Robert Eggers’s “Nosferatu” stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe. The horror film hits theaters on December 25.
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…
Reddit policy changes make sitewide protests nearly impossible
Reddit has just changed the rules so moderators of subreddits must get admin approval to switch from public to private, as originally reported by The Verge. This is being seen by many as an attempt to curb sitewide protests, as these requests must be approved by Reddit staffers. There will be no way for multiple…
Verizon outage phone stuck on SOS: What to do
Verizon customers across the country have reported a network outage that has left their phone stuck in SOS mode. There might not be an immediatet fix — that will likely require Verizon’s network resolving its issue — but there are some steps you can take to try to get your phone working again. Mashable’s Kimberly…
TikTok bad actors harness AI to reanimate Hitler’s hate
Generative artificial intelligence is reviving the terrifying legacy of bigots, including former German dictator Adolf Hitler, as TikTok users harness the app’s AI tools to reanimate xenophobic speeches from long-dead leaders. The phenomenon was recently documented in two different reports, one by nonprofit watchdog group Media Matters for America and another in an investigation by…
Verizon confirms a network outage is affecting mobile customers across the US
Verizon mobile customers reported widespread outages across the US on Monday. Starting at around 9:30AM ET, hundreds of thousands of people flagged issues with their mobile service on Downdetector, which tracks user-submitted outage reports. The volume of reports spiked at almost 105,000 at 11:20AM, but were still reaching almost 59,000 at 12:52PM. Many folks claimed…
ASUS Zenbook S14 review: A showpiece for Intel’s Lunar Lake AI PC chips
ASUS’s latest Zenbook S14, much like the Zenbook 14 OLED we reviewed last December, is a solid ultraportable with one major selling point: It’s among the first laptops to use Intel’s newest CPUs. In this case, it’s the Core Ultra 7 258V, a processor that sits in the mid-range of the company’s “Lunar Lake” lineup….
Leaked Google Pixel 9A renders reveal a visor-free look
The Pixel 9A looks a lot like the Pixel 9, only with its sunglasses removed. | Image: OnLeaks / Android Headlines Google’s first leak of the fall is here, with new renders of its upcoming Pixel 9A posted online for the world to see. As with the Pixel 8A leak earlier this year, Android Headlines…
Raspberry Pi built an AI camera with Sony
AI enthusiasts who like the Raspberry Pi range of products can rejoice, as the company is now announcing its new Raspberry Pi AI Camera. This product is the result of the company’s collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS), which began in 2023. The AI Camera is compatible with all of Raspberry Pi’s single-board computers. The…
This smart front door can go from clear to opaque with a voice command
The Home Depot’s newest smart door features smart glass that can turn from opaque to clear with the press of a button or a smart home command. | Image: The Home Depot Glass front doors are great for letting light in during the day but not so great when you want privacy at night. The…
Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro has dropped to a record-low price on Amazon ahead of October Prime Day
The best early October Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,699 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Amazon is home to…
Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving pedestrian
Cruise’s failure to disclose the fact that a pedestrian was seriously injured by one of its driverless vehicles in San Francisco last year has now resulted in a $1.5 million fine to the federal government. Last October, a Cruise vehicle hit a pedestrian and then dragged her 20 feet after she was initially struck by…
Sea of Stars’ free Dawn of Equinox update arrives in November
The first of two Sea of Stars content updates for the next year has an official release date. The free Dawn of Equinox, which adds a co-op mode, new combat and other features, arrives on November 12 on all platforms. Announced in March, Dawn of Equinox adds new game modes and mechanics for our favorite…
Self-emptying robot vacuums already on sale ahead of Prime Day
Best early self-emptying robot vacuum deals ahead of October Prime Day Best non-mopping self-emptying robot vacuum deal Shark AV2501AAE AI $299.99 at Amazon (save $119.01) Get Deal Best self-emptying robot vacuum and mop deal Ecovacs Deebot T30S with handheld vacuum All-in-One Station $949.99 at Amazon (save $250) Get Deal Robot vacuums have been a backbone…
Hurricane Helene barreled through a crucial chip mining area in North Carolina
Flooding in Boone, North Carolina, about an hour northeast of Spruce Pine. | Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits / Getty Images Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall and flooding to western North Carolina last week, leaving dozens dead and catastrophic damage stretching across the state’s mountain towns. The devastation also reached the small town of Spruce…
Pepe Unchained Price Predictions for 2024 and Beyond – Why the Future Looks Bullish for $PEPU?
Pepe Unchained has reached another presale milestone, surpassing $16 million, fueling speculation about its potential to become a top contender among leading meme coins in the crypto market. Analysts predict an unprecedented price rally once the project officially launches. The combination of its meme-driven appeal, practical Layer 2 blockchain utility, and favorable market conditions suggests…
Massive Verizon outage: Customers nationwide left without service
A massive Verizon outage has caused widespread, nationwide connectivity issues for customers across the U.S. Based on Google Trends, there’s been an uptick of people searching for, “Why is my phone in SOS?” This captures the experience many Verizon users are reporting; many have claimed that their phones are now limited to SOS service. Verizon…
California governor signs one driverless vehicle bill, vetoes two others
Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Amid the hullabaloo around California Gavin Newsom vetoing a closely watched artificial intelligence bill, three other bills that would regulate a different type of AI — autonomous vehicles — landed on his desk with less fanfare. The governor signed one and vetoed two others. For the…
Ford throws in a free EV home charger and installation with some models
Ford is looking to take some of the sting out of EV charging by offering a free home charger. The automaker will even send out a technician to install it at no cost to you if you buy or lease a retail Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning or E-Transit between October 1 and January 2. However,…
Reddit is making sitewide protests basically impossible
Illustration: The Verge Reddit is giving its staff a lot more power over the communities on its platform. Starting today, Reddit moderators will not be able to change if their subreddit is public or private without first submitting a request to a Reddit admin. The policy applies to adjusting all community types, meaning moderators will…
Netflix’s ‘No Good Deeds’ teaser has a stacked cast and a murderous house sale
Netflix has dropped its teaser for “No Good Deed”, Liz Feldman’s new dark comedy about a couple trying to sell their LA home. Please follow and like us:
Walmart is going head-to-head with Prime Big Deal Days
Well, well, well… another retailer is entering the October Prime Day arena. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days runs October 8 and 9, with fellow retailers joining in. Target has announced the return of Circle Week from October 6 through 12, and Best Buy dropped an entire calendar of fall savings that runs from September 25…
All the best iPad deals ahead of October Prime Day
Best iPad deals ahead of October Prime Day Best deal for most people Apple iPad (10th generation, WiFi, 64GB) $299 at Amazon (Save $50) Get Deal Best upgraded pick Apple iPad Air (11-inch, WiFi, 128GB) $549 at Amazon (Save $50) Get Deal Best for portability Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) $389 at Amazon (Save $110)…
ByteDance will reportedly use Huawei chips to train a new AI model
As first reported by Reuters, ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is planning to train and develop an AI model using chips from fellow Chinese company Huawei. Three anonymous sources approached Reuters with this information; a fourth source couldn’t confirm that ByteDance was using Huawei chips but did say that a new AI model…
These early Roomba deals are worth checking out ahead of October Prime Day
Best early October Prime Day robot vacuum deals Best budget pick iRobot Roomba Q011 robot vacuum $139.99 at Amazon (save $110) Get Deal Best combo pick iRobot Roomba j5+ self-emptying robot vacuum and mop $450 at Amazon (save $279.99) Get Deal Roomba is one of the more popular robot vacuum models, and honestly, it’s for…
Coinbase app downloads grow as retail traders come back
United States-based publicly-traded crypto exchange Coinbase is seeing its mobile application’s downloads grow as retail traders dive back into the market. According to Similarweb data, Coinbase’s main application is the 260th most used application in the United States and the 22nd most used in the Finance category. This means that the application saw significant growth…
Moo Deng Price Prediction: Could This Trending Hippo-Inspired Meme Coin Reach New All-Time High?
The newly launched Solana-based meme coin, $MOODENG, quickly became a top trending token, attracting significant attention from crypto traders. This surge in popularity led to a rapid price increase, enabling early investors to capitalize on substantial profits. One notable example of these gains is an initial $800 investment, which grew to $3.5 million in just…
Amazon is launching its own Shark Tank where winners get to be Amazon sellers
Screenshot: YouTube Amazon Prime has released a trailer for its spin on the Shark Tank concept: Buy It Now, a JB Smoove-hosted show where people put their product ideas before a panel of investors. The twist is that they’ll also be judged by “The 100,” which Amazon says is an audience of “potential customers” (otherwise…
Verizon’s mobile services are down across the country
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Verizon is experiencing a huge outage affecting its mobile services across the country. “During the incident we received reports from Clermont, Naples, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Decatur, Carmel, Cloverdale, Indianapolis, Caldwell, Ottawa, Shawnee, Lexington, Louisville, Wentzville, Elizabeth, Dallas, Houston, McGaheysville, Keyser, Chillicothe and 53 other cities,” according to a website…
DirecTV to acquire rival Dish Network for $1, subject to regulatory approval
It’s always beautiful when two lonely corporations find one another. DirecTV has reached an agreement to acquire Dish Network, according to reporting by The New York Times. This would create a global behemoth in the satellite TV space. It would also provide some financial armor for the struggling Dish Network. The company’s in debt to…
Tons of drones are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Early Prime Day drone deals: Best drone deal overall Holy Stone GPS drone HS175D RC Quadcopter $159.99 at Amazon (save $70) Get Deal Best runner-up deal Potensic Atom SE GPS Drone $229.99 at Amazon (save $70) Get Deal Best budget pick Velcase Quadcopter $49.99 at Amazon (save $200 ) Get Deal Amazon’s Prime Big Deal…