Absynth is back and weirder than ever after 16 years
Abynth 6’s very pretty, but questionably useful preset explorer. Absynth is something of a cult classic in the soft synth world. It was originally…
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I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox
An Xbox Ally in front of an Xbox Ally X. I still wouldn't buy an Xbox Ally, and I still don't think the tweaked version of Windows that sh…
A new old idea about video stores
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 109, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you…
A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot console this holiday
It's a small sample size, likely driven by Black Friday discounts and temporary virality, but the Nex Playground has gone from little-known co…
The best gifts for dads that have everything (but deserve more)
What do you get the man who says he has everything? It's a tough question - and one you have a limited amount of time to answer, given the holid…
The 40 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season
Your mom deserves the best, and we're going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable,…
GPT-5.2 is OpenAI’s latest move in the agentic AI battle
GPT-5.2 is here, and with it, OpenAI wants "to unlock even more economic value for people," Fidji Simo, the company's CEO of Applicati…