If you had to pinpoint one single reason the internet became such an integral part of our day-to-day lives, the obvious answer would be animated GIFs. They’re what make staring at a screen all day ...

Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Many years ago, the ...

Imagine you’re walking with your Android phone in your pocket, and each time you reach for it, a different animation appears on your screen. Maybe it’s a GIF of Mario jumping or a surfer riding a wave ...

Off Book explores the web's most iconic image format: the animated gif. GIFs are one of the oldest image formats used on the web. Throughout their history, they have served a huge variety of purposes, ...

Despite containing no actual magic, the Magic 8-Ball has been providing random answers to life’s important questions since 1950. But the iconic toy is over 70 years old now, and it’s about time for an ...

Corbin is a tech journalist and developer who worked at Android Police from 2016 until 2021. Check out his other work at corbin.io. The Graphics Interchange Format was initially developed by ...

The Last of Us: Part II is out, and it's been a huge commercial success. To celebrate the launch of its latest project, Naughty Dog has indulged in some silliness by recreating some popular animated ...