You Should Download iOS 27.0.1 Now for These iPhone Fixes
I've been sitting on this because I'm genuinely torn about how to feel. Apple just dropped iOS 27.0.1 and apparently there are some actual fixes worth grabbing, but here's what bothers me: they're not telling us much about what broke in the first place. The article doesn't give specifics on what these fixes address, which makes me wonder if this is another case of Apple quietly patching things users shouldn't have had to deal with. I get that software updates need to happen. The vagueness is frustrating though. Are we talking security issues, performance problems, or actual bugs that affect daily use? Without knowing that, it's hard to tell if I'm looking at a necessary update or just Apple playing cleanup after pushing something out the door half-baked. That said, if you're experiencing weird behavior on your iPhone, the safe move is probably just to grab it. Better to install something than sit around wondering if your phone is about to act up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-should-download-ios-27-0-1-now-for-these-iphone-fixes/
This one WatchOS 27 feature just solved my biggest issue with Apple Watch
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Meta’s next VR device isn’t a headset — it’s glasses
The Meta VR Glasses. | Photo by Brett Putman / The Verge Meta is launching new VR hardware: a pair of glasses. The new Meta VR Glasses sit on your ears like a typical pair of glasses instead of being strapped over your head, but they still have immersive displays for watching movies, playing games, and getting work done. Imagine a pair of hefty black sunglasses with blacked-out lenses on the outside, but the components of a typical VR headset distributed between the device on your head and a computing puck in your pocket. The idea is to give you a way to experience VR in a much lighter and more approachable form factor than Vision Pro or Meta Quest-style headsets. I got to try the VR Glasses at M … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999517/meta-vr-glasses-connect-2026-hands-on
Meta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget
Meta is building a dedicated hardware device for its new Muse AI agent. The product, called Muse Charm, was briefly shown off by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the end of tonight's Meta Connect presentation. It looks almost like a chunky smartwatch without the strap - just a big screen, plus a little lanyard for carrying the device around. The Muse Charm has a fingerprint sensor on the top right corner that you can press to activate and begin speaking to the agent. There appears to be a small camera on the device as well, plus what looks like at least three holes for microphones on the front. Zuckerberg said you don't have to unlock a phone or … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999750/muse-charm-meta-ai-hardware
Meta Connect 2026: The 7 biggest announcements
Meta announced a slate of new wearables during its annual Meta Connect showcase on Wednesday. The star of the event was the new Meta VR Glasses, which pack virtual reality tech into a lightweight smart glasses-style frame with a tethered puck. Meta also announced new pairs of screen-free smart glasses, along with some new AI features and style and frame options. You can catch up on all the highlights from this year's Meta Connect below. Meta VR Glasses bring virtual reality to a lighter form factor Meta's latest wearable offers full virtual reality in a smart glasses-style form factor. Unlike a typical VR headset, the VR Glasses don't h … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999593/meta-connect-2026-everything-announced
Paramount will need to release way more movies to make this merger work
Now that Paramount has reached a settlement with the 12 states that were suing to block its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the studio is even closer to becoming one of the world's biggest production houses. In addition to spending at least $300 million more on film and TV projects produced in the US, Paramount says that it will release a minimum of 30 movies annually after it absorbs WBD. On paper, these goals make it sound like Paramount is trying to ensure that the entertainment industry won't be harmed by its WBD acquisition. But when you look at the studios' recent output, it seems very much like Paramount CEO Dav … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/999056/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-annual-film-quota-guardrails
Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mostly known for its global dominance over petroleum production and oil reserves - not necessarily cars and auto manufacturing, and certainly not electric vehicle production. So it was a little surprising on Monday when a Saudi startup called Ceer unveiled a pair of hyper-angular, spaceship-like EVs, with plans to launch an additional five models by 2030. The Exobot (yes, that's the real name) sedan and SUV are expected to go on sale in Saudi Arabia starting in 2027. The ultra-futuristic designs scream Tron, Blade Runner, and every other sci-fi movie you've seen - and then some. The gullwing doors are ripped s … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/998791/ceer-ev-saudi-arabia-foxconn-exobot
Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run
Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 device, is rolling out a standalone AI agent that you don't need its hardware to use, as reported earlier by Wired. The startup says its new OS3 "agentic operating system" runs in the cloud but operates locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. According to Rabbit, you can add up to five devices to one account, along with your preferred AI models. OS3 will automatically determine the devices, files, apps, and AI models it needs to complete a task. You can also access OS3 through its dedicated desktop site, a paired messaging app like Telegram or iMessage, as well as on Rabbit's R1 device … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/999094/rabbit-ai-agent-os3
A great new video game movie
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 144, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, new tech season is here, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I flew out to Los Angeles to try on and write about Snap's Specs. Along the way, I've been marveling at how Apple put the iPhone 18 Pro's Face ID sensor under the display, reading about new Xbox boss Asha Sharma, getting excited for bakes in the new Great British Baking Show trailer, watching Stephen Colbert shave his beard on Jimmy Kimmel, and hanging out at a lot of coffee shop tables to work. I also ha … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/997322/resident-evil-steam-frame-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave
A24’s reputation is on the line with the SCP Foundation movie
After the success of Backrooms, it looks like A24 is trying to cash in on yet another internet horror craze with a new installment in the V/H/S horror anthology series set in the SCP Foundation universe. But as soon as it was announced, the backlash started, and V/H/S: SCP already appears to be on shaky ground. SCP is a creepypasta that, like Backrooms, originated on 4chan. The fictional SCP (Special Containment Procedures) Foundation documents, captures, and contains paranormal or supernatural anomalies. It's a sprawling story told primarily through wiki entries that mimic documentation you might file while working at a government agency. … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/997853/a24-scp-movie-creative-commons-license
The hidden monopoly behind your TI graphing calculator
The same calculator has been on most kids' back to school shopping list since the early 2000's and the dominance of Texas Instruments' calculator division goes back even farther. In the next episode of Version History, David Pierce is joined by The Verge's Nilay Patel and Victoria Song to tell the story of TI graphing calculators and how one company managed to take over the market and never let it go. This is the second episode of the fifth season of Version History where we're heading back to school. We've already talked about the perilous journeys of The Oregon Trail that many students experienced in the computer lab and over the cou … Read the full story at The Verge. Source: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/997725/the-hidden-monopoly-behind-your-ti-graphing-calculator
Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K
The refurbished Apple TV 4K with its voice remote. | Image: The Verge Most hardware prices have soared in 2026, and that includes a variety of Apple laptops, tablets, and smart devices. Thankfully, you can offset some of the increased costs on an Apple TV 4K by buying one refurbished through the company. The 64GB model is selling for $169, $30 lower than the new retail price. The upgraded model, with 128GB of storage and an Ethernet port, is also discounted to $209 at Apple, a $40 discount from the full price. Apple refurbished products are often close to like-new condition, and are covered by the same one year warranty as new products. Apple TV 4K (third-gen) If you subscribe to Apple Arcade, an Apple TV 4K can effectively double as both a mini gaming console and one of the best streaming devices you can buy. With it, you can connect a Bluetooth controller like the PlayStation 5’s DualSense, thus allowing games that were initially developed for PC / consoles to be played on the big screen for which they were designed. Where to Buy: $199 $169 at Apple (refurbished) We reviewed the third-generation Apple TV 4K when it launched back in 2022, and were impressed by the performance and seamless integration with some streaming services, although others are still in their own dedicated apps. The device supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus for excellent contrast (surpassing the quality you’ll get from a cheaper streamer, or even something like a PS5), and Siri for quickly finding your favorite shows and movies. Both the 64GB and 128GB models can work as a HomeKit hub for your other smart devices, but only the Ethernet model supports Thread. Read our Apple TV 4K review. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/alienware-15-laptop.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&quality=90&strip=all&w=2400", productImageAlt: "Alie... Source: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/997009/refurbished-apple-tv-4k-ring-doorbell-deal-sale