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The 34 best gifts that your teen will actually use

Between keeping up with TikTok trends and whatever new gadget just dropped, it's tough to know exactly what teens are into these days. Luckily, we can help. We may be older than teenagers, but many of us here at The Verge are kids at heart. Plus, we've also got a few staffers with older kids. […]

The Game Awards actually felt like a real awards show this year

2025's TGA ceremony was the best one yet

Google Translate brings real-time speech translations to any headphones

Google Translate's latest update brings live speech translations, originally available only on the Pixel Buds, to any headphones you want, with support for over 70 languages. It's rolling out today in beta and just requires a compatible Android phone with the Translate app (unlike Apple's similar feature, which requires AirPods). It's one of a few […]

How to make the Omega Old-Fashioned Donut in Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension

To make the Omega Old-Fashioned Donut for Groudon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you'll need to hit certain point requirements. We provide a recipe.

The 40 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season

Your mom deserves the best, and we're going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that she needs, don't take her word for it and show […]