Stephen Colbert has responded to JD Vance’s attempts to normalise Trump’s policies and actions during the VP debate on Wednesday.
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Spotify can now automatically create a playlist for airplane mode
Soon after launching AI playlists in the US, Spotify is adding a new way to keep the music going when you lose your internet connection. The new Offline Backup feature for iOS and Android automatically creates a playlist of your queued and recently played tracks, ready for listening on flights or off-the-grid excursions. Offline Backup…
Epic knows its game store social features ‘suck,’ but it wants to fix that
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Epic’s game store is finally on mobile. Next up, the company plans to add features that make people want to use it — on both mobile and PC. A key thing Epic Games wants to introduce is what store boss Steve Allison calls a “social framework” — think the…
How to get to the Amitoi House in Throne And Liberty
There’s a bunch of exploring to do in Throne And Liberty with various gorgeous vistas needing to be visited in order to find and complete quests. One particular location though is puzzling a lot of players as most are finding it hard to actually get there. This is the Amitoi House and here, we’ll reveal…
The Morning After: Oura’s return to the smart ring fight
Oura’s next-gen ring appears to be an upgrade in every way. It features a sleeker design, longer battery life and smarter sensors to offer deeper insights for wearers. No more squarish edges; it’s a perfect ring this time. Oura says Ring 4 has 18 signal pathways, up from eight in the Gen3, which is paired…
The ‘WordPress’ fight is now a lawsuit
WP Engine said the lawsuit aims to address “abuse of power, extortion, and greed.” | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge The WP Engine web hosting service is suing WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and Automattic for alleged libel and attempted extortion, following a public spat over the WordPress trademark and open-source project. In the federal…
KalshiEx resumes election betting following appeals court ruling
New York derivatives trading platform KalshiEx LLC has been cleared to facilitate Americans’ bets on election results following a ruling by the US Court of Appeals. The court in Washington D.C. upheld a lower-level decision to permit the introduction of legal political gambling in the States after three judges returned a unanimous verdict. On Wednesday…
Accenture to train 30,000 staff as part of new partnership with Nvidia
Professional services company Accenture is creating a 30,000-strong Nvidia Business Group to scale up its enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) capacity and encourage increased adoption of the technologies. In recent end-of-year filings, Accenture revealed that generative AI demand drove $3 billion in bookings for the recently closed fiscal year. They intend for the new business group…
‘Daily Show’ mocks Trump’s lack of reaction to the VP debate
“The Daily Show” Michael Kosta has spoken about how Trump reacted to the VP debate during his latest monologue. Please follow and like us:
Amazon Prime Video will serve more ads in 2025
Subscribers to Amazon Prime’s ad-supported tier will be seeing more ads next year according to Amazon’s VP of Prime Video International, Kelly Day. According to The Financial Times, Day said that Prime’s ad tier “load” would “ramp up a bit more into 2025.” She described the current ad load as “very light” as the ads…
The best VPN for Chrome
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world, and it’s already highly secure, making it the best choice for those worried about their privacy and safety online. One of the great things about the browser is that you can easily customise it and add extensions to personalise your experience. One such option…
NASA spacecraft has roamed billions of miles — but hasn’t reached the ‘edge’
Zooming through the outer reaches of the solar system, A NASA spacecraft just clocked a distance 60 times farther from the sun than Earth. The extraordinary benchmark announced this week means the New Horizons probe has doubled its 2015 distance, when it was snapping pictures of Pluto and its moons. Perhaps more surprising than this…
Get in here: Microsoft Office for Mac is only £18.84 in October
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can buy a discounted Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac lifetime license for your device for £18.84 (reg. £172.80). Summer is finally over, and we’re all back in school or the office. If you need to boost your productivity this fall, check out this offer for Microsoft Office Home &…
As Grindr complaints rise, other gay dating apps try to swoop in
Partners, flings, and dates can now be found with a few swipes on our phones — for better or worse. This is especially true for LGBTQ people: Queer Americans are much more likely to use dating apps than straight ones, according to the Pew Research Center. Grindr launched in 2009, completely transforming dating and sex…
‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 3 review: Critical Role’s series keeps raising the bar
The Legend of Vox Machina levels up again in a killer Season 3. The adult animated series, which is based on Critical Role’s first live-streamed Dungeons & Dragons campaign, got off to a strong start in its first season. Season 2 built on that base, fine-tuning the show’s balance of raunchy humor, fantasy action, and…
Webb telescope zooms in on solar system object shooting jets into space
There’s a class of objects journeying around our solar system dubbed “centaurs.” They don’t come near Earth, but NASA just zoomed in on one with the powerful James Webb Space Telescope. The centaurs are thought to be icy objects from the solar system outskirts, where Pluto lives, but they’ve moved inward and now inhabit the…
Double your power with Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for just $53
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for just $52.97 (reg. $438) through October 27 — own both for life for one low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro $52.97 $438.00 Save $385.03 Lifetime licenses Get Deal When it comes to mastering your…
‘Salem’s Lot’ review: Stephen King adaptation has stereotypes, but also surprises
Adapting a famous Stephen King novel, especially one that already spawned a cult mini-series directed by none other than Tobe Hooper himself, has got to be a pretty big uphill struggle. There are few people who probably understand this better than screenwriter Gary Dauberman, who adapted both IT and IT: Chapter 2 for modern audiences….
Get a 1TB high speed flash drive for just $75
TL;DR: Get 1TB of high-speed storage with a dual USB-C/USB-A drive on sale for just $74.97 (reg. $109.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: UGR Tech Dual USB-C USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB) $74.97 $109.99 Save $35.02 Get Deal Sure, the cloud is great, but what happens when your internet’s…
Slow your scroll and grow with Headway Premium for life for just $45
TL;DR: Start crushing your personal and professional goals with lifetime access to Headway Premium for just $44.99 (reg. $299.95) using code HEADWAY through September 30. Opens in a new window Credit: GTHW App Limited Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription $59.99 $299.95 Save $239.96 Get Deal It’s not our fault, really. It is so easy to spend…
Get the keychain that can power your Apple Watch all week for just $17
TL;DR: This keychain charger is the most convenient way to charge your Apple Watch anywhere, now $16.97 (reg. $25.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: Shenzhen Centralspot Innovation 2-in-1 Keychain Wireless Charger for Apple Watch w/ Additional USB-C Charging Port $16.97 $25.99 Save $9.02 Get Deal We heard that your Apple Watch is starting…
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Falcons online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. We’re now into Week 5 of the NFL 2024 season, but the excitement for Thursday Night Football never wanes. For the next big game, the…
How to watch Real Sociedad vs. Anderlecht online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Real Sociedad vs. Anderlecht in the Europa League for free on RTBF. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Select fixtures from this season’s Europa League are available to live stream for free on RTBF, but there’s a catch. This free streaming service is not available all…
Hurdle hints and answers for October 3
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take…
Mini crossword answers for October 3
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there’s no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If…
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for October 3, 2024
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
First Neiro On Ethereum (NEIRO) Price Plunge: Best Time to Buy or Sell?
First Neiro On Ethereum (NEIRO) faces a challenging week, with its price plunging nearly 20%. After its initial Binance listing, the token’s value surged, but it then started trending downward. The key question is whether this presents an opportunity to load up on NEIRO or signals a time to sell. First Neiro On Ethereum (NEIRO)…
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 3
If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky…
Oura’s fourth-generation smart ring gets smaller and smarter
Oura, the Finnish company that has done more than most to put smart rings on the map, is ready to show off its fourth-generation Ring. The new model gets a sleeker design, longer battery life and smarter sensors producing even smarter insights for wearers. But the thing I really care about is that the company…
The Oura Ring 4 has slimmer sensors, increased accuracy, and more sizes
The ring will come in six colors. | Image: Oura Oura is giving its popular smart ring and app a substantial makeover. The company just announced the $349 Oura Ring 4, which will feature a slimmer design, improved accuracy, and more sizes. Starting today, the Oura app will also be getting a complete redesign to…
I went hands-on with the new Oura Ring 4: The Samsung Galaxy Ring’s worst nightmare
The Oura Ring 4, like a stealthy ninja in the night, may have just knocked the Samsung Galaxy Ring off its high horse. I’ve been wearing the Galaxy Ring since it launched in late July — and I’ve been adorning it on my ring finger non-stop. I praised it for a handful of features, including…