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

Despite Apple being best known for its iPhones, the company has long been in the hardware game, producing computer and laptops for decades. The brand's MacBooks are some of the best laptops available, offering distinct style, powerful processors, and excellent battery life.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ is one of the best tablets on the market in terms of specs, but it is highly prone to drops thanks to its large 12.4-inch display. Consider some of these practical and protective accessories to keep your new tablet in pristine condition. Plus, there’s good news for those upgrading. The Tab S9+’s dimensions are only a fraction of a millimeter apart from that of the Tab S8+, the S7 FE, and the S7+. So you can select from a suite of accessories vetted by owners of previous Galaxy Tab generations and not worry about whether they'll fit. That being said, we've highlighted some dedicated Galaxy Tab S9+ cases in the collection below as well, so be sure to check them out.

Image: Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Former foes have turned friends. Uber is listing more and more taxi drivers in its app, most recently in Los Angeles. How did the two sides come together? In short, money. Continue reading…

Why, that’s not a tiger at all, my gAI. | Image: Mattel Mattel has announced Pictionary Vs. AI, a version of its visual guessing game where an AI model does all the guessing, using computer vision with a smartphone as the medium. The company just announced the game at the 2023 Code Conference, which is co-hosted by Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel. The physical board game will cost $24.99 starting on September 27th at Mattel’s website, and it will head to retail on October 2nd. The idea is that players draw cards that assign a given word, then sketch whatever that word is before letting a web app guess what they’ve drawn. The app uses your camera to look at the artwork. You win (and move forward on the board) either when the AI identifies the image, or by successfully gambling — er, I mean,... Continue reading…

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is the best Windows gaming tablet you can buy. The tablet delivers massive power in a compact size, and even has room for expandability thanks to a proprietary connection that can link it to an external graphics card like an Nvidia GeForce 4090. If you're a gamer or even a creator on the go that needs lots of power, this Windows tablet is going to be it.

Microsoft is officially testing Windows 11 version 23H2 with Windows Insiders in Release Preview starting today. The company shared in a blog post that the update seemingly includes only an update to the built-in Teams client, removing the Chat button on the taskbar and changing the name to Microsoft Teams (Free).

The Quest 2 versus the Quest 3. | Image: Meta Meta doesn’t just need another hardware building block — it needs games. Continue reading…

Windows 11 offers a range of configurations that cater to different user needs and preferences. However, personalizing your Windows 11 experience can always be hindered by the infamous S Mode. This mode prioritizes security and performance by restricting app installations to the Microsoft Store and requiring the use of Edge. Users are also restricted from accessing command line prompts and modifying Windows registry files. Thankfully, disabling it is not that difficult, especially if you already have a Microsoft account.

The Lenovo Legion 9i and the Omen 16 are high-end 16-inch laptops with powerful specs that can crush any hardware-intensive tasks you throw at them. However, both laptops have plenty of differences that set them apart from one another. If you’re having trouble choosing between the two, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll go over their design, display, and performance to help you pick your next 16-inch gaming laptop.

Apple just released the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, but we're already looking ahead to the next generation of Apple Watch. Rumors and leaks from reputable sources suggest that Apple might finally overhaul the design of the Apple Watch after a few stagnant years. The last design change to the standard Apple Watch came with the Series 7, which brought a larger edge-to-edge display. Before that, the most noticeable upgrade was between the Series 3 and Series 4, and it's been five years since that smartwatch debuted. Since next year's Apple Watch will represent the 10th series of Apple Watch, we're expecting a dramatic change similar to the iPhone X launch in 2017.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is just as durable as the original Watch Ultra model, making it one of the most durable smartwatches out there. It's built specifically for those with an active lifestyle, and it carries an IPX6 dust resistance rating and MIL-STD 810H and EN13319 certifications. Apple has built this watch to last for a long time, but it doesn't hurt to add a bit of extra protection to ensure it's well-maintained and works as advertised for a long time.