Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge An updated road map for combating climate change pours cold water on the idea that unproven technologies can play a major role in averting disaster.Today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) updated its road map for the energy sector to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It doubles down on the need to swiftly switch to renewable energy while minimizing the use of technologies that are still largely in demonstration and prototype phase today, including carbon capture and hydrogen fuels.The IEA, initially created to safeguard the world’s oil supply, debuted its landmark road map in 2021 with a stark forecast for fossil fuels: calling for no more investment in new oil, gas, and coal projects. It laid out steps every... Continue reading…

Image: Valve Valve built up to virtual reality for a very long time — and never stopped, though it seemed to slow its roll while nurturing the Steam Deck gaming handheld. But for weeks now, Valve sleuth Brad Lynch has been tracking changes to SteamVR that suggest the wheels are turning again — and today, ahead of a rumored standalone VR headset reveal, I’ve received word from Valve that the next version of SteamVR is basically here. Image: Valve SteamVR 2.0. Click for larger image. If you care about Valve’s mystery announcements, you’re probably hanging on every word, so I’m not going to leave any of them out. Here’s the whole email, as bolded by Valve:Greetings! Today we are shipping SteamVR 2.0 in beta. We see this... Continue reading…

Several wireless display standards have popped up over the years. While some, like Intel WiDi, didn't get much love from the consumers, others, like Miracast, have managed to stick around, thanks to their relatively wider adaption. But have you wondered about what exactly is Miracast and what it can do? This article will explain all that you need to know about the technology.

HP’s latest innovation comes in the form of the HP Spectre Fold, a lightweight foldable laptop featuring a beautiful 17-inch OLED screen that’s versatile enough to be used as a PC or a standalone tablet to match your needs.

The LG Gram Fold in its array of orientations. | Image: LG Following the likes of Lenovo, Asus, and most recently HP, LG has announced a new laptop built around a single large foldable display. The device is called the LG Gram Fold, and it’ll be available to buy online in South Korea for 4.99 million won (around $3,697) from October 4th. An international release is yet to be announced.Like previous foldable laptops, the LG Gram Fold can be used in a variety of different orientations. If you’re after a traditional laptop experience you can fold it upright and place a Bluetooth keyboard on its lower half to use the remaining part of its screen like a 12-inch laptop with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Or, if you ditch the physical keyboard, you can type on a virtual keyboard on the screen itself. Flattening... Continue reading…

After several months of testing, Microsoft finally rolled out the new Outlook for Windows app for consumers a few days ago. With the app came a bunch of new features to help users better manage their emails. And now, with iCloud account support, it's become a lot more potent and certainly more eligible to replace the inbox Mail app that comes pre-installed with Windows 10 and 11.

The Surface Go 3 is one of Microsoft's most affordable hybrid Windows tablets, sitting under its premium high-end Surface PCs. Indeed, that means there's a Surface device for everyone but the secret to staying in love with your brand-new shiny toy is simple — keep it shiny and brand-new-looking. That's where Surface Go 3 cases come to the rescue.

If you're looking for an affordable Windows tablet for business, education, or personal use, you might end up finding Microsoft's new Surface Go 4. It was just announced by Microsoft at a Surface event Sept. 21, and packs some much-needed performance upgrades. This year, Microsoft is tailoring the Surface Go 4 to enterprise users, including corporate and education applications. However, it might show up at retailers like Best Buy or Amazon eventually. Whether you're provided a Surface Go 4 by your work or school, or buy one yourself, you'll want to pair it with some accessories. That includes a charger, and although one is included in the box, it might not be best for every situation.

Image: EVgo Imagine buying a new car, and suddenly, most gas stations are broken. That’s a reality new electric vehicle owners are finding when it comes to EV charging stations supplied by significant players like ChargePoint, Electrify America, and EVgo.Many stations often result in customers leaving without a recharge thanks to unreliable or damaged hardware, and the situation is growing worse over time. For some EV owners, it might feel like the companies behind the charging networks are asleep at the wheel. But occasionally they stick their heads up to let us know they realize there’s a problem, and they’re laboring to fix it. Today, for example, EVgo says it’s made “significant progress” with a renewal campaign designed to boost reliability... Continue reading…

Both the HP Dragonfly Pro, which is powered by Windows, and the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, powered by ChromeOS are modern laptops when it comes to port selection. The standard Dragonfly Pro sports two USB 4 40Gbps ports and a USB 3.2 Type-A port, while the Chromebook has four Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, which is actually a first for any Chromebook device. But if you want to go beyond those basics and connect multiple peripherals like printers or mice to your device, then a docking station is a must.

Image: Sony Sony is releasing a custom pair of its LinkBuds S earbuds designed in collaboration with pop star Olivia Rodrigo. And the partnership goes beyond just style: this pair of the LinkBuds S will include two custom EQ modes that are optimized for each of Rodrigo’s albums, Sour and Guts. These profiles were tuned by both Rodrigo and her producer Daniel Nigro and will be available within Sony’s Headphones Connect app when you pair the signature LinkBuds S over Bluetooth. There's nothing stopping you from using the custom EQ profiles with other content, but it'd probably be wiser to stick with Sony's other presets when doing so.As for the outward design, both buds have a purple, marbled exterior — again, Sony claims styled by Rodrigo herself —... Continue reading…

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge How a tall tale from a California water official tested the Constitution’s limits. Continue reading…