Web browsers have evolved a lot over the years, and so have browser games. We've come a long way since the days of flash, and the current landscape of these games is exploding with some amazing titles that'll keep you hooked for hours. Granted, these games won't compete with PC games as they don't have flashy visuals, but they make up for it by being genuinely fun and completely free to play without the need for any downloads. Whether you're craving a quick competitive fix or a social gathering with friends, there's a browser game out there perfectly suited for you.

Brick by brick. | Illustration by Myriam Wares for The Verge Apple’s reckoning isn’t just the end of an era for the company — it’s a reflection of the smartphone’s fall from beloved gadget to commodity. Continue reading…

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 offers the same enterprise-grade performance and features youve come to expect from Lenovos T-series laptops but in a significantly thinner and lighter chassis. While this notebook is best suited for on-the-go use, its powerful Intel Core Ultra processor options also make it a logical choice for marathon work sessions at your desk. Thats why we suggest pairing this powerful laptop with a proper docking station. Here are some of the best docking stations for enhancing your Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 with more ports for all your peripherals.

QR codes have succeeded. They're in use for everything from cinema tickets to underground raves. If you need to share a link, download an app, or even validate someone's health status, you can use a QR code. But how does this technology work... and would you be surprised to learn it's been around since the 90's? We'll examine how exactly QR codes work, why they've improved so much on modern devices, and how these funny little squares came to be a staple of our everyday life.

Illustration by Manon Louart for The Verge We found a collection of unique gift ideas that go beyond the flowers and chocolates that typically rule the day. Continue reading…

Still one of the coolest shots in all of sci-fi, even in orange. | Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge Terminator 2: Judgment Day was — and is, for some — the standard-bearer for bombastic tentpole action films after it was released in 1991, but many of its fans have been less than enthusiastic about its Blu-ray releases. In recent years, though, people who love the movie have been restoring it using 35mm prints, and one of those efforts has been making the rounds over on X. Jon W., who frequently posts about movies and projects like these, compiled a few screenshots in a thread comparing the new version with other transfers. They didn’t credit the person working on this directly, but did post a screenshot of text from “the person who restored Terminator” — Googling some of it verbatim led me to Rob’s Nostalgia Projects. ... Continue reading…

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge I paid a lot of money for the privilege of getting an Apple Vision Pro brand-new in February. All-in, with optical inserts and taxes, I financed a little over $3,900 for the 256GB version of the headset. A day or so ago, I made a mistake that I’m sure many early adopters are familiar with: I looked up how much it’s been selling for on eBay. On Wednesday, a 1TB Vision Pro, complete with all the included gear, Apple’s fluffy $200 travel case, $500 AppleCare Plus, and claimed to have been “worn maybe about an hour” sold for $3,200 after 21 bids. The listed shipping estimate was $20.30. Brand new, that combination is $5,007.03 on Apple’s site for me. Another eBay listing, this one with my headset’s configuration (but sans optical inserts) w... Continue reading…

If you've bought a new 5G smartphone, particularly one of the latest iPhone models, you might've noticed that it sometimes switches between 4G and 5G automatically. That's because iOS 17 shifts between the networks based on different factors, such as your phone's needs and battery life, by default. Nonetheless, sometimes we want our iPhones to persistently stick to 4G or 5G instead of hopping between the two. Fortunately, you can control that. Whether you have an iPhone 15 Pro Max or an older model, you can follow the steps below to stop your device from switching between 4G and 5G automatically. However, if you're running earlier versions of iOS, you may see "LTE" or "4G" used in place of each other.

Collage by Israel Vargas They brought forests back to life in Costa Rica. Their next challenge? Restoring ecosystems in a warming world. Continue reading…

While it's common to make some mistakes if you're building a PC for the first time, you don't expect to commit blunders when you consider yourself a fairly experienced builder. But that's exactly what has happened to me time and again. Whether it was due to lack of funds during a budget build or lack of sleep making me forget crucial details, I've had my fair share of horrible "mistakes" that took things too far.

The QuietComfort Ultra offer the best noise cancellation you can get in a pair of wireless earbuds, full stop. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge If the bar for noise-canceling earbuds seems high right now, that’s because Bose and Sony seem to raise it with every addition to their respective lineups. The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a great example of just how impressive ANC has become in the last few years, particularly in the earbuds space. And now, thanks to a $50 discount, you can pick them up at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for $249.If noise cancellation is your top priority when selecting a pair of wireless earbuds, there’s no better choice than the Ultra. Bose’s latest earbuds do a terrific job masking the sounds of traffic, talking, and other noisy facets of everyday life, allowing you to soak in your playlists and podcasts without unwanted distractions. When you do w... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge Overnight, many people reported on social media that they were inexplicably logged out of their Apple IDs and then required to reset their passwords when they tried to sign in again, and nobody seems to know why. Some reported needing to enter their iPhone passcode to connect to iCloud again, while others with Stolen Device Protection enabled said they had to wait an hour before being able to log in. Apple’s System Status webpage shows no current issues with any of its services, so it’s not clear if this was a widespread issue. That said, 9to5Mac reports that even a few of its staff members were also affected by the issue. At least one Forbes contributor apparently experienced the issue as well. The outlet saw no indication that this... Continue reading…