Category Technology

Google is introducing new recovery tools that aim to make it less frustrating to regain access when you’re locked out of your account. Instead of answering security questions or entering a recovery email address, Google’s new security features allow account holders to verify their identity using a linked…

What does “Xbox” mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it’s a collection of Xbox-native titles like Halo, Gears, Forza, and Fable. I think most would probably agree it’s a game console experience, a way to kick back…

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Though its mobile app is quite bad, the web version Google’s NotebookLM has become one of my most-used tools since I started playing…

Ad-free podcasts are now officially available for Verge subscribers! There are a few steps to follow to set up ad-free feeds, so read on for instructions.  If you’re not yet a Verge subscriber but would like access to ad-free listening, you can go here. Like with all other…

Since we launched our subscription last December, the most highly requested feature from Verge subscribers has been ad-free podcasts (seriously, highly requested). Well… we heard you. (Get it?) Starting today, all Verge subscribers can listen to our award-winning podcasts without any ads whatsoever. Whether you enjoy listening to…

Apple’s new home hub is said to resemble the Amazon Echo Show pictured here. Apple’s long-rumored smart home display hub may finally launch in Spring 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, but at a relatively steep cost. Gurman reports that Apple has targeted a price of around $350…