Will Farrell and Harper Steele have been close friends and collaborators for decades. Here, they talk about what is at the heart of ‘Will & Harper’, a road trip documentary they made after Harper’s transition.
A container truck burns outside the Port of Los Angeles. | Image: Pepe’s Towing A truck full of lithium-ion batteries is burning in Los Angeles, shutting down ports and a bridge. It’s not clear what the batteries were for — but LA’s Vincent Thomas Bridge, leading to the Port of Los Angeles and the nearby…
Something strange happens when an artist blows up in the social media age. Their fans begin to think they own a piece of the artist’s success or, more precariously, the fans start to believe the artist owes them for their ascent. And that situation becomes tenuous for the newly popular artist — not too long…
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge, Shutterstock We pick the best video doorbell cameras for keeping an eye on people, packages, and anything else that comes across your front porch. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Illustration: The Verge Meta is rolling out the ability to tag your location on your Threads posts. If you have the feature, you’ll see a pin in the post composer that you can tap so you can include where you are. Note that adding your location to a Threads post doesn’t share an exact pin…
The US Department of Justice charged three Iranian nationals as part of an effort to hack into the emails and computers used by President Donald Trump’s campaign staff and other political connections. The Washington Post reported that DOJ officials filed charges against Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri and Yasar Balaghi in an indictment filed Thursday…
Apple fans are still waiting for the release of M4 Macs later this year. However, one Apple analyst suggests that the company is already looking ahead to the next iteration of the Apple Vision Pro, which will be reportedly powered by the next-gen M5 chipset. According to a new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo,…
This robotic arm’s articulated hand can detach and crawl around on its own. | Screenshot: YouTube Researchers from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed an articulated hand that can extend the reach of a robotic arm by detaching and crawling away on its own to grab things. The research was…
An illustration of DRACO getting destroyed in Earth’s atmosphere. | Image: ESA The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch a satellite into Earth’s orbit in 2027 to watch it get wrecked as it reenters the atmosphere. The project is intended to help understand how exactly satellites break apart so that scientists can learn how…
Image: Nintendo The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto is a slick and playful trek through the company’s century-long history. But it’s lacking much in the way of revelations. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Can ChatGPT generate images? With all the various ChatGPT features and models OpenAI has announced in the past year, it’s hard to keep track of what’s actually live and accessible to the average user. But if you’re wondering about one of the most popular features — image generation — we’re here to tell you that…
If you booted up Steam in the last 24 hours, then you probably saw the pop up window asking you to agree to a new Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA). Valve laid out the changes in an official blog post on the Steam Community forum, and notably, binding arbitration is no longer part of the SSA….
Valve is continuing the wonderful tradition of messing with people who feel the need to cheat in multiplayer games. In the latest update to Deadlock, the company’s wildly popular new hero shooter that’s currently invite-only, Valve added the game’s first anti-cheat system. When the system detects a cheater, Deadlock will offer the opposing team a…
News of a sequel to Netflix’s cult sci-fi/horror The Platform brought me mixed feelings. The original’s nightmarishly simple concept was so compelling I wanted to see more from that world, but I also worried about what a sequel could say or show that the first movie hadn’t. I’m happy to report my fears weren’t necessary….
The condemnation of Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot+ AI PCs was swift and damning. While it’s meant to let you find anything you’ve ever done on your PC, it also involves taking constant screenshots of your PC, and critics noticed that information wasn’t being stored securely. Microsoft ended up delaying its rollout for Windows Insider…
Image: Microsoft In response to security concerns, Microsoft is detailing how it has overhauled its controversial AI-powered Recall feature that creates screenshots of mostly everything you see or do on a computer. Recall was originally supposed to debut with Copilot Plus PCs in June, but Microsoft has spent the past few months reworking the security…
Windows Recall was the talk of the town when it was announced alongside the launch of the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 PCs in June. Many poked fun at it, including myself, calling it a Black Mirror-esque feature. The AI-powered Windows tool records your activity by taking screenshots every few seconds, which is…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It’s been a rough couple of months for Disney Plus subscribers. First came news of yet another price hike — which will take effect on October 17th — followed by Disney’s announcement that it will begin charging $6.99 a month to add an “extra member” to an ad-supported…
Mega Dice is making its mark as the top GameFi token on the Solana blockchain. Having already raised over $1.9 million, Mega Dice is poised to become a major player in the decentralized gaming industry. There are only two days left before the presale ends, and the excitement is palpable. Gamers and investors are rushing…
The world’s first cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) saw its price shoot past $65,000 and hit a new two-month-high level. According to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin is trading at just under $66,500 at the time of writing after seeing its price increase by over 2% over the last 24 hours. This is the highest price reported by the…
Check out the best gaming deals at Amazon ahead of Prime Big Deal Days: Early Prime Day gaming deals: Best handheld console deal Nintendo Switch Lite (Gray) $179.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal Best gaming headset deal Logitech G PRO X (Gen 1) $149.39 at Amazon (save $80.60) Get Deal Best gaming laptop deal…
Garmins aren’t just multisport behemoths anymore. | Illustration by Will Joel / The Verge Garmin may be best known for its hardcore fitness watches, but it’s got an extensive line of lifestyle offerings, too. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Genmoji, one of the most intriguing Apple Intelligence features, isn’t available on iPhone 16 yet, but we just got a sneak peek at how it works. Spotted by TechRadar, Apple updated its iPadOS 18 info page with some tips about Apple Intelligence features that are coming to its device ecosystem starting later this year. Of…
Best early robot vacuum deals ahead of October Prime Day Best robot vacuum deal Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum $329.99 at Amazon (save $269.01) Get Deal Best combo robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Combo i5 robot vacuum and mop $349.99 at Amazon (save $120.99) Get Deal Prime Big Deal Days — aka October Prime Day…
Blizzard is diving into the StarCraft shooter well once again, after two previous titles were canceled. This information comes from a forthcoming book about the developer by games journalist Jason Schreier and was discussed during a recent IGN podcast. This time around, veteran developer Dan Hay is leading the effort to translate the world of…
CNN chairman Mark Thompson announced plans to introduce a digital subscription business in July. | Image: CNN CNN will put some of its digital content behind a subscription paywall starting next month, The New York Times reports. The experiment will test similar subscription models to those used by publications like The New Yorker, Wired, and…
Last week, a team of independent security researchers published their discovery of a flaw in the car brand Kia’s web portal. It could be exploited to track and remotely control dozens of models. Thanks to the vulnerability on the website, the researchers could hack a car in about 30 seconds, just by using its license…
Fujifilm’s original GFX100S was a popular alternative to the GFX100, as it offered the same picture quality in a slimmer body at a much lower price. It did have some flaws, though, most notably its autofocus that didn’t always keep up with the subject. In a similar vein, the company recently released the $5,000 GFX100S…
Trains are cool, but aren’t always cheaper to ride. | Image: Amtrak Amtrak fares and trip suggestions are getting integrated into Google Search as part of Google’s efforts to offer greener ways of travel over flights. Now, when you search for airline fares on Google or Google Flights between destinations with Amtrak terminals, you’ll also…
All talk, no action. This phrase perfectly sums up a number of men in my orbit. At parties, they encircle you, making you feel like the only person in the room. Online, they slide into your inbox. The chat is high-octane, compliments free-flowing, spicy undertones in abundance. And then… nothing. They flirt with you all…
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Thanks to Qi2, there are way more great chargers for your MagSafe phone than ever before. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
