‘The Front Room’ actors Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter break down the many layers and themes incorporated in the film.
Apple’s 13-inch M2 iPad Air is back on sale for $720
It’s not too late to get that bright student in your life a back-to-school gift that could help with their studies. An iPad can be useful for note taking and writing papers (especially with a keyboard attachment), carrying out research and definitely not streaming a new TV obsession during class. So if you’ve been lagging…
Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 is coming in January
Image: Netflix We’re still a little ways out from the season 2 premiere of Castlevania: Nocturne, but after months of waiting, Netflix has shared a general window for the show’s return. Ahead of Geeked Week 2024, Netflix has dropped a new Castlevania: Nocturne trailer teasing how Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel), Annette (Thuso Mbedu), Maria (Pixie…
Microsoft 365 Copilot users can collaborate with AI and each other in BizChat Pages
While it’s unclear if mainstream PC users are actually using Microsoft’s Copilot AI, the company claims that businesses using MS 365 Copilot are seeing plenty of benefits. According to a Microsoft survey, Copilot users at Honeywell save up to 92 minutes per week, while customer service agents at Teladoc are saving up to five hours…
Microsoft’s Office apps are getting more useful Copilot AI features
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is unveiling new features in its $30 per user Microsoft 365 Copilot monthly subscriptions that are designed to improve AI integration inside of Office apps. Excel is getting Python integration inside of Copilot, PowerPoint has an improved AI-powered narrative builder, Word is getting better at AI-assisted drafts, and Copilot will be able…
Copilot Pages is Microsoft’s new collaborative AI playground for businesses
Microsoft is announcing its new Copilot Pages feature today, which is designed to be a canvas for “multiplayer AI collaboration.” Copilot Pages lets you use Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot and pull responses into a new page where they can be edited collaboratively with others. “You and your team can work collaboratively in a page with Copilot,…
Refurbished first-gen AirPods Max headphones are $250 off for today only
Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Apple’s revised AirPods Max with USB-C are just a few days away from their launch on September 20th, but if you don’t mind a Lightning port the older (nearly identical) model can be had right now for much less. That’s because Best Buy seems to be clearing stock…
Zildjian’s wireless headphones have a special ANC mode for drums
The Zildjian Alchem-E Perfect Tune Headphones come in three colorways: black, midnight (blue), and sandstorm (tan). | Image: Zildjian Zildjian, the company that’s been making cymbals and other drum accessories for hundreds of years, has announced a new pair of wireless headphones. In addition to the company’s iconic logo on each ear cup, the Alchem-E…
How ‘How to Die Alone’s Natasha Rothwell created her own representation throughout her career
Natasha Rothwell talks about her inspiration for creating the series ‘How to Die Alone’ and how she has always created spaces and characters where she feels represented. Please follow and like us:
What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in space
The Polaris Dawn mission was the first private spacewalk. | Image: SpaceX SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission, in which billionaire Jared Isaacman and three other crew members traveled to space in a Crew Dragon, has made headlines for including the first-ever private spacewalk. While the flight has been hailed as historic for that reason, Isaaman has…
Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA clearance
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple’s new sleep apnea detection feature has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration — and Watch Series 9 or Watch Ultra 2 owners can use it starting today. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to suddenly stop breathing during sleep. The new feature,…
How Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is turning the company around after a major recall
Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Royal Philips Lightbulbs and electronics defined a century of Royal Philips. Can AI and healthcare define its next era? Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Netflix Geeked Week 2024: all the news and trailers
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Expect news about Stranger Things, Arcane, Squid Game, and plenty more. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Nintendo’s 2024 Switch holiday bundle now includes OLED
Image: Nintendo The incoming holiday season has some reliable signs, with Christmas songs on the radio, football back on television, and Nintendo Switch bundles with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you somehow have avoided the convertible console so far, then this is your chance to get not only the system but also a complimentary subscription…
8BitDo’s Ultimate C controller is cheaper than it was on Prime Day at only $15
The temperature will soon be dropping and that means we have more excuses to stay inside and dig into the games we love. If you’re a computer gamer looking to upgrade your setup in anticipation, then now might just be the time to do it. Currently, 8Bitdo’s Ultimate C Wired Controller is available for $15,…
India accuses smartphone firms of colluding with Amazon and Flipkart, breaching antitrust laws
India has accused Samsung, Xiaomi, and other smartphone companies of colluding with Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart to launch exclusive phones on those platforms, in breach of the country’s antitrust laws. Regulatory reports viewed by Reuters reveal that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducted antitrust investigations which concluded that Amazon and Flipkart breached local competition…
How to unlock Satisfactory hidden achievements and full achievement list
In a game like Satisfactory, there’s almost an infinite number of things to do as you progress, from hacking at resources to building a fully streamlined production line. Along the way, you’ll likely want to make inroads into the achievements for the game also, giving you tangible goals to hit. Here, we’ll showcase all of…
X still banned in Brazil after country seizes $3.3M from social platform and Starlink in fines
Elon Musk’s X remains banned in Brazil following the country’s withdrawal of $3.3 million from the bank accounts of both the social media platform and the satellite-based internet service provider, Starlink, to cover fines. The fines stem from the tech billionaire’s failure to comply with Brazil’s Supreme Court, as the owner of X engages in…
Can satellites spot wildfires before they grow out of control?
Aerial image of a controlled burn. | Image: Google A Google-backed initiative aims to prevent raging infernos by using satellites that can detect small fires before they grow out of control. The goal is to launch a constellation of satellites called FireSat into low Earth orbit. It’s a collaboration between a newly founded nonprofit coalition…
Flutter Entertainment branches out in Brazil with 56% share in NSX Group
Flutter Entertainment has expanded its presence in South America with a 56% share in NSX Group. The Brazilian company, which promotes the Betnacional brand, has agreed to let Flutter enter the market for $350m. NSX is Brazil’s fourth-largest gambling operator, with an expected revenue of approximately $256m and Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and…
Shogun and The Bear win big for Disney at the Emmys
The second Emmys of 2024 have come and gone, with streamers once again winning big for some of our favorite television shows. Disney had a fantastic night, winning 60 awards across all its platforms, including Hulu and Disney+. Hulu’s limited series Shogun led it to victory with 18 wins — 14 at the Creative Arts…
Flappy Bird’s creator wants you to know he’s got nothing to do with the new version
A decade ago, Flappy Bird became a sensation among smartphone users, with many of us spending far too long getting the little yellow guy to climb higher and higher along pipes. But, it didn’t last long, with it soon pulled from app stores. Here at Engadget, we were excited by the news last week that…
Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
With a big redesign to the “regular” AirPods, Apple delivers two new models. Sure, they have a similar look, and share a few features, but the biggest change from the third-gen version is the addition of active noise cancellation (ANC) for an added cost. The AirPods Pro with ANC ($179) option has more to offer…
Slack AI will generate transcripts and notes from huddles
Salesforce has rolled out some new AI features for its business-focused Slack chat app designed to take over mundane chores like transcription. A key new feature is Slack AI huddle notes to “capture key takeaways and action items so users can focus on the work at hand,” the company wrote. This looks like a more…
AirPods 4 review: I flew 3,319 miles on a plane with active noise cancellation, but was it good?
“When will Apple tackle smell cancellation?” was all I could think of while testing the AirPods 4 on a flight from San Jose, Calif. to Atlanta. Unfortunately, I dealt with a flatulent neighbor who kept letting one rip. Phew! But while my nostrils were fighting for their life on a Boeing 737, my ears had…
Apple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations
The AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are worth springing for compared to the regular pair. Both sound good, but the ANC works surprisingly well — most of the time. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Hurdle hints and answers for September 16, 2024
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take…
‘Shōgun’ star Hiroyuki Sanada makes history with Emmys win
‘Shōgun’ star Hiroyuki Sanada made history with his Emmys win on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Please follow and like us:
‘Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd gives a powerful acceptance speech at Emmys
“Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd gave a powerful speech at the 76th Emmy Awards. Watch. Please follow and like us:
The Morning After: The AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid features are a big deal
Folded between all the new hardware announcements, Apple surprised us last week with news of FDA-approved hearing aid features for the AirPods Pro. No new hardware needed — it’s all in software updates. In the last decade, we’ve seen several companies tackle hearing-aid technology, aided by the boom in wireless tech. Now, arguably the most…
Tech giants deem Ohio’s data center tariffs ‘unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’
An Ohio power company has proposed that data center operators like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta pay a significant chunk of the expected load, due to their huge energy consumption. Tech companies had originally agreed to pay 60 percent of the projected amount. However, American Electric Power Ohio is now calling for the firms to…