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Rare, working Apple I computer heads to auction
A rare, working Apple I computer known as the “Hatfield” unit is going back under the hammer this autumn, with auction house Bonhams estimating it could fetch between $500,000 and $800,000. The machine last sold for $671,400 in 2013, and its return to auction highlights the enduring collector demand for early Apple hardware, even though…
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The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far
Ahead of IFA 2026 opening to the public in Berlin, a range of manufacturers have already unveiled new devices at Europe’s largest consumer tech show, spanning laptops, robot vacuums and gaming accessories. The Verge has rounded up some of the standout announcements so far, highlighting growing competition for Apple’s MacBook Neo and fresh takes on…
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Digital scans of more than 153 million driver’s licenses leaked to the dark web
More than 153 million scans of US and Canadian driver’s licences, along with medical cards, employment records and residence documents, were put up for sale on the dark web through a service called Nexus, according to cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs. The breach is significant both for its scale and because it appears to stem from…
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USB-C cartridge readers preserve and play classic Nintendo games
The Verge’s Sean Hollister reviews the Epilogue Operator range, USB-C devices that let real Nintendo cartridges be read, backed up and played on modern computers and handhelds. The gadgets matter because ageing cartridges often rely on watch batteries that eventually fail, wiping decades-old save data; the Operators let owners back up saves before they’re lost…
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Acer reveals lightweight laptops, gaming handhelds and AI desktops at IFA 2026
Acer has rounded out its IFA 2026 laptop lineup with two ultralight models, the Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16, both pitched squarely against Apple’s MacBook range. The Swift Blade 14 weighs just 799g and measures as little as 12.95mm thick, undercutting the 13-inch MacBook Air’s weight by nearly a pound thanks to a…
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Acer’s new MacBook Air rival is nearly a pound lighter than Apple’s laptop
Acer has unveiled two new laptops, the Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16, aimed at rivalling Apple’s MacBook Air and Neo on weight and thinness. The Swift Blade 14 weighs just 799g, making it nearly a pound lighter than Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air, though it is slightly thicker, with Acer using carbon fibre in…
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Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini is gaming handheld that becomes a tiny laptop
Acer has unveiled Project DualPlay Mini at IFA, a concept gaming handheld under its Predator brand that can be converted into a small laptop. The device is designed to let users switch between gaming and productivity without needing separate hardware, offering a traditional handheld controller setup as well as a backlit keyboard and mouse option…
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Acer’s Vero 16 laptop is built to be easily repaired
Acer has unveiled the Vero 16, a laptop designed with repairability at its core, featuring removable port covers, a detachable external hinge and a tool-free bottom latch. The chassis even has an engraving showing where the battery and motherboard sit, aiming to make servicing and upgrades far simpler than on typical laptops. This matters as…
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Dell Unveils Budget 14S Laptop as MacBook Neo Rival, Targets Students at IFA 2026
Dell has unveiled the 14S, a budget laptop announced at IFA 2026 that closely echoes Apple’s MacBook Neo with its four-colour design and student-focused positioning. The 14S sits below Dell’s recently launched XPS 13, giving the company another affordably priced option at a time when most laptop prices are rising. Pricing was never officially confirmed,…