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A late inquiry kept US gymnast Jordan Chiles off the podium. But who is to blame? The judges, the technology, or the way we measure time itself?
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Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is telling Premium subscribers outside the US that they’ll be paying more for the service soon, social media users began reporting over the weekend. So far, the higher prices are being reported in regions that include the EU, the Middle East, and South America, according to Android Authority….
It’s pretty remarkable what technically savvy people can accomplish. To wit: A modder posted a YouTube video showing how they got ChatGPT running on a TI-84 calculator. Now, how in the world could someone access an AI chatbot on a relatively analog machine designed to do calculations? Well, with a lot of work. The creator,…
The Biden administration just announced a comprehensive plan to ban Chinese software and some hardware from internet-connected cars in the US. This is being framed as a national security measure, with the administration stating that this software poses “new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains.” This is the same reasoning behind…
JBL’s party lights can sync their animations to the company’s speakers. | Image: JBL JBL has announced two new accessories for its PartyBox line of LED-enhanced Bluetooth speakers: the PartyLight Stick, which looks like a glowing animated lightsaber, and the PartyLight Beam, which can cast a light show on walls or ceilings. The $99.95 PartyLight…
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Some iPhone 16 Pro owners are reporting problems with the phone’s touchscreen. According to 9to5Mac, a number of people online have claimed that their new premium iPhone (whether it’s the regular Pro or Pro Max) is not correctly registering every tap and swipe it should be registering. Obviously, this is problematic for a phone that…
Fitbit is the ultimate fitness tracker. Sure, the Apple Watch may be flashier and get more media attention, but for the average health-conscious consumer (read: anyone who wants to keep tabs on their step count and heart rate), Fitbit is a solid, more affordable option. And right now, you can score early Prime Big Deal…
Image: The Verge Microsoft made security its No. 1 priority for every employee earlier this year, following years of security issues and a scathing report from the US Cyber Safety Review Board. Nearly six months after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the entire company that security should be prioritized above all else, the software giant…
The 2023 writers strike and a change in Marvel’s releasing schedule kept director Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts from hitting theaters when it was initially planned. But the film’s new trailer makes it look like it might have been worth the wait. Set some time after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Thunderbolts will…
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Google’s A-series Pixel phones are an excellent option for those looking for an upgrade on an older device without breaking the bank. It’s a particularly good time to snap up the Google Pixel 8a as it’s on sale just ahead of Prime Day. The Android phone has dropped to $399, which is $100 off and…
Anyone who has attended a K-12 school or has a child, friend, or loved one who has attended one in the past decade knows one thing for sure — teachers and administrators are not fond of social media. One school is so critical of social media that it is suing the companies themselves. The Lansing…
No matter how hard we try, it always feels like our storage quickly runs out. Thankfully, we live in a world where microSDs exist and, even better, our favorites go on sale. Right now, the 512GB Samsung Pro Plus microSD with an adapter is down to $30 from $84 — a 64 percent discount. The…
Directed by Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts sees one hell of a mish-mash MCU team assemble. Watch the trailer. Please follow and like us:
An employee cleans a BYD during 2024 Wuhan International Auto Show. | Photo by Wang HE / Getty Images The Biden administration proposed new rules blocking the “sale or import” of connected vehicle software originating from “countries of concern,” a move that would effectively ban all auto imports in the US from China. Vehicles with…
Apple’s macOS updates have been so dull lately, the most interesting part of last year’s macOS Sonoma ended up being widgets. Widgets! Thankfully, macOS Sequoia has a lot more going on — or at least it will, once Apple Intelligence rolls out over the next few months. For now, though, Sequoia delivers a few helpful…
Last month the Google TV Streamer was announced as a replacement for the Chromecast line and it’s arriving in stores today for $100. As part of that, Google is bringing TV Streamer features like the the smart home panel and AI to Google TVs from Hisense and others. A key feature is the previously announced…
Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: The Verge The Browser Company cofounder thinks it’s time to modernize the browser and reinvent the web. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
With more storage, a (slightly) faster processor, and some proper smart home chops, Google’s new take on the Chromecast is its best attempt at a streaming device yet. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the high-end option in the company’s smartwatch lineup, meaning it costs a pretty penny. Ahead of October Prime Day, however, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped to a record-low price of $689, down from $799. The 14 percent discount is available on models with a Rugged Titanium Case…
Image: The Verge Nintendo has submitted a mysterious new wireless device to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this weekend, and it isn’t the Switch 2 console we’re expecting to be revealed before next April. The CLO-001 model number doesn’t reveal what it actually is, but it appears to be an entirely new product line given…
It’s once again time to “fall back,” as the November time change approaches. If all this time shifting messes with your head, you’re far from alone. Here’s your twice-annual reminder about what this all means, and what to do. The shortening of days as the weather cools down means Daylight Saving Time (DST) is coming…
If events in the last few years have felt like a higher power playing Mad Libs with our lives, then it looks as if it’s running out of options. “SpaceX,” you imagine it pulling out “gets sued by…” and then the sounds of paper rustling until it says, “Cards Against Humanity.” Turns out the silly…
Voters who say that they own cryptocurrency favor former President Donald Trump over Vice-President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, according to a new poll. The latest results from the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll suggest that the Republican presidential candidate is ahead by 12 points among likely voters who own crypto (50 to…
Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings stories have made video game fodder many times over the years, but in truth, like so many attempts to bring IPs from one realm to another, have never quite been blessed with a video game worthy of the source material. Closest in memory was the Golem game from last year…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to Nasdaq’s International Securities Exchange (ISE) to list and trade options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), following a rule change. The SEC’s decision is a significant step forward for crypto derivatives and broadens the field of financial products linked to Bitcoin in…
The at-home treatment could assist people who are unable to travel to immunization appointments. | Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasally-administered influenza immunization treatment that can be taken at home. FluMist — a nasal spray vaccine that AstraZeneca initially developed as…
Astronomers have discovered that Earth’s large, ever-looming moon is about to get company. Beginning on Sunday, the planet will capture an asteroid sailing nearby, drawing it in for one loop around Earth before making its exit on Nov. 25. When it leaves, it will continue its trajectory around the sun. The two-month visit puts this…
