How 4Patriots and My Patriot Supply Cashed In on Prepping for the Apocalypse
Pat expresses especially acute concern about the have and have-not dynamics that pervade any major disaster. “I’m not so sure I’m gonna be strong enough to turn somebody away if…
How to change location with a VPN
Chances are that you’re here because you’ve heard a virtual private network (VPN) can change your virtual location, and want to know what that means. If you know already, head…
9 Ways You’re Using Your Space Heater Wrong, and Why It Causes Fires
Space heaters offer excellent spot heating in the colder months, keeping rooms and offices warm at top speed. But they can also be dangerous: Space heaters remain one of the top…
The CES 2026 stuff I might actually buy
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 111, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you had a wonderful holiday season,…
The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis
When I asked him how bad things really were, Clarke looked at me with a sigh. “Look, I’ve been at this a long time. This is the worst shortage I’ve…
The lovable, the creepy and the utterly confusing
CES always has its share of attention-grabbing robots. But this year in particular seemed to be a landmark year for robotics. The advancement in AI technology has not only given…
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 11 #679
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections…
What’s on your desk, Stevie Bonifield?
Stevie Bonifield is a news writer here at The Verge and, they say, “I cover a little bit of just about everything, from the FCC to AI shopping tools to…
Creatine Supplements Are Everywhere. Do I Need Them? (2026)
Creatine monohydrate is typically sold as a flavorless, white powder that you can mix into water or a shake. According to Amati, the standard dose is 3 to 5 grams…
SpaceX can deploy 7,500 more Starlink Gen2 satellites with FCC approval
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX’s request to deploy an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, allowing the company to launch 15,000 in all. It has also allowed SpaceX to…

















