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Nvidia’s spy scandal / The AI world is reeling after CEO Jensen Huang resigned following an affair with an alleged Chinese spy.

‘It’s a mistake’: reactions from tech leaders on Jensen Huang’s resignation‘It’s a mistake’: reactions from tech leaders on Jensen Huang’s resignation

Many prominent voices in technology and the president of the US have publicly supported the former Nvidia CEO despite his ouster.

Jay Peters
Jensen Huang is out. What did China want from him?
Decoder

A Chinese spy scandal brought down the CEO of Nvidia, and it also could backfire for Beijing in a big way when it comes to AI export controls.

Nilay Patel
The Jensen Huang scandal is hardly over

A second affair has hit the news cycle, but that’s not what matters here.

Elizabeth Lopatto
Donald Trump really wants Tim Cook to run Nvidia

Nvidia is looking for a new CEO, and President Trump says the former Apple CEO would be ‘a great candidate.’

Jay Peters

Apple season / It’s yet another big month for Apple devices.

The pricey new Apple TV 4K is still the best streamer aroundThe pricey new Apple TV 4K is still the best streamer around

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Apple knows how to make a great streaming box to be the center of your home theater, but there are some misses with the new model.

John Higgins
Apple should have made the MacBook logo RGB

The PROLED MacBook Pro’s logo is lit with boring white LEDs. Missed opportunity.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Not everyone is loving their new iPhone Duo

When you know, you know.

Allison Johnson
The new Apple TV has a YouTube problem

A software update and a reboot should get YouTube working on your new Apple TV 4K.

Stevie Bonifield

Staff picks / Catch up on our favorite stories.

I asked every TV manufacturer 17 questions about how they spy on youI asked every TV manufacturer 17 questions about how they spy on you

After LG was accused of spying through its TVs, I wanted to see how other TV companies were collecting and protecting our data.

John Higgins
Meet the people who want peptides to be made in America
Optimizer

For some, the answer to a dodgy gray market is to bring the pharmaceutical supply chain back to American soil.

Victoria Song
Oh, Palantir is ‘progressive’ now, is it?

A children’s treasury of things Alex Karp has said in public over the last three years.

Elizabeth Lopatto
The Verge’s 2026 gift guide for dads

This year, why not get Dad a gift or two he won’t expect?

Ryan Waniata

Review roulette / Our thoughts on the latest tech.

I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competitionI tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition

The AI experience is better, the privacy protections are more proactive, and they’re still stylish.

Victoria Song
Hands on with Home Assistant’s new ‘smart home multi-tool’

The Home Assistant Connect Aux-2 helped me track my fridge temperature and finally set up my in-wall speakers.

Nathan Edwards
Real Motors’ Project Ares is a cyberpunk fantasy made real

Real Motors’ debut machine brings Night City vibes to the street, but it’s not the sportbike you might be expecting.

Tim Stevens
Hands-on with Ring’s new AI drone camera for your home
First look

Six years after the Always Home Cam failed to fly, Ring’s smaller, cloud-piloted Drone Cam should ship this January.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

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CMF’s milk carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker is down to a new low priceCMF’s milk carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker is down to a new low price

Nothing’s funky, compact Bluetooth speaker launched in October and is already on sale ahead of Black Friday.

Brad Bourque
Adi Robertson
Adi Robertson
A new home for those old Flash games.

Itch.io added support for the defunct format through the Ruffle emulator last week — I noticed today thanks to Anna Anthropy, whose 2013 game Dys4ia is now playable on browser again. There’s also a dedicated Flash tag here.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Twitch clips are going to get longer.

The company is working on extending clips from up to 60 seconds to as long as five minutes, it said as part of its news from TwitchCon today. Twitch will also let streamers and their viewers play certain Amazon Luna titles together and is going to launch ad-supported TV channels that allow co-streaming.

Here’s how you can save on your GTA VI preorder ahead of launchHere’s how you can save on your GTA VI preorder ahead of launch

Preloading is already underway for Rockstar’s anticipated open-world game, but you’re not too late to save.

Brad Bourque
You can adjust the position of the trackball on Keychron’s new wireless mouseYou can adjust the position of the trackball on Keychron’s new wireless mouse

A pair of dials underneath the T1 HE let you fine-tune where its trackball is positioned under your thumb.

Andrew Liszewski
Jensen Huang was reckless with the environment, tooJensen Huang was reckless with the environment, too

Nvidia’s environmental footprint extends way beyond its own offices.

Justine Calma
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Apple’s first HomeView update includes fixes for some serious security bugs.

HomeView Software Version 27.2 patches issues that could have allowed unauthorized Bluetooth devices to pair without user interaction, or allowed a remote attacker to join iMessage group chats.

The update also includes some core features for the new HomeView, like sound recognition, multiroom audio, and integration with Apple’s app ecosystem.

The smallest version of Camp Snap’s retro digital camcorder fits on your keychainThe smallest version of Camp Snap’s retro digital camcorder fits on your keychain

The Camp Snap CS-8 Micro is just three inches long and adds a tiny LCD screen that’s only used as a viewfinder.

Andrew Liszewski
The new Apple TV has a YouTube problemThe new Apple TV has a YouTube problem

A software update and a reboot should get YouTube working on your new Apple TV 4K.

Stevie Bonifield
Microsoft’s massive Outlook outage might be overMicrosoft’s massive Outlook outage might be over

Nearly a day after the global email outage started, Microsoft said the issue has been addressed and that it wasn’t related to a cyberattack or AI.

Jess Weatherbed
My favorite recipe app just got a big upgrade — and a subscription feeMy favorite recipe app just got a big upgrade — and a subscription fee

The fee for newly launched Paprika 4 is well worth the price.

Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
It’s now easier to try a Secretlab chair, depending on where you live.

Secretlab’s gaming chairs and desks can now be tested in a limited batch of US retail stores.

In addition to the company’s first store in Los Angeles opening November 18th, it’ll have a presence in 15 Best Buy stores spread across California, Florida, Colorado, Virginia, Washington, Idaho, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The exact locations are listed here.

If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

An image showing a dedicated presence for Secretlab chairs and desks in a Best Buy store.
Image: Secretlab
The best early Black Friday deals you can already shopThe best early Black Friday deals you can already shop
Holiday Shopping

Black Friday is still a couple weeks away, but you can already save on 3D printers, chargers, robot vacuums, and more.

Sheena Vasani and Cameron Faulkner
Apple announces release dates for the first Apple Home Collection smart devicesApple announces release dates for the first Apple Home Collection smart devices

You can preorder several of the devices today, with shipping expected to start in mid-December.

Andrew Liszewski
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Tubi and Kickstarter are partnering to support independent creators.

As a follow-up to last year’s FilmStream Collective Fund, Tubi and Kickstarter are launching the Fandom Fund — a new initiative that will give independent creators access to resources which can be used to help produce projects that will ultimately live on the streaming service beginning in 2027.

What’s really at stake in the Jensen Huang sagaWhat’s really at stake in the Jensen Huang saga
Vergecast

On The Vergecast: The many spiraling stories in the AI world, the fate of streaming services, Mark Zuckerberg’s meat, and more.

David Pierce
Meta discussed attacking Jonathan Haidt — now even his haters are annoyedMeta discussed attacking Jonathan Haidt — now even his haters are annoyed

Meta has ticked off academics on all sides of the social media and mental health debate.

Lauren Feiner
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Lego’s BrickLink marketplace is back online after some users’ info was compromised.

The company has addressed the issues that resulted in the site being offline for a week and shared more details about what happened. In a new community update the BrickLink team explains that as a result of “unusual activity” on the platform, some usernames, IP addresses, and email addresses were accessed, and those affected are being contacted directly. But based on their investigation, no passwords or payment info was accessed.

A bird made from Lego wearing a construction hat.
Image: BrickLink
Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
BMW hit with a massive recall over fire risk.

The German automaker is recalling over 720,000 vehicles in the US because a water pump electrical connector may short circuit and catch fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recommending the vehicles, spanning a wide range of 2012–2018 BMW sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons, roadsters, and SUVs, be parked outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.

To date, there have been 10 incidents of BMW’s short circuiting, but no injuries or damage yet reported.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster
Some Friday the 13th news on Friday the 13th.

It looks like the horror resurgence isn’t going away anytime soon: Deadline reports that a new Friday the 13th film is in the works, suggesting the streaming prequel series Crystal Lake was something of a success. It’s slated to premiere in 2027 with franchise veteran Steve Miner as director.

Apple should have made the MacBook logo RGB
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Let’s talk about Jensen Huang’s many affairs!Let’s talk about Jensen Huang’s many affairs!
Office Hours

What a week today has been!

Elizabeth Lopatto
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
The Outlook outage drags on, but Microsoft says fixes are looking ‘positive.’

We’re now into the second day of a global Microsoft Outlook outage that’s preventing people from accessing their emails, either through the web or apps. Hopefully it won’t reach a third day, however, as Microsoft reports that recovery efforts are going well.

Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
‘Jensen did so many good things and he needs a second chance.’

That’s one of more than 1,600 comments Nvidia staffers have left in an internal “suggestion box,” with the aim of urging the company’s board to consider their feelings regarding actions taken against (now former) CEO Jensen Huang. Their plea to “bring back THE boss” isn’t insignificant, given Nvidia has around 42,000 employees.

Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Jensen Huang: ‘I’m a piece of shit.’

Bloomberg reports that the ongoing scandal surrounding allegations of Huang’s infidelity left the former Nvidia CEO’s “legendary energy depleted,” with those around him noticing that he seemed to have “given up” in his final days as CEO.

Huang’s usual take-charge demeanor had evaporated, according to a person familiar with the situation, and he’d started using phrases like “whatever” and “I don’t care.”

Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Muse can make outbound phone calls for you.

After gaining the ability to handle forwarded emails, the AI agent can now take care of those calls you don’t want to make, such as making dinner reservations or dealing with insurance and cable companies. This feature is currently limited to paying US subscribers in the US, however.

Donald Trump really wants Tim Cook to run NvidiaDonald Trump really wants Tim Cook to run Nvidia

Nvidia is looking for a new CEO, and President Trump says the former Apple CEO would be ‘a great candidate.’

Jay Peters
Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed a new entry in the Wolfenstein series with a brief tease.

Tom Warren
Whoop launched a social network where every user has a ‘verified heartbeat’Whoop launched a social network where every user has a ‘verified heartbeat’

Whoop’s new Humans platform is like Instagram Stories with updates from your friends’ fitness tracker data.

Stevie Bonifield
Humble Bundle redesign removes two-factor verification from settingsHumble Bundle redesign removes two-factor verification from settings

A new look for the Humble Bundle storefront is missing an important security feature that was previously there.

Jay Peters
Microsoft Outlook is still downMicrosoft Outlook is still down
Ongoing outage

Microsoft 365 issues have been cutting people off from their email since early Thursday afternoon, and they still aren’t fixed.

Richard Lawler and Jess Weatherbed
Xbox owners are getting more customizations for backgrounds and the Guide menuXbox owners are getting more customizations for backgrounds and the Guide menu

Xbox Insiders get to test the new features today.

Tom Warren
Google’s new Gemini model is better at understanding complicated questionsGoogle’s new Gemini model is better at understanding complicated questions

Google’s Robby Stein says Gemini 4 Hydrogen is ‘the biggest model upgrade to Search yet.’

Stevie Bonifield
‘It’s a mistake’: reactions from tech leaders on Jensen Huang’s resignation‘It’s a mistake’: reactions from tech leaders on Jensen Huang’s resignation

Many prominent voices in technology and the president of the US have publicly supported the former Nvidia CEO despite his ouster.

Jay Peters
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Reuters: Jensen Huang had an “intimate relationship” with another Nvidia employee too.

If you’re keeping track, that brings the number of alleged extramarital affairs by Nvidia’s now-former CEO to three, including suspected spy / Megaspeed executive Alive Huang, Nvidia’s vice president of health care Kimberly Powell, and an as-yet unnamed woman who two Reuters sources report also works for Nvidia.

Nvidia’s stock closed the day down 4.3 percent.

Stock chart showing NVDA movement
Image: CNBC
The Oura Ring 4 is almost as good as the newer model, but $150 cheaperThe Oura Ring 4 is almost as good as the newer model, but $150 cheaper

Oura’s last-gen smart ring sports the same sensors and software as the latest version.

Brad Bourque
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
BMX’s new semi-solid-state power bank outputs up to 100W.

Most of the power banks featuring safer and longer-lasting semi-solid-state cells are designed with a lower output for charging smaller devices like phones and tablets. BMX’s new $109.99 SolidSafe power bank has a 20,000mAh capacity and outputs up to 100W so it can charge more capable laptops, or up to three devices simultaneously at lower rates.

The BMX SolidSafe 20K Laptop Power Bank attached to a laptop through a short USB-C cable.
Image: BMX
Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PCHere are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC

Microsoft says every one now supports mouse and keyboard.

Sean Hollister
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