A youtube video from iFixit of a complete teardown of Apple’s iPhone 16
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game is now due out in March 2025
Tales of the Shire, a cozy life sim set in the world of Lord of the Rings, has gotten a new release date and a strange new name. It’s scheduled for release on March 25, 2025 and it’s now called Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, because apparently referencing the…
The UK helped usher in the coal era — now its closing its last remaining plant
An aerial view of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station, near Nottingham in central England on September 19, 2024. | Photo: Getty Images By the end of the month, the United Kingdom is set to shutter its last operating coal-fired power plant. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire is slated to close on September 30th, marking…
TikTok brings its paid subscriptions to more creators
TikTok is expanding its eligibility to creator subscriptions. Previously known as LIVE Subscription, the monetization feature was only available for creators who stream on the platform. But starting today, Sept. 23, Subscription is available to any creator who is 18 years or older, has at least 10,000 followers, and has accumulated at least 100,000 video…
The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 is already $50 off in select sizes
Put it all on black. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Apple Watch Ultra 2 isn’t new, as it launched last year, but its newly available black color looks pretty sick and is currently receiving one of its first (small) discounts. Right now, you can get the black titanium Ultra 2…
Kids can’t get enough of these hit toys
If you think it’s too early to start planning which toys you’re going to get your kiddos this holiday — it’s not. The longer you wait to make your list and start shopping, the greater the chance that the toys your kids want the most will be all snatched up. This is where Walmart swoops…
Sony’s next State of Play stream is set for September 24
With the Tokyo Game Show taking place this week, major publishers have lined up showcases for the coming days. Sony is getting the jump on its rivals as it will run its next State of Play on September 24 at 6PM ET. The company plans to shine the spotlight on more than 20 PS5 and…
Telegram will now provide IP addresses and phone numbers in response to legal requests
Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov stated that the messaging app will now start handing over the IP addresses and phone numbers of users if prompted by legal requests. Bloomberg, which first reported the policy change, notes that Telegram has historically been “notoriously non-responsive to takedown requests” and “often ignored requests for information about suspected criminals.” Accompanying…
‘Gladiator II’ drops another glorious trailer
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Get a smart TV for less than $150 ahead of October Prime Day
Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events on the internet, and fortunately for us, it happens twice a year — once in July and again in October. If you need a new TV, whether it’s for game day, movie nights, or, you know, becoming an absolute couch potato on weekends, Amazon’s got some…
Nothing’s open-style headphones leak just before launch
Image: WinFuture Nothing is expected to reveal its Ear (Open) headphones tomorrow, but a set of leaked images from WinFuture seems to have spoiled the surprise. The new earbuds appear to have a curved band that hooks around the back of your ear for a potentially more comfortable fit. The speaker, which rests just outside…
PlayStation’s next State of Play will cover more than 20 PS5 and PSVR 2 games
Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Get ready to see more PlayStation games. Sony is hosting a State of Play presentation tomorrow, September 24th, and the company says it will feature news and updates on “more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world.” Sony says the…
Google is bringing its smart home panel to all Google TV devices
Image: Google Google announced today that it’s extending all the software features of its new Google TV Streamer to every Google TV device. This includes its smart home control panel, a new sports page, and new Gemini-powered features. According to Google, the updates will come to all devices, including Google TVs, Chromecasts with Google TV,…
Let’s compare Apple, Google, and Samsung’s definitions of ‘a photo’
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge We’ve been tracking the slow redefinition of photography for years now here at The Verge — I am pretty sure we kicked off the “what is a photo” debate as it relates to smartphone photography on The Vergecast sometime in 2018, with a live show on the…
How to watch Meta Connect 2024
It’s Meta’s turn to step up to the plate and host a developer conference. This year’s Meta Connect takes place on September 25 and 26. While the bulk of the event will focus on how developers can get the most out of Meta’s products, most of the actual news is likely to come from the…
Prime Big Deal Days is coming and early deals are rolling in on headphones and speakers — but we’re holding out for more
Best headphone and speaker deals Best noise-cancelling headphone deal Apple AirPods Max $429 at Amazon (Save $120) Get Deal Best earbud deal Soundcore by Anker P20i wireless earbuds $19.99 at Amazon (Save $20) Get Deal Best Bluetooth speaker deal Sony SRS-XE200 X-Series Bluetooth Speaker $66.74 at Amazon (Save $63.25) Get Deal Prime Big Deal Days…
YouTube Premium subscribers are reporting price hikes around the globe
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is telling Premium subscribers outside the US that they’ll be paying more for the service soon, social media users began reporting over the weekend. So far, the higher prices are being reported in regions that include the EU, the Middle East, and South America, according to Android Authority….
See ChatGPT run on a TI-84 graphing calculator
It’s pretty remarkable what technically savvy people can accomplish. To wit: A modder posted a YouTube video showing how they got ChatGPT running on a TI-84 calculator. Now, how in the world could someone access an AI chatbot on a relatively analog machine designed to do calculations? Well, with a lot of work. The creator,…
Biden administration seeks ban on auto software from China
The Biden administration just announced a comprehensive plan to ban Chinese software and some hardware from internet-connected cars in the US. This is being framed as a national security measure, with the administration stating that this software poses “new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains.” This is the same reasoning behind…
New Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, leaks before Nintendo’s official launch
Another big Nintendo game has been leaked onto the internet before becoming officially available in shops or for download. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may not be as big a title as Tears of the Kingdom, which caused such a fuss when it was leaked more than a week before release, leading to…
JBL’s new party lights wirelessly sync to its glowing speakers
JBL’s party lights can sync their animations to the company’s speakers. | Image: JBL JBL has announced two new accessories for its PartyBox line of LED-enhanced Bluetooth speakers: the PartyLight Stick, which looks like a glowing animated lightsaber, and the PartyLight Beam, which can cast a light show on walls or ceilings. The $99.95 PartyLight…
Get moving with the best Prime Day fitness tracker deals
Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals Best fitness tracker deal Garmin Forerunner 265S $349.99 at Amazon (Save $100) Get Deal Best Android fitness tracker deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 $199.99 at Amazon (Save $100) Get Deal Best Fitbit fitness tracker deal Fitbit Sense $177 at Amazon (Save $72.95 ) Get Deal If you’re looking to…
iPhone 16 Pro users are reporting unresponsive touchscreens
Some iPhone 16 Pro owners are reporting problems with the phone’s touchscreen. According to 9to5Mac, a number of people online have claimed that their new premium iPhone (whether it’s the regular Pro or Pro Max) is not correctly registering every tap and swipe it should be registering. Obviously, this is problematic for a phone that…
We’re already seeing price drops on select Fitbit models ahead of October Prime Day
Fitbit is the ultimate fitness tracker. Sure, the Apple Watch may be flashier and get more media attention, but for the average health-conscious consumer (read: anyone who wants to keep tabs on their step count and heart rate), Fitbit is a solid, more affordable option. And right now, you can score early Prime Big Deal…
Microsoft’s largest ever security transformation detailed in new report
Image: The Verge Microsoft made security its No. 1 priority for every employee earlier this year, following years of security issues and a scathing report from the US Cyber Safety Review Board. Nearly six months after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the entire company that security should be prioritized above all else, the software giant…
iPhone 16 Pro users report touchscreen issues with unresponsive screens
Several iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max users have reported issues with screen responsiveness on their new devices. Some have expressed disappointment, pointing out that the performance falls short of expectations, especially for a device with a $999 price tag. The phone lineup was released on Friday (Sep, 20), much to the ire…
Marvel’s new Thunderbolts trailer is armed to the teeth
The 2023 writers strike and a change in Marvel’s releasing schedule kept director Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts from hitting theaters when it was initially planned. But the film’s new trailer makes it look like it might have been worth the wait. Set some time after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Thunderbolts will…
TCG Card Shop Simulator Workbench: How to get and use
As you make your way to becoming the best card salesman in TCG Card Shop Simulator, it’s all about diversifying your product portfolio to maximize the number of customers that are drawn into the store. While dice, sleeves, and packs are probably your main go-tos, you are able to make something more custom by using…
Microsoft plans nuclear recommission at Three Mile Island to fuel AI growth
A nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island, the site of the worst-ever nuclear incident in the United States, is set to be activated for the first time in five years after its owners secured an exclusive deal with Microsoft to sell power to the tech giant. Microsoft wants a clean energy source to fuel its…
Amazon deal of the day: The Ultimate Ears Boom 4 speaker just got its biggest discount to date
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Sept. 23: OUR TOP PICK Ultimate Ears Boom 4 Bluetooth speaker $117.85 at Amazon (save $32.14) Get Deal BEST BLUETOOTH TRACKER DEAL Tile Starter Pack $38.56 at Amazon (save $16.43) Get Deal BEST SMART HOME DEAL Philips 4000 Series Smart Lock $117.20 at Amazon…
The Google Pixel 8a falls to a record low of $399 ahead of Prime Day
Google’s A-series Pixel phones are an excellent option for those looking for an upgrade on an older device without breaking the bank. It’s a particularly good time to snap up the Google Pixel 8a as it’s on sale just ahead of Prime Day. The Android phone has dropped to $399, which is $100 off and…