a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeIsrael has deployed a mass facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, creating a database of … [Read more...]
Dbrand tried and failed to fix the Ghost Case — replacements will take longer
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">The Dbrand Ghost Case for the iPhone 15 Pro. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd … [Read more...]
Leaked images reveal Microsoft’s white disc-less Xbox Series X console
Microsoft appears to be readying a white version of its Xbox Series X console without a disc drive. Exputer has published a series of leaked images of the white Xbox Series X, showing that it’s a disc-less system with the same design on the exterior as the existing black Xbox Series X.The white coating appears to be identical to the Xbox Series S “robot white” that Microsoft uses on its smaller … [Read more...]
Oregon’s governor signs right-to-repair law that bans ‘parts pairing’
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Oregon joins Minnesota, California, and New York in giving consumers and repair shops more control over device repairs. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
The new MacBook Air M3 is $100 off for the first time
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">The new M3-powered MacBook Air is faster than its predecessor with GPU upgrades. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
GLAAD report says Meta allows anti-trans hate to ‘flourish’ on its platforms
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: Vjeran PavicGLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy group, claims that Meta’s content moderation system is allowing an … [Read more...]
Twitch bans turning butts and boobs into green screens
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Though this isn’t quite what Twitch will soon ban, it’s another example from Morgpie of her ability to push Twitch’s guideline boundaries a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Qualcomm quietly demos Baldur’s Gate 3 and Control on Snapdragon X Elite laptops
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">The red Snapdragon X Elite reference design laptop Qualcomm used to show off the games. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
Logitech’s original G Pro X Superlight is on sale for nearly 40 percent off
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">The first-gen Superlight isn’t the latest model, but it remains a standout gaming mouse at $60 off. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
Bill Maher expands podcast operation with a controversial host
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Ronald Martinez / Getty ImagesThis is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign … [Read more...]
Here’s our first look at Apple’s in-the-box iPhone updating machine
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Updating the OS on your brand-new iPhone could soon be a thing of the past. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
The principles of wearable etiquette
First adopters are ambassadors for the future. Glassholes need not apply.On my wedding day, I took off all my wearables. I had many reasons why. I didn’t want any distractions. It seemed ridiculous to squeeze in a workout on my big day just to keep my streaks going. As a wearables reviewer, I didn’t want to bring work to my wedding. Plus, there wasn’t a strap in the world that would’ve … [Read more...]
Updates to Google Maps and Search make it easier to plan your next outing
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">New Google features will provide suggestions for places to visit or even roughly plan your entire vacation. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Google adds more AI in shopping
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: The VergeGoogle is adding more AI into its search in the hopes that it will help shoppers find the items they want — even if … [Read more...]
The Polestar 4 is also getting a price cut ahead of its debut
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: PolestarThe Polestar 4 is going on sale next month, and when it does, the price will be slightly different than the electric … [Read more...]
Marvel Rivals is a mix of Overwatch and superhero battles
Marvel’s on a roll with its new game announcements. After teasers and rumors, Marvel Games revealed Marvel Rivals, a 6 v 6 hero shooter that blends the best of Marvel action games like Ultimate Alliance with the tactical multiplayer elements of Overwatch and Valorant.In Marvel Rivals, players will assemble Avengers, X-Men, Guardians, and a motley crew of heroes and villains throughout the Marvel … [Read more...]
Dune: Awakening is going to turn me into a blood drinking, spice addicted survivalist
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: FuncomA survival game based in the world of Dune makes an awful lot of sense. Both the books and movies spend a lot of time … [Read more...]
Google’s Pixel 9 will reportedly come in three sizes this fall
Google plans to shake up its smartphone strategy in 2024 by releasing three different models of the upcoming Pixel 9. That’s according to 91mobiles, with the site now claiming that the renders published earlier this year (created by OnLeaks) were in fact of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro “XL” — and not the regular Pixel 9, which it’s sharing for the first time in new images today. Google used the … [Read more...]
The SEC’s crypto lawsuit against Coinbase can continue
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe question of who gets to regulate crypto has some answers, as a judge has ruled the Securities and … [Read more...]
Affinity users won’t be forced into paying subscriptions following Canva acquisition
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Affinity says subscriptions “will only ever be as an option alongside the perpetual model, for those who prefer it.” a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]