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Amazon and PBS have entered a partnership that will bring content from the public media operation to Prime Video. More than 150 local PBS channels and the PBS Kids Channel will launch as a free ad-supported TV (or FAST) offering on Prime Video over the coming months. The press release from PBS noted that this…
Did you think Teenage Engineering would go another entire year without dropping something both absurdly cool and outrageously expensive? Think again. The company just announced the long-rumored OP-XY groovebox. It looks like an OP-1 Field, but plays like the relatively-ancient OP-Z. It also costs $2,300. The OP-XY is described by the company as an “all-in-one…
Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking to put Google under federal supervision, a move that could impose the same kinds of monitoring and inspections used on banks, The Washington Post reports. The CFPB’s concerns are not totally clear and the order may still change, according to…
There may be an Xbox-branded answer to the Steam Deck on the horizon. Xbox executive Phil Spencer hinted at this possibility in an interview with Bloomberg that was published on Wednesday. As he put it, the “expectation is that [Xbox] would do something” in the handheld gaming market and the company is working on prototypes…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has started the process of placing Google under federal supervision, an action which could create new standards for how the federal government can oversee big tech if the effort is successful. Falling under the CFPB’s supervision would subject Google to regular inspections and scrutiny, although the exact aims of the…
Best early Black Friday gaming deals Best Xbox deal Xbox Series X (1TB) $449.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation DualSense Edge controller $189.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal ‘Nintendo Switch Sports’ $34.99 (save $15) Get Deal Black Friday is a wonderful time to be a gamer. That’s because gaming deals…
The 2020 Ford Explorer is one of the vehicles affected by the recall. | Image: Ford Ford has agreed to pay a fine that could go up to $165 million after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found the automaker took too long to recall vehicles with faulty rearview cameras and failed to “provide accurate…
Amazon’s best early Black Friday laptop deals at a glance: Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,474 (save $125) Get Deal Amazon is holding out on us — kind of. The retail giant isn’t offering a ton of great…
You don’t have to look too hard to find early Black Friday deals on Apple devices. For one thing, the Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to a new all-time-low price on Amazon. The wearable can be yours for $350. That’s $50 off, or a discount of 13 percent. That price is for the smaller…
The fabric interior of Nike’s Elite EasyOn backpack is printed with instructions on how to use and customize it. | Image: Nike Nike’s new Elite EasyOn backpack was designed with innovative features making it accessible for as many athletes as possible, including those with low dexterity or motor skills. Originally developed for athletes competing in…
OpenAI is working on an AI agent that’s expected to launch in January. According to Bloomberg, the agent, codenamed “Operator” will be able to take over a person’s computer and perform tasks for the the user like booking flights and writing code. CEO Sam Altman hinted that this was coming in a Reddit AMA (Ask…
SAVE 33%: The Eufy Omni C20 hybrid robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for just $399.99 with the on-page coupon, down from the typical price of $599.99. That’s a savings of $200 and the lowest price we’ve ever spotted. Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy Omni C20 hybrid robot vacuum…
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Bluesky is growing quickly in popularity, but if you’re trying to use it today, the site might be acting up. As I was writing this article, my feeds and notifications were very slow to load on the web and mobile while logged in, and that has similarly been the…
SAVE $89.01: As of Nov. 14, get the DJI Osmo Action 4 for $209.99 at Amazon, down from its normal price of $299. That’s a 30% discount and the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Osmo Action 4 $209.99 at Amazon $299.00 Save $89.01 Get Deal If winter means…
Amazon just unveiled a new line of Fire TVs, just ahead of Thanksgiving and, more importantly, Black Friday. The Fire TV Omni Mini-LED series is being advertised as “the most powerful and innovative Amazon-built TV yet.” Let’s take a look at some specs. These TVs all include QLED Mini-LED panels that deliver up to 1,400…
Illustration: The Verge Google has announced it will stop showing political ads to users in the European Union next year due to uncertainties around the bloc’s new transparency regulations. In a new blog post, Google says the upcoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) rules that aim to prevent election interference and help voters…
The 2024 iMac looks the same as ever, but there’s an update that promises to dramatically transform the lineup. It’s not the M4 processor, though that’s nice. No, I’m talking about the boost in base memory that finally lifts the entry-level models from a deplorable 8GB to 16GB. That, along with the new chips, promises…
When reality becomes stranger than satire, maybe the satirists can teach us something. The Onion confirmed on Thursday that its parent company bought Infowars, the disgraced purveyor of Sandy Hook misinformation and vendor of pseudoscience supplements. The Onion posted on Bluesky that it plans to transform the rebooted Infowars into “a very funny, very stupid…
The Onion has purchased Infowars, the infamous rightwing conspiracy theory hub helmed by Alex Jones. And not, this is not a joke — well, for the most part. Yes, the satirical publication has actually purchased Infowars. From there, its plan involves turning the rightwing site into one big joke. The Onion bid on InfoWars in…
Many Dads aren’t known for being forthright about what exactly they want for the holidays. (No, “peace and quiet” is not an acceptable answer in this case.) If you’re shopping for a father who likes gadgets but you aren’t sure what to get, let us help jog your brain. We’ve rounded up a few of…
Apple TV Plus Mythic Quest’s upcoming fourth season finally has a release date, but Apple’s future plans for the series aren’t stopping there. Today, Apple announced that Mythic Quest will return on January 29th with a two-episode premiere picking up Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney,) Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao,) David Brittlesbee (David Hornsby,) Brad Bakshi (Danny…
Illustration: The Verge Bluesky might be on the rise, but Instagram and Threads boss Adam Mosseri wants you to know that Threads is still much bigger. In a post on Thursday, Mosseri said that Threads has gotten “more than 15 million signups in November alone,” seemingly trying to throw some cold water over Bluesky crossing…
SAVE $250: The MacBook Air laptop, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256SSD) is on sale at Amazon for just $749, down from the usual price of $999. That’s a 25% discount and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for these specs. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)…
Parents and caregivers keeping a close eye on their children’s activity have a new tool at their disposal, as Snapchat launches its new location alerts for monitored accounts. The new feature, part of the platforms’ teen safety-focused Family Center, will harness the app’s popular Snap Map to alert parents when their teens are on the…
Illustration: Cath Virginia / The Verge After an open beta that rolled out last month, Arc Search is now available to all Android users. The Browser Company’s search engine — which describes itself as “the fastest way to search” — has been positioning itself as a better alternative to Chrome. Arc Search not only blocks…
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 14: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Apple iPad Air (M2, 512GB, WiFi) $899 (save $200) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL SodaStream E-Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle $105.99 (save $74)…
Black Friday is set to soak the world in glorious deals, but why wait until later in the month? Some of these deals are already live. For instance, the M2 MacBook Air is available via Amazon for just $749. The regular price is $1,000, so this is a discount of 25 percent. It even boasts…
Google now offers a dedicated Gemini AI app on iPhone. First spotted by MacRumors, the free software is available to download in Australia, India, the US and the UK following a soft launch in the Philippines earlier this week. Before today, iPhone users could access Gemini through the Google app, though there were some notable…
SAVE $15.80: As of Nov. 14, get a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for $29.19 at Woot with promo code TWENTY for an additional 20% off its sale price of $36.49, down from its standard price of $44.99. This deal is only valid for one day. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Xbox…
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images In the weeks leading up to the US presidential election, Kacey Smith was feeling hopeful. Smith, who supported Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, says she knew it would be a close race between the Democratic nominee and Republican Donald Trump. But as she scrolled TikTok, she believed…