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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic is offering better terms for developers who build games with Unreal Engine and list them on the Epic Games Store. As part of the new “Launch Everywhere with Epic” program, Epic is reducing the royalty rate for games built with Unreal Engine from 5 percent to 3.5…
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani has proposed a new bill to allow local citizens to pay taxes in crypto. If approved, the new bill filed on Sept. 30 would require all Ohio political subdivisions to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and other not yet specified cryptocurrencies for payments. Antani commented on the bill: “Cryptocurrency is not just…
A control panel in the control room simulator of the Holtec Palisades Training Center in Covert, Michigan, US, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. | Photo: Getty Images For the first time, a shuttered nuclear power plant in the US could reopen thanks to federal support. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.52 billion loan…
It’s time, Diablo 4 is back with even more content thanks to the latest Vessel of Hatred expansion, pulling you back into the hack and slash funfare. While there will certainly be a bunch of items you’ll be able to pick up in-game, you can secure more by loading up some Twitch streams. These are…
Image: Big Fan Games Devolver Digital has announced the creation of a new publishing label designed specifically for licensed games. The label, named Big Fan Games, is helmed by industry veterans who have worked with brands like Disney, Dark Horse, and more. In a press release, Devolver said that the new company’s goals are “helping…
In early 2022, Sony took a gamble on a unique design for open-design earbuds. The company built tiny buds with a circular, donut-shaped speaker that were designed to be worn all day. It then followed those with a more “traditional” set, the LinkBuds S, just a few months later. That second model delivered a lot…
Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find My Device are both smart tracking solutions to help us prevent losing our items, but devices made for one aren’t typically compatible with the other. However, Pebblebee is changing this by introducing its Pebblebee Universal, a trio of rechargeable item trackers that work with both Apple and Google…
Focus and exposure are now in the Camera Control menu for Halide. | Image: Lux Halide, a popular advanced camera app for iOS by the company Lux, is releasing a new update that adds manual photography “Adjustments” features for the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button. In version 2.17 (now available), you can adjust focus and…
Sony has updated its LinkBuds line with on-device voice controls and head gestures for answering or dismissing phone calls. | Image: Sony Sony has announced new versions of its LinkBuds wireless earbuds with “improved wearability” and built-in voice controls, making them easier to leave in your ears all day. Both the new LinkBuds Open and…
As of today, eBay consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sellers in the UK will no longer have to pay selling fees for any domestic purchases. The company had first tested free selling for pre-owned clothes earlier this year. Using the data from this test, eBay decided to open the floodgates. In addition to the initial test in the…
You won’t need to remember to leave the door open on Whirlpool’s new washing machine. | Image: Whirlpool Whirlpool has announced a new feature for its front-loading washing machines. Called the FreshFlow Vent System, it will dry the appliance’s drum, door, and rubber seals after a wash cycle. The system will reduce the growth of…
UPDATE: Oct. 1, 2024, 11:30 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with more info on Best Buy’s fall deals schedule, as well as the best deals from some of our favorite categories the week before Amazon’s October Prime Day. Best Buy is having several fall sales to compete with Prime Big Deal Days —…
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 107.913 Bitcoin (BTC). According to the Metaplanet’s Oct. 1 announcement, the firm purchased $6.9 million worth of Bitcoin at an average price of 9.26 million yen ($64,168) per BTC. With this latest purchase, the company now has 506.745 BTC of total holdings — worth…
On September 5, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap. Torrez claimed that Snapchat has become a platform rife with sexual exploitation, child grooming and other dangerous behaviors. That legal complaint was heavily redacted, but today, Torrez announced in a press release that he has filed an unsealed complaint, which goes…
X owner and technology entrepreneur Elon Musk has curtailed the use of bold text and other formatting from appearing on timelines due to it being “abused for engagement farming.” Musk took to his social media platform to give the update on Tuesday (October 1) where he said: “Due to immediate and excessive use of bold…
It looks like Microsoft’s AR platform HoloLens is being sent to a nice tech farm upstate. The company just announced that it’s discontinuing production of its HoloLens 2 headset, according to reporting by UploadVR. Microsoft has no plans for a followup device, so this is the end of the road. The company has told its…
A VTuber called Ironmouse now has the highest number of subscribers on Twitch, breaking the record previously set by Kai Cenat. As of this writing, Ironmouse has over 320,000 current subscribers on the website based on the counter on her profile, almost 14,000 higher than Cenat’s record. Twitch subscribers pay either once or on a…
An air purifier adds an extra layer of protection to your indoor space, giving a better safeguard when it comes to dust, allergens, and viruses. If you’re hoping to grab one this fall, check out these deals Amazon is offering ahead of October Prime Day. Best air purifier deals during early Prime Day sales Best…
The time is fast approaching for the release of Diablo IV’s first expansion which will push the game further than ever before. We will get getting a new class and a lot more lore added to the mix in this full expansion for the game that is now approaching 18 months and has settled down…
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft has ended production of its HoloLens 2 headsets, with no sign of a replacement ahead. UploadVR reports that HoloLens 2 will still get “updates to address critical security issues and software regressions” until the end of 2027, but production of the headsets has now ended. Software support…
The Google Pixel 9 basically just came out, but it’s already time to talk about the next one. No, not the Pixel 10. That has to wait for another year or so. Instead, Android Headlines acquired and published leaked renders of the Pixel 9a via OnLeaks. In the photos, you can see a pretty radically…
Jeep’s owner, Stellantis, has recalled about 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs from the brand due to a risk of fire. The recall impacts specific Jeep Wrangler 4xe models from 2020 to 2024 and some Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs from 2022 to 2024 — the company estimates about five percent of the vehicles will have the…
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SAVE $85: As of October 1, get the noise-cancelling Amazon Echo Buds with wireless charging case for just $34.99 at Amazon. That’s a discount of 71% and the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds $34.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $85.00 Shop Now If you have trouble focusing…
It’s been a disastrous few months for Sonos after the company botched a major overhaul of its mobile app. In an effort to win back users’ trust, the company has laid out a plan that includes several new commitments. “Our priority since its release has been — and continues to be — fixing the app….
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Copilot, Microsoft’s AI companion, got some big updates today, including advanced voice and vision capabilities. These new enhancements bring it more in line with other AI chatbots like Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT (though it’s worth noting that the latter underpins Copilot). Some may even argue that the new-and-improved Copilot now outshines the aforementioned AI…
Pebblebee’s Universal trackers work with Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device networks. | Image: Pebblebee Pebblebee has announced new Universal versions of its Bluetooth trackers that supports both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device networks. At $34.99 each they’re more expensive than Apple’s popular $29 AirTags, but they include additional features…
So many NF-A14x25 G2s. | Image: Noctua Noctua has released a new 140mm version of its quiet, efficient, and powerful fans called the Noctua NF-A14x25 G2. The fan comes in three configurations, including a two-fan set with an RPM offset and a quieter version that spins a little more slowly than the standard model. All…
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