In 2017, Samsung stood on stage at its Developer Conference and announced one of the most exciting sustainability ideas the smartphone industry had seen. Galaxy Upcycling would let you take your old Galaxy phone, unlock its bootloader, and turn it into whatever you wanted: a smart home sensor, a baby monitor, a Linux computer, a retro gaming console. iFixit co-launched the program. The open-source community was thrilled, especially given that Samsung had a GitHub page for it and everything.

Anthropic is the latest AI company promising to limit the impact its data centers have on nearby residents' electricity bills. The company said it would pay higher monthly electricity charges in order to cover 100 percent of the upgrades needed to connect its data centers to power grids. "This includes the shares of these costs that would otherwise be passed onto consumers," the announcement says.Anthropic didn't provide details today about any agreements it has inked with energy companies in order to accomplish these goals. In November, it shared a $50 billion plan to build data centers in New York and Texas "with more sites to come." …Read the full story at The Verge.

Notion alternatives are everywhere right now. Most people seem to want to make the switch because they don’t like paywalled features, proprietary formats, data collection, or the friction points when you try to use it offline. Luckily, there’s no shortage of options for you to try, and I’ve tried them all, from quirky open-source project managers to sleek and modern note-takers.

Microsoft has confirmed that it fixed a serious security flaw in Notepad that allowed attackers to embed malicious Markdown files in text files.

iPhone users have a new option for switching to Android on iOS 26.3. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by 9to5Mac. The updated transferring tool can move over data like apps, photos, messages, and even a user's phone number by sitting the two phones side by side. Previously, users typically needed to either download Apple and Google's data transfer apps on each device or manually copy all their apps and data over. iPhone users in the EU also now have an option for "notification forwarding" with third-party wearables in iOS 26.3. This update allows users to view the full contents of noti …Read the full story at The Verge.

iPhone 17 Pro Max | Image: The Verge Apple had been reportedly pushing to introduce some big changes to Siri with iOS 26.4, but now the company is planning to introduce them in later versions of iOS, including iOS 26.5 and iOS 27, Bloomberg reports.Nearly a year ago, Apple delayed planned features for Siri that would let it understand your personal context and take action for you based on what's on your screen. Apple had planned to launch those features with iOS 26.4, which is set to launch in March, but "​​testing uncovered fresh problems with the software," according to Bloomberg. Apple has apparently told engineers to use iOS 26.5, scheduled for May, to test new Siri featu …Read the full story at The Verge.

A Samsung OLED TV of the same vintage as my S90C. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge In June 2024, in a dusty TV shop empty of customers save myself, my wife, and my kids, I stared deep into the LG C3 and Samsung S90C. I went back and forth between the two OLED screens for easily 20 minutes, happily paralyzed by the choice in front of me. The Video Only salesperson attempted to explain that there was no wrong decision. A year and a half later, I disagree: I regret picking the Samsung over the LG. I regret it every time I adjust the volume on my TV, every time I plug in a new device, and especially ever since the Logitech Harmony Amazon Alexa integration shit the bed and I have to fumble a Samsung remote to switch inputs. …Read the full story at The Verge.

We've seen the prices of computing hardware rise over the past couple of months. And while the prices could eventually come down, it's not exactly a great time to upgrade. With that said, if you spot a good deal on storage or RAM, there's a pretty good chance that it becomes an instant no-brainer considering the circumstances.

Aurora, the driverless truck firm founded by former members of Google's pioneering self-driving car team, is branching out. In advance of its quarterly earnings report today, the company announced that a new software update would enable it to triple its driverless network to a total of 10 routes across the Southern US. Currently, Aurora has 10 autonomous trucks without safety monitors driving routes between Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and El Paso. The company has issued three previous software updates: the first to authorize driverless trips between Dallas and Houston; the second to authorize driving at night; and the third to expand its …Read the full story at The Verge.

Four years is an eternity when it comes to PC hardware. And surely, a lot has changed since 2022. As of Q1 2026, AMD has surged to capture 25% of the total x86 market, now shipping a remarkable 33% of all desktop CPUs as it continues to eat into Intel's slice of the pie.

Your TV's USB port is probably the most underutilized port in your entire home. Most people see the USB port as a service-only port or a slow way to charge a remote.

I'll be honest: I'm a GNOME-enjoyer. I'm not a particularly big fan of KDE Plasma, but I'll tolerate it. And perhaps my most steaming-hot take: I always thought Cinnamon was a knock-off of KDE. I don't have a load of experience with it, and in all honesty, I was even tempted to opt for Xfce, a lightweight environment, when trying Mint again. It has been years since I first tried Linux Mint, but during my current stint with it, Cinnamon has actually won me over.