Here are some of the major world news developments as of today: 1. U.S. airstrikes and political upheaval in Venezuela – The death toll from recent U.S. airstrikes on Caracas has risen to about 100 people, including Venezuelan and Cuban personnel.[1][2][4] – Venezuela’s interior ministry […]
Year: 2026
YouTube will now let you filter Shorts out of search results
As part of a few changes to its search filters, YouTube is going to allow you to search specifically for Shorts or longform videos. Right now, a filter-less search shows a mix of longform and short form videos, which can be annoying if you just […]
Wi-Fi advocates get win from FCC with vote to allow higher-power devices
FCC says new category of devices “can operate outdoors and at higher power.”
Michigan man learns the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren’t legal
Spying doesn’t become legal just because “cheaters” are the targets.
RFK Jr.’s dietary guidelines: Beef tallow is in, but no booze for breakfast
Old-school food pyramid returns, but jumbled and upside-down, like a funnel.
TV makers are taking AI too far
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Every year, TV makers flock to CES in Las Vegas to show off bigger, brighter, and better-looking displays. And every […]
The gap between premium and budget TV brands is quickly closing
For all the time that I’ve been covering technology, there’s been a hierarchy when it comes to TV brands. The big three – Sony, Samsung, and LG – have been on top for a while. Pioneer and Panasonic were up there with plasma TVs, and […]
Israel Bans NGOs from Palestinian Territories Amid Escalating Tensions; International Backlash Ensues – 1/8/2026, 12:25:18 PM
Based on major outlets’ front pages and live bulletins, the most prominent world news themes right now include: Middle East & Israel–Palestine Israel’s war in Gaza and wider tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including controversies over aid organizations; for example, the Israeli government has […]
Zone 3 Cardio: The Underrated Key to Boosting Endurance and Race Performance
Zone 3 cardio is not a “junk” zone—when used intentionally, it can be just as valuable as Zone 2, especially for building real‑world endurance, race readiness, and the ability to handle harder efforts for longer.[2] Below is an 800‑word style WordPress post you can paste […]
The most popular games are getting harder and harder to usurp
It’s harder than ever for a new video game to crack the top of the most-played list. According to the Circana Player Engagement Tracker and video game market analyst Mat Piscatella, in 2025, the top five most-played games on PS5 and Xbox… were the same […]