Ariana DeBose and Arian Moayed are joined by filmmakers, Danielle Krudy and Bridget Savage Cole in breaking down all of the elements that make ‘House of Spoils’ feel like a haunted fairytale.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 9
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for October 9’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…
DJI Neo review: The best $200 drone ever made
When DJI revealed its tiny $200 Neo drone, I immediately saw how it could fit into my vlogger’s toolkit to supplement my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro. Flying those sophisticated drones is a whole thing that requires planning. But the Neo can be launched spontaneously to grab quick and fun shots, thanks to…
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 9
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the…
Starlink and T-Mobile’s text-by-satellite service is available in Florida
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge T-Mobile customers in areas affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton will now be able to send SMS texts over Starlink satellites, according to SpaceX. “We have now enabled basic texting (SMS) for those on T-Mobile phones in hurricane affected areas,” SpaceX says. “Text messages have already been sent…
Stay somewhere off the beaten path with the best camping deals this Prime Day
The best Prime Big Deal Days camping deals Best hydration deal Camelbak Lobo 9 Bike Hydration Pack $62.99 at Amazon (Save $37.01) Get Deal Best tent deal Portal 6-person tent with screen room $151.99 at Amazon (Save $48) Get Deal Best fire pit deal Cuisinart Cleanburn smokeless fire pit $142.49 at Amazon (Save $87.50) Get…
How a UK treaty could spell the end of the .io domain
Image: The Verge A treaty finalized by the UK may bring about the end of the .io domain. Last week, the British government announced that it has agreed to give up ownership of the Chagos Islands, a territory in the Indian Ocean it has controlled since 1814 — relinquishing the .io domain with it. But…
I’ve been waiting for Bose’s cute, green headphones to go on sale and they have for Prime Day
SAVE $150: Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are down to $199 from their retail price of $349 this Prime Day. Bose QuietComfort headphones $199.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal If you step into my boyfriend’s and my apartment, it’d be pretty easy to guess our favorite color. We have green bedding, a green shower curtain,…
X is back in Brazil after a five-week ban
X is coming back online in Brazil after officials lifted a ban that took the service offline for five weeks. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Tuesday that regulators could “take steps to resume the platform’s service” as the company had complied with the court’s demands. The order for now ends a long-running dispute…
The White House has started posting on Reddit
Social media can play a critical role in spreading information (and misinformation) during a crisis. In an effort to promote the former and curb the latter, the White House has started getting active on Reddit. The profile was created on January 7, 2021, the day after insurrectionists stormed the Capitol in Washington DC. However, today…
The White House started posting on Reddit to talk about Hurricane Milton
The earliest post on the account is a picture of Biden getting briefed on the Hurricanes. | Screenshot: The Verge Reddit isn’t the first place you’d think to see official statements and news coming from the federal government, but today, The White House is on the site making posts. You’ll often see staffers posting on…
Brazil clears X for return after a monthlong ban
Image: The Verge On Tuesday, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the country’s telecommunications agency Anatel to unblock X within 24 hours, writing that it has fulfilled “all the requirements necessary for the immediate return of activities. However, this won’t mean an immediate return to service for the app. As noted by the…
300+ October Prime Day deals selected by experts who have been tracking deal pricing for years
UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 6:05 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest Prime Big Deal Day deals. The best Prime Big Deal Days deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,699 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire…
Lyft promises upfront hourly rates and traffic delay pay for its drivers
Contract employees of ride sharing apps and services aren’t known for having the steadiest or even sanest of pay rates. Lyft just announced some new earnings improvements for its drivers that will help cover their expenses when rides take longer than they should and show them how much they’ll earn before they pick up a…
Google Pixel Watch 2 hits new low price for Prime Day
SAVE $79: The Google Pixel Watch 2 is on sale at an all-time low price on Amazon Prime Day. It’ll run you $170.99, which is a 32% drop from its list price of $249.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 2 $170.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $79.00 Get Deal You can…
Online experts you can trust for Hurricane Milton info
Hurricane Milton is the monster storm churning through the Gulf of Mexico, and is headed toward the populated Tampa Bay region of Florida. Numerous weather experts are watching the major hurricane closely, sharing real-time updates about what’s being forecast as possibly the worst storm to strike Tampa in a century. The wind and storm surge…
Get the Kim Kardashian x Beats Studio Pro headphones for their lowest price yet for Prime Day
SAVE $159.96: The Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones for $189.99, down from the list price of $349.95. That’s a 46% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones $189.99 at Amazon $349.95 Save $159.96 Get Deal Whether you’re rocking with Sabrina Carpenter or thrashing to Dimmu…
Mastodon’s new notifications won’t blow up your phone after a viral post anymore
Following 11 months of testing, Mastodon is releasing one of its biggest updates of the year. In a blog post attributed to CEO and founder Eugen Rochko, the non-profit detailed its 4.3 release on Tuesday, promising improvements for nearly every part of the social media experience. Perhaps most significantly, Mastodon has overhauled how notifications work….
Short sellers accuse Roblox of inflating user stats and enabling child exploitation
A research company published a damning report about Roblox on Tuesday, accusing the company of inflating its active user counts and enabling predatory behavior on the platform. Although Hindenburg Research has a somewhat notorious reputation, the report at least raises questions about the platform’s safety and viability. First, Hindenburg Research is known for taking deep…
From one book lover to another, these are 13 of the best Kindle book deals live for October Prime Day
Amazon sales like Prime Big Deal Days are one of the best times to buy a Kindle on the cheap, but they can also be a great time to pick up e-books. For the first day of the two-day event that is Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has marked down tons of e-books, from self…
How to send messages via satellite on your iPhone or Pixel
Newer iPhones can communicate over satellite without Wi-Fi or cellular service. | Image: Apple With Hurricane Milton set to become the second major hurricane to hit the US in under a month, the nation’s infrastructure is under strain. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, when power and cellphone service are out, connecting to 911…
I tested (and loved) an Ooni pizza oven — this high-end one is on sale for October Prime Day
SAVE $280: The Ooni Karu 16 multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven is priced at a steep discount for Prime Day. It’s on sale for $519.20, a 35% drop from its usual list price of $799. Opens in a new window Credit: Ooni Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven $519.20 at Amazon $799.00 Save $279.80 Get…
Plane flies into Hurricane Milton, captures turbulent footage
Flying through the most powerful hurricanes is part of the job. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters — brazen pilots and storm researchers — journey through storms like Florida-bound Hurricane Milton and work as a high-altitude weather station. They collect invaluable data about storms which are fed to forecasters and their computer models,…
Walmart Deals kicks off Oct. 8: Here are 12 can’t-miss picks
October means Walmart’s week of mega sales is back, and some of the Mashable staff from the Tech and Social teams are thrilled to share their favorite finds so far. We’ve carefully chosen products that stood out to us, and we’re convinced that if they made an impression on us, they’ll be a hit for…
Hurricane Milton questions? Check out the White House’s new Reddit page.
The White House is turning to Redditors to help disseminate important information and correct misinformation, as it officially launches its own Reddit account. The page’s first matter of business: Bolstering the Biden administration’s Hurricane Milton response, fact-checking conspiracies about the back-to-back climate disasters of Helene and Milton, and connecting storm victims with the support they…
GM’s Ultium battery gets the ultimatum
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge GM will discontinue the Ultium battery brand name as it looks to expand the types of cells and chemistries it uses in its electric vehicles. During an investor event today, Kurt Kelty, GM’s VP of batteries and a former Tesla executive, announced plans to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP)…
Viewers don’t trust candidates who use generative AI in political ads, study finds
Artificial intelligence is expected to have an impact on the upcoming US election in November. States have been trying to protect against misinformation by passing laws that require political advertisements to disclose when they have used generative AI. Twenty states now have rules on the books, and according to new research, voters have a negative…
Shop the best Lego deals on October Prime Day day one
The best Prime Day Lego deals at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Lego Creator Space play pack🔥 $44.99 at Amazon (save $19.99) Get Deal BEST DISNEY DEAL Lego Disney Encanto The Madrigal House $29.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal BEST LEGO IDEAS DEAL Lego Ideas Jazz Quartet $79.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal…
Uber starts offering $18 shuttle rides between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport
Uber has come up with a relatively low-cost way of getting to and from a New York City airport: a shuttle bus. Starting today, the company is offering rides between LaGuardia Airport and transit hubs in Manhattan for $18 a pop. For the first month of the service, Uber is offering half-price rides for $9,…
October Prime Day gaming laptop deals: Alienware M16 R2 and Acer Nitro V at new record lows
A glance at the best Prime Big Deal Days gaming laptop deals Best gaming laptop deal under $1,000 Acer Nitro 16 (AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $799.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best premium gaming laptop deal Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H,…
Hurricane Milton: See Florida coast webcams live as the storm approaches
After “explosively intensifying,” Hurricane Milton is now growing into a larger storm. The Florida-bound cyclone is projected to hit the central coast of west Florida as a major hurricane, and for those interested in following or better understanding the potentially historic impacts, you can watch the livestreams below (unless they are dismantled by winds or…