Prime Video has released the trailer for “Like a Dragon: Yakuza,” based on SEGA’s popular Japanese gangster video game series.
Gemini Live is now freely available to everyone
Google’s Gemini Live is now freely available for everyone using Google’s Gemini app in English, the company announced on Monday. Originally, Gemini Live was launched at the Pixel 9 event, but was originally available only for Pixel 9 devices, and it required a Gemini advanced subscription. In September, the company started rolling it out to…
‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 review: Alice Oseman’s series grows up with Locke and Connor at their best yet
This review discusses eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Heartstopper, you’ve grown up. A compassionate, gentle exploration of identity, mental health, and early sexual experiences, the Netflix adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novel feels more mature in Season 3, all while maintaining its signature sweetness. Season 2 focused on the complexities of coming out, specifically Nick’s…
Apply to roles on dozens of job boards automatically with LoopCV Premium
TL;DR: Find a job with LoopCV Premium, a job application automation tool on sale now for just £29.15 (reg. £477.66) for a lifetime membership. Navigating the job market can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling multiple applications, keeping track of responses, and trying to tailor each submission to stand out. It’s a process that can…
How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan in the Champions League for free on Tabii. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Champions League is back with another batch of top-quality games between Europe’s best sides. There are a number of really interesting matchups in the second round…
How to watch RB Salzburg vs. Brest online for free
TL;DR: Live stream RB Salzburg vs. Brest in the Champions League for free on Tabii. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The first round of Champions League fixtures produced some really entertaining games, and we’re expecting more of the same in the second round. There are probably bigger games…
How to watch Arsenal vs. PSG online for free
TL;DR: Watch Arsenal vs. PSG in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Champions League has a new look this season, and the result is more games between Europe’s biggest club sides. We weren’t initially convinced by…
The PlayStation Network’s services are down
It’s not just you — the PlayStation Network is currently experiencing issues, kicking people off their matches and crashing games around the world. Based on Downdetector reports, the issue started shortly after 8PM Eastern time tonight, September 30. Sony Interactive Entertainment has yet to release a statement about the problem, but it has updated the…
The PlayStation Network is down now as well
After the chaos of today’s Verizon outage, many people probably want to just go home, collapse on the couch, and boot up their PlayStation. Unfortunately, it looks as though a second outage may throw a wrench in those plans, with reports pouring in that the PlayStation Network has gone down as well. SEE ALSO: Verizon…
Wordle today: Here’s the answer hints for October 1
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 1’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…
PlayStation Network is down, knocking PS5 and PS4 gamers offline
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Gamers hoping to spend an evening in front of their PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 may be out of luck, as Sony’s gaming network is suffering a massive outage on Monday night. The official PSN Service Status page confirms problems affecting everything, “Other, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5,…
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 1
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…
Verizon’s outage has now been fixed
The massive Verizon outage is apparently over, with the company announcing that services have been fully restored. “Verizon engineers have fully restored today’s network disruption that impacted some customers,” Verizon wrote in a post on X. “Service has returned to normal levels. If you are still having issues, we recommend restarting your device. We know…
T-Mobile promises to try not to get hacked again
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge T-Mobile is investing millions of dollars into revamping its cybersecurity practices as part of a settlement with the US Federal Communications Commission. The company will also need to pay the US Treasury $15.75 million in civil penalties — the same amount as its internal cybersecurity investment. The commission…
A PS5 update that screwed up game backgrounds was just a bug
News posts appearing in the PS5 dashboard are the result of a bug. | Screenshot: PlayStation 5 dashboard An apparent bug was causing game art backgrounds to be replaced by promotional messages and news posts on the PlayStation 5 dashboard for some people on Monday. The images they saw featured promotions for long-expired discounts and…
Verizon on outage: ‘Service has started to be restored’
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. It sounds like Verizon’s enormous service outage on Monday might be nearing its end. The company took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an update late Monday afternoon. According to the post, cell service “has…
Trump’s crypto platform is now open to the public — kind of
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Brandon Bell, Getty Images The people behind World Liberty Financial — former President Donald Trump, his sons, and his business associates — have made a lot of promises about the cryptocurrency platform’s revolutionary potential. It will liberate “the average American” from “the big banks and…
Build the website of your dreams with a bit of help from AI
No matter how big or small your business, building (or updating) your website and branding is one of the most important things you’ll do as an entrepreneur. Finding a platform that supports you is the key to making the process more fun than frightful — especially in the early stages. Squarespace recently announced a suite…
Emergency SOS on iPhone: What is it and how to use it
What is Emergency SOS on iPhone? It’s a feature that could save your life. Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro works in partnership with Globalstar satellite communications company to use satellite connectivity to put people in touch with local emergency dispatch centers if there is no cellular or…
Is this Anker’s first 140W wall charger with a screen?
An unboxing video reveals what appears to be the first Anker wall charger with a status screen. | Screenshot: YouTube An unboxing video shared on YouTube last week has our first hands-on look at a new 140W wall charger from Anker. It appears to be the first from the company to feature an integrated display…
How to stream the only VP debate
The one and only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election airs Tuesday evening, with a Midwest battle brewing. Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will contend with Republican Ohio Senator and Hillbilly Elegy author JD Vance at the CBS News-hosted debate. What time is the presidential debate? The 90-minute debate, taking place at New York…
How to use Wi-Fi calling
Wondering how to use Wi-Fi calling? Wi-Fi Calling is a feature on the iPhone that enables users experiencing reception problems to have a stronger call connection over broadband via Wi-Fi. The connection is generally encrypted, which is reassuring for those relying on shared Wi-Fi. Many users may not even realize they have the power to…
How Hurricane Helene became a monster storm
This aerial picture taken on September 27th, 2024, shows a flooded street after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida. | Photo by Ricardo Arduengo / AFP via Getty Images The Southeastern United States is reeling from Hurricane Helene, a monstrous storm that made landfall in Florida on Thursday before cutting a terrifying path all…
GM’s Cruise fined $1.5 million for omitting details about its gruesome 2023 crash
On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) fined Cruise, GM’s self-driving vehicle division, $1.5 million. The penalty was imposed for omitting key details from an October 2023 accident in which one of the company’s autonomous vehicles struck and dragged a San Francisco pedestrian. Cruise is being fined for initially submitting several incomplete reports….
What is SOS on iPhone? Here’s what it means.
What is SOS? You try to make phone call or post on social media on your iPhone – but you can’t. Do you have bad service? No – in fact, you have no service. The service bars on your iPhone aren’t just low, they are completely missing. In place of the bars? “SOS.” What does…
Verizon outage map: Which states are affected by phone SOS issue?
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. Verizon users are in the midst of a major disruption, as a massive nationwide outage has left millions disconnected. Whether you’re working remotely, attending virtual classes, or just trying to get through Monday with a…
YouTube’s missing hits will come back now that it has a deal with SESAC
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube has reached a deal with the music licensing organization SESAC that will bring back songs that were removed over the weekend. Many hit songs from artists such as Adele, Nirvana, and others disappeared, which YouTube blamed on the lack of an agreement to renew its existing deal….
Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet drops to a record-low price ahead of October Prime Day
If you’ve been on the lookout for a killer deal on a perfectly decent tablet for streaming videos and catching up on some reading, hunt no more. Just ahead of the October edition of Prime Day, Amazon has slashed the price of the Fire HD 10 tablet to $75, which is a discount of $65….
Verizon outage is under investigation, according to the FCC
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the downed cellular network. Is your iPhone running on Verizon’s network stuck in SOS mode? The government wants to do something about it. Monday saw scores of U.S. Verizon customers report a complete inability to connect to Verizon’s cellular network….
When will the Verizon outage be fixed? Here’s what we know
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. Verizon customers nationwide reported network outages on Sept. 30, with many iPhone users saying their phones have been stuck in SOS mode. This is a massive problem for many folks trying to work and get…
The Echo Hub smart home controller is down to a new all-time low price
The Echo Hub offers an intuitive interface, making it easy for the whole household to control the smart home. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Amazon offered some pretty good deals ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days sale last week and continues to do so, but admittedly, we’ve seen most of…