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How Modern Appointment Viewing Shows Are Bringing Back ‘Watercooler’ Television
There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show. Or, maybe, there is. In the era of streaming, binge-watching is easier than...
Bluesky now supports videos that are up to 10 minutes long.
In contrast to Threads, Bluesky’s active user growth has trailed off lately, and as it looks to expand its big tent, it’s making one part of the experience better: video. The maximum length of videos has gone from two minutes to 10 minutes, uploads should be 2-3x faster, and file sizes can be up to 300MB. To kick things off, the official account is featuring a few longer videos like this one. [Media: https://bsky.app/profile/bsky.app/post/3mtwgs26j2c2d]
Nokia’s new dumbphone doubles as a smartphone charger.
As spotted earlier by GSMArena, the Nokia 300 Charge offers up to 40 days of standby power but can also serve as a power bank for your smartphone or other devices. There’s a built-in flashlight on the top of the phone, too. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-3.33.19-PM.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Nokia-300-Charge-Power.avif?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Nokia-300-Charge-Colors.avif?quality=90&strip=all]
Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead
Dreame’s rocket-boosted car project is shutting down, after China’s government decided to take a harder look at the vacuum company’s ambitious ventures.
You can now get LG’s Frame competitor.
The LG Gallery TV with Frame, originally announced at CES 2026, is now available alongside a collaboration with The Met that gets you access to over 100 works from its collection. It’s already discounted and cheaper than The Frame — $800 for the 55 inch and $1,000 for the 65 inch — and a white frame is included. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/LG-Gallery-TV-Met-Collaboration.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
John Oliver targets subscriptions.
As usual, another great segment from Last Week Tonight on corporate greed, consumer protection, and one of our favorite subjects: dark patterns. But we can’t help but notice Oliver roasts Verge alum and friend Joanna Stern for still having a fax subscription (around 10m40s in the video.) Don’t worry, we’re still ride or die, Joanna. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wko-2c7lZL8&]
Still a power bottom.
Apple made the slightly controversial decision to put the power button on the bottom of the M4 Mac Mini, and that’s still the case on the newly announced M6 and M5 Pro models. If you find that irksome, a workaround on macOS 26.5 and later is to set your Mac to always automatically turn on when it receives power — handy after a power outage. [Image: The power button on the M4 Mac Mini — same on the new M6 and M5 Pro models. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25717367/DSC_1253.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Nanoleaf’s LED panels might soon work with the Philips Hue app.
According to Smartlights, Philips Hue is planning to launch a wall light module and adapters for Nanoleaf Triangle, Mini Triangle, and Hexagon panels. It’ll reportedly cost around €40, but that might be worth it if I could control my lights without using Nanoleaf’s laggy app. [Link: Philips Hue wall light module brings Nanoleaf Shapes to the Hue app | https://www.smartlights.de/news/philips-hue-wandleuchtenmodul-bringt-nanoleaf-shapes-in-die-hue-app/ | Smartlights]
Rohit Shetty wins hearts after he ties Harsh Gujral's shoelace during a stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15; Standup comedian gets emotional, says 'moment of my lifetime'
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 has kept viewers entertained with its dangerous stunts and drama among the contestants. However, host Rohit Shetty recently won .
'The Pitt' Season 3 trailer drops as more cast additions are revealed
The third installement of HBO Max’s Emmy-winning medical drama will premiere in January.
This tiny guitar amp is the most unhinged distortion pedal I’ve ever used
Death By Audio and Rainger FX’s Amp Crash is a tiny guitar amp, but it’s also the most unhinged distortion pedal I’ve ever used.
Legendary designer Susan Kare shares more insights about her work on the original Macintosh.
Y Combinator has finally posted a video of Kare’s 50-minute talk at last month’s Startup School 2026 event. The renowned designer shares more stories about the process of creating the original Macintosh’s icons, the command key symbol that’s still in use today, and the Chicago font that Apple revived for the early iPods. [Media: https://youtu.be/YEvLKzsEwMw?si=g9JYLxWGv_6y55AX]
Samsung is hosting a Galaxy event next week.
“Galaxy Event August 2026” will take place on August 27th at 8AM ET, Samsung says. Perhaps it’ll be the launch venue for the rumored Galaxy S26 FE? [Link: [Invitation] Galaxy Event August 2026 | https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-invitation-galaxy-event-august-2026/ | Samsung Newsroom]
Today’s Vergecast: Our Pixel reviewer roundtable.
Senior reviewer Victoria Song leads a Vergecast roundtable with editors Dominic Preston and Cameron Faulkner to talk about the Pixel 11/Pro/Fold and the Pixel Watch 5. We discuss if HiLight is a LowLight, whether we miss the temperature sensor, and if the Watch 5’s GPS truly beats Garmin and Apple. And stay tuned for more camera discussion on Friday’s Vergecast. Watch | Listen | Get ad-free [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1EfI0LZrl4]
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a great foldable, with IP68 and a reliable triple camera, trapped in a shape everyone else seems to be moving on from.
Amazon Fire TV devices are getting a free Alexa Plus upgrade
Amazon is bringing its upgraded Alexa Plus AI assistant to all Fire TV device owners in the US for free.
Bugatti’s Tourbillon-inspired MicroLED TV twists, turns, and unfolds.
While checking out the 1,800-horsepower Destrier that Bugatti unveiled at Monterey Car Week, the folks at Road & Track also got a taste of the carmaker’s C-Seed Bugatti N1 TV. Inspired by another 1,800hp beast, its sculptural design unfurls the 110- or 137-inch TV hiding inside in 45 seconds and can rotate up to 180 degrees. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVLE1KbVeAY]