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11:00 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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All the news from Apples Scary Fast Mac event
Dark Finder. | Image: Apple
Apple plays a pre-Halloween trick with new product announcements coming in from a surprise nighttime livestream event.
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08:41 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Gambling streams are part of the contract for Kicks newest streamer
Image: Kick.com / Instagram
Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff recently inked a reported eight-figure deal with Twitch rival Kick. In a recent livestream, the Faze Clan co-o...
08:35 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Sundar Pichai argues in court that Google isnt evil, its just a business
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You might not expect an antitrust trial focused on Google’s overwhelming dominance in the year 2023 to spend a lot of time talking about Internet ...
07:47 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Porsche is adding Google to its cars as VWs software problems worsen
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Porsche said today that future models would include native versions of popular Google apps, like Maps and Assistant. The German automa...
07:36 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Bungie delaying Destiny 2 expansion and Marathon release amid layoffs
Marathon and Destiny 2’s The Final Shape have been delayed. | Image: Bungie
Bungie is laying off an unspecified number of staffers as well as delaying two of its fort...
06:24 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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X is officially worth less than half of what Elon Musk paid for it
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Everyone knew that Twitter wasn’t worth $44 billion when Elon Musk bought it a year ago. Now, we know what Musk himself thinks it’s...
05:31 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Sonys new PlayStation Link earbuds and headset finally have release dates
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Sony has finally announced a release date for its PlayStation-branded Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset. While the Pulse Explore earbuds will la...
05:29 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Google once asked Apple to preload its search app on iOS
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge
In late 2018, Google CEO Sundar Pichai floated a bold idea to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook had just told Pichai he wanted to be �...
04:20 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Mastodons latest update makes it easier to follow the news
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Mastodon, the decentralized Twitter / X alternative, is adding lists to its Android app, according to a blog post from CEO and founder Eugen Rochko. Li...
04:02 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Samsung adds DisplayPort and more Multi View options to second massive Ark monitor
The Ark monitor showing four screens at once. | Image: Samsung
Samsung’s latest massive 55-inch Odyssey Ark monitor is now available to buy in the US for $2,999.99...
03:55 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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From the cloud to your computer: a new theory of how software works
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
For a while, I really thought I could be a self-hoster. After months of talking to people about platforms and security and what...
03:47 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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The Google Pixel 7A at $125 off is all treat, no trick
The Pixel 7A may not have the fancier trickery of the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera, but it’s much cheaper for a very good all-around phone. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
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03:30 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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How to install a Nest Thermostat
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The Nest Thermostat is a simple, significant upgrade you can make for your home. It’s a smart thermostat that you can program and control from your p...
03:30 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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How to connect a Nest Thermostat to Apple Home through Matter
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The Nest Thermostat is one of the only smart thermostats that works with the new smart home standard, Matter (see sidebar). This means y...
03:15 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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This app is making podcasts more TikTokable
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images
Detail, a podcast recording and editing app, is catering to the growing demand for video podcasts with a new mu...
03:03 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Apples best move is giving us what we want
A bigger iMac has been rumored for a long time — but where is it? | Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge
Earlier this year, I bought a 15-inch MacBook Air. In many ways...
02:33 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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The Halloween 2023 StoryScream: things to play and watch this spooky season
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Get ready for the holiday with a list of the latest in horror across film, TV, and gaming.
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02:06 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Western Digital is spinning off its flash memory business as sales decline
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Western Digital is splitting into two companies: one for its flash business and another for its hard drive storage products. The company announce...
02:00 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Invincible season 2 is a thoughtful step toward a bigger universe
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The second season of Amazon’s Invincible series feels plugged right into Hollywood’s current obsession with multiverses, but it’s taking notes d...
01:29 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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The autoworker strike is nearly over, as GM makes tentative deal with UAW
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General Motors became the last car company to agree to a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers, ending the nearly seven-week-long strike, Reuters rep...
01:00 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Metas AI research head wants open source licensing to change
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In July, Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) center released its large language model Llama 2 relatively openly and for free...
12:30 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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The Tsubame Archax is the coolest $3 million mecha on Earth and soon, the Moon
The multimillion-dollar hypercar business is booming. The world’s ultra-wealthy have dozens and dozens of different outrageously expensive, high-performance toys to choose fr...
12:18 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Facebook and Instagram launch a paid ad-free subscription
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge
Meta is launching a paid subscription that will remove ads from Facebook and Instagram. The service is available throughout the...
12:00 pm - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Resident Evil Village on the iPhone could be a preview of Apples gaming future
Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge
It’s incredible that Resident Evil Village plays as well as it does on the iPhone. The game is every bit as captivating as when I...
11:36 am - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Samsungs Galaxy S23 starts receiving Android 14 update
The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
Samsung’s Android 14-based One UI 6 update is leaving beta on the Galaxy S23 in Europe, users in t...
11:31 am - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Google is investigating Android 14s multiple profile update bug
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Google is looking into an Android 14 bug that’s been wreaking havoc on people with multiple user profiles. On October 27th, a ...
10:38 am - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Microsoft starts blocking unauthorized Xbox controllers and accessories
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Microsoft is starting to block “unauthorized” Xbox controllers and accessories from being used on Xbox consoles. Resetera po...
09:00 am - Mon, October 30, 2023
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Biden releases AI executive order directing agencies to develop safety guidelines
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
President Joe Biden signed an executive order providing rules around generative AI, ahead of any legislation coming from lawmake...
09:55 pm - Sun, October 29, 2023
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ChatGPT Plus members can upload and analyze files in the latest beta
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OpenAI is rolling out new beta features for ChatGPT Plus members right now. Subscribers have reported that the update includes the ability to up...
07:48 pm - Sun, October 29, 2023
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YouTubes NFL Sunday Ticket streams are failing today
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YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket streams have been plagued with buffering and pixelation, making afternoon games today unwatchable, according to many, man...
04:01 pm - Sun, October 29, 2023
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Android 14 will make it easier for apps to support passkeys soon
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Android apps are about to get better built-in passkey support. Google announced in a developer blog post last week that Credenti...
01:20 pm - Sun, October 29, 2023
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Apple is getting ready for Prime Time
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I’m trying to remember the last time a company’s big event came for prime time TV the way Apple’s 8pm ET keynote is trying to lock down our attention...
12:00 pm - Sun, October 29, 2023
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Your guide to the internets most (and least) important moments
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 12, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome. I’...
11:58 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Google researchers use off-the-shelf headphones to measure heart rate
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Typical heart rate monitoring in wearable tech, like smart watches or wireless earbuds, relies at least partially on photoplethysmography (PPG),...
07:21 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Google is investigating Android 14s multiple profile update bug
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Google is looking into an Android 14 bug that’s been wreaking havoc for people with multiple user profiles. On October 27th, a...
05:33 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Apple says BMW wireless chargers really are messing with iPhone 15s
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Users have been reporting that their iPhone 15’s NFC chips were failing after using BMW’s in-car wireless charging, but until now, Apple has...
04:40 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Govees colorful LED light strips are on sale just in time for Halloween
Govee’s LED light strip can add a splash of pizzazz to your staircase with color-changing, dynamic lights. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Halloween is...
02:32 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Threads third-party app support could become a reality
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Instagram boss Adam Mosseri said in a reply on Threads last night that his team is working on an API for Threads, despite concern that it would ...
02:00 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Thats one pricey subscription
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge
Netflix is at an all-time high. Disney is cracking down on password sharing. And Apple TV Plus has doubled its prices. Wil...
01:15 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Apples Journal app is kind of smart and kind of basic
The Journal app itself is incredibly basic — it’s the Moments page that’s really interesting. | Image: David Pierce / Apple
The Apple Journal app is so simple tha...
01:00 pm - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Sonic Superstars is so close to being a Sonic classic
Image: Sega
With Sonic Superstars, I’m starting to get the feeling I’ve been here before.
In Sonic’s return to the 2D format, there’s a good game here with lots...
11:20 am - Sat, October 28, 2023
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Microsoft is improving its Xbox app for Windows handheld gaming PCs
The new compact mode in the Xbox app. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge
Microsoft has started testing new updates to its Xbox app on Windows 11 that improve the experie...
12:12 am - Sat, October 28, 2023
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The jury finally hears from Sam Bankman-Fried
The royal “we.” | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images
He was an introvert!
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11:38 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Humanes Ai Pin could cost $1,000 and require a subscription
Image: TED
The Ai Pin, the new gadget / wearable device / projector / thing from the secretive startup Humane, might cost as much as $1,000 and may require a monthly su...
10:15 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Every smart home device that works with Matter
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All the Matter-compatible devices you can buy now, plus what’s coming soon to the Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung-backed smart home standard.
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09:55 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Googles Bard chatbot now responds in real time and you can shut it up mid-sentence
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Google’s Bard AI chatbot can now reply to your questions in real time, as spotted earlier by 9to5Google. Bard previously only sent a response ...
09:17 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Meta wants Threads to be the de facto platform for online public conversations
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Instagram boss Adam Mosseri has high ambitions for Threads: he wants it to become the “de facto platform for public conversations online,” h...
08:19 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Meet the dwarfs from Disneys live-action Snow White, which has been delayed
Snow White (Rachel Zegler) and (alphabetically) Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, in Disney’s Snow White. | Image: Disney
Disney’s delaying it...
08:08 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Instagram tests collaborative carousels your friends can add to
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Instagram is testing a new feature that will let your friends add to your posts. When you’re about to post a carousel, Instagram...
07:17 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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If you cant motivate yourself to exercise, try this app
This is the Future app for iOS. | Image: Future
If you’re anything like me, making yourself work out is hard. You set an alarm but then can’t convince yourself to g...
07:07 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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X launches two new subscriptions to boost your replies
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X, the platform previously known as Twitter, has introduced a new $16 per month Premium Plus plan that lets subscribers pay more to get the biggest boo...
07:03 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Onewheel follows up its massive recall with a new $3,200 board for pros
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One month after Onewheel recalled every single one of its electric skateboards after four known deaths and a year of delay, the company’s releasing it...
06:54 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Disneys cozy life sim wont be free to play after all
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If you were expecting to try out Disney Dreamlight Valley — the Disneyfied version of Stardew Valley — for free when it’s released, you might be a b...
06:31 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Gaza Strip internet cut off following Israeli airstrikes
Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib / Anadolu via Getty Images
The Gaza Strip is suffering a near-total connectivity outage as the Israeli Defense Forces announced Friday that i...
05:18 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Every trick Microsoft pulled to make you browse Edge instead of Chrome
Image: Microsoft
The fight to make Microsoft respect your browser choice.
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04:57 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Disney says subscribers are happy to sit through some ads
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge
The ad-supported plan on Disney Plus is a little less than one year old, but it has already become just as popular as the ad-fr...
04:56 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Google paid a whopping $26.3 billion in 2021 to be the default search engine everywhere
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge
The US v. Google antitrust trial is about many things, but more than anything, it’s about the power of defaults. Even if it�...
04:35 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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1Password is offering Verge readers $20 off an annual membership
Let’s face it: “12345” just doesn’t cut it anymore. | Image: 1Password
1Password is currently offering new customers a $20 discount on a one-year subscription t...
04:15 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Sonos is taking up to $385 off Arc, Beam, and Ray home theater sets
You can save $186 when you buy the second-gen Sonos Beam paired with a subwoofer and two Sonos Era 100 smart speakers. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
It’s not oft...
04:00 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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After two seasons, Apples sci-fi drama Invasion is finally coming together
Shioli Kutsuna as Mitsuki. | Image: Apple
For much of the first two seasons of Invasion, the show’s characters have seemingly been moving independently of each other....
02:10 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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How to sign up for Amazon Prime
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Time really does fly, doesn’t it? It only seems like yesterday that we were looking at Amazon’s fall Prime Day roundup of de...
02:09 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Hertz is scaling back its EV ambitions because its Teslas keep getting damaged
Photo by Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images for Hertz
Rental car company Hertz once envisioned itself as the ultimate EV broker, doling out battery-powered vehicles to busi...
02:00 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Elon Musks Twitter, one year later
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It’s been a year of personal grudges, harebrained rebrands, and jolting policy shifts. An...
01:30 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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In Alan Wake 2, you will never feel safe
Image: Remedy Entertainment
Remedy Entertainment returns to the franchise after more than a decade, with a survival horror experience that’s equal parts strange a...
12:00 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Japans automakers are keeping sports cars alive in the EV era
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In auto enthusiast circles, there have been two widely shared sentiments in recent years: auto shows are dying off, and the onset of electrification will b...
12:00 pm - Fri, October 27, 2023
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What to expect from Apples Scary Fast Mac event
Creepy Finder has something in store for us. | Image: Apple
It looks like some new Macs are on the way. Apple is holding an online-only launch event on October 30th, wh...
11:34 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Cruise halts robotaxi services nationwide in bid to earn public trust
Only supervised operations will go ahead while Cruise halts it’s autonomous robotaxi services across the US. | Image: Cruise
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle operator b...
11:20 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Windows 11 now lets you write anywhere you can type
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Microsoft is starting to roll out new changes to Windows Ink that let you write anywhere you can type in Windows 11. After months of previewing the cha...
09:22 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Samsung shows off Zoom Anyplace camera likely coming to Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung has released a demonstration of its ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace tech which uses the company’s high resolution 200-megapixel sensors to pull off some nifty tricks with video...
09:00 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Your Asus ROG Ally could be transparent with Jsauxs RGB backplate
Jsaux’s transparent RGB backplate for the ROG Ally. | Image: Jsaux
The latest entry in the renewed transparent gadget craze: your Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC. To...
01:25 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Elon Musk gives X employees one year to replace your bank
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Elon Musk wants X to be the center of your financial world, handling anything in your life that deals with money. He expects those features to l...
12:28 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried is going to talk himself right into jail
All I am going to say is that the Fifth Amendment exists for a reason. | Photo illustration by Cath Virgina / The Verge | Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images
Somehow, ...
12:24 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Infinitis sleek Vision Qe concept is a reminder of the EVs it hasnt launched
Don’t expect Infiniti to make an EV like this any time soon. | Image: Infiniti
Infiniti is looking to launch its first electric vehicle ever: a super sporty fastback ...
12:16 am - Fri, October 27, 2023
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Ford hits the brakes on $12 billion in EV spending because EVs are too expensive
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Ford is postponing $12 billion in EV factory building, including a planned battery factory in Kentucky. The reasons given were an unwi...
11:06 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Threads is adding polls and GIFs as it continues to chase X
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Meta is going to let you make polls and insert GIFs right from the Threads post composer, the company announced on Thursday. Later in the day, I...
10:45 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Here is Intels new Bong-filled hip-hop hold music
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I know, I know, my headline is a lot — but it’s true!
Intel, the chipmaker, has turned its iconic five-note Intel Bong sound...
10:21 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro are the first to house Qualcomms brand-new chipset
Xiaomi’s 14 phones run a new Android skin called HyperOS designed to run across different kinds of devices. | Image: Xiaomi
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is just a ...
10:10 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Xbox is making it easier to play keyboard-focused games on a controller
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Xbox’s latest update adds a way to map controller buttons to keyboard keys. If you have the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 an...
09:19 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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How to find the best deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
With the right price tracker, you’ll know exactly when the latest flip phones from Samsung and Motorola go on sale. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
Even though...
08:31 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Shazam can tell you what concerts to go to now
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Apple has rolled out a new “Concerts” section in the iOS version of the Shazam app. This new feature in Shazam version 17.0 recomm...
08:14 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Apples iOS 17.2 beta includes the new Journal app
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Apple has released the developer beta of iOS 17.2, and it includes the Journal app, a digital daily diary for users to log their activities.
The Journ...
07:45 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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OpenAI forms new team to assess catastrophic risks of AI
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OpenAI is forming a new team to mitigate the “catastrophic risks” associated with AI. In an update on Thursday, OpenAI says the preparedness...
07:34 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Forbes now has its own AI search engine
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Forbes launched a beta version of a generative AI search platform built with Google Cloud to provide personalized searches for r...
06:17 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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The best deals on MacBooks right now
The M2 generation of MacBook Air now comes in two sizes, and both are discounted. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Apple sells MacBooks equipped with its o...
05:26 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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iFixit now sells Microsoft Surface parts for repair
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iFixit has started selling genuine replacement parts for Microsoft Surface devices. The company now offers SSDs, batteries, screens, kickstands, and a who...
05:22 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Threads is adding polls and GIFs
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Meta is going to let you make polls and insert GIFs right from the Threads post composer, the company announced on Thursday. The features are no...
04:41 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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The best smart plugs
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These misleadingly simple gadgets are some of the most useful smart devices you can have in your home.
Continue re...
04:29 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Is my co-worker AI? Bizarre product reviews leave Gannett staff wondering
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A smattering of articles recently discovered on Reviewed, Gannett’s product reviews site, is prompting an increasingly common debate: was ...
04:26 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Lisa Frankensteins new trailer makes it look like a totally rad monster romance
Most of us associate the name “Lisa Frank” with kittens, unicorns, and dolphins leaping out of neon oceans, but after watching the trailer for Focus Features’ Lisa Franke...
04:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Read Phil Spencers full Microsoft memo on the new Xbox leadership changes
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Microsoft announced some big changes to its Xbox and marketing leadership today. Sarah Bond is being promoted to Xbox president, leadin...
04:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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How Figma and Adobe think they could work together
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Regulators are still reviewing Adobe’s $20 billion proposed acquisition of Figma on antitrust grounds.
In the meantime, it...
03:49 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Boston Dynamics turned its robot dog into a talking tour guide with ChatGPT
Screenshot: Boston Dynamics via YouTube
We saw Spot run, jump, and even dance... but now we can see Spot talk. In a somewhat unsettling video posted by Boston Dynamics,...
03:40 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Whats on your desk, Kate Cox?
A home space that helps keep an eye on work, the cat, and the kids — all at the same time.
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03:21 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Microsoft reorgs its Xbox and marketing teams to prepare for an AI and gaming future
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Microsoft is reorganizing its Xbox gaming and marketing leadership, less than two weeks after acquiring Activision Blizzard. Mic...
03:09 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Teslas first big Supercharger deal is a $100 million sale to BP
BP Pulse charging stations that now include Tesla Supercharger hardware inside. | Image: BP
BP is buying $100 million of Supercharger hardware from Tesla, making it the...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Linksys says its Velop Pro 7 mesh is so good you wont need an app
The Velop Pro 7 3-pack. | Image: Linksys
Linksys has released the Velop Pro 7, its newest Wi-Fi 7 mesh router, which it says is so smart, it can fix itself — and it�...
02:49 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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The Beatles final song is coming together through the power of artificial intelligence
The album art for “Now and Then.” | Apple / Capitol
Were it not for WingNut Films’ machine assisted learning tech, Peter Jackson’s 2021 The Beatles: Get Back Di...
02:44 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Google reportedly pays $18 billion a year to be Apples default search engine
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Google pays Apple billions of dollars every year to be the default search engine in Safari on Macs, iPads, and iPhones. That, ...
02:13 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Ticketmasters still hiding ticket fees, senator says
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Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, promised to scrap the hidden fees plaguing its ticketing service earlier this year...
02:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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You can now build your own awesome Game Boy Mini Camera
The Game Boy Mini Camera, by Christopher Graves. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
The Game Boy Camera is remembered as a bulbous sphere that sat atop an absolute cho...
01:37 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Project X is a tiny EV with swappable Gogoro batteries
MIH’s Project X EV looks like a toy car, but full humans can fit inside. | Image: MIH
Don’t give up on the dream of a small electric car just yet. At the Japan Mobi...
01:30 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Apples second-gen HomePod in white is $20 off right now
The second-gen HomePod looks just like the original, but it has an updated driver configuration and slightly better smart home applications. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
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01:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Google Maps is becoming more like Search thanks to AI
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Google is adding a range of new AI-powered features to Maps, including more immersive navigation, easier-to-follow driving direc...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Shutterstock will now let you transform real photos using AI
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Shutterstock will now let you edit its library of images using AI. In an update on Thursday, Shutterstock revealed a set of new AI-powered tools, li...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Leicas latest camera encrypts verification info into every photo
Just like the M11, the M11-P comes in a black aluminum body that’s lighter in weight or a silver chromed brass that’s heavier. | Image: Leica Camera
The compact and...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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The restaurant nearest Google
Thai Food Near Me, Dentist Near Me, Notary Near Me, Plumber Near Me — businesses across the country picked names meant to outsmart Google Search. Does it actually work?
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12:53 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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The UKs controversial Online Safety Bill finally becomes law
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The UK’s Online Safety Bill, a wide-ranging piece of legislation that aims to make the country “the safest place in the w...
12:31 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Samsungs temporary cloud storage feature makes phone upgrades and repairs less stressful
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Samsung is starting to roll out a “Temporary Cloud Backup” feature to Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets running on One ...
12:00 pm - Thu, October 26, 2023
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In the end, the FTX trial was about the friends screwed along the way
A Greek tragedy in the Southern District of New York. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Michael M. Santiago, Bloomberg, Klmax, Whyframestudio, Yevge...
10:00 am - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Ford is testing drone deliveries at the derelict train station in Detroit its rehabbing
A drone flying outside of that abandoned train station that Ford wants to turn into an innovation hub. | Image: Michigan Central
Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, t...
01:31 am - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Ford and UAW reach tentative agreement to end strike
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Ford have reached a tentative agreement to end the union’s six-week strike against the a...
12:10 am - Thu, October 26, 2023
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Valve officially releases SteamVR 2.0
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Valve announced Wednesday that it has released SteamVR 2.0, launching the major update exactly a month after the surprise launch of the SteamVR 2.0 beta in...
11:50 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Honor says its new phone lets you open apps with your eyes
The Magic Capsule technology is coming to Honor’s next flagship. | Image: Honor
We were expecting — and we got — a lot of talk about generative AI this morning wh...
10:03 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Know the price-matching policies for Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and others
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Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a backpack just to find out that you could hav...
09:47 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Zuckerberg says Threads has almost 100 million monthly users
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The rumors of Threads’ early demise have been exaggerated.
Meta’s competitor to Elon Musk’s X has hit “just under” 100 million ...
09:43 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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X is officially rolling out audio and video calls
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X, the platform previously known as Twitter, is rolling out audio and video calls. Several users on the platform, including some of us here at T...
07:52 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Spotify is reportedly making major changes to its royalty model
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Big changes are coming to Spotify’s royalty model, according to Music Business Worldwide (MBW). If and when they are implemented in early 2024, it wi...
07:42 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Now Metas Quest 3 lets you choose: better battery life or better VR graphics?
Stay immersed for a bit longer, but maybe not as immersed. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge
Meta is rolling out a software update that lets Quest 3 users eke out mo...
07:01 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Meta actually added a useful feature to Horizon Worlds and some goofy ones
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Meta’s newest update to Horizon Worlds, its 3D social network, adds some useful changes, but while reading the v133 patch notes, I chuckled more than once...
06:46 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Telegram has blocked Hamas channels on Android because Google forced it to
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Social messaging platform Telegram has blocked channels used by Hamas, but only on Android phones due to violations of Google’...
06:13 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Apples future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming
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Apple will try to better differentiate its AirPods lineup as new models launch over the next couple of years, according to a new report...
05:40 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Heres your first look at Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater gameplay
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Fresh off the launch of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Konami is showing off a new look at the next major entry in the series. The previo...
05:28 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Gmails new emoji picker on the web is getting a long overdue upgrade
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Gmail’s emoji picker on the web is getting a long overdue upgrade that lets you pick skin tones and gender preferences for cer...
05:07 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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iOS 17.1 arrives with updates to AirDrop, Apple Music, and more
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Apple has officially released iOS 17.1, the latest version of its iPhone operating system. ...
05:04 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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How to customize double tap on the Apple Watch
With the Series 9 and Ultra 2, you can double-tap to use the primary function of an app without touching the display. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
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05:04 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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The Apple Watchs double tap gesture points at a new way to use wearables
Double tap officially arrives on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 today as part of the watchOS 10.1 public release. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge; Photo...
04:30 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Google will require Android apps to better moderate AI-generated content
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With generative AI exploding everywhere, Google will start requiring that Android apps include a way to report offensive AI-generated content and follow n...
04:21 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Killers of the Flower Moon is a devastating snapshot of Americas truth laid bare
Lily Gladstone and Martin Scorsese. | Image: Apple
Martin Scorsese’s latest demands — not asks — us to witness the horrors the US has wrought upon the Osage N...
04:10 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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The new, efficient Spotify has a very different approach to podcasting
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04:00 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Google Search can now help verify an images origins
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Google is starting to roll out its new “About this image” tool, which aims t...
03:58 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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The messy story of the Bleach voice acting controversy, explained
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As Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, a continuation of the popular Bleach anime — one of the “Big Three” of shonen anime series — continues its ...
03:30 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Lexus shows off LF-ZC electric vehicle concept that will launch in 2026
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Lexus announced new concept electric vehicles for Japan’s Mobility Show, including the new LF-ZC, which is a four-door luxury car ...
03:17 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his fraud trial
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Sam Bankman-Fried will testify at his criminal fraud trial on Thursday as he faces charges of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering re...
03:15 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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The new PS5s detachable disc drive reportedly needs an internet connection for setup
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I’m very intrigued by Sony’s revamped PS5 and its removable disc drive. It streamlines the console’s manufacturing process, and the new model is a goo...
03:00 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Puzzmo is imagining a better newspaper games page
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Game designer Zach Gage is leading a team in building a modern space to enjoy your crossword puzzle.
Continue reading…
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02:31 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Your Amazon Alexa IFTTT automations are about to stop working
Alexa won’t work with IFTTT anymore soon. | Image: Wes Davis / The Verge
The team behind IFTTT (short for “if this, then that”) wrote in a blog post that Amazon i...
02:28 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Artists can use a data poisoning tool to confuse DALL-E and corrupt AI scraping
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Fighting against data used to train AI models has become more poisonous.
A new tool called Nightshade allows users to attach it to their creative work, a...
02:15 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Amazon now lets advertisers use generative AI to pretty up their product shots
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Amazon is beta testing AI image generation tools for its advertisers, offering an easy way to create backgrounds or scenes around whatever product ad buye...
02:06 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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The tragically millennial vocabulary of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial
These people were adults. This is how adults talk now. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Michael M. Santiago, Bloomberg, Klmax, Whyframestudio, Yevg...
02:04 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Apple TV Plus is getting a price hike and other Apple subscriptions are, too
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Apple is raising the prices of several of its services, including Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, Apple News Plus, and Apple One. A...
02:00 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Googles updated AR beauty tools make it easier to buy cosmetics and hair dye
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Google is expanding its augmented rea...
01:47 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Protons password manager now lets you securely share logins
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Proton’s password manager, Proton Pass, is rolling out a new feature that lets you share sign-ins using end-to-end encryption (E2EE). Instead of sharing...
01:41 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Blink is taking up to 60 percent off video doorbells and security cameras
The Blink Video Doorbell pairs best with the Sync Module 2, but the wireless hub isn’t absolutely necessary. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Whether yo...
01:24 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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GM and Honda ditch plan to build cheaper electric vehicles
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A little more than a year after announcing an ambitious plan to co-develop a lineup of affordable electric vehicles, General Motors and Honda are scrapping th...
01:23 pm - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Wacoms petite additions to the Cintiq Pro lineup come with a big price tag
These tablets are only “small” by Cintiq standards but they still carry the lineup's loft prices. | Image: Wacom
Wacom has unveiled the Cintiq Pro 17 and Cintiq Pro...
11:00 am - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Dave the Diver is one of the years best games, and its still great on Switch
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Dave the Diver cast a line and reeled me in when I played through it on Steam Deck earlier this year. It’s lured once again on Ni...
11:00 am - Wed, October 25, 2023
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TikTok is hosting a music festival featuring Cardi B and Charlie Puth
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TikTok is taking its viral sounds offline and hosting an in-person music festival in December, the company announce...
12:12 am - Wed, October 25, 2023
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Microsoft now thirstily injects a poll when you download Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge now pops up a poll after you press the “Download Chrome” button. | Screenshot by Sean Hollister / The Verge
How many licks does it take to get to the...
10:52 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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The bendy phone is back, baby
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Today at Lenovo Tech World ‘23, many things happened. There was a lot of talk about AI. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and his leat...
10:44 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Apple is reportedly planning to turn the TV app into the streaming hub it always wanted
The Apple TV app’s ambitions have always been huge. | Image: Apple
Apple appears to be working on a revamp of its TV app that the company hopes will turn it into user...
10:37 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Slack gets rid of its X integration
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Slack has retired its integration with X (formerly Twitter) because of X’s API changes introduced earlier this year.
According...
10:32 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Xbox and cloud help boost Microsofts Q1 2024 earnings
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Microsoft just posted the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $56.5 billion in revenue a...
10:30 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Google is ready to fill its AI searches with ads
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Everybody’s coming for Google, but Google is doing just fine, according to parent company Alphabet’s third quarter earnings on Tuesday.
Whil...
10:26 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Snaps business is showing signs of life
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Snap’s business has been on life support for a while now, with Apple’s ad tracking changes on iOS, competition from TikTok, ...
10:18 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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The Humane AI Pin apparently runs GPT-4 and flashes a Trust Light when its recording
The AI Pin has a projector, it seems, instead of a screen. | Image: TED
Humane’s first gadget, the AI Pin, is currently slated to launch on November 9th, but we just...
10:17 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Apple Pay Later is rolling out to all users in the US
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It looks like Apple is rolling out Pay Later to all users in the US. As spotted by MacRumors, the buy now, pay later service is now widely available within...
10:17 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 moves AI out of the cloud and onto your phone
The what-is-a-photo-pocalypse gets even more complicated. | Image: Qualcomm
Qualcomm’s new flagship mobile chipset is an on-device AI fest from top to bottom. The Sna...
10:16 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Qualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next level
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Any flagship pair of headphones or earbuds you buy nowadays is going to be very, very good. Noise cancellation has grown more impressive than ever, and ...
10:16 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Snapdragon claims its new X Elite processor will beat Apple, Intel, and AMD
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Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon X Elite platform, which looks to be its most powerful computing process...
10:15 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Apple announces new nationwide right to repair commitment
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Apple announced that it would be making all of the parts, tools, and information necessary for consumers and repair shops to fix the device make...
06:32 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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How to customize your Samsung Galaxy phone with the Good Lock app
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If you own a Galaxy smartphone and you haven’t already discovered the Samsung Good Lock app, I’d recommend getting it installed at your earliest opportuni...
06:06 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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California DMV suspends Cruises robotaxi permit effective immediately
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise’s robotaxi permit “effective immediately.” The General Motors-backed company had recentl...
05:54 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Wyzes new video doorbell records 24/7 locally, but you cant escape the cloud
Wyze’s new video doorbell is its first with local recording. | Image: Wyze
Smart home company Wyze has a new doorbell cam. The Wyze Video Doorbell v2 is a 2K-capable ...
05:43 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admits giving up on Windows Phone and mobile was a mistake
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is the third chief executive of the software giant to admit the company has...
05:23 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Legos flapping Dune Ornithopter set comes with a big boi Baron minifig
Look at that magnificent fella on the far left — every bit as imposing as the real deal. | Image: Lego
If you’re bummed about Dune: Part Two being delayed until Mar...
05:00 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Google Photos will soon give you more say in those AI-created video highlights
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You know that thing in Apple Photos and Google Photos where they’ll just randomly generate a generically titled video slideshow that sometimes...
04:52 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Here are the best iPad deals right now
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While the best iPad deals usually come around during major sale events like Black Frida...
04:20 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Dozens of states sue Meta over youth mental health crisis
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Dozens of states sued Meta on Tuesday, accusing the company of putting profit ahead of the safety of its young users.
The laws...
04:16 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Apple plans Scary Fast product event just before Halloween
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Apple is gearing up for another product launch event on October 30th at 8PM ET / 5PM PT. The company has started sending out invites for the event, called ...
03:58 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Chevy Bolt owners could receive $1,400 compensation from GM for nerfed batteries
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Chevy Bolt owners might have the option to receive a $1,400 payout from GM as compensation for dealing with the cars’ defective...
03:42 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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YouTube Music now lets you make your own playlist art with AI
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YouTube Music is finally letting you change the cover art of your playlists. While you still won’t get to upload your own image, you can now make a cus...
03:05 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Nintendos premium Switch OLED console is at its lowest price of $289.99 again
The Switch OLED has a bunch of small improvements beyond its screen, like a better kickstand and revised dock. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge
Expectations may ...
02:47 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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GM delays production of Chevy Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra Denali EVs
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General Motors announced the delay of production of its upcoming slate of electric vehicles, including the Chevy Equinox EV, Chevy S...
02:30 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Everyones out for themselves in Leave the World Behinds new trailer
Mahershala Ali as G.H. and Myha’la as Ruth. | Image: Netflix
Most people like to think of themselves as having some sort of game plan ready in the event that apocalyp...
02:15 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Cleanenergyis officially unstoppable now
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By 2030, transportation and electricity around the world will be far greener than it is today, according to the latest forecast from the I...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig on why AI and social media are causing a free speech crisis for the internet
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After 30 years teaching law, the internet policy legend is as worried as you’d think about AI and TikTok — and he ...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig on balancing free speech with protecting democracy
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After 30 years teaching law, the internet policy legend is as worried as you’d think about AI and TikTok — and he ...
01:00 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Amazon will now let you access Crunchyrolls anime library right from Prime Video
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If you’re a Prime Video subscriber, beginning today, you can start streaming Crunchyroll, the popular anime service, right from inside the Prime Vi...
12:00 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Mario Wonders online mode is opening my mind to tricks and secrets
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s online multiplayer keeps making me think of Elden Ring.
Nintendo’s latest Super Mario game has a clever online multiplaye...
12:00 pm - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Xreals Air 2 glasses put a big screen on your face and ship in the US next month
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Xreal is opening preorders for its latest generation of augmented reality glasses, the Xreal Air 2 an...
10:32 am - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Spotify profits from more subscribers and price hikes
The number of people paying for Spotify Premium rose three percent to 226 million on a quarterly basis as the streaming service announced price increases across the US and seve...
10:00 am - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Workers training AI demand protections from Congress
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Data workers urged lawmakers to protect their rights ahead of a Senate meeting with artificial intelligence leaders on Tuesday.
In...
10:00 am - Tue, October 24, 2023
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Automattic is acquiring Texts and betting big on the future of messaging
Texts is a messaging app... for all your messaging apps. | Image: Texts
Automattic, the company that runs WordPress.com, Tumblr, Pocket Casts, and a number of other pop...
10:24 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Massive facial recognition search engine now blocks searches for childrens faces
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PimEyes, a public search engine that uses facial recognition to match online photos of people, has banned searches of minors over ...
09:29 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Toyota made a Land Cruiser EV concept that probably wont see the light of day
Toyota’s Land Cruiser Se concept. | Image: Toyota
Toyota is bringing the content for its 2023 Japan Mobility Show showcase that includes an all-electric Land Cruiser ...
08:29 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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EU may fail to pass its AI Act in 2023
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The long-awaited EU AI Act is still under debate as European lawmakers can’t agree on how to regulate foundation models, and i...
08:11 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Murena Kickstarter pulls in more than $150K for new phone with a built-in privacy switch
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The Murena 2, the follow-up to last year’s de-Googled and privacy-focused Murena One smartphone, is now available to back on Kickstarter and has pulled ...
08:05 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Nvidia and AMD plan to launch Arm PC chips as soon as 2025, Reuters reports
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Nvidia and AMD are both reportedly planning to launch Arm-based CPUs for Windows-based P...
08:00 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Samsung TVs had Steam Link, but now the game streaming app is going away
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In a post earlier this month, Valve announced the Steam Link app will “no longer be available on Samsung TV after November 30th, 2023.” The ...
07:41 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Final Fantasy XIV has a new class and a couple of new crossovers coming soon
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Earlier this year, Final Fantasy XIV fans were treated to a first look at the next expansion, Dawntrail. Over the weekend, during the London leg of t...
07:23 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Stellantis drops out of CES, blames UAW strike
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Stellantis — the gigantic international automotive conglomerate that owns everything from Jeep to...
06:46 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Instagram tests a verified-only feed
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Instagram is testing a toggle that lets you only see posts from Meta Verified users, according to Instagram head...
05:41 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Magic is gathering Marvel heroes for giant crossover event
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The great IP crossover experiment continues with Marvel showing up in yet another place you don’t typically expect Marvel to be. ...
05:03 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Google Play Games for PC is getting support for 4K and some console game controllers
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Google is adding some new features to the Google Play Games Beta on PC, its service that lets you play Android games on a PC, including support ...
04:18 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Nvidia might have an RTX 4080 Super with 20GB of VRAM soon
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Nvidia is rumored to be preparing Super versions of some of its RTX 40-series cards, including an RTX 4080 Super with 20GB of memory. Vi...
04:07 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Leagues new boy band looks ripped out of Arcane
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The first music video from Heartsteel, Riot Games’ new virtual boy band starring characters from League of Legends, is here.
The video, for the band’...
04:00 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Junji Ito has a terrifying new short story collection just in time for Halloween
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It’s been an interesting year for fans of ...
03:49 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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More than 130 companies including Ikea, Volvo ask world leaders to phase out fossil fuels
A “Together Towards Zero” projection during the Volvo AB news conference at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, on Monday, September 19th, 2022. | Photog...
03:30 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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After promising support for Matter and Thread, Level launches a Wi-Fi bridge instead
Level Lock has launched a new Wi-Fi bridge for its “invisible” smart locks that pack all their tech into the deadbolt. But apparently, there’s no room in there for Matter...
03:00 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Amazons live-action Fallout series will start streaming in 2024
Until we get some official stills of Amazon’s Fallout series, we’ll have to rely on games like Fallout 4 (pictured) to get us in the mood. | Image: Bethesda / The Verge
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02:48 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Amazon enables passwordless passkeys on iOS and the web
Amazon.com on iPhone supports passkeys so people can log in with Face ID. | Image: Amazon
Amazon’s rolling out passkey support for its online site and mobile shopping...
02:31 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Amazons noise-canceling Echo Buds are on a clearance sale for $56.99
These buds are even cheaper than they were during the recent Prime Day. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds may not be at the top of the ...
02:24 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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The posters guide to the internet of the future
The social future is more open and connected — but what are you supposed to do with it? | Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The Verge
The platform era is endi...
02:07 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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DOJ probing Teslas EV range after reports of exaggerated numbers
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the range of Tesla’s electric vehicles after reports surfaced that the com...
01:56 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Marvels Spider-Man 2 is now the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios title in the 24 hours following its release, Sony announced on Monday....
01:41 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Qualcomms next big Snapdragon chip has leaked, and its full of AI features
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The next big Snapdragon chip headed to Android phones is likely to be announced this week — and details have leaked early reve...
01:30 pm - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Matter 1.2 is a big move for the smart home standard
New device types, including robot vacuums, smoke alarms, washing machines and refrigerators are coming to Matter. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge
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10:00 am - Mon, October 23, 2023
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Tinder now lets mom pick your next date
Now your mom and dad can help you find your next potential partner and stop dunking on your questionable dating choices. | Image: Tinder
If you’re the kind of person ...
07:00 am - Mon, October 23, 2023
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The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection is an exhaustive bundle of stealth classics
Metal Gear Solid 3 protagonist “Naked Snake.” | Image: Konami
It’s hard to fault the breadth of content Konami has included in its tantalizingly-named ‘Vol....
05:20 pm - Sun, October 22, 2023
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The best Android phone to buy in 2023
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Whether you want everything but the kitchen sink or top-tier performance for a midtier price, you’ve got options.
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01:13 pm - Sun, October 22, 2023
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Apple may be planning a surprise October iMac announcement
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October starting to slip away, and so far, all we’ve gotten was a very confusing Apple Pencil, despite rumors of iMacs and...
12:00 pm - Sun, October 22, 2023
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Mario and Spider-Man are both back in a big way
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08:16 pm - Sat, October 21, 2023
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Microsoft fixes the Excel feature that was wrecking scientific data
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In 2020, scientists decided just to rework the alphanumeric symbols they used to represent genes rather than try to deal with an...
06:05 pm - Sat, October 21, 2023
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Google owes executive $1 million after losing gender bias lawsuit
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A jury found Google guilty of sexual discrimination and awarded female Google Cloud executive Ulku Rowe, who filed the complaint, $1.1 million. ...
03:25 pm - Sat, October 21, 2023
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You can make YouTube Music your default service on the Apple HomePod
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Great news for the dedicated few Apple Home folks who use YouTube Music (I know you’re out there!) — you can now integrate t...
03:00 pm - Sat, October 21, 2023
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Mandoob shines a thrilling light on the perils of surviving in Saudi Arabias gig economy
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Director Ali Kalthami’s debut feature film, Mandoob, takes a fascinating look into the world of Saudi Arabia�...
02:14 pm - Sat, October 21, 2023
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Microsoft and Nintendo are slashing prices on plenty of spooky titles for Halloween
Diablo IV, the spookiest of dungeon crawlers, will be steeply discounted through Halloween. | Blizzard
It’s hard to believe, but Halloween is now just a little over a...
10:31 am - Sat, October 21, 2023
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Xbox and PlayStation battle it out at The Sphere
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Microsoft and Sony have both spent thousands of dollars this week in marketing campaigns at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The $2.3 billion attraction has be...
10:00 am - Sat, October 21, 2023
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So long, small phones
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11:54 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Twitch will now let streamers simultaneously stream on any service they want
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Twitch will now let its creators simultaneously stream across any live streaming service, the company announced on Friday as pa...
10:00 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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My six-month dive into podcastings very chaotic year
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09:40 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Friday news dumps: all the news companies hoped you wouldnt notice
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Here’s where we’ll keep track of late-in-the-week news companies really wish you wouldn’t read.
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08:53 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Pixel 8 Pro teardown exposes its temperature sensor and a sticky battery setup
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We’ve already seen a teardown of the standard Pixel 8 model, but now iFixit has taken apart the $999 Pixel 8 Pro, offering a close look at t...
08:41 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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The Cybertrucks VINs reveal clues about the long-delayed truck
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is finally nearing its first delivery event on November 30th, and yet we still d...
06:28 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Googles fixing a cookie problem with Drive downloads, but not the biggest one
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From January 2nd, 2024, Google Drive will allow downloads “without requiring third-party cookies that are embedded on third-pa...
05:58 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Frying pan company sued for claiming temperatures that rival the Sun
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Can you heat up a pan to 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit? That’s the burning question at the center of this proposed class action lawsuit, which claims th...
05:55 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Nothing is changing: Reddit flatly denies report that it might wall off its content
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The Washington Post reported Friday that Reddit might cut off Google and force users to log in to Reddit itself to read anything...
05:55 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Reddit can survive without search: company reportedly threatens to block Google
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The Washington Post reported Friday that Reddit might cut off Google and force users to log in to Reddit itself to read anything...
05:00 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Dbrands Steam Deck case is fixed and theres a ROG Ally version now
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Your Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld is brilliantly white, and that will not stand: you’ve d...
04:34 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Faze Clan acquired for $17 million, one year after its $725 million SPAC
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Gaming analytics and esports brand company Gamesquare, which counts Dallas Cowboys owner J...
04:33 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Marvels Spider-Man 2 is already on sale with a $10 PlayStation Store gift card
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04:24 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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That bad King Kong game was only in development for a year
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According to developers who worked on the project, Skull Island: Rise of Kong only had a year’s worth of development time.
Co...
03:00 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Even Super Mario Bros. Wonders approach to difficulty is playful
One of the unlockable badges basically gives you a grappling hook. | Image: Nintendo
When it comes to difficulty, most games like to put you in a bucket. At the start o...
02:37 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Brave browser installs a VPN service on Windows whether you want it or not
Your private web browser might have come with a side of unwanted VPN service downloads. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Brave’s privacy-centric browser has ...
02:30 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Inside Discords reform movement for banned users
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This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign u...
02:23 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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How to use Apples Conversation Awareness mode on the AirPods Pro
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Chatting with someone while wearing your AirPods Pro has never been difficult: all it takes is a quick press-and-hold of the ea...
02:00 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses actually make the future look cool
While Meta hasn’t reinvented the category, it’s nailed the execution. But culturally, is the timing right for smart glasses?
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01:30 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Marios personality finally comes through
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Even though he doesn’t speak, in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario says more than he ever has in any game previous. Beyond his “wahoos” and “okey ...
01:00 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Pokmon Sleep helped me catch em all all the zs, that is
The mobile app isn’t for everyone, but for one insomniac, Pikachu and Snorlax made a big difference.
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12:30 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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How to use the Pixel 8s Best Take to pick your favorite faces in group photos
Google Photos has a clever new feature for your group photos. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
There are a few things you can always depend on in photography,...
12:01 pm - Fri, October 20, 2023
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Blue checkmarks on X are superspreaders of misinformation about Israel-Hamas war
X’s community notes feature isn’t doing much to prevent the spread. | Illustration: The Verge
The vast majority of viral misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war b...
11:30 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Slack is retiring its status account on X
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Slack is retiring its status account on X that previously shared updates about issues and outages on the platform, the company ann...
10:13 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Jon Stewarts Apple TV Plus show ends, reportedly over coverage of AI and China
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Snagging Jon Stewart to host a new political talk show after his departure from The Daily Show wa...
10:03 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Israel-Hamas war: how social media companies are handling the response
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The war in Israel presents content moderation challenges for the most popular social media sites.
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08:51 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Toyota and Lexus join theTeslacharging connector bandwagon
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Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus will start implementing Tesla’s winning charging plug standard known as the North American Charging Standard, or NACS, ...
08:01 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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The latest AI copyright lawsuit involves Mike Huckabee and his books
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Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is among a group of authors suing Meta, Microsoft, and other companies over the use of the...
07:39 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Amazon, Microsoft, and India crack down on tech support scams
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Amazon, Microsoft, and India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the country’s federal enforcement agency, have ann...
07:37 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Amazon eliminated plastic packaging at one of its warehouses
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Amazon is fulfilling a small part of its promise to switch from using plastic bubble mailers and air pillows to all recyclable...
05:54 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Amazon has renewed Gen V for a sophomore season
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As invested as Amazon has been in its adaptation of The Boys, it always seemed like a given that th...
05:19 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Universal Music sues AI company Anthropic for distributing song lyrics
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Major record label Universal Music Group and other music publishers have sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for dist...
05:05 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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FCC greenlights superfast Wi-Fi tethering for AR and VR headsets
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The FCC has unanimously approved plans by several tech companies to use the 6GHz band for wireless devices.
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05:00 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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OpenAI is opening up DALL-E 3 access
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OpenAI is launching wider availability of its latest text-to-image generator. On Thursday, the company is giving ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers acc...
03:49 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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23andMe says its looking into another possible data leak
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23andMe is investigating reports of a new data leak involving millions of user records. On Wednesday, TechCrunch reported th...
03:42 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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FCC kicks off fight to restore net neutrality
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After five years in a shallow grave, the FCC has revived the rules meant to force internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast...
03:32 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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GM and Honda to launch Cruise robotaxis in Japan by 2026
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Autonomous vehicle operator Cruise, which is backed by General Motors, will launch a robotaxi service in Japan ...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Discord is going to give out warnings instead of permanent bans
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Discord is overhauling the way it moderates its platform with a new warning system and teen safety assist feature. Both are part o...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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OnePlus officially launches its debut foldable, the $1,699 OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open with two apps running side by side.
The OnePlus Open is the first foldable from Oppo sub-brand OnePlus. Preorders start today for $1,699 (€1,799 / £...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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OnePlus Open review: right size, wrong price
The OnePlus Open finds a happy medium between the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5 size-wise, but it’s too close in price to the incumbent foldables.
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03:00 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Netflixs Captain Laserhawk is a postmodern acid trip through Ubisoft history
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Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix plays like a joyride through Ubisoft’s vast library of classic video game IP.
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02:25 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Peter Thiel was reportedly an FBI informant
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PayPal co-founder, venture capitalist, Republican megadonor, and disputed vampire Peter Thiel may also have been an FBI informant — at least accor...
02:19 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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The EU is looking into Meta and TikToks handling of the Israel-Hamas war
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The European Commission is formally requesting information from Meta and TikTok on how they’re handling illegal content and di...
01:56 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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AMDs Threadripper CPUs return with a 96-core monster chip
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AMD is bringing its Threadripper CPUs back with two brand-new classes and two new chipsets. There’s a Pro series of Threadripper chips that are designed to...
01:47 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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YouTube might make an official way to create AI Drake fakes
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YouTube is currently developing an AI-powe...
01:37 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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A far-right Twitter troll was sentenced to seven months in prison for his 2016 election tweets
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Douglass Mackey, a Twitter user who posted memes and misinformation throughout the 2016 election, was sentenced this week to se...
01:30 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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HyperXs Cloud III Wireless gaming headset with its marathon battery life is $20 off
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless in all-black (left) and its Cloud II predecessor in black and red (right). | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge
The HyperX Cloud III Wire...
01:13 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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New York sues crypto firms for losing over $1 billion
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing three cryptocurrency companies — Gemini, Genesis, and Digital Currency Group ...
12:00 pm - Thu, October 19, 2023
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ChargePoint is bringing Teslas NACS plug to its vast network of EV chargers
It’ll soon be easier to charge your Tesla — and eventually everything else — at a ChargePoint station. | Photo: ChargePoint
ChargePoint, one of the companies...
11:30 am - Thu, October 19, 2023
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These space-saving public EV chargers are ridiculously fast and rolling out now
If you’re an urban-dwelling electric vehicle owner, your public charging options are often limited to slow AC chargers found in tight parking spaces that are too small for ty...
10:49 am - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Google Meet adds skin smoothing and teeth whitening effects for video calls
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A highly requested feature, according to...
10:26 am - Thu, October 19, 2023
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WhatsApp tests voice messages that disappear after your recipient hears them
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WhatsApp is beta testing the ability to send voice messages that can only be listened to once by their intended recipient, WABetaInfo reports.
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10:00 am - Thu, October 19, 2023
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The US has new clean energy and efficiency programs for low-income housing
Solar panels, part of renovations done under the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, sit on the roof of New York City Housing Auth...
07:04 am - Thu, October 19, 2023
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WhatsApp will soon let you stay logged in to two accounts at once
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If you use two different WhatsApp accounts, you’ll soon be able to access both from just one device. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursd...
12:17 am - Thu, October 19, 2023
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Elon Musk answers Tesla pricing question with anti work-from-home rant
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On Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said people who work from home take advantage of the people who ca...
10:39 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Only Nintendo DS lovers will fully appreciate this dual-screen handheld PC
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Boutique handheld gaming company Ayaneo has announced the Ayaneo Flip DS — a 7-inch 120Hz handheld gaming clamshell with a second ...
09:49 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Here we go: all the news about Super Mario Bros. Wonder
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Stay up to date on Mario’s latest adventure.
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09:44 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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The Hydro Flask Tracker puts your fancy water bottle on Apples Find My network
The Hydro Flask Tracker lets you find your fancy water bottle. | Image: Nomad
If you’re in the club of people who spend too much money on water bottles (hey, no judgm...
09:08 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Metas Telegram-like broadcast channels are coming to Facebook and Messenger
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Meta’s “broadcast channels,” previously available for Instagram and WhatsApp, will be coming to Fac...
08:58 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Teslas first Cybertruck deliveries will happen on November 30th
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The Tesla Cybertruck finally has a delivery date, according to a company post on X (formerly Twitter). Along with its third q...
08:58 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Tesla announces a new date for Cybertruck delivery after missing the first one
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The Tesla Cybertruck finally has a delivery date, according to a company post on X (formerly Twitter). Along with its third q...
08:58 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Elon Musk says we dug our own grave with Cybertruck, offers new delivery date
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The Tesla Cybertruck finally has a delivery date, according to a company post on X (formerly Twitter). Along with its third q...
08:44 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Tesla profits dip as it invests in factory upgrades and AI development
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Tesla continues to see its margins slip due to price cuts. Today the company reported earnings of $1.9 billion in net income on ...
08:37 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Microsoft tests support for hearing aids in Windows 11
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Windows 11 will soon let some users with hearing aids take calls, listen to music, and stream audio from their PCs, Microsoft announced on Wedne...
08:33 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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The worlds biggest AI models arent very transparent, Stanford study says
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No prominent developer of AI foundation models — a list including companies like OpenAI and Meta — is releasing sufficient i...
08:27 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Amazon plans to deploy delivery drones in the UK and Italy next year
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Despite running into obstacles in the US, Amazon is planning to expand its Prime Air drone delivery program to two additional countries. Amazon announced ...
08:12 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Here comes another Netflix price hike
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Netflix is getting another price increase. As part of the streamer’s third quarter earnings results, Netflix announced that st...
07:17 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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The creator of Apollo for Reddit has moved onto smaller and weirder things
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Christian Selig may not be working on Apollo for Reddit anymore, but it seems he’s doing just fine. Since shutting down Apollo be...
07:12 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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The last-gen Sonos Move is on sale for $150 less than the new model
It may not offer stereo sound or in-line playback, but the first-gen Sonos Move remains a great portable speaker. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
In case you somehow...
06:07 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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13 states join the IRS direct-file test after tax prep firms dropped the ball
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An Internal Revenue Service pilot might just eventually bring US citizens a free direct-file alternative to commercial options ...
05:30 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Biden administration announces largest ever investment in US electric grid
A worker repairs a utility pole during a power outage after Hurricane Ida in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021. | Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui / Bl...
05:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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With a Switch 2 looming, Nintendo is sending out the original with a bang
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There’s a very good chance that this will be the last year where the Switch is Nintendo’s main piece of hardware. While ...
04:47 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Fortnite creators will get paid for encouraging players to spend
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Fortnite maker Epic Games is going to reward creators if players spend V-bucks before or after visiting that creator’s custom-made Fortnite experien...
04:39 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Fugees Pras Michl says lawyer bungled his case by using AI to write arguments
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Rapper Pras Michél, known by many elder millennials as a member of the Fugees, claims his former lawyer mishandled his cri...
04:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Google is tweaking Chromes search bar to make it easier to navigate the web
Google’s search box: not just for Google searches anymore. | Image: Google
Google is making a few changes to the way its search and address bar — known as the omnib...
04:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Google bulks up Androids malware defenses to combat new tricks, including AI
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Google is upgrading Android’s Play Protect malware protection system to help it spot malicious apps that change their identifi...
03:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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PSA: its time to update WinRAR due to a big security vulnerability
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If you use WinRAR, it’s time to update to the latest version after a serious security vulnerability has been discovered that’s already in use by attac...
02:52 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Amazon says its robots will speed up delivery and definitely not replace humans
These bots move shelves around so humans don’t have to bring around the forklift. | Image: Amazon
Amazon is rolling out expanded robotics operations at fulfillment ce...
02:16 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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New leak lets us compare the OnePlus Open and Oppo Find N3 side by side
A leaked image of the Oppo Find N3. | Image: Evan Blass
OnePlus founder Peter Lau has already confirmed that the OnePlus Open shares its design with the Oppo Find N3, b...
02:03 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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13 states join the IRS direct-file test after tax prep firms dropped the ball
The IRS headquarters on April 27th, 2020. | Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
An Internal Revenue Service pilot might just eventually bring US citizens a free di...
01:11 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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This Detroit-based electric RV has a 250-mile range, Starlink, and 640W of solar
The Grounded G2 is built atop GM’s BrightDrop Zevo 600 platform. | Image: Grounded
It’s not quite a replacement for diesel RVs, but the latest all-electric camper v...
01:09 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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The best entertainment of 2023
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Right now, we are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to entertainment. TV shows, movies, and games all come out at such a...
01:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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YouTube wants to get you watching more news from authoritative sources
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YouTube is embracing news from “authoritative sources” at a time when Meta is reluctant to promote hard news or politics on Th...
01:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder never stops surprising
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When a Super Mario game gets really good, you can’t help but move around in your seat. I find myself leaning into jumps as if it’ll give me an advan...
12:00 pm - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Get ready to see a lot more product ads in YouTube videos
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YouTube is giving creators better tools to show certain product ads exactly when they want to in their videos. According to an a...
11:30 am - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Got $10 million? Then youre probably someone who could afford this 30-rotor electric jet
Lilium, an electric aviation company based in Germany, said it wants to be the first to sell electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the US. But it won’t be...
09:30 am - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Windows 11 is now used by 400 million devices, leaked Microsoft data shows
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Windows 11 is reportedly in use by more than 400 million monthly active devices. Windows Central reports that it has seen “Microsof...
12:15 am - Wed, October 18, 2023
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X will start charging new users in two countries $1 per year
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If you want to join X, the service formerly known as Twitter, via its website in New Zealand and the Philippine...
12:07 am - Wed, October 18, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Frieds defense finally woke up
A good day for the defense! | Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images
Nishad Singh looks less reliable. Is it enough?
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10:30 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Apples latest iOS update could have a big impact on podcast downloads
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10:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Chrome on iOS and Android will now detect URL typos
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Google Chrome on iOS and Android devices will look for possible typos in URLs and suggest corrections for you, Google announced in a blog post o...
09:52 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Dead Space is coming to Xbox Game Pass just in time for Halloween
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There’s a whole host of great games hitting Xbox Game Pass throughout October, including the grisly Dead Space remake that’s arriving just in time for Hal...
09:48 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Reddits blockchain-based Community Points are going away
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Reddit is sunsetting its blockchain-based Community Points product, the company announced on Tuesday. A Reddit admin (employee) ...
09:38 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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OpenAIs flagship AI model has gotten more trustworthy but easier to trick
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OpenAI’s GPT-4 large language model may be more trustworthy than GPT-3.5 but also more vulnerable to jailbreaking and bias, according to research bac...
09:03 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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After promising support for Matter and Thread, Level launches a Wi-Fi bridge instead
Level Lock has launched a new Wi-Fi bridge for its “invisible” smart locks that pack all their tech into the deadbolt. But apparently, there’s no room in there for Matter...
08:48 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Google is rolling out Wear OS 4 to the original Pixel Watch
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Google is bringing Wear OS 4 to its first Pixel Watch. In an announcement on Tuesday, Google says the update will start roll...
08:38 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Xbox chief says Activision Blizzard games arent coming to Xbox Game Pass until 2024
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Xbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that Activision Blizzard games aren’t coming to Xbox Game Pass ...
08:22 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Here are the details on PS5 cloud streaming
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Sony has released more details about its PS5 cloud streaming feature for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, including bandwidth rec...
08:11 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Apple Pencil joins the iPad confusion zone
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A third, cheaper Apple Pencil now sits in Apple’s lineup of styluses, giving iPad owners more choice than ever. ...
08:06 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce are the latest to sync up with Teslas EV charging plug
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BMW, famed German automaker and parent company to Mini and Rolls-Royce, announced its intention to adopt Tesla’s electric vehic...
07:51 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Nvidias H800 AI chip for China is blocked by new export rules
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New US rules blocking the export of most artificial intelligence chips to China will build upon a sweeping set of restrictions i...
07:34 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Nvidia banking on TensorRT to expand generative AI dominance
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Nvidia looks to build a bigger presence outside GPU sales as it puts its AI-specific software development kit into more applicat...
07:14 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Fitbit is adding step streaks back into the app
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When the Fitbit app relaunched with a new design last month, some users were dismayed to find that their step st...
07:04 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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GMs plan to make more electric trucks keeps running into delays
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General Motors’ plan to make more electric trucks has run into another snag. The company had originally planned to kick off prod...
06:18 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Meta will now let you stop Instagram from tracking you across the web
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Meta will now let you block Instagram from collecting your data across the apps and websites you visit. The company says that it’s expanding the ability t...
06:04 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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The best instant cameras you can buy right now
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We found the best cameras for your budget and needs.
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05:03 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Roblox says employees must return to office because the metaverse still isnt good enough
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Roblox — a company that builds a hugely popular virtual experiences platform, recently introduced its own spin on video chat, and even created...
05:01 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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The Boy and the Herons English cast includes Christian Bale and Dave Bautista
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When Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron finally hits North American theaters, it’ll be doing so with some star power. Distributor GKIDS anno...
05:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Netflixs Geeked Week 2023 is coming in hot
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Netflix’s annual multiday Geeked Week virtual showcase has always been meant to get viewers hyped out of their ...
04:42 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Across the Spider-Verse hits Netflix this month
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While it’s still not clear when we’ll get a chance to see Sony’s much-anticipated third Spider-Verse animated film on the big screen, Spider-Man: Acro...
04:22 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Rivians latest software update makes towing on tough terrain easier
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Rivian is redesigning a bunch of key features for its electric trucks and SUVs to improve the user experience an...
04:01 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams uses AI to make robocalls in languages he doesnt speak
Mayor Eric Adams during a press conference at City Hall Blue Room on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. | Photo by Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Daily News via Getty Images
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02:12 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Snapchat now lets you embed videos and lenses on the web
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It might’ve taken a few years, but now Snapchat will finally let you embed the videos, lenses, and stories from its platform onto the web. While Snapchat ...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: predictable excellence
With a traveler-friendly design and superb comfort, Bose’s latest flagship headphones right the course after the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — but they don’t come cheap.
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02:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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A new Alan Wake game just launched in Fortnite
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There’s another Alan Wake game in the works — but this one was built inside of Fortnite. Today, Epic Games announced the launch of Alan Wake: Flas...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Clearview AI and the end of privacy, with author Kashmir Hill
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New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill comes on Decoder to discuss her new book, Your Face Belongs to Us, and what the...
01:54 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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The worlds power grids, 50 million miles worth, need a major overhaul
Workers erect a steel tower at the 220kV line project in Jiangsu Province, China, on October 16th, 2023. | Photo by Costfoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images
Governments and...
01:30 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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eBays early holiday sale brings discounts on Samsungs The Frame TV and Bose headphones
The latest version of Samsung’s 32-inch The Frame can turn itself off to conserve power like larger models. | Image: Samsung
Halloween hasn’t even arrived yet, but ...
01:15 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Apple announces entry-level Apple Pencil with USB-C charging
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Apple has announced a cheaper Apple Pencil that comes with USB-C. The iPad accessory will cost $79 and comes with a sliding cap that reveals the USB-C port...
01:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Elgatos new $279.99 Prompter is an all-in-one teleprompter and extra monitor
It’s not often that a hardware product comes along and overhauls and improves how I work on a daily basis. Elgato’s new Prompter has done exactly that in the few days I’v...
01:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Theres no way youll missYouTubeslike and subscribe buttons now
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“Like and subscribe” is a familiar mantra to anyone who regularly watches videos on YouTube. But with some new changes YouTu...
01:00 pm - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera review: even better with the thermostat
Ecobee’s first doorbell camera is also the first that can stream a live view to your thermostat. Yes, it sounds weird, but trust me — it’s good.
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09:22 am - Tue, October 17, 2023
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Google is fixing Drive download problems related to third-party cookies
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From January 2nd, 2024, Google Drive will no longer require third-party cookies to be enabled to download files, the search gian...
12:08 am - Tue, October 17, 2023
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The Meta glassholes have arrived
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It’s happening: people are once walking into public places wearing a video-recording face computer on their heads...
11:34 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried was a bad friend, too
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Nishad Singh says he tried to get Bankman-Fried ...
11:08 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Pixel 6 owners who use multiple profiles run into problems with Android 14
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Some Pixel 6 users are reporting strange issues after updating their devices to the new Android 14 OS, which launched on October 4...
10:22 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Disneys Gargoyles may live again for real this time
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Gargoyles, one of Disney’s weirdest and best ’90s cartoon experiments, is coming back. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Gary Dauberman and Jam...
10:19 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Apple rumors of refreshed iPads could mean new chips or new Pencils
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Apple may have a surprise iPad update announcement in store for this week. 9to5Mac initially said it corroborated a report from...
10:05 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The best phone to buy right now
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Bad news: flagship phones cost a small fortune these days. Good news: we can help you pick the right one and get the ...
09:53 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The best smartwatches for Android
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Wear OS is much better than it used to be, so there’s never been a better time to consider a smartwatch.
Con...
09:52 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The best Fitbits for your fitness and health
Fitbit makes an array of fitness trackers, from basic fitness bands to full-fledged smartwatches, though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn’t technically a Fitbit. | Photo illust...
09:50 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The best fitness trackers to buy right now
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From simple fitness bands and rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get.
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09:40 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Here are the best Kindle deals right now
Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is often on sale when purchased as a part of a bundle. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
When it comes to finding a device to ...
08:21 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The New York Times now offers daily hints for its Connections word game
Monday’s puzzle was rough — I should have looked at the new hints first. | Image: The New York Times
The New York Times will now offer daily hints for Connections, ...
08:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Biden campaign joins Donald Trumps Truth Social platform
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President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign launched its own account on former President Donald Trump’s social media platform,...
07:30 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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WhatsApp turns on passwordless logins with passkeys for Android users
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WhatsApp users on Android can say goodbye to insecure and annoying SMS two-factor authentication. The Meta-owned company announced on X (formerl...
07:23 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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About half of Bandcamp employees have been laid off
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One of the worst tech labor years ever continues with the news that roughly half of Bandcamp employees have been laid off. Bandc...
06:17 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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How Beeper is trying to make sense of all your messaging apps
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My phone is absolutely littered with messages. I have a mess of messaging apps: Messages, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, GroupMe, ...
06:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The Portland Retro Gaming Expo helps keep the classics alive
“Sega had their own console?”
That was a devastating comment I heard as I sat playing Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on a Sega Genesis Mini at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) t...
05:42 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Netflix tests streaming games to US TVs to take on PlayStation and Xbox
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Netflix is expanding its games streaming beta to the US, the company announced in an update to a blog post. The feature, which ...
05:16 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now
Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro are often on sale.
If you know where to look, there are often some great discounts available on Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. Since A...
05:09 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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What is Wi-Fi 7 and do you even need it?
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Time to gird your browsers, y’all — Wi-Fi is getting another upgrade very soon. That’s right: about four years after Wi-Fi 6 debuted and two year...
05:01 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Twitch adds stories to its mobile app
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TwitchCon Las Vegas is set to begin later this week. In advance of the festivities, Twitch has announced that it’s rolling ou...
04:20 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Pokmon Gos new Party Play feature will turn groups of friends into raid-crushing teams
Pokémon Go’s latest set of features aren’t quite the fixes that players have been begging Niantic for, but they will give trainers new ways to compete and team up as they ...
04:17 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Epic is offering a big incentive for developers to bring older games to its store
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Epic Games announced a new program on Monday to try and incentivize developers to bring their older games to the Epic Games Stor...
03:55 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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LinkedIn lays off hundreds of employees for the second time this year
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LinkedIn is laying off about 668 employees across various teams, the Microsoft-owned company announced on Monday.
It’s the se...
03:27 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Meet Rick and Mortys new voice actors
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The new voices behind Rick and Morty’s titular duo sound so uncannily similar to their old selves that...
03:12 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Google asks Congress to not ban teens from social media
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Google responded to congressional child online safety proposals with its own counteroffer for the first time Monday, urging lawmakers to drop pr...
03:08 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Spotify launches hub for artists merch
Spotify’s new hub recommends merch to users from their favorite artists. | Image: The Verge
Spotify introduced a new hub for artist merchandise on Monday that recomme...
03:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Volvos EX30 with Google built-in passes new EU speed limit warning requirements
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Volvo’s EX30 EV with Google built-in has a new in-vehicle speed limit-announcing safety feature that has passed the European General Safety Regulation (G...
03:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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The next League of Legends music group is a virtual boy band
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Riot Games is announcing its next in-universe League of Legends band: a boy band called Heartsteel comprised of the in-game characters Ezreal, Kayn, A...
03:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64
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Analogue, the company best known for modern takes on retro hardware, is turning its attention to the 64-bit era with the Analogue 3D, a reimagining of t...
02:59 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Roborocks S-series hybrid robot vacuums are up to $290 off
The Roborock S7 may be a last-gen model, but it’s still a great hybrid robovac that’s now more affordable. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Even with ...
02:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Spider-Man 2 on the PS5 has twice the spider-men, twice the emo fun
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The sequel doesn’t change a lot, but it adds some welcome variety to the web-slinging open-world series.
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01:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Intels new 14th Gen CPUs arrive on October 17th with up to 6GHz out of the box
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Intel is launching its 14th Gen desktop processors this week, promising boost frequencies of 6GHz out of the box for its flagship Core i9-14900K. Known as ...
12:00 pm - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Apple has an edge over its competitors in the fight againstclimate change
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks to an employee at a solar farm in Hanstholm, Denmark. | Photo by Christoph Dernbach / picture alliance via Getty Images
A new report compares c...
04:01 am - Mon, October 16, 2023
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Lakers legend Rick Fox built a house that can suck CO2 out of the atmosphere
Laker legend-turned-actor Rick Fox has a new passion: sustainable concrete. | Image: Partanna
A new house in the Bahamas is built with an alternative concrete that suck...
06:00 pm - Sun, October 15, 2023
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Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies
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Minecraft already has the distinction of being the bestselling video game of all time. Today, it adds more down to that particular feather in its cap with...
05:28 pm - Sun, October 15, 2023
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Apple rumors claim refreshed iPads are coming this week
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Apple may have a surprise iPad update announcement in store for this week. 9to5Mac says it has corroborated a report from Super...
01:41 pm - Sun, October 15, 2023
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Apples cheaper Vision Pro follow-up still wont be cheap
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Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today that the more affordable follow-up to the Apple Vision Pro will “lik...
12:00 pm - Sun, October 15, 2023
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Everything you need to track your movies, music, books, and more
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 10, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, hooray...
09:47 pm - Sat, October 14, 2023
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Caltech ends its Wi-Fi lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom
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Caltech has had some ups (winning $1.1 billion) and some downs (losing the $1.1 billion award and being ordered to a trial on damages) since sui...
05:29 pm - Sat, October 14, 2023
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AMDs Anti-Lag feature is getting gamers banned from Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 players could get unceremoniously banned for using Anti-Lag Plus. | Image: Valve
Counter-Strike 2 developers strongly warned players in a post that the...
03:54 pm - Sat, October 14, 2023
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X accused of illegally firing employee who criticized Elons return-to-work plan
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CNBC reports that the National Labor Relations Board alleged, in a complaint filed Friday, that X violated labor law when it fired an employee who criticized ...
03:27 pm - Sat, October 14, 2023
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LGs desk-friendly C3 OLED has dipped below $1,000 for the first time
LG’s 42-inch C3 OLED TV might not be big enough for your living room, but it will look great on your desk. | Image: LG
Welcome to the weekend, dear readers! Although ...
11:26 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Is your X ad revenue sharing payment smaller than you expected?
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Now that X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has managed to repeatedly send out its ad revenue sharing payments on time without any last-minute ...
10:47 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Apples new video reactions are making therapy incredibly awkward
This may not be what you want to see during a video therapy session. | Image: Apple
SimplePractice, a company that offers a telehealth platform, is warning patients abo...
10:11 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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YouTube is the latest large platform to face EU scrutiny regarding the war in Israel
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European Commissioner Thierry Breton sent a letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai reminding him of the company’s obligations un...
10:02 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Comcast cable internet with 2-gigabit uploads is rolling out soon
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Comcast is about to roll out gigabit-plus internet speeds for both upload and download without needing fiber upgrades th...
07:31 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Nvidia is raising the price of GeForce Now, but not in the US
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Enjoying Starfield on GeForce Now, where the cloud gaming service is one of the best ways to play? Starting November 1st, it’ll cost you $6 more in Cana...
07:12 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Heres Marios new voice actor
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After months of speculation, conspiracy theories, and false alarms, we finally know the name of Mario’s new voice actor: ...
06:19 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Netflixs Squid Game reality show has an official release date
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Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix’s reality show based on Squid Game that will pit 456 people against each other for $4.56 million, will debut on Nove...
06:17 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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I am dying to know who purchased a new Wii U in September
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We take a break from the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard news cycle to bring you this important announcement: 11 years after its arrival, six years after ...
05:36 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Watch iFixit tear down the Meta Quest 3 in this beautifully shot video
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David called the Meta Quest 3 “better than its predecessors in almost every way” in our full Verge review — but what’s it like on the inside? iFix...
04:58 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Ubisoft and Activision Blizzards deal for cloud gaming rights, explained
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Microsoft’s giant Activision Blizzard deal is complete, and it means Ubisoft has now obtained cloud stre...
04:48 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Godzillas got some new friends in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters latest trailer
Aside from one depiction of Godzilla, the very first trailer for Apple TV Plus’ upcoming Monarch: Legacy of Monsters MonsterVerse series was surprisingly light on kaiju appea...
04:40 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Best Buy will no longer carry physical movies in 2024, and I am no longer whole
Shoutout to Best Buy store No. 265, the movies were always well organized. (I would know.) | Photo by Umar Shakir
It’s hard to imagine walking into a Best Buy with no...
04:25 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Meta says its cracking down on violent content following Hamas attacks
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In the three days following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel on October 7th, Meta says it removed “seven time...
04:19 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Victrolas Sonos-ready Stream Onyx turntable is on sale for $200 off
The Victrola Stream Onyx turntable wirelessly transmits audio to Sonos speakers. | Image by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Yes, it’s sad that Amazon’s fall Pri...
04:15 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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The Google Pixel 8 is almost the perfect camera for parents
Even toddlers are no match for Google’s new camera features. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
Until August 2021, my Google Photos library was basically a wall o...
04:00 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Apples new Godzilla series crushes its biggest challenge
Anna Sawai as Cate in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. | Image: Apple TV Plus
Apple TV Plus’ Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series kicks off with a surprisingly compelli...
03:59 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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How to watch the rare ring of fire solar eclipse without burning your eyes
The last annular eclipse in 2021 as viewed in Toronto. | Photo by Mark Blinch / Getty Images
Many eyes will turn to the sky on Saturday to catch a glimpse of an extrem...
03:50 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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ADTs next security system could be a worthy Nest Secure successor
The discontinued Nest Secure hub (left) and the new ADT security system hub (right) show some indications of Google’s influence on the design. | Images: Google / ADT
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03:36 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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How to customize the lock screen in Android 14
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You spend a lot of time looking at your lock screen, so it’s worth making sure that it’s tailored to your tastes — and wi...
02:42 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Microsoft and Activision Blizzard: the latest news on the acquisition
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Everything you need to know about gaming’s biggest acquisi...
02:02 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Franz is the creepy thing that lives in your phone
A promotional rendering of Franz — she’s much more cartoonish (usually) in the app. | Image: Ice-Pick Lodge
On Christmas Day 2021, a man took a crossbow to Windsor ...
02:00 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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How will driverless cars talk to pedestrians? Waymo has a few ideas
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For years, developers have been working on ways for driverless cars to communicate intent to other road users, either through audio recordings or visual cu...
01:51 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Bobby Kotick will stay at Activision Blizzard until the end of this year
Now that the Microsoft acquisition is complete, Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, is set to leave the company after the end of this year.
In an email sent to employ...
01:41 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Read Xbox chief Phil Spencers memo welcoming Activision Blizzard employees to Microsoft
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Microsoft just finalized its giant $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard earlier today. Xbox chief Phil Spencer has now wel...
01:09 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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The Google-Fitbit integration needs work
The Pixel Watch 2 made better use of Fitbit’s expertise this year, but it’s not great that the app had yet another major outage the day the devices shipped. | Photo by Amel...
01:00 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: a simple, smart purchase
Google’s midrange ‘Chromebook Plus’ cohort is off to an excellent start.
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12:46 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition, Call of Duty now part of Xbox
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Microsoft has finalized its $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, the publisher of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft...
12:32 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Biden administration doles out $7 billion for hydrogen hubs
Joe Biden visits the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minnesota, on Monday, April 3rd, 2023. Last year, Cummins announced Fridley would be the site of its first el...
12:15 pm - Fri, October 13, 2023
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How the next generation of semiconductor factories kicked up a fight over environmental review
US President Joe Biden arrives for a ceremony at the groundbreaking of the new Intel semiconductor manufacturing facility near New Albany, Ohio, on Friday, September 9th, 2022....
11:52 am - Fri, October 13, 2023
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AI brings back the voice of a deceased Cyberpunk 2077 actor for Phantom Liberty
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Cyberpunk 2077’s recently released DLC Phantom Liberty uses an AI-edited voice to emulate the performance of a deceased actor, the studio has co...
08:53 am - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Google tests adding a Discover Feed to its valuable desktop homepage
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Google is experimenting with the inclusion of a Discover Feed on its desktop homepage that shows recommended content alongside the company’s t...
06:02 am - Fri, October 13, 2023
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Microsofts Activision Blizzard deal approved by UK regulators
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Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators. The UK’s Competition and ...
12:45 am - Fri, October 13, 2023
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PC streaming service Shadow discloses security breach
Shadow, which offers services that let you stream a Windows PC, has disclosed a security breach that led an attacker taking some private customer data. The company is sending e...
12:01 am - Fri, October 13, 2023
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EU is formally investigating X over content about the Israel-Hamas war
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The European Union (EU) has formally opened an investigation into X, the platform previously known as Twitter, to ensure it’...
11:24 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The Rick and Morty season 7 premiere gets right to moving on to bigger, better things
Morty and Rick on a mission. | Image: Adult Swim
The Rick and Morty season 7 premiere makes quick work of dealing with the elephant in the room and getting back to ...
11:08 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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How is it still getting worse for Sam Bankman-Fried?
Caroline Ellison didn’t crack under pressure. Granted, she wasn’t under that much pressure. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Bloomberg, Agustina...
10:10 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Why were these weird accounts following a bunch of people on Spotify?
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Somebody sent a strange tip about Spotify to The Verge on Wednesday.
The email, with the subject line “Spotify Hackers,” cl...
10:05 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Popular porn sites now display unproven health warnings thanks to Texas law
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Popular online adult film sites in Texas have published “Texas Health and Human Services” disclaimers warning visitors about the un...
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Google promises to take the legal heat in users AI copyright lawsuits
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Akira Toriyamas coming back for a new Dragon Ball series
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09:12 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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No Fakes Act wants to protect actors and singers from unauthorized AI replicas
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A bipartisan bill seeks to create a federal law to protect actors, musicians, and other performers from unauthorized digital rep...
09:02 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Fitbit fixed issues that lasted for hours
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Fitbit’s services were dealing with some issues for hours on Wednesday, but the company mitigated the problems by early Thursday morning, accor...
08:14 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Microsoft actually wont roll out an unpopular OneDrive change to photo storage
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07:46 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Netflix is planning to launch retail destinations in 2025
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07:40 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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1,000 photos with the Pixel 8 Pro: AI, UI, and Pro stuff
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Judge questions Montanas ban on TikTok
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06:17 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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All the news on Googles Pixel 8 lineup
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Google’s Tensor 3 and AI-touting new Pixel 8 phones are now available.
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05:51 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can still grab for under $100
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05:24 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Threads is getting an edit button and you dont have to pay for it
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05:23 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The Stream Decks new paid app store is here
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05:22 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Microsofts new Xbox Series S bundle is ideal for Xbox Game Pass
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Microsoft is launching a new Xbox Series S bundle later this month that includes three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The Xbox Series S “Starter ...
04:32 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya isnt retiring
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A few weeks after announcing he intended to leave PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya posted a video on YouTube celebrating his first...
04:27 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Adobe is working on generative AI video manipulation
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04:00 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Googles AI-powered search experience can now generate images
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04:00 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Maxs Scavengers Reign captures the beauty and terror of a truly alien world
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03:58 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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How to change the alert sounds on your iPhone
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The best October Prime Day deals you can still get under $50
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We saw some good deals during Amazon’s fall Prime Day even...
03:01 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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AMC CEO was target of blackmail and extortion plot
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Adam Aron, meme stock CEO of AMC, sent sexually explicit images in text conversations with a woman who attempted to blackmail and extort him out...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Honor announces its third foldable of the year
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02:54 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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SAG-AFTRAs strike continues after last round of contract talks breaks down
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02:44 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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How to change the ringtone on your Android phone
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02:43 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $25 you can still get
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There’s arguably no better d...
02:01 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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CEO David Baszuckis mission to make Roblox a billion-player platform
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AI is relatively easy, Baszucki said at Code. Working in China? That’s harder.
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02:00 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: why does this exist?
The Go 3 is a nice-looking and well-built device, but the $999 price makes no sense.
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01:39 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best deals you can still get from Amazons October Prime Day
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Love it or leave it, Prime Big Deal Days is now in the rearview mirror. Amazon’s latest two-day bombardment of deals — which ...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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GM now has its own API for software developers to make cool apps for its cars
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General Motors is ramping up its efforts to create a better technology experience for software developers to make cool apps for ...
12:25 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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New Starlink page launched to promote cellular service coming in 2024
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SpaceX has published a new webpage to promote its upcoming “Starlink Direct to Cell” ...
12:00 pm - Thu, October 12, 2023
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Heres our first official look at the OnePlus Open
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The OnePlus Fold is set to arrive on October 19th, and this is our first offi...
10:59 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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AVerMedialaunches its first HDMI 2.1 USB capture card, priced at $299.99
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It’s nearly three years since HDMI 2.1 consoles like the Xbox Series X and PS5 launched and we’re finally seeing HDMI 2.1 capture cards appear on t...
10:05 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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X defends itself over EU accusations of playing host to Israel-Hamas disinformation
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino has said the social media platform formerly known as Twitter has identified and removed “hundreds” of Hamas-affiliated accoun...
04:23 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best last-minute Prime Day deals you can still grab
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The waning hours of Prime Big Deal Days are upon us. There are still a ton of discounts on all kinds of tech products, but here a...
04:23 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best deals from Day 2 of Amazons October Prime Day event
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02:04 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $100
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The best October Prime Day deals you can still get
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The waning hours of Prime Big Deal Days are upon us. There are still a ton of discounts on all kinds of tech products, but here a...
01:13 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $50
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12:57 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The Fitbit app has been having some issues for hours
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The Fitbit app has been dealing with some issues for hours, and the Google-owned company acknowledged Wednesday night that there are some problem...
12:54 am - Thu, October 12, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $25
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The best Apple deals available for Amazons October Prime Day event
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The best October Prime Day deals you can still get
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Alamedas paper trail leads straight to Sam Bankman-Fried
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11:19 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes, says IRS
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has informed Microsoft that the company owes back taxes of $28.9 billion “plus penalties and interest” fo...
11:07 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Crunchyroll is in the news today, but not for the reason it needs to be
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Crunchyroll is in the news today, and I’m gonna get to all of that. But first, a moment of silence. When I saw Crunchyroll in a he...
11:01 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Vapes, chargers, and other invisible e-waste are a 9-million-ton problem
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“Invisible” e-waste — from disposable ...
10:30 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Death, Sex, and the future of WNYC podcasts
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On Wednesday afternoon, staffers at WNYC’s podc...
10:20 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals available on Day 2
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10:03 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day gaming deals
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The Verge Guide to Amazons October Prime Day event
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For the second year in a row, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event in the fall. This year’s two-day deal blitz — aka Pr...
09:53 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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T-Mobile is pushing some unlimited customers onto pricier plans
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Starting next week, T-Mobile will move subscribers of some of its older unlimited plans to new (and, in some cases, more expensi...
09:53 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
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The best October Prime Day deals under $25
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The best October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 is one of many Alexa devices on sale. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
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09:17 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best phone deals of Prime Big Deal Days
Take $400 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
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The best laptop deals for October Prime Day Day 2
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08:23 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $100
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The best October Prime Day gaming deals
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The best October Prime Day deals available on Day 2
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08:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The latest Apple Watch SE is matching its best price to date for Prime Day
The second-gen SE features all the trappings of an Apple Watch minus a few of the more advanced sensors. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
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07:47 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Prime Day
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07:24 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Lightroom for Android now comes with Ultra HDR image editing
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Right in time for Android 14, Adobe has added support for Ul...
07:21 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $50
A few of Amazon’s newest gadgets, like the third-gen Echo Show 5, are under $50. | Image: Amazon
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07:13 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
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07:13 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The Google trial shows that Apples search deal is the most important contract in tech
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Search is the biggest business in the business. And for anyone wanting to make it big in search, the fastest way to win is...
07:07 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 is one of many Alexa devices on sale. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
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06:17 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals available on Day 2
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Welcome to the second half of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. There are still a ton of discounts on all kinds of tech products, b...
06:16 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best Prime Day smart home deals
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It’s another Prime Day — or Prime Big Deal Days, in Amazon parlance — which means another day to save a dollar or tw...
06:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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One of our favorite smartwatches for Android users is down to $170
The crisp OLED display on the Amazfit GTR 4 is easily one of its best features, if not the best. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Looking to add a smartwat...
05:52 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Microsofthas closed the free Windows 11 loophole Windows 7 keys no longer work
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Microsoft is now blocking Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys from activating a copy of Windows 11. It’s been a loophole that has...
05:10 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Ankers bassy Sport X10 earbuds are nearly 40 percent off for Prime Day
Like other Anker goods, the Sport X10 are known for offering reliable performance in an affordable package. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
If you’re tired of your...
05:06 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Today is the last day to save on Disney Plus and Hulu before the price hike
You can save $30 on the annual Disney Plus plan by signing up before the price goes up on October 12th. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Like nearly every stre...
05:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust?
These might just be the Pixel phones we’ve been waiting for, but it all depends on how much trust you’re willing to put into Google.
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05:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch
Google’s addressed a lot of what annoyed me about the first Pixel Watch, but repairability and continued Fitbit integration are still question marks.
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04:56 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Sony will let you stream PS5 games to the PS5 very soon
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Sony is set to officially launch the ability to play cloud-streamed PS5 games on your PS5 in Japan, Europe, and North America beginnin...
04:55 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day gaming deals
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more ...
04:15 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Adobe made an animated dress (and a bunch of wild AI editing tools)
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Some of the most exciting developments announced during Adobe’s annual Max conference involve the company’s experimental technology preview...
04:09 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best phone deals of Prime Big Deal Days
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all ca...
04:06 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals available on Day 2
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Welcome to the second half of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. There are still a ton of discounts on all kinds of tech products, b...
04:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Perfect Days is a tidy look at Tokyos toilets
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In Perfect Days, Hirayama (Koji Yakusho) is a bathroom cleaner. He starts his day early, gets a coffee from the vending machine, pops a clas...
03:56 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best Apple deals available for Amazons October Prime Day event
Apple’s entry-level iPad is matching its best price to date at Amazon and Walmart, where you can snag it for just $249. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
Amazon’s ...
03:53 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Every smart home device that works with Matter
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03:50 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Watch as NASA reveals asteroid samples collected by the OSIRIS-REx mission
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03:41 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $50
A few of Amazon’s newest gadgets, like the third-gen Echo Show 5, are under $50. | Image: Amazon
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recomm...
02:52 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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TikTok is overhauling how it pays creators of viral filters and effects
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TikTok is making major changes to its creator fund for the people who make the app’s viral filters and effects.
The fund sets...
02:49 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Microsofts new AI Copilot arrives in OneNote in November
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Microsoft is bringing its new Microsoft 365 Copilot assistant to OneNote in November. Originally unveiled earlier this year, Copilot in OneNote will be...
02:10 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Polar announces new Vantage V3 watch for preorder
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Polar announced the Polar Vantage V3 with more ways to measure activity, faster processing, and offline maps.
The Vantage V3, the latest version since 202...
02:02 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals available on Day 2
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Welcome to the second half of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. There are still a ton of discounts on all kinds of tech products, b...
02:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The Halloween 2023 StoryScream: things to play and watch this spooky season
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Get ready for the holiday with a list of the latest in horror across film, TV, and gaming.
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01:30 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best laptop deals for October Prime Day Day 2
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01:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Uber Eats will now let you order from two stores at once
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Uber Eats announced multi-store ordering, a new feature that allows customers to order from two stores or restaurants at the same time without an addit...
12:58 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Some of our favorite devices are on sale for Amazon Prime Day
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
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12:53 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Prime Day
Prime day is here, and so are wearable discounts. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend...
12:51 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best iPad to buy
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There are more iPads than ever, and it can be tough to sort out which one is the best for you. Fortunately, we’re here to guide you through your next iP...
12:50 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day gaming deals
All kinds of PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch games and accessories are on sale. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
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12:45 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
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12:22 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The Verge Guide to Amazons October Prime Day event
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For the second year in a row, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event in the fall. This year’s two-day deal blitz — aka Pr...
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The best October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
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12:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Adobe previews AI upscaling to make old, fuzzy videos and GIFs look fresh
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Adobe has developed an experimental AI-powered upscaling tool that greatly improves the quality of low-resolution GIFs and video footage. This isn’t a fu...
12:00 pm - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Framework Laptop 13 (AMD) review: buy this one if you can
The 2023 Framework Laptop 13 has a new AMD option, and it’s a stellar performer.
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11:58 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals available on Day 2
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Welcome to the second half of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. There are still a ton of discounts on all kinds of tech products, b...
11:56 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Dropbox redesigns its web interface and releases AI-powered Dash in open beta
A screenshot of Dropbox Dash, an AI-powered search tool that pulls together information from across apps and services, not just Dropbox. | Image: Dropbox
Dropbox has an...
09:06 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Firefox tests a built-in checker for fake reviews
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Mozilla is testing a new built-in “Review Checker” feature for its Firefox browser that rates how reliable a product’s cus...
03:26 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
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It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
01:58 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $100
The Amazfit Band 7 is an inexpensive fitness tracker with an OLED display and a killer feature set for the price. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
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01:40 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The Verge Guide to Amazons October Prime Day event
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For the second year in a row, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event in the fall. This year’s two-day deal blitz — aka Pr...
01:35 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
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It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
01:18 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Some of our favorite devices are on sale for Amazon Prime Day
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
Every month or so, we lik...
01:10 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $50
A few of Amazon’s newest gadgets, like the third-gen Echo Show 5, are under $50. | Image: Amazon
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recomm...
12:26 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best laptop deals for October Prime Day
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup h...
12:23 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Prime Day
Prime day is here, and so are wearable discounts. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend...
12:18 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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Utah sues TikTok for getting children addicted to its algorithm
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Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection (UDCP) is suing TikTok over allegations that the app’s “addictive nature” harms ...
12:15 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
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It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
12:08 am - Wed, October 11, 2023
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One third-party Reddit app on iOS is going charge you $3.99 per month to use it
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Reddit’s new usage-based API pricing is now in effect, and while the potential costs forced many third-party apps to shut down...
11:50 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried was a terrible boyfriend
She didn’t even get equity! | Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Bloomberg, Getty Images
Bankman-Fried thought Alameda’s brand wasn’t...
10:55 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The $180 Intel Arc A580 is Team Blues new budget GPU
Can’t wait to put a Sparkle Orc into my computer. | Image: Sparkle
One YouTuber says it humiliates Nvidia’s RTX 3050! Another says it takes on AMD’s RX 6600. But ...
10:54 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best Apple deals available for Amazons October Prime Day event
Even the updated second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C are on sale right now. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals...
10:24 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best anti-Prime Big Deal Day deals
Sony’s WF-1000XM5, our favorite pair of wireless earbuds, are on sale. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals ...
10:05 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Google Meet adds support for 1080p in group video calls
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Google is enabling the ability to stream 1080p-quality webcam feeds during group calls for Workspace subscribers. The company first enabled the ...
09:58 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 is one of many discounted Alexa smart home devices. | Photo by Alex Cranz / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For mor...
09:51 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
Illustration by Lucia Pham / The Verge
It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
09:46 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $25
Yes, you can even get a smart speaker for less than 25 bucks. | Image: Amazon
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all catego...
09:43 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
We’r...
09:42 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Right-to-repair is now the law in California
Fixing it!
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 244, or the Right to Repair Act, into law, making it easier for owners to repair devices themselves or to take...
09:33 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day gaming deals
All kinds of PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch games and accessories are on sale. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more ...
09:31 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The iPhone 12 will soon be legal in France again
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Big day for the non-Olympic sport of regulatory hoop-jumping: iOS 17.1 will make the iPhone 12 legal in France...
09:30 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best Prime Day smart home deals
The new Deebot X2 Omni robot vacuum launched last week and is already on sale. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
It’s another Prime Day — or Prime Big ...
09:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Amazons kid-friendly Kindle Paperwhite has hit an all-time low for Prime Day
Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite Kids is exactly the same as the base model except it comes with a few welcome add-ons. | Image: Amazon
As far as ebook readers are concerne...
08:19 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
Illustration by Lucia Pham / The Verge
It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
08:12 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best Prime Day smart home deals
The new Deebot X2 Omni robot vacuum launched last week and is already on sale. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
It’s another Prime Day — or Prime Big ...
08:12 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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These new security cameras from TP-Link match Arlo and Nest for style but, thankfully, not price
The Tapo Wire-Free MagCam is the newest indoor / outdoor smart security camera from TP-Link. | Image: TP-Link
TP-Link’s latest entry to the smart security camera mark...
08:12 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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iRobots Roomba i4 Evo and j7 Plus are down to their best price to date
The budget-friendly Roomba i4 Evo is on sale for Prime Big Deal Days starting at just $199.99, which is $100 less than its typical sale price.
Much like smart locks, vi...
08:11 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 is one of many discounted Alexa smart home devices. | Photo by Alex Cranz / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for mor...
08:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Drop CTRL V2 review: the keyboard gateway drug gets a glow-up
Drop’s updated keyboard features a host of important updates to help it compete against its modern counterparts.
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07:29 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Nissans Hyper Adventure concept looks like an EV the Galactic Empire would use
No, that’s not a turret on top, but it might as well be. | Image: Nissan
If your idea of an electric vehicle for the eco-minded outdoor traveler looks like a low-poly...
07:29 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Google Pixel phones are getting a bunch of funky new ringtones
For a new Pixel, Google has some new ringtones. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Google is adding a new section to its Pixel-only Sounds app, with a collection of ne...
07:20 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.
We’r...
07:15 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best phone deals of Prime Big Deal Days
You gotta know when to fold ’em on Prime Big Deal Days. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommen...
06:15 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $25
Yes, you can even get a smart speaker for less than 25 bucks. | Image: Amazon
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all catego...
06:15 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The 148 best October Prime Day deals you can get
Illustration by Lucia Pham / The Verge
It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
06:11 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Adobe created a symbol to encourage tagging AI-generated content
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Adobe and other companies have established a symbol that can be attached to content alongside metadata, establishing its provenance, including whether it w...
05:59 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Qualcomms next round of PC chips will fight Apple under the name Snapdragon X
Qualcomm names its ARM PC platform Snapdragon X. | Screenshot by Wes Davis / The Verge
Qualcomm says it has a new name for the next generation of its ARM PC platform: S...
05:30 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Priscilla is Sofia Coppola back to her old tricks
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Priscilla is the work of a filmmaker playing to her strengths. While director Sofia Coppola might be called a “nepo baby” because her father is Francis F...
05:30 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Belkins StandBy-ready charging puck is on sale for just $14 right now
Belkin’s MagSafe offering is one of the few charging pucks that lets you make use of Apple’s new StandBy feature. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge
Wir...
05:18 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Google is already bringing back the software features it removed because of Sonos lawsuit
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Google is moving quickly to restore some of the features and functionality it previously removed from multiple products in response to ...
05:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The Fall of the House of Usher is Mike Flanagans most ambitious horror story yet
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Flanagan’s latest Netflix series returns to horror-tinged family drama, but with a larger scope.
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04:58 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The slim PS5 is still huge
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Sony just announced a redesigned PS5 that’s smaller, lighter, slimmer, and available with a detachable disc drive. The original PS5 is a beast — the big...
04:53 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Hollywoods actors are still on strike
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Hollywood productions are in limbo, even with a new deal between writers and producers, as actors remain on strike over many of ...
04:20 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best laptop deals for October Prime Day
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Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup h...
04:12 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Adobe is upgrading Photoshops generative AI model and releasing more for Illustrator and Express
Adobe announces new Firefly Image 2, Firefly Vector, and Firefly Design models at MAX 2023. | Image: Adobe
Adobe is going all in on AI, announcing three new generative ...
04:09 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Sonys new PS5 with a removable disc drive launches in November
The new PS5 models. | Image: Sony
Sony officially announced a new PS5 model with a detachable disc drive and 1TB of internal storage. Often referred to as the PS5 “Sl...
04:08 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best phone deals of Prime Big Deal Days
You gotta know when to fold ’em on Prime Big Deal Days. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommen...
04:07 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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WGAs new labor contract is finally a sealed deal
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It still remains to be seen just how Hollywood’s most recent writers strike is ultimately going to change the shape of the industry, b...
04:05 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best Apple deals available for Amazons October Prime Day event
Even the updated second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C are on sale right now. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals...
04:05 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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TikTok introduces a way to post directly from Twitch and CapCut
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TikTok will let creators post videos directly from third-party platforms via a new content posting API, the company announced t...
04:04 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Prime Day
Prime day is here, and so are wearable discounts. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend...
04:01 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon explain whats behind the largest DDoS attacks ever
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Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon all say they successfully mitigated what two of the companies called the biggest DDoS layer 7...
04:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
Illustration by Lucia Pham / The Verge
It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
02:12 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals under $50
A few of Amazon’s newest gadgets, like the third-gen Echo Show 5, are under $50. | Image: Amazon
So far, we’ve seen some pretty good deals during Amazon’s fall Pr...
02:11 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The OnePlus Open foldable could be arriving in the US as soon as next week
The OnePlus Open, a rebadged Oppo folding phone. | Image: WinFuture
German tech site WinFuture shared leaked marketing shots of the the OnePlus Open today and claims it...
02:05 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Judge blasts Sonos for abusing patent system and throws out $32.5 million win against Google
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So far in the patent infringement legal tussle between Sonos and Google, the former has notched several wins. But a ruling issued Frida...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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02:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
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It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on ramping up R1T production and competing with the Cybertruck
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The Rivian founder kicked off last month’s Code Conference with a conversation about supply chain challenges, the co...
01:56 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best wireless earbuds to buy right now
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The best from Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, Beats, Google, and more
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01:47 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Doctored Joe Biden clip triggers Facebook Oversight Board review
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The Facebook Oversight Board is reviewing a new case involving a doctored video of President Joe Biden that could reshape Meta�...
01:36 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Telly has a plan to build the best TV ever and give it away for free
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Ilya Pozin, the CEO of a TV startup called Telly, has a plan to take over your living room. The first is to build the best TV ever becau...
01:30 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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How the attacks in Israel are changing Threads
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This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign up here.
Today, after a...
12:32 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Passkeys: all the news and updates around passwordless sign-on
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Follow along as websites, apps, and services adopt passkeys in preparation for a passwordless future.
Continue reading&he...
12:30 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day deals you can get
Illustration by Lucia Pham / The Verge
It’s that time of the year again. Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, Prime Big Deal Days, is now upon us. The exclusive sales e...
12:30 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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The best October Prime Day gaming deals
All kinds of PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch games and accessories are on sale. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year ...
12:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Google begins prompting users to create passwordless passkeys by default
The additional visibility will at least remind Google Account users that passkeys exist. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
Google is making it easier for users...
12:00 pm - Tue, October 10, 2023
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See the first Lego Animal Crossing sets
An Animal Crossing house in Lego form. | Image: Lego
Last week, Lego officially revealed that Animal Crossing was making its way to bricks with a brief tease; today, we...
11:00 am - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Google wants to be at the center of all your climate change decisions
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People shopping for electric vehicles, heat pumps, or air conditioning units will see enhanced search results on Google in a series of updates c...
10:36 am - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Whats this? Jack Skellington is coming to Fortnite for Halloween
Some special guests are coming to Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. The battle royale’s item shop is being updated in the coming weeks with a trio of season...
09:56 am - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Activision Blizzards latest games will start arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2024 if Microsoft deal closes
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Activision Blizzard says it will start adding games to Xbox Game Pass next year, if the Microsoft deal closes. Microsoft is currently targeting to clos...
08:07 am - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Samsung joins Google in RCS shaming Apple
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Samsung has released a new video in support of Google’s #GetTheMessage campaign which calls for Apple to adopt RCS or “Rich Communication Services,”...
01:40 am - Tue, October 10, 2023
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Now X posts can lock replies to only allow comment from verified accounts
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The latest turn in the Elon Musk-directed platform X, previously known as Twitter, is that users can now block unverified accounts from replying to the...
09:42 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino drops out of the WSJ Tech Live conference
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X / Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has just canceled her appearance at the Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference ne...
09:00 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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John Riccitiello is out at Unity, effective immediately
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Unity, the company behind the game development engine of the same name, has just announced that its president, CEO, and chairman John Riccitiello �...
08:02 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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The Pixel 8A is curvy and colorful in these first-look leaks
An unofficial render of the Pixel 8A. | Image: OnLeaks / Smartprix
Google just started selling its new $699 Pixel 8 and $999 Pixel 8 Pro, but a less expensive version i...
06:08 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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Google will stock Pixel 8 spare parts for seven years
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Google isn’t just promising seven years of upgrades for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro — the company s...
06:00 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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The best Sonos speakers to buy right now
Sonos has a speaker for practically every price point. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Sonos has an ever-growing lineup, and after you’ve bought your first spe...
04:55 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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California governor signs ban on social media aiding or abetting child abuse
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1394, a law that would punish web services for “knowingly facilitating, aiding, or abe...
03:04 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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Should Walmart be data-mining your Ozempic prescriptions?
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Last week, Walmart made headlines with a claim that new weight loss drugs might be making people buy less food. Walmart ...
03:00 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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Meta Quest 3 review: almost the one weve been waiting for
Meta’s new headset is better than its predecessors in almost every way. But until there’s more to do in mixed reality, this won’t be the headset that gets everyone wearing headsets.
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12:15 pm - Mon, October 9, 2023
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Disneys Loki faces backlash over reported use of generative AI
Online designers are upset over what appears to be an AI-generated stock image in the poster for Loki’s second season. | Image: Disney / Marvel
A promotional poster f...
10:29 pm - Sun, October 8, 2023
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Rooster Teeth pulls Red vs. Blue and other shows from YouTube
Red vs. Blue is now all but gone from YouTube. | Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge
Rooster Teeth has moved some of its popular content, including most Red vs. Blue seas...
05:07 pm - Sun, October 8, 2023
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Apples next Vision headset might ship from the factory with custom lenses
The next Apple Vision headset could get built-in prescriptions. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today th...
05:07 pm - Sun, October 8, 2023
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Apples next Vision headset might ship from the factory with prescription lenses
The next Apple Vision headset could get built-in prescriptions. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today th...
02:04 pm - Sun, October 8, 2023
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Metas plans to beat Apples Vision Pro include cheaper headsets and no controllers
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Meta is looking down the road at a follow-up to the Quest 3, which is releasing this week, and plans to take cues from Apple’...
01:00 pm - Sun, October 8, 2023
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The chilling distance of The Zone of Interest
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During World War II, the Germans designated the area surrounding Auschwitz the “zone of interest.” The dullness of the phrase was intentional, another eu...
12:00 pm - Sun, October 8, 2023
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The AI gadgets are coming
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 9, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, hurray! I’m ...
10:55 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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MGM didnt pay up after hackers broke into its system and stole customer data
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The Wall Street Journal wrote on Thursday that MGM Resorts International didn’t pay the ran...
10:48 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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The Epic v. Google witness list: Andy Rubin, Sundar Pichai, and more to testify
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It’s been almost 10 months since a trial date was set in Epic’s antitrust lawsuit against Google, and with all of the other big tech cases g...
05:14 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Hisenses affordable, HDR-ready U6K TV has hit an all-time low
Hisense’s latest entry-level model offers a lot for the price, including Mini LED backlighting and full-array local dimming. | Image: Hisense
Happy Saturday, dear re...
04:54 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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X users report unlabeled clickbait ads that you cant block or report
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Mashable reports that users on X, formerly known as Twitter, have seen unlabeled ads in their feeds while scrolling through the company’s mobi...
03:08 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Hackers are selling the data of millions lifted from 23andMes genetic database
Illustration: Beatrice Sala
23andMe acknowledged this week that data from users of its genetic testing and analysis platform has been circulating on dark web forums aft...
03:00 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Assassins Creed Mirage goes back to basics and ends up basic
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A richly constructed world and a pared-down gameplay experience refocusing on stealth and assassinations don’t save a game that is largely just oka...
02:00 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Quick fix: what are those circles on my Chrome tabs?
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The issue
You may have noticed recently that of the tabs on your Chrome browser have circles around the tab’s icon and that t...
02:00 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Discogs vibrant vinyl community is shattering
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A home for music diehards has been fractured by increased fees that are pushi...
01:30 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Whats up with the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro?
Temperature sensor. Temperature sensor? Temperature sensor. | Image: Google
The Pixel 8 Pro has an infrared temperature sensor. Why does the Pixel 8 Pro have a temperat...
01:00 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Anatomy of a Falls slow-burn murder mystery turns the heat up on a difficult marriage
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Before Anatomy of a Fall gives us a body, we get a booming steel drum cover of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” It’s coming from upstairs, where Sandra’s (San...
12:30 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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The Pixel 8 and the what-is-a-photo apocalypse
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One of the first known photo fakes, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, was made just decades after the dawn of photography itself. Sinc...
12:00 pm - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Two words: jazz anime
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The setup of Blue Giant is familiar anime territory: a young boy from a small town moves to Tokyo to pursue his dream. This boy, Dai, is a saxophone obsess...
08:54 am - Sat, October 7, 2023
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Intel teases Windows refresh for 2024 amid Windows 12 launch rumors
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Intel has teased a “Windows refresh” for 2024 which it hopes will boost its revenues. During Citi’s analyst conference...
11:45 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Redfall finally gets a performance mode on Xbox
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Remember Redfall? The blood-sucking shooter with soul-crushing problems? The game that released in May without a 60fps performance mode on Xbo...
11:15 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Amazon now lets you buy games on its cloud gaming service but only Ubisoft ones
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Amazon now offers the ability to buy games on its Luna cloud gaming service, but the new feature comes with a big catch: at least for now, you’ll only ...
10:50 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The best phone to buy right now
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Bad news: flagship phones cost a small fortune these days. Good news: we can help you pick the right one and get the ...
10:21 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Today the FTX jury suffered through a code review
What did Gary Wang commit? | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge
Gary Wang supervised the code that gave Alameda special privileges at FTX. But it’s h...
08:16 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The BBC is blocking OpenAI data scraping but is open to AI-powered journalism
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The BBC, the UK’s largest news organization, laid out principles it plans to follow as it evaluates the use of generative AI — including for research and...
08:15 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Podcastings fallout continues
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The pain is not over yet for the podcast industry, with layoffs and cancellations continuing to pile up. Amrita...
07:32 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The best price ever on Sharges transparent batteries and retro Mac chargers
Sharge’s transparent batteries and retro Mac charger. | Image: Sharge
Ever heard of Sharge? The company is arguably just as responsible as Nothing for bringing transp...
06:30 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The best early deals from Amazons October Prime Day event
You can already buy the latest clock-equipped Echo Dot for $44.99 ($15 off).
Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon’s next Prime Day-like sales event, doesn’t officially kick ...
05:54 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Lenovo exec promises 80 percent of its devices will be consumer-repairable by 2025
Lenovo’s rollable laptop concept. | Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge
At first, Lenovo only seemed casually jealous of Framework’s modular repairable laptops — firs...
04:43 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Castlevania: Nocturne is coming back for a second season
Richter Belmont. | Netflix
Castlevania: Nocturne’s season 1 finale made it crystal clear that there was even more to Richter Belmont’s story still waiting to be tol...
04:14 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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EV buyers will get an instant rebate of as much as $7,500 starting in 2024
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The Treasury Department released new guidance Friday outlining how car dealers can give customers instant access to the electric vehicle rebate star...
03:57 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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FTXs Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy
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The trial could have huge implications for the crypto industry. Stay up to date as The Verge covers the trial from the Ma...
03:45 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The best wireless earbuds to buy right now
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The best from Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, Beats, Google, and more
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03:35 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Googles seven-year Pixel update promise is historic or meaningless
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I can’t believe Google finally did it. I’m still in disbelief. An Android phone with seven years of updates — not security patch...
03:31 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The Pixel Watch 2s switch to pin charging highlights wearable design challenges
There’s contact pin charging now. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Unlike the smooth puck used with the first-gen Pixel Watch, Google’s new Pixel Watch 2 has sw...
03:23 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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How to use the new Messages features in iOS 17
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iOS 17 is available now and ready to install if you’ve got an iPhone released in the last five years — and as usual, Apple ...
03:13 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Microsoft launches new web app store for Windows
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Microsoft has launched a new web version of its app store for Windows. It’s designed as a replacement for the existing way...
03:12 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Here are the best Kindle deals right now
The kid-friendly version of Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is on sale starting at $109.99. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
When it comes to finding a devic...
02:00 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Yale Assure Lock 2 review: almost perfect
Yale’s latest smart locks offer something for everyone: Apple Home Key, a fingerprint reader, and compatibility with every platform. You just can’t have it all. (And there’s still no suppo...
02:00 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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The Verges favorite tools to stay organized
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Life these days can be very complicated, and many of us — I’d guess that most of us — are constantly looking for the b...
02:00 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Mark Hamill explains space in new video series for State Department
God bless Mark Hamill and his willingness to still say this after nearly 50 years. | Image: State Department / Screenshot
The first thing we see is the planet Earth, f...
01:30 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Googles Pixel 8 launch was a parade of AI
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I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Google’s latest products are filled with AI. There’s Magic ...
12:48 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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X is testing new paid membership tiers to compensate for poor ad revenue
The free membership plan may soon be removed entirely. | Illustration: The Verge
X (formerly Twitter) is looking to split its premium subscription service into three me...
12:30 pm - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Save $65 on Googles Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their big software updates
The Pixel Buds Pro will be getting software updates with new features over the next few weeks. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
It’s been a week of Google news, bot...
10:07 am - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Googles Magnifier accessibility app is ready for download to Pixel phones
Magnifier includes some additional accessibility benefits that go beyond simply zooming into distant text. | Image: Google
Google has released its Magnifier app for Pix...
10:00 am - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Microsofteyes closing its giant Activision Blizzard deal next week
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Microsoft is planning to finalize its $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week. A source familiar wit...
08:33 am - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Silent Hill: Ascension premieres on Halloween
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Silent Hill: Ascension, the interactive streaming series set in the universe of the classic horror games, will have its “world premiere” on October 31...
12:29 am - Fri, October 6, 2023
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Was Sam Bankman-Frieds bean bag chair a lie too?
Choose your college roommates carefully... | Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Drew Angerer, Getty Images
Two of Bankman-Fried’s MIT room...
11:52 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Canada isnt trying to silence podcasters
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The Canadian regulatory body that oversees radio, television, and online streaming services put out a news release last week ab...
11:51 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Here are the best Apple Watch deals right now
The Apple Watch Series 9 isn’t a massive step up from the prior model, but it does offer a few new features. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Less than a...
10:44 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Sony confirms server security breaches that exposed employee data
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Sony is sending out notices to some current and former Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) employees warning that their pers...
10:04 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Bings AI image generator apparently blocks prompts about the Twin Towers
The real World Trade Center in 1980. | Photo by Jack Mecca / Getty Images
After some users of Bing’s DALL-E 3 integration found a loophole in the tool’s guardrails ...
10:04 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Bings AI image generator tries to block twin towers prompts, but its not working
The real World Trade Center in 1980. | Photo by Jack Mecca / Getty Images
After some users of Bing’s DALL-E 3 integration found a loophole in the tool’s guardrails ...
09:35 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Forza Motorsport looks and feels like Forza but with an RPG hiding under the hood
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Not long into playing my preview copy of Forza Motorsport, I was intrigued but not that impressed — until I went back and played Forza Motorsport 7 f...
08:47 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Elon Musk is stonewalling the SEC, and now hes getting sued
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing Elon Musk over his refusal to testify in an investigation into Musk�...
07:46 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The iRacing team is making a NASCAR racing sim for consoles
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iRacing, known for its simulation racing game for PC, has acquired the rights from Motorsport Games to make a NASCAR racing sim for consoles, according t...
07:42 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Epic is changing Unreal Engines pricing for non-game developers
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Fortnite developer Epic Games is changing the way it charges people who use its creation tool Unreal Engine sometime next year �...
07:20 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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We built the $150 Xbox 360 made of Lego-like Mega bricks
A white Xbox 360 with a hard drive, controller, and a “copy” of Halo 3 — you build them all with bricks. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge
Have I mentioned re...
07:17 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Lucids under-$80,000 base Air Pure EV is now available to order
Lucid is finally ready to ship a lower-end offering for customers who are interested in the automaker’s electric Air sedan. The new Lucid Air Pure RWD brings the line’s sta...
06:44 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The best ebook reader to buy right now
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From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s a...
06:36 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Samsung is adding support for mobile drivers licenses to Samsung Wallet
Samsung is going to let customers in Arizona and Iowa add their driver’s licenses to Samsung Wallet beginning later this month, Samsung’s Sally Hyesoon Jeong said onstage a...
05:30 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Heres the first proof a refreshed Steam Deck is nigh
The Steam Deck, in its bundled carry case. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Think we’re not getting a new Steam Deck just because Valve isn’t ready to upgrade it...
05:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Samsung just turned its soundbar into a SmartThings hub
Samsung’s newest soundbar, the HW-Q900C, is now capable of being a SmartThings hub, | Image: Samsung
At its annual developer conference today, Samsung once again put ...
04:46 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The Verge Guide to Amazons October Prime Day event
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For the second year in a row, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event in the fall. This year’s two-day deal blitz — aka Pr...
04:03 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Lego Animal Crossing is official heres the teaser and backstory
Tom Nook, Isabelle, Julian, Kapp’n, Marshall, Rosie, and... my wife and I don’t recognize the others right now. | Image: Lego via Jay’s Brick Blog
We still don’...
03:41 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live-action adaptation
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Get ready for a live-action adaptation of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The game developer is teaming up with Anonymous Content, a m...
03:41 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Pokmons new live-action drama series heaps on the nostalgia in new trailer
Nanase Nishino as Madoka Akagi. | Image: TV Tokyo / The Pokémon Company
The Detective Pikachu movie proved that The Pokémon Company is more than capable of producing ...
03:27 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The last-gen Apple Watch Series 8 is nearly half off
The last-gen Apple Watch Series 8 offers many of the same features as the newer model. | Image: Apple
Google may have just released the Pixel Watch 2, but the Apple Wat...
03:17 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The best deals on 4K TVs
We’ve got deals on all sorts of TVs, ranging from affordable (yet feature-packed) models to high-end OLED and Mini LEDs that will really wow you. | Image: Chris Welch / The V...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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This limited-edition Flipper Zero is the latest transparent gadget
It’s the Flipper Zero. Clearly. | Image: Flipper Zero
The Flipper Zero — which the company calls a “portable multi-tool for pentesters and geeks in a toy-like bod...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Microsofts faster and redesigned Teams app now available for Windows and Mac
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Microsoft is rolling out a new and improved version of its Microsoft Teams chat client today. It has been rebuilt from the ground up to make it faster ...
03:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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In Rysuke Hamaguchis new movie Evil Does Not Exist, it does
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There’s an old episode of the podcast Reply All I think about all the time called “Negative Mount Pleasant” — a title that reveals...
02:46 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Samsungs SmartTag2 is smaller and lasts longer
Samsung’s SmartTag2 is smaller and has a larger keyring hole than the previous model. | Image: Samsung
Samsung is announcing a new version of its SmartTag item tracke...
02:06 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The best deals on MacBooks right now
The M2 generation of MacBook Air now comes in two sizes, and both are discounted. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Apple sells MacBooks equipped with its o...
02:05 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Sonys high-bitrate movie service is now available on PS5 and PS4
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Sony is bringing its own movie streaming service to PlayStation consoles beginning today. Previously known as Bravia Core, the service is being rebranded to...
02:04 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Getty Images CEO Craig Peters has a plan to defend photography from AI
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Getty’s entire brand is built on authenticity. CEO Craig Peters sat down with us at Code to talk about how the compa...
01:45 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Amazons Totally Killer is, like, such a fun slasher movie
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Totally Killer never tries to hide what it is: a classic slasher movie fused with Back to the Future. And it turns out that adding t...
01:31 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Displace came up with a landing gear safety system for its totally wireless TV
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Back at CES 2023, we got a first glimpse at a “truly wireless” TV from a startup called Displace. This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries tha...
01:30 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Taylor Lorenz on her extremely online history of the internet
The cover art for Taylor Lorenz’s Extremely Online.
This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Sc...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Nanoleafs latest smart lights bring the holiday cheer
The new Nanoleaf Essentials string lights work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings through Matter. | Image: Nanoelaf
The latest product from smart ligh...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Apples World War II series Masters of the Air premieres in January
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Apple’s long-in-the-works WWII drama Masters of the Air is only a few months away. The company announced that the series, which comes from the same minds...
01:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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After a seven-year wait, Leicas releasing the Leica Sofort 2 instant film camera
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Seven years after releasing the Leica Sofort, Leica has finally announced a sequel: the Leica Sofort 2. The instant film camera will be available for $389 ...
12:41 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Comcast and Charter have begun rolling out the first Xumo streaming box
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In April 2022, cable operators Comcast and Charter announced a partnership that the companies said would produce “a next-generation streaming...
12:05 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Hyundais future EVs will also have Teslas EV charging port
Did they just tape it on there? | Image: Hyundai
Another major automaker is jumping on the Tesla bandwagon. Hyundai announced today its plans to adopt the North America...
12:00 pm - Thu, October 5, 2023
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The Pixel 8s best new feature is guaranteed updates
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When Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro today, it added a feature no other phone can compete with: both devices will get And...
11:02 am - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Adobe teases new AI photo editing tool that will revolutionize its products
Even Adobe is sick of using the lasso tool to manually separate objects from photographs. | Image: Adobe
Adobe is set to announce a new AI-powered photo editing tool at...
10:19 am - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Details of Apples talks to replace Google with Bing and even DuckDuckGo revealed in unsealed court testimony
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While Google’s search engine has for years been the default on Apple’s devices, newly unsealed court testimonies reveal that Apple held talks with ...
09:13 am - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Microsoftand Amazon face UK regulator investigation over cloud services
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The clouds are gathering over Microsoft’s Azure operations in the EU and now the UK, with the launch of a new investigation into major cloud s...
12:28 am - Thu, October 5, 2023
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Gas station convenience stores might survive the EV future with help from these chargers
Electric Era’s PowerNode and charger gives businesses | Image: Electric Era
A young electric vehicle infrastructure company founded by former SpaceX employees called...
11:02 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Is Sam Bankman-Frieds defense even trying to win?
Even the defense’s opening statement was a bad look for Sam Bankman-Fried | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge
The prosecution came out swinging. Odd...
10:11 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google releases Gmail app for Wear OS
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Google is rolling out a Gmail app for Wear OS that will allow smartwatch wearers to view their inbox and open messag...
10:10 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Amazon is quietly shuttering its live audio app Amp
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Amp, the live radio app launched by Amazon just last year, will soon be no more. Bloomberg reports that Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sent ...
10:04 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Amazons first Project Kuiper test satellites are headed to space on October 6th
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Amazon will launch two Project Kuiper test satellites into space on Friday, October 6th. The pair of satellites — dubbed KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 —...
09:42 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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X stops showing headlines because Elon Musk thinks it will make posts look better
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X, formerly Twitter, is no longer showing headlines on articles shared on the platform. Instead, X is only showing the article’s lead image an...
08:58 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google Pixel 8 launch event: all the news
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Here’s a roundup of all the announcements from Google’s Pixel 8 launch event.
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08:49 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Here are the best iPad deals right now
Select iPad models go on sale quite regularly. | Image: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
While the best iPad deals usually come around during major sale events like Black Frida...
08:40 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Artifact will let you generate images with AI for your posts
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Just one week after adding the ability to post, Artifact announced on Wednesday that users can now use AI to generate cover art for their content. The c...
08:23 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Diablo IV is coming to Steam
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Diablo IV, one of the biggest games of the year, is coming to Steam on October 17th. The news comes via video game news and deals account ...
08:10 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Theres already a Pixel 8 teardown video
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Google only officially took the wraps off the Pixel 8 just hours ago, and people are already tearing it down. In a video posted to Yo...
07:19 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Counterfeit iPhone traffickers behind $6.1 million con at Apple Stores are going to prison
Apple Store grand opening in Columbia, Maryland. | Image: Umar Shakir / The Verge
It’s normally pretty easy to get your broken iPhone replaced at Apple’s Genius Bar...
07:00 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Heres how Googles new Pixel 8 phones stack up to the Pixel 7 lineup
The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch display and starts at $999. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
In addition to officially rolling out Android 14, Google in...
06:49 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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FEMAs emergency alert test rang phones two minutes early
A FEMA sample of the alert message. | Image: FEMA
FEMA and the FCC conducted a dual test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) today. ...
06:02 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Former BioWare employees sue for better severance packages
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Several BioWare employees are suing their former employer after they alleged the company refused to grant them fair severance packages.
A press release f...
05:51 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Apple addresses iPhone 15 overheating with a new iOS 17 update
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Over the weekend, Apple blamed several factors for reports of iPhone 15s running hot, pointing to problems with specific apps like Ins...
05:38 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Heres how Googles new Pixel 8 phones compare to their top competitors
Google’s new Pixel 8 certainly looks a whole lot like last year’s Pixel 7, which looked a lot like the Pixel 6. | Image: Google
Last year’s Pixel 7 phones were an...
05:01 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Every phone, TV, and radio in the US will get an emergency alert today heres how
An example of the emergency alert message going out today. | Image: FEMA
As a reminder, at about 2:20PM ET on Wednesday, October 4th, your phone will probably make a lo...
05:00 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Ahsokas finale gets by on magic and mythology
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Over the course of eight episodes... not a lot really happens in the first season of the Star Wars spinoff Ahsoka. There’s plenty of searching for a ...
04:47 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Former Ubisoft executives arrested after sexual harassment investigation
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French newspaper Libération has reported that five ex-Ubisoft employees have been arrested in connection with a sexual harassme...
04:08 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Detective Pikachu Returns is a super effective story let down by dated visuals
An exasperated-looking Pikachu wearing a detective’s hat and standing with his paws on his hips. The pikachu is standing in a park, and behind him you can see overturned appl...
03:55 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Reminder: FEMA is ringing your phone with an emergency alert test today
A sample of what the message may look like. | Image: FEMA
FEMA and the FCC are conducting a dual test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts ...
03:44 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google claims its latest smartphone makes the enhance! meme a reality
Osterloh onstage announcing “Zoom Enhance.” | Image: Google
During an onstage presentation at today’s Pixel 8 Pro launch, Google hardware chief Rick Osterloh show...
03:38 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google is launching a generative AI-enhanced version of Assistant
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During the Made by Google event, where it debuted new Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 hardware, Google also announced it’s launching Assistant with Bard, whic...
03:28 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements
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Google’s latest Pixel launch event has come to an end. Even though some of the products Google revealed were leaked well in advance,...
03:15 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Apple TV Plus is bringing its own flavor of Bridgerton to streaming with The Buccaneers
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Bridgerton is big business for Netflix. It’s one of the most-watched dramas in the service’s history (according to Netflix). It launched a bo...
03:15 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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The Verge and dbrand have partnered on new skins for the Pixel 8, iPhone 15, and more
An iPhone with The Verge’s Blocks skin and a dbrand Grip case. | Image: dbrand
Blocks and Monogram are new custom designs from The Verge and are available in eith...
03:06 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google Pixel 8 launch event: all the news
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Here’s a roundup of all the announcements from Google’s Pixel 8 launch event.
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03:00 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Where to preorder the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
You can get a free Pixel Watch 2 if you preorder the Pixel 8 Pro. | Image: Google
Google announced the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on Wednesday during its Made by Googl...
03:00 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Patreon has a new look for its next era
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A decade since launching with the mission of helping creatives make money directly through fan support, Patreon is undergoing a major rebrand — and rei...
02:07 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Apple TV Plus will stream free Charlie Brown classics for the holidays again
A Charlie Brown Christmas streams free on Apple TV Plus for two days in December | Image: Apple
Apple nabbed exclusive rights to stream the Peanuts holiday specials on ...
01:32 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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The best early deals from Amazons October Prime Day event
Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop is on sale for a mere $17.99, matching the smart speaker’s lowest price to date. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Prime Big...
01:15 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Google Pixel 8 launch event: all the news
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Here’s a roundup of all the announcements from Google’s Pixel 8 launch event.
Continue reading…
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01:02 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Uber will return your packages for you for a fee, of course
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Uber is expanding its package delivery service, Uber Connect, to include returns. Starting today, customers can use Uber to summ...
01:00 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Canvas new AI tools automate boring, labor-intensive design tasks
Magic Studio is a one-stop shop for AI-powered content creation tools. | Image: Canva
As part of its 10th birthday celebrations, web-based design platform Canva is rele...
01:00 pm - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Rokus next update focuses on sports, live TV, and easier content discovery
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Today, Roku outlined a slew of new software features that owners of its streaming devices (or Roku TVs) can expect over the coming weeks and months. The com...
11:29 am - Wed, October 4, 2023
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AI bias tests gloss over a crucial aspect of skin color, Sony research claims
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While the AI industry has focused on making its algorithms less biased based on the lightness or darkness of people’s skin ton...
10:40 am - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Facebooks new AI-generated stickers are lewd, rude, and occasionally nude
Would you believe this was probably the safest image we could have used here? | Image: Meta / @Pioldes
Some early user tests for Meta’s new AI-generated sticker tool ...
05:08 am - Wed, October 4, 2023
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Nintendos Wii U and 3DSonline services will shut down in April
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Next spring, Nintendo will shut down the online services behind nearly all of its 3DS and Wii U software, affecting multiplayer and othe...
11:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Samsungs new fan editions of the Galaxy S23, Tab S9, and Buds bring flagship features to lower prices
Look! A purple phone that’s actually purple. | Image: Samsung
Samsung’s FE series is back after a year off, this time with a pair of Galaxy Buds in the mix.
The Ga...
10:49 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Verizon bundles Netflix and NFL Plus Premium for $25/month
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Verizon has announced an exclusive combo offering Netflix Premium and NFL Plus Premium for $25 per month. Netflix Premium costs ...
10:47 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon Musk
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Forget Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company — Elon Musk is now the owner of Twitter.
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10:36 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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X has to pay $1.1 million in legal fees for ex-Twitter execs
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A judge has ruled that X, the platform previously known as Twitter, must pay $1.1 million in legal fees associated with the investigations of th...
08:40 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Metas text chat for Horizon Worlds is rolling out to all users
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Meta’s text-based chat feature for Horizon Worlds will be available for all users beginning this week, Meta said in a blog post on Tuesday. The text chat,...
08:32 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Double tap shows up in watchOS 10.1 dev beta
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Double tap, which lets Apple Watch users tap their thumb and index finger together twice to...
08:31 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Spotify is giving paid subscribers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month
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08:25 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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You can now use the DALL-E 3 AI image generator inside Bing Chat
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The image generator inside the AI-powered Bing Chat is getting a big upgrade today: Microsoft announced that OpenA...
07:16 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Zoom Docs launches in 2024 with built-in AI collaboration features
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At Zoomtopia 2023 today, Zoom announced Zoom Docs, a collaboration-focused “modular workspace” that integrates the company�...
07:14 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Gmail is getting emoji reactions
Emoji reactions are coming to a Gmail inbox near you. | Image: Gmail
It’s finally here — the tool that could turn your email inbox into a nightmare or a pure deligh...
06:38 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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The Cruz BlenderCap lets you make smoothies and shakes on the go
Founded and funded by ex-Apple designers: a portable USB-C blender.
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06:37 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Quick fix: what can I do about that double diamond icon in my Chrome address bar?
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As Chrome continues to develop — or, rather, as Google continues to tweak it — it is more and more likely that you ma...
06:36 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Amazon reportedly used a secret algorithm to jack up prices
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Amazon deployed a secret algorithm to gauge how high it could raise prices before its competitors stopped increasing their price...
06:21 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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The best fitness trackers to buy right now
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From simple fitness bands to rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get.
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06:06 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Microsoft overhauls OneDrive with a big new design, AI Copilot integration, and more
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Microsoft is announcing the third generation of its OneDrive cloud storage today, complete with the company’s AI-powered Copilot system, a Fluent des...
05:41 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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How to find the best deals during Amazons October Prime Day event
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Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with this year’s ...
05:30 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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The wholesome, feel-good true crime of Hit Man
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Gary Johnson has a particular set of skills. He talks to strangers about offing loved ones: family members, business partners, or anybody ...
05:18 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Streaming services keep getting more expensive: all the latest price increases
There’s more good stuff to watch than ever — if you can afford it. | Image: Amazon
Whether you subscribe to Netflix, Disney Plus, Peacock, Hulu, or just about anyth...
05:06 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Grimes sues Elon Musk after saying he wont let her see my son
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Grimes is suing Elon Musk to establish a “parental relationship” with one of their three children, according to the New York Post....
05:02 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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FCC issues first-ever fine for leaving junk in space
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The FCC has issued its first fin...
04:38 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Metas head of news relations, Campbell Brown, has stepped down
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As Meta continues to take steps back from news promotion on its platforms, its head of news partnerships, Campbell Brown, is le...
04:17 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Florida men win Overwatch League Grand Finals
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The Florida Mayhem won what is likely the last Overwatch League Grand Finals in a 4–0 blowout over the Houston Outlaws.
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04:12 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Jony Ive invests in blender company
The BlenderCap (right) attaches to a bottle (middle) to produce smoothies and other blended drinks (left). | Image: Cruz
Jony Ive is leading an interesting life post-Ap...
04:05 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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The ad-free version of Discovery Plus is getting a price hike
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The monthly price of ad-free Discovery Plus is jumping up in cost from $6.99 per month to $8.99 per month (plus taxes), Warner Bros. Discover...
04:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Paramount uploads Mean Girls to TikTok across 23 video clips
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Today is Mean Girls Day, a date that fans of the 2004 teen comedy may re...
04:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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AI is coming to the Arc browser but probably not like you think
You can now talk to ChatGPT from the Arc Command Bar. But that’s nowhere near the most interesting new AI feature. | Image: The Browser Company
At some point, if you�...
03:52 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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HMD is building Nokia phones in Europe as customers demand more security
HMD’s limited-edition Nokia XR21 in “frosted platinum” to celebrate the European-made model. | Image: HMD
Finnish firm HMD Global, which makes Nokia-branded smart...
03:52 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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New report casts doubt on Apples first carbon neutral products
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Apple needs to disclose more information about its suppliers to back up claims about its first carbon-neutral product...
03:46 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Apple is locking down the iPhone App Store to comply with a new law in China
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Apple’s iPhone App Store in China is getting a whole lot more locked down. China recently updated an existing online software regulation to la...
03:39 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Pluto TV pits human curation against streaming algorithms in new ad campaign
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Pluto TV wants you to know that not only does it offer free ad-supported streaming — but it’s curated by humans, too. The Paramount-owned service pu...
03:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Google is making it harder for bulk senders to fill your Gmail with spam
It’ll soon be easier to stop receiving those annoying marketing emails you subscribed to. | Image: Google
Google is preparing to enforce new Gmail requirements that a...
02:13 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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OnePlus Open: all the news and rumors about the companys first foldable
An unofficial render of what the OnePlus foldable could look like. | Image: OnLeaks via SmartPrix
As the Oppo sub-brand’s foldable nears release, here’s the story s...
02:11 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Naughty Dog is reportedly the latest studio to cut developer jobs
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Naughty Dog is reportedly cutting some of its contracted staff. According to a Kotaku report, the Sony-owned studio is not renewing the contracts of ...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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SteelSeries enters the gaming microphone market with Alias
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I’ve been a big fan of SteelSeries’ gaming headsets over the years, but I’ve always paired them ...
02:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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1,000 photos later, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still missing something
The iPhone 15 Pro Max takes great portrait photos. | Photo by Sam Price-Waldman for The Verge
What many folks are calling a slow year of advancements in the iPhone 15 l...
01:20 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Cruise says a hit-and-run launched pedestrian in front of one of its robotaxis
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A hit-and-run in San Francisco last night “launched” a pedestrian in front of a Cruise robotaxi, the compan...
01:16 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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The Kindle Scribe and latest Kindle Kids have both fallen to an all-time low
Amazon’s big-screen Kindle Scribe still isn’t perfect, but it’s certainly better than it was when it first launched. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
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01:15 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Microsoft makes the Windows 11 setup process less boring with an entertaining Easter egg
Microsoft’s SkiFree-like game appears when setting up a Surface Laptop Studio 2. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge
Microsoft is making the Windows 11 setup process a ...
01:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Goal Zeros modular Yeti Pro 4000 can scale from vanlife power to home backup
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Goal Zero is updating its lineup of Yeti Power Stations today with the release of the Yeti Pro 4000 and stackabl...
01:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: this could be so much more
Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Studio 2 has new chips, a new touchpad, and a very, very high price tag.
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01:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Fortnite is introducing age ratings for all of its Creative experiences
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Epic Games will be introducing age ratings to all Fortnite experiences starting later this year. The new system will go into effect on November 14th a...
12:00 pm - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Instacart will accept Medicare Advantage for grocery orders
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Instacart is expanding its payment options next year to include Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other supplement health benefits for grocery deliveri...
10:00 am - Tue, October 3, 2023
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Fords new F-150 Lightning Flash trim will have more range, a bigger screen, and a heat pump
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Ford announced a new “Flash” trim of the model year 2024 F-150 Lighting, with a bigger screen, longer range, and a heat pump to help improve battery con...
10:11 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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X Social Media is suing X, a social media company
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It was bound to happen eventually: a company has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Elon Musk’s X Corp. over its renaming of Twitter (vi...
09:12 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Apple will no longer fix the $17,000 gold Apple Watch
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It was never clear who the $10,000 to $17,000 18-karat gold Apple ...
08:30 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Google Pixel Buds Pro rumor says conversation detection is coming in an update
The Pixel Buds Pro may not be getting a replacement this year, but new software tricks are always welcome. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
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07:12 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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How to sign up for Amazon Prime
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Time really does fly, doesn’t it? The summer is over, fall is here, and Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale, the period when Amazon...
06:48 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Satya Nadella tells a court that Bing is worse than Google and Apple could fix it
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On the stand in US v. Google, the Microsoft CEO said he’d do just about anything to make Bing ...
06:26 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Elon Musk sued for defamation for falsely identifying man as neo-Nazi protestor
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Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), is being sued for defamation over posts he made falsely acc...
06:10 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Blizzard says its building revitalized Overwatch esports after OWL season ends
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Hours after the Florida Mayhem were crowned the 2023 Overwatch League Grand Champions, the Overwatch League itself has likely come to its end. In a post...
06:08 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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MrBeast is putting his snack brands logo on NBA jerseys
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YouTuber MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has struck a new partnership with the Charlotte Hornets that will plaster his snack company’s logo on ...
05:06 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Paris Hilton is getting a special deal to post on X
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X, the company formerly known as Twitter, has made a special revenue sharing deal with Paris Hilton and her media comp...
05:04 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Samsung will reportedly bring its game streaming service out of beta this week
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Samsung is reportedly set to formally launch cloud gaming inside the Samsung Game Launcher on Galaxy phones at its developer confer...
04:58 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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TikTok is reportedly testing a paid, ad-free version of its app
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TikTok users might be able to pay not to see a deluge of ads in the future.
Android Authority has screenshots of TikTok prompti...
04:57 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now
Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro are often on sale.
If you know where to look, there are often some great discounts available on Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. Since A...
04:43 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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OnePlus says yes, its debut foldable phone is a rebadged Oppo
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OnePlus and Oppo are releasing the same foldable phone under different names, OnePlus confirmed in an announc...
04:20 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Chromebook Plus is Googles new certification for premium Chromebooks
This is the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus.
Google has introduced Chromebook Plus, a new certification that’s meant to help shoppers identify high-quality Chromebooks...
04:19 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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New Genki ShadowCast video capture card goes Pro, Covert Dock gets an upgrade
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Gaming accessory company Human Things is coming out with new Genki ShadowCast external capture cards that feature...
04:13 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Apple has stopped offering customer support on X
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Apple will no longer provide customer support on X (formerly Twitter), as spotted earlier by MacRumors. When you try to send a direct message to the Ap...
03:30 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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FTXs Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy
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The trial could have huge implications for the crypto industry. Stay up to date as The Verge covers the trial from the Ma...
03:15 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Beyoncs Renaissance film is the next movie theater blockbuster
Artwork for Beyoncé’s Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. | Image: Beyoncé
Beyoncé is bringing her Renaissance tour to theaters, making her the second pop superstar t...
03:01 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Someone already unboxed the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
The Pixel 8 Pro unboxing video shows off a matte black backing and a black camera bar. | Image: PBKreviews via YouTube
The Pixel 8 launch event is just days away, but s...
03:00 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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This giant, next-generation satellite is now one of the brightest objects in the night sky
AST SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3 test satellite is 693 square feet in size. | Image: AST Mobile via Business Wire
The enormous, next-generation communications satellite...
02:48 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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FEMAs national emergency alert test rings phones, TVs, and radios on Wednesday
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FEMA and the FCC are conducting a dual test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts ...
02:46 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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The Beats Studio Pro are once again $100 off (in all color options)
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The most recent crop of Beats headphones and earbuds just can’t stop going on sale. Once again, since their release in July, the Beat...
01:30 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Who wins when telehealth companies push weight loss drugs?
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When I contacted a telehealth provider for Ozempic, I got exactly what I asked for.
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01:22 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Tesla produced over 430,000 vehicles in the third quarter of 2023
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Tesla produced 430,488 vehicles in the third quarter of 2023, a 10 percent drop from the previous quarter but a 25 percent...
01:00 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Chromebook Plus is Googles new certification for premium Chromebooks
This is the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus.
Google has introduced Chromebook Plus, a new certification that’s meant to help shoppers identify high-quality Chromebooks...
12:37 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Google Pixel event: how to watch and what to expect
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Google is gearing up to launch a new lineup of Pixel products during its upcoming Made by Google event. Even though Google has already said that it will r...
12:29 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Tesla missed its Q3 target for the Cybertruck delivery event
Tesla CEO Elon Musk alongside the Cybertruck at its 2019 launch event. | Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images
Tesla didn’t end up holding a delivery even...
12:02 pm - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Netflixs Leave the World Behind is a tense post-apocalyptic thriller in first trailer
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The latest end-of-the-world movie coming to Netflix has some serious star power. Leave the World Behind — based on the book of the same name by Rumaan ...
11:54 am - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Nobel Prize awarded to duo who made rapid covid vaccines possible
Katalin Karikó (left) and Drew Weissman’s (right) research into mRNA was used to develop covid-19 vaccinations. | Image: Nobel Prize
American scientists Katalin Kari...
09:03 am - Mon, October 2, 2023
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Microsoft Lists is now available for everyone on iOS, Android, and the web
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Microsoft’s task management app, Microsoft Lists, is now available for everyone to use. Launched in 2020, Microsoft Lists was originally limited to j...
07:21 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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Tesla rolls out an updated Model Y in China but keeps the same starting price
The new Model Y for China looks a lot like the old one. | Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge
Tesla's China arm announced in a WeChat post Sunday morning that it released...
05:41 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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Apple plans to upgrade the App Stores search engine, and it might not stop there
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Apple will soon bring its powerful internal search engine to the App Store and other apps, as Mark Gurman reports in this week’s Power On news...
03:26 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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A leaked Google Switch to Pixel ad highlights Pixel 8 AI features
A leaked Pixel 8 “Switch to Pixel” ad posted to X by Arséne Lupin highlights Google’s AI features, including Best Take, which lets you swap faces into an image from othe...
01:00 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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The Pixel Watch exceeded expectations now it needs to be as good as Samsung
The Pixel Watch 2 is a golden opportunity for Google to prove it’s serious about wearables. | Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
After I reviewed the P...
01:00 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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Hong Sangsoos new movies are losing focus
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Recently, we’ve been gifted two new works by Korean auteur Hong Sangsoo each year. He loves a small movie, usually comfortably under the 90-m...
12:30 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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How the Elon Musk biography exposes Walter Isaacson
The limits of myth-making are apparent in Walter Isaacson’s new biography. | Illustration by William Joel / The Verge
The trouble began days before the biography was ...
12:00 pm - Sun, October 1, 2023
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The best Google alternative Ive tried yet
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 8, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, first of all, ...
09:38 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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LG is dropping ATSC 3.0 from its TVs next year
A picture of two LG TVs at CES 2022. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
LG told the FCC it’s pulling support for the ATSC 3.0 standard in its TVs next year because of...
06:43 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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Apple blames iOS 17 bugs and apps like Instagram for making iPhone 15s run hot
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Apple has acknowledged user complaints that iPhone 15 and 15 Pro phones are overheating, reports Forbes, but said that contrary to spe...
05:22 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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The Spheres first show looks like it was a mind-blowing spectacle
The outside of The Sphere during the U2:UV Achtung Baby Live concert on September 29th, 2023. | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
U2 played the fir...
04:28 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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Here are a few discounted chargers to make use of iOS 17s StandBy mode
Apple’s StandBy mode is a convenient feature that gives you a good excuse to buy a MagSafe stand. | Image: Apple
The iPhone 15 and iOS 17 do a whole bunch of new thin...
03:30 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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These are the biggest wins in the WGAs new labor contract
The Simpsons creator Matt Groening draws strike sign collectibles for picketers. | Image: Brittany Woodside / The Writers Guild of America
From its new writers room...
03:11 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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The Humane Ai Pin makes its debut on the runway at Paris Fashion Week
The Humane Ai Pin, up-close on a model at coperni’s Ready to Wear show during Paris Fashion Week, September 29th, 2023. | Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images...
02:30 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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Smart glasses need to be stylish to really go mainstream
Style is crucial to wearable devices in a way that’s not necessarily true of other personal gadgets. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge
When I first saw the Ray-Ba...
02:00 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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The Android of agriculture: Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa on the future of farming
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Monarch Tractor’s Praveen Penmetsa has a grand vision for agriculture, and it includes autonomous electric smart tra...
01:30 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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The Pixel 8 is Googles best opportunity to bring its AI ideas together under one roof
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If there’s one job I’d like AI to take from me, it’s my daily email deleting ritual.
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01:00 pm - Sat, September 30, 2023
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Apples dark sci-fi comedy Fingernails turns love into science
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Fingernails, a sci-fi romcom coming to Apple TV Plus from director Christos Nikou, imagines a future where one very specific technology has changed the worl...