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Massive Pokémon leak exposes beta designs, source codes and plans for upcoming titles
Pokémon developer Game Freak has confirmed it suffered a breach as troves of internal materials pertaining to the franchise — from source codes to early and, in some cases, scrapped character designs — hit social media this weekend. In a statement published on Thursday (translated from Japanese), the company said it discovered its servers were…
The Optimus robots at Tesla’s Cybercab event were humans in disguise
An Optimus robot at the We, Robot event. | Screenshot: Tesla We, Robot livestream Tesla made sure its Optimus robots were a big part of its extravagant, in-person Cybercab reveal last week. The robots mingled with the crowd, served drinks to and played games with guests, and danced inside a gazebo. Seemingly most surprisingly, they…
This $400 mental health pet companion is powered by AI
For the 90s and 2000s kids who had an unhealthy attachment to FurReal Friends or Tomagotchis, this extremely cute pet robot wants to be the answer to your adult stress — If you have a couple hundred dollars lying around. The latest of AI pet companions, Moflin is a fuzzy and featureless robot pet advertised…
The ‘Ready or Not’ sequel is officially happening
Samara Weaving stans, the time has come. Ready or Not 2 is officially a go. The 2019 horror film’s star and creative heads are set to return for a follow-up with Searchlight pictures after years of rumors (and fan pleading), according to the Hollywood Reporter. The filmmakers didn’t unveil any details on how the next…
SpaceX’s successful Starship flight grabbed by giant mech arms
SpaceX’s fifth Starship test launch — the reusable transportation key to Elon Musk’s space goals — has made a successful journey up to orbit and back. Most impressive: It was the first use of the company’s futuristic “mechazilla” tech to get its massive vehicle back on the landing pad. The rocket system took off from…
The Putt-Putt champions of the internet
Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge In September of 2023, Danny and Steven Sanicki played a round of minigolf. The Sanickis are twins, are both competitive golfers, and were budding content creators at the time, so of course they filmed the whole round. Danny edited the footage on his phone, recorded a quick commentary track,…
SpaceX successfully catches Super Heavy booster after launching Starship’s fifth flight
SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster successfully returned to the pad after liftoff to be caught by the launch tower’s mechanical arms in an incredible feat Sunday morning. The milestone came during the fifth flight of the company’s Starship, and is a huge step for the rocket’s planned reusability. Starship launched at about 8:25AM ET from SpaceX’s…
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for October 13, 2024
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
SpaceX launches Starship and catches its Super Heavy booster for the first time
Screenshot: SpaceX livestream SpaceX launched Starship for its fifth flight test at about 8:25AM ET from its South Texas launch site. The company succeeded in returning the Starship Super Heavy booster to its landing pad, where it was “caught” using arms on the launch tower that SpaceX refers to as the “chopsticks.” The catch was…
Now we can all wake up like Mario
Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 56, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Bill Lawrence’s…
Stop scrolling — this near-mint MacBook Air is marked down to $250
TL;DR: Score this 2017 13.3-inch refurbished MacBook Air for $249.97 (reg. $999) — a lightweight, powerful laptop discounted for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air (2017, 1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $249.97 $999.00 Save $749.03 Get Deal If you’re looking for a powerful laptop that…
Go wireless with this tech-savvy car upgrade for $90
TL;DR: Upgrade your car with this wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Wireless Adapter with Streaming Service Support for just $89.97 (reg. $149.99) through October 27. Looking for a way to upgrade your car’s tech and make driving more enjoyable? Meet the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Adapter — a devoted in-car connectivity solution…
Protect, attack, repeat: Dive into ethical hacking skills for just $40
TL;DR: Get over 100 hours of expert ethical hacking training across 15 courses for just $39.97 through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle $39.97 $1,098.00 Save $1,058.03 Get Deal If you’ve been eyeing a career in cybersecurity, this ethical hacking bundle is a great way to…
Travel like a local with a lifetime of Babbel languages for $150
TL;DR: Through October 20, Babbel is offering lifetime access to 14 languages for just $149.97. Some of us get fired up over taking a trip and exploring a new place. But did you ever wonder what’s beyond the usual tourist spots? A terrific pro tip is that the real magic happens when you can speak…
Get lifetime access to essential Microsoft Office tools for just $25
TL;DR: Skip the monthly fees and get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for Windows for just $24.97 through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $24.97 at Mashable Shop $229.00 Save $204.03 Get Deal Ready to level up your work life? Get…
How to watch Falcons vs. Panthers online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. As Sunday football returns for Week 6 of 2024 NFL season, one game looks like a foregone conclusion: Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers. Atlanta have had a decent enough start (3-2)…
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Saints online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. It’s time for Week 6 Sunday football as the NFL 2024 season charges on. One of today’s highlights is a clash between AFC West and NFC South as the…
How to watch Colts vs. Titans online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2024 NFL season powers through into Week 6, which sees the Colts visit the Titans. Neither franchise has exactly dazzled in AFC South so far. On paper, Indianapolis have the…
How to watch Jaguars vs. Bears online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The NFL action rolls on for Week 6, with this particular game — Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears — taking place in London as part of the league’s annual UK showcase….
How to watch Finland vs. England in the UEFA Nations League online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Finland vs. England in the UEFA Nations League for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. England’s UEFA Nations League campaign continues as they travel to Finland, and the English will have something to prove. Fans had hoped for something more dynamic when Gareth…
How to watch Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA preseason for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The new NBA season is just around the corner, but first we’ve got a bunch of interesting preseason games to get through. There are always so…
Cloud storage sale: Get 1TB of cloud storage, save 85%, and keep it for life
TL;DR: Get 1TB of lifetime cloud storage with Koofr for just £91.80 when you use the promo code KOOFR40 at the Mashable Shop — no recurring fees, ever. Regularly priced at £619.79, this service is now 85% off through 27 October. Opens in a new window Credit: Koofr Koofr Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (1TB) £91.80…
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 13
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 13’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 13
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…
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 13
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, 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…
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 13
If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky…
Starship’s fifth test flight is approved: where to watch the launch
Starship preps for its fifth flight test. | Photo: SpaceX SpaceX plans to launch Starship for the fifth time tomorrow, October 13th, during a 30-minute launch window that opens at 8AM ET. That’s after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared today that the company has “met all safety, environmental and other licensing requirements for the…
Xbox Cloud Gaming may finally let you stream your non-Game Pass purchases soon
Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming’s streaming capabilities to support titles that aren’t on Xbox Game Pass, The Verge reports. The company has stated its plans to let users stream games from their own libraries numerous times over the last few years, going back to the announcement of Project xCloud, but the feature hasn’t yet…
WordPress.org’s latest move involves taking control of a WP Engine plugin
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge WordPress.org has introduced a fork of a popular WP Engine plugin in order “to remove commercial upsells and fix a security problem,” WordPress cofounder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg announced today. This “minimal” update of the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin is now called “Secure Custom Fields.” It’s not…
Boeing to lay off 10 percent of workforce
This year’s harsh string of layoffs continues with Boeing being the latest company to announce cuts to its workforce. The airplane manufacturing company will lay off 10 percent of its workforce — roughly 17,000 jobs. Job cuts will include executives, middle management, and employees. SEE ALSO: NASA thinks it found a moon light-years away spewing…