Jon Stewart has shared his thoughts on the growing war in the Middle East during Monday’s “Daily Show” monologue.
Pokémon Sleep now supports smartwatches for more accurate tracking
It’s certainly taken a while, but Pokémon Sleep now offers smartwatch support for sleep tracking. This is fantastic news because, look, smartphones are good at many things, but tracking sleep from underneath a pillow isn’t really one of them. Using a smartwatch should make for more accurate tracking which, in turn, will make Snorlax and…
You can finally record videos while playing music on the iPhone
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge iPhone users who’ve upgraded to iOS 18 now have the option to record videos while audio is playing, as MacRumors spotted. If you’ve got music playing through the iPhone’s speaker, it’s a quick and dirty way to add a soundtrack to a video instead of bringing a…
With Prime Day around the corner, shop these early deals on noise-cancelling headphones
Best noise-cancelling headphone deals Best noise-cancelling headphone deal Beats Studio Pro $249.95 at Amazon (Save $100.04) Get Deal Best noise-cancelling earbud deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 $189.99 at Amazon (Save $59.01) Get Deal Even if Amazon won’t give us a break on their sales events, at least we can get a little peace with a…
TikTok Music is on its way out
TikTok Music is shutting down following an attempt to translate views on its base app to music streaming. The music arm announced the news that accounts will close by November 28, with all user data and login information deleted. Google subscribers whose subscription ends after November 28 should automatically get a refund or can request…
Kia EVs will get Tesla Supercharger access starting January 15th
Like most EV models in North America, Kia’s EV6 is still shipping with the CCS Combo connector. | Image: Tim Stevens for The Verge Kia is setting January 15th as the date its electric vehicles will get access to “more than 16,500” Tesla Superchargers. Kia will provide free NACS adapters to people who got their…
Insta360’s new Link webcams are cheaper but can still follow you around
Image: Insta360 Insta360 has announced two new versions of its Link webcam with smaller designs and new automated tracking capabilities optimized for presentations or livestreaming. The $199 Link 2 carries forward the innovative two-axis gimbal of the original while introducing improvements to its noise reduction capabilities, while the $149 Link 2C doesn’t move itself at…
Behaviour Interactive snaps up Darkest Dungeon developer Red Hook Studios
It’s been a topsy turvy year for Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour Interactive, which has released two spin-offs, laid off dozens of workers and shut down a studio that was working on another offshoot of its tentpole project. Now, Behaviour is bringing another developer into the fold, as it has bought Darkest Dungeon developer Red…
Google is about to update Street View images across dozens of countries
Image: The Verge Google is getting ready to show off updated Street View imagery in nearly 80 countries. In a now-removed blog post seen by The Verge, Google announced that the new images are coming to countries like Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia, South Africa, and more. Google is also bringing Street…
An AI-powered copyright tool is taking down AI-generated Mario pictures
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Dozens of X posts containing images of Mario — including an AI-generated picture of the plumber holding a beer and a cigarette, created by The Verge using xAI’s Grok — were removed after a company called Tracer apparently used AI to identify the images and serve takedown notices…
Mozilla’s brand update gives its old T-Rex logo a fresh new look
Get ready for a new Mozilla look with old-school internet vibes. | Image: Mozilla Mozilla has overhauled its branding to pay homage to its Netscape roots and better distinguish the wider organization from its Firefox web browser. The most notable change is to the company’s logo: what was previously a sans-serif wordmark styled as “Moz://a”…
Marshall’s latest Bluetooth headphones promise improved noise cancellation and extreme battery life
We own many devices that run on batteries, and recharging them can be a pain. It’s always welcome when a new device offers plenty of battery life. As if answering these prayers, Marshall has now released its new Monitor III ANC headphones, and you can expect them to run all day. Marshall says that you…
SteelSeries’ new Apex Pro Gen 3 has upgraded switches and a thockier sound
Image: SteelSeries SteelSeries is launching its latest lineup of Apex Pro Gen 3 gaming keyboards today, and there’s a noticeable focus on improving how the keyboards sound and feel. SteelSeries is upgrading its Hall effect switches, adding dampening foam, improving its switch stabilizers, and even factory lubricating each key in an effort to create a…
First trailer for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leaves the scariest parts to your imagination
While there’s no telling if or when a certain other Black vampire film will make its way into theaters, the first trailer for writer / director Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is here, and it looks sick as hell. We’ve seen Coogler direct powerful pieces of dramatic social commentary like Fruitvale Station and blockbuster genre features like…
Apple’s AirPods 4 are already on sale in this early Prime Day deal
It has been less than a week since Apple released the AirPods 4, and there’s already a small sale available on them. Ahead of October Prime Day, you can pick up the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation for $169, down from $179. The AirPods 4 without ANC are also $10 off, with an eight…
TikTok removes Russian state-owned media accounts for ‘covert influence’
TikTok has announced in its US Elections Integrity Hub that it has removed accounts associated with Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti, which own and run Russia state media outlets Sputnik and RT. The company said that it kicked the accounts off the social media platform for “engaging in covert influence operations” that go against its guidelines…
They think they’re building God
Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge OpenAI’s new model, called o1, appears to think and ponder as you use it. But is it thinking? Or pondering? And what does it mean if it is? Would that make it worth the risks, which appear to be both greater and more plausible than ever? How do you…
Roku says its new Ultra streaming box is 30 percent faster
The 2024 Roku Ultra is the latest update to the streaming player, announced today at the company’s developer conference. The original version of this device was one of our top picks for a streaming device. The new model promises some nice quality of life upgrades, such as 30 percent faster performance in content loading and…
OpenAI’s X account was hacked to promote a crypto scam
OpenAI opened a newsroom Twitter account earlier this month and it’s already been hacked. The new handle was taken over by a crypto scammer promoting a fake OpenAI token that was in reality a scam to steal Bitcoins. That follows similar hacks of three key OpenAI employee X accounts over the last 15 months, including…
Spotify’s AI Playlists are now available for Premium users in the US
Spotify’s beta AI Playlist feature is now available for Premium users in the US, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand. It lets you create and refine custom playlists using text prompts. It initially arrived in April in the UK and Australia. The company describes it as a tool “to effortlessly turn your most creative ideas into…
Ecovacs’ budget robovacs include premium features like mophead cleaning and drying
Ecovacs’ Deebot N30 Omni includes a dock that cleans and dries its spinning mopping heads. | Image: Ecovacs Ecovacs has announced new additions to its budget-focused N-family line of robovacs. The Deebot N30 Omni includes a base station that can clean and dry the vacuum’s mopping heads, while the N20 Pro Plus’ dock can empty…
The new Roku Ultra is faster, has better Wi-Fi, and comes with a backlit remote
Image: Roku One day after the Google TV Streamer hit stores, Roku is announcing its latest streaming player. And unlike Google’s big design overhaul, the new Roku Ultra is playing things very safe. I’d argue maybe too safe. It’s still $99.99, still delivers Dolby Vision and Atmos, and it looks exactly the same as before,…
Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds offer top-tier ANC for under $200
The second-gen QC Earbuds have wireless charging and multipoint right out of the box, which hasn’t been the case for Bose’s pricier buds. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Spotify’s AI playlist builder is now available in the US
Spotify subscribers in additional countries can now create playlists using text descriptions. | Image: Spotify Spotify is expanding an AI feature that creates customized playlists from your text descriptions to additional English-speaking regions. Starting today, people in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand with Premium Spotify subscriptions (which start at $5.99 per month for…
Nothing’s first open-ear headphones keep you aware of your surroundings
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Nothing has announced its first pair of open wearable stereo (OWS) earbuds that could be better suited for activities where you actually want to hear what’s going on around you. With a design that rests just inside your ear, the new Nothing Ear Open could also be a…
Spotify wants to make you an AI Playlist for every occasion
Spotify is doubling down on artificial intelligence. First, the music streaming service launched its AI DJ in 2023, and today, Sept. 24, it’s bringing AI Playlists to Premium users in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. SEE ALSO: Here are the 5 songs of the summer, according to Spotify The feature generates custom playlists based on…
Netgear rolls out three pricey new Wi-Fi 7 Nighthawk routers
Image: Netgear Netgear announced three new entries to its Nighthawk Wi-Fi 7 router collection today: the RS600, RS500, and RS200. The company says all three routers, which range in price from $229 to $499, will be available today. The two pricier options, the $499 RS600 and the $399 RS500, are very similar: both are tri-band…
The best portable monitors in 2024
Portable monitors have been around for years, but their importance skyrocketed during the pandemic. And with the continuation of remote and hybrid work positions, they’re going to be staples for the foreseeable future. But picking one isn’t as simple as it seems. At this point, almost every major PC maker has its own take on…
Neurable’s brainwave-tracking Master & Dynamic headphones tell you when to take a break
“It’s the most powerful wearable tracking the most important organ in your body.” Dr. Ramses Alcaide is explaining the electroencephalography (EEG) technology that his company Neurable uses to track activity with its brain-computer interface (BCI). Alcaide is the CEO and co-founder, and notes that a huge problem with EEG sensors is that they are often…
Brompton improves on a good thing with new G Line of bicycles
Image: Brompton It might not be immediately obvious, but the Brompton G Line is the first major redesign of the iconic British folding bicycle in its nearly 50-year history. It’s even bigger than the launch of its first e-bike in 2019, literally and figuratively. The G Line is available as a standard bike with an…
Is Witchfire multiplayer? Plus everything you need to know about Steam’s new demonic shooter
Hardcore first-person shooting RPG Witchfire has been popular on the Epic Games Store for a while now. Its old-school vibe combined with next-gen graphics and blood, lots and lots of blood has attracted a lot of players to it, looking for that modern-day Doom vibe. But has this fine dark fantasy RPG shooter from The…