The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

Increasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights.
Apple’s WWDC may include AI-generated emoji and an OpenAI partnership

Illustration: The Verge Apple will finally tell its own AI story at WWDC 2024, but it may not mean the sorts of showy features demoed by the likes of Google, Microsoft, or OpenAI. Instead, the event may see Apple rolling out basic AI features like transcribing voice memos or auto-generated emoji — and announcing a […]
How to Pick the Best Roku Device (2024): A Guide to Each Model

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy.
Seeing the real world inside a virtual one

Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge From the earliest pixelated games to the outrageously realistic experiences of today, flight simulators have always been pushing the boundaries of what can be visually recreated in a video game. It’s one thing to make space look good; it’s another thing entirely to faithfully recreate the cockpit of a […]
Spotify Tips for People Who Like to Listen to Whole Albums

Spotify favors serving up algorithmically curated playlists instead of complete albums. If you love a long-player, here are some tips to regain control of your listening sessions.
7 Best Google Assistant Speakers (2024): Smart Displays, Portable, and Soundbars

From smart displays to soundbars, Google’s voice assistant comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are our favorites.
