E-bikes open up cycling sports to more people, and not just the cheaters.
Gmail’s Gemini-powered Q&A feature comes to iOS
A few months ago, Google introduced a new way to search Gmail with the help of its Gemini AI. The feature, called Gmail Q&A, lets you find specific emails and information by asking the Gemini chatbot questions. You can ask things like “What time is our dinner reservation on Saturday?” to quickly find the information…
Epic has a plan for the rest of the decade
Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Just over a year ago, Epic Games laid off around 16 percent of its employees. The problem, Epic said, was its own big ideas for the future and just how expensive they were to build. “For a while now, we’ve been spending way more money than we earn,”…
Imagine 3 stars orbiting each other every 4 weeks. It’s real.
Scientists have found a trio of stars dancing a high-speed cosmic do-si-do. In fact, the stars’ tempo is so rapid, astronomers have labeled this a new record: Here, a pair of stars orbit each other in less than two Earth days, while a third makes a trip around them in 25 days. Before this discovery,…
NASA releases photo of ocean world. It shows why NASA’s going there.
NASA’s about to launch a huge spacecraft to a world harboring voluminous seas. Planetary scientists suspect Jupiter’s moon Europa contains an ocean at least twice the size of Earth’s. The Europa Clipper probe — which is the length of a basketball court and the largest craft the agency has sent on a planetary mission —…
The best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds I’ve ever tested
Over-the-ear headphones are everyone’s usual go-to solution for blocking out the world. And listen, I get it. You couldn’t pry my Sony WH-1000XM4s out of my cold dead hands. But honestly, as much as I love them, carrying around a clunky pair of headphones when I’m on the go is not ideal. I want a…
‘Nickel Boys’ review: A masterful work of friendship, violence, and memory
“Stunning” doesn’t even begin to cover it, but RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys is one of those rare Hollywood productions — perhaps alongside this year’s I Saw the TV Glow — that feels aesthetically transformative. A moving film about a violent reform school in 1960s Florida, it adapts Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel The Nickel Boys…
NASA shut off a Voyager instrument. Only these 4 remain.
Nuclear fuel lasts a long time. But not forever. Both Voyager craft, launched in 1977, convert heat produced by the decay of radioactive plutonium-238 into electricity. Over the decades, NASA engineers have strategically shut off instruments to extend the life of Voyager 1 and 2, which are respectively well over 15 and 12 billion miles…
I’m still trying to figure out how this MacBook Air was only $240
TL;DR: Save 75% on this classic MacBook Air with a refurbished model while supplies last. Like almost everyone, I’ve always wanted a Mac. Maybe it was watching Carrie Bradshaw write with one or seeing them around my college campus, but the price tag always kept me a (regretfully) loyal PC user. Then I heard about…
Get lifetime access to all of Babbel’s languages for just $150
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages for just $149.97 (reg. $599) through October 6 and prepare for your next bucket list trip. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $149.97 $599.00 Save $449.03 Get Deal Dreaming of your next big adventure? Whether you’re jetting off…
Get the “oops-proof” drone for beginners who want killer 4K footage — now 45% off
TL;DR: Get a beginner-friendly drone that packs obstacle avoidance, dual 4K cameras, and easy controls into one affordable package: just $64.97 (reg. $119.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance $64.97 $120.00 Save $55.03 Get Deal Flying a drone shouldn’t feel like dodging…
You don’t want to miss this price on Windows 11 Pro — just $17.97
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97 — enhance productivity, security, and collaboration — but this price only lasts through October 6. If you’re looking for a professional-grade operating system at a budget-friendly price, you’re in luck. For a limited time only, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97 (reg….
Get a $40 learn-to-code package and master the tech of tomorrow, from Python to AI
TL;DR: This coding certification bundle packs everything you need to learn to code, from Python basics to AI development, all for just $39.97 through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $39.97 $1,500.00 Save $1,460.03 Get Deal Looking to level up your tech skills or…
5 of the best PS4 games to play in 2024, and 9 honorable mentions
The PlayStation 4 is one of the most popular consoles ever made, with over 117 million sold as of August 2024. If you can’t or don’t want to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 (or the price of the PS5 Pro has just put you right off), there are still hundreds of incredible PS4 games you…
How to watch Penn State vs. UCLA football live without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The Penn State and…
How to watch Michigan vs. Washington football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable for multiple channels Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for the first month (Save $20) Get Deal Best nationwide for…
How to watch Clemson vs. FSU football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The Clemson and Florida State football teams…
How to watch Ohio State vs. Iowa football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Paramount+ with Showtime 7-day free trial, then $12.99/month Get Deal Most channels FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for the first month (Save $20) Get Deal The Ohio State Buckeyes and Iowa Hawkeyes football teams are scheduled to…
How to watch Indiana vs. Northwestern football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Blue + Sports Extra $31 for the first month, then $51/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The Indiana Hoosiers…
How to watch Alabama vs. Vanderbilt football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan + Sports Extra $31 for the first month, then $51/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The Alabama and Vanderbilt…
How to watch USC vs. Minnesota football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Blue + Sports Extra $31 for the first month, then $51/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The USC and…
How to watch Georgia vs. Auburn football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn football teams…
How to watch Tennessee vs. Arkansas football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal Josh Heupel is the Tennessee Vols football…
How to watch Miami vs. Cal football without cable
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) Get Deal BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) Get Deal The Miami Hurricanes and Cal football teams…
OpenAI introduces Canvas interface for ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched Canvas, a new interface for ChatGPT making it easier for users to amend text or code. The update represents the company’s first significant change to the generative AI chatbot’s UI setup, introducing a digital notepad-type appearance for the program. It is a departure from the traditional chatbox interface with its continuous back-and-forth…
How to watch the 2024 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix online for free
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2024 MotoGP season continues to entertain, as Jorge Martín and Francesco Bagnaia battle it out at the top of the standings. Every race is a must-watch event at this stage…
Bundle Windows 11 Pro, MS Office 2019, Project, and Visio for life for only £55
TL;DR: As of Oct. 5, you can bundle Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, and Windows 11 Pro for only £54.81 (£707.03). Whether you’re using them for work or school, apps you have to pay for monthly aren’t exactly economical. It also means a missed payment could limit how you can use your own computer….
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 5
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…
Wordle today: Here’s the answer hints for October 5
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 5’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 5
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…
Facebook can’t use your sexual orientation to target ads, EU court says
Meta cannot target a user’s sexual orientation in its personalized ads — even if they are openly queer and make public statements about the subject, the European Union’s highest court ruled Friday. The case was brought from longtime Meta antagonist Max Schrems, as Wired reports. The Austrian activist, whose separate privacy case recently led to…