049 for the 512GB configuration or $1,349 for the 2TB version. And those are without bundled controllers, which drive up the cost more. The prices are so high in part because Valve isn't subsidizing the hardware, and the company has already indicated that the component crisis forced it to reconsider its initial pricing plans. In an interview with the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, Valve engineers discussed the reality of sourcing RAM in 2026, with take-it-or-leave-it prices as memory and other components remain in short supply, from only a few vendors like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hyni …Read the full story at The Verge.