The rise and fall of NFTs made and unmade OpenSea — the largest marketplace for the crypto asset. But insider accounts of the company reveal a chaotic work environment, ever-shifting priorities, and troubles with the SEC.
Apple now charges more to swap your iPhone 16 Pro battery
Image: Nilay Patel Apple has hiked the price of its battery repair service for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Now, it will cost $119 to get your battery replaced in either phone — a $20 jump over its older fee. The price remains the same for the standard and “Plus” models, as do…
PS1 gem Tomba! is still a wild ride nearly 20 years later
Every couple of years, a core childhood memory resurfaces and sends me hunting for a bizarre PlayStation game my brother and I obsessed over but never actually played in its entirety. The internet search goes like this: game on red-and-black PS1 demo disk featuring feral child with pink hair tackling pigs and trees that look…
Flappy Bird’s original creator says he has nothing to do with the new game
The new take on Flappy Bird will include alternate game modes. | Screenshot: The Flappy Bird Foundation Last week, The Flappy Bird Foundation announced a game called Flappy Bird. But while the group has been framing it as the triumphant return of a classic mobile game, Flappy Bird’s original developer, Dong Nguyen isn’t calling it…
The Polaris Dawn crew is back on Earth after a historic mission
The Polaris Dawn crew safely returned to Earth early Sunday morning, bringing the historic privately funded mission to a close. The Dragon capsule carrying the mission’s four astronauts — Jared Isaacman, Scott “Kidd” Poteet, Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon — splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico around 3:30AM ET. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome…
The great Evernote reboot
Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge For so many years, the Evernote elephant was a truly iconic logo. Evernote was one of the first productivity apps to embrace smartphones, to enable cross-platform sync, and to make it really easy to store and create almost anything. And so Evernote was huge. But Peak Evernote was roughly…
40 Acres is a gruesome parable about finding hope in the apocalypse
Image: Hungry Eyes Film & Television R.T. Thorne’s postapocalyptic thriller frames farming and community as the keys to humanity’s survival after society collapses. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
The fanciest game console you can buy
Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 52, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I swear I don’t always just share absurdly expensive gadgets, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve…
Shogun Showdown makes you feel like a genius by showing you the future
Image: Goblinz Publishing Shogun Showdown sometimes breaks my brain. The new deckbuilding roguelike is all about tactics, and a key part of the game is that you can always see what the enemies plan to do next. Every once in a while, that gets me in a quandary where I know I’ll lose. But when…
Why the AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid features are a bigger deal than you think
Apple’s high-end earbuds will be able to be used a full-on hearing aids. Apple Could Apple really be teeing up a change that could save my elderly mother more than $1,500? That’s the promise of the company’s newly announced initiative to add true hearing aid functionality to the AirPods Pro — and why, with all…
‘Beetlejuice lips’ TikTok trend celebrates the natural creases of your lips
For once, the term of the week on Beauty TikTok isn’t the name of an algorithmically promoted physical insecurity. Instead, it’s a rare trend that celebrates the imperfections of an unmodified lip: It’s a Beetlejuice lip. But what, exactly, is a Beetlejuice lip? In a video that’s garnered over 41 million views and 4 million…
How to watch Vikings vs. 49ers online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The NFL began with a bang in the first round, and we’re expecting more of the same in round two. The Minnesota Vikings were one of the most impressive sides…
Amazon deal of the day: Grab the Apple iPad Mini at its lowest price ever
The best Amazon deals of the day as of Sept. 15: Best deal overall Apple iPad Mini (6th gen, A15 Bionic chip, 64GB, WiFi 6) $380 at Amazon (Save $119.01) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV $299.98 at Amazon (Save $150.01) Get Deal Best tracker deal Apple AirTag 4-pack $79…
How to watch New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox online for free
TL;DR: Live stream New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox in the MLB for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. We’d like to make an announcement to all the MLB fans around the world: It’s possible to access coverage of New York Yankees vs. Boston…
Project management made easy for just $19.97
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for just $19.97—manage tasks, resources, and reports efficiently with lifetime access. Managing a project can sometimes feel like juggling a million tasks at once. With Microsoft Project 2021 Professional, you can put down the juggling balls and take full control of every aspect of your project. For just $19.97,…
Portable microscope magic on a 4-inch screen for $69.97
TL;DR: Grab this Portable Handheld Pocket LCD Microscope with a 4-inch screen and 80x magnification for just $69.97 (reg. $100) through September 29. Curiosity doesn’t need to be confined to a lab, and now, with this portable handheld Pocket LCD Microscope, you can explore the hidden details of the world from the comfort of your…
This developer bundle has an IDE and 15 courses for $56
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle for just $55.97, a complete toolkit to master software development. Ready to take your coding skills to the next level (or the first level)? For just $55.97, you can get your hands on Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 plus…
Get lifetime access to Babbel for just $140 and become multilingual
TL;DR: Get a Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Subscription (all languages) for just $139.97 (reg. $599) through September 29 and expand your horizons. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $139.97 $599.00 Save $459.03 Get Deal Imagine having the power to communicate in 14 different languages for travel, business,…
This like-new Macbook Air is just $250
TL;DR: Get a grade-A refurbished 2017 MacBook Air for just $249.97—perfect for everyday work tasks, streaming, and schoolwork at a fraction of the regular cost. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $249.97 $999.00 Save $749.03 Refurbished, Silver Get Deal You don’t need to shell…
The best Target deals on Sept. 15: Save $200 on the Acer Aspire 3
The best Target deals on Sept. 15 Best laptop deal Acer Aspire 3 (Intel Core i5, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $299.99 at Target (Save $200) Get Deal Best iPad deal 10.2-inch Apple iPad (9th gen, A13 Bionic, 256GB) $229.99 at Target (Save $200) Get Deal Best headphone deal Beats Studio Pro headphones $249.99 at Target…
How to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks online for free
TL;DR: Live stream New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks for free on RTL+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks both started the new NFL season with a victory, but the winning run can’t continue into the second week of fixtures. Which side…
How to watch Chiefs vs. Bengals online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals for free on RTL+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to gain momentum after their first-round victory, as they seek a historic Super Bowl three-peat. The problem with this mission is that every other…
How to watch Broncos vs. Steelers online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The second round of NFL fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, including Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. The Broncos lost in round one, but the Steelers looked strong in a win…
Tackle your entire reading list in a day with Headway Premium, now just £34 for life
TL;DR: As of Sept. 15, you can get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium for just £34.28 instead of £228.57 using the discount code HEADWAY— that’s a savings of 85%. Sitting down to read a whole book may be rewarding, but it might not have the same instant gratification you get from flipping through TikTok….
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo. Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. There are a bunch of exciting Premier League fixtures this weekend, but Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal is the standout game. The North London derby is always entertaining,…
How to watch Cardinals vs. Rams online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams are both looking for their first win of the new NFL season. Both teams suffered disappointing defeats in the opening round of fixtures,…
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 15
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…
Wordle today: Here’s the answer hints for September 15
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 September 15’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 15
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…
Megalopolis could have let audiences ask Adam Driver questions during showings
Adam Driver in a Megalopolis trailer. | Screenshot: YouTube Francis Ford Coppola wanted voice recognition software to let audience members ask Adam Driver’s Cesar character a question during theatrical showings of Megalopolis, according to a Telegraph interview with the director. Then, the software would trigger the theater’s projector to play a clip of “the most…
NASA’s Starliner astronauts don’t feel ‘let down’ by Boeing’s spacecraft
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spoke about their continued stay aboard the International Space Station during a press conference held yesterday. The two are now fully incorporated into the ISS crew, as the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that was meant to take them home last week was instead sent back to Earth uncrewed. Early…