Hackers are selling the data of millions lifted from 23andMe’s genetic database
Illustration: Beatrice Sala
23andMe acknowledged this week that data from users of its genetic testing and analysis platform has been circulating on dark web forums after what it says was a credential-stuffing attack, according to BleepingComputer. The outlet wrote that a hacker reportedly... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23907330/23andme-leak-hackers-selling-user-dna-data?utm_source=press.coop
Quick fix: what are those circles on my Chrome tabs?
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
The issue
You may have noticed recently that of the tabs on your Chrome browser have circles around the tab’s icon and that the icon itself is smaller and slightly faded. What’s that all about — and can I change them back?
You can see how much memory has been freed up by... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23906182/chrome-tab-circles-meaning-browser?utm_source=press.coop
What’s up with the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro?
Temperature sensor. Temperature sensor? Temperature sensor. | Image: Google
The Pixel 8 Pro has an infrared temperature sensor. Why does the Pixel 8 Pro have a temperature sensor?
For an unusual feature on a $1,000 flagship phone, Google really isn’t saying much about it. The Pixel 8 Pro announcement mentions it almost... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23903842/pixel-8-pro-temperature-sensor-fda-feature?utm_source=press.coop
Anatomy of a Fall’s slow-burn murder mystery turns the heat up on a difficult marriage
Image: Neon
Before Anatomy of a Fall gives us a body, we get a booming steel drum cover of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” It’s coming from upstairs, where Sandra’s (Sandra Hüller) husband is insulating the attic. But he’s playing the music loudly — possibly out of spite. Sandra is downstairs answering... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23903462/anatomy-of-a-fall-review-justine-triet-nyff?utm_source=press.coop
The Pixel 8 and the what-is-a-photo apocalypse
Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge
One of the first known photo fakes, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, was made just decades after the dawn of photography itself. Since then, photographers have found themselves in endless arguments about what truly constitutes a photo — what’s real, what’s fake, and when is editing too... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23906753/google-pixel-8-pro-photo-editing-tools-ai?utm_source=press.coop
Intel teases Windows ‘refresh’ coming in 2024 as Windows 12 launch is rumored
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Intel has teased a “Windows refresh” for 2024 which it hopes will boost its revenues. During Citi’s analyst conference last month Intel CFO David Zinsner discussed a Windows refresh next year, suggesting that consumers might upgrade their PCs because of a... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23907234/intel-windows-12-2024-refresh-launch?utm_source=press.coop
Redfall finally gets a performance mode on Xbox
Image: Bethesda Softworks
Remember Redfall? The blood-sucking shooter with soul-crushing problems? The game that released in May without a 60fps performance mode on Xbox? The game that, according to a Eurogamer article from earlier on Friday, hardly anyone has been playing on Steam? Well, it got a big new update on Friday —... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906978/redfall-update-2-performance-mode-xbox?utm_source=press.coop
Amazon now lets you buy games on its cloud gaming service — but only Ubisoft ones
Image: Ubisoft
Amazon now offers the ability to buy games on its Luna cloud gaming service, but the new feature comes with a big catch: at least for now, you’ll only be able to buy select Ubisoft titles.
For me, Amazon was advertising games you can buy right on the main Luna... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906915/amazon-luna-buy-ubisoft-games-cloud-gaming-service?utm_source=press.coop
The best phone to buy right now
Photo Illustration by William Joel / The Verge
Bad news: flagship phones cost a small fortune these days. Good news: we can help you pick the right one and get the most for your money.
Continue reading… #press
https://www.theverge.com/22163811/best-phone?utm_source=press.coop
The BBC is blocking OpenAI data scraping but is open to AI-powered journalism
Image: BBC
The BBC, the UK’s largest news organization, laid out principles it plans to follow as it evaluates the use of generative AI — including for research and production of journalism, archival, and “personalized experiences.”
In a blog post, BBC director of nations Rhodri Talfan Davies said the... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906645/bbc-generative-ai-news-openai?utm_source=press.coop
The best price ever on Sharge’s transparent batteries and retro Mac chargers
Sharge’s transparent batteries and retro Mac charger. | Image: Sharge
Ever heard of Sharge? The company is arguably just as responsible as Nothing for bringing transparent gadgets back — its see-through batteries swarmed social media and have inspired a wave of copycats. Less famously,... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906552/sharge-sharegeek-storm-retro-mac-sale-best-price?utm_source=press.coop
Lenovo exec promises 80 percent of its devices will be consumer-repairable by 2025
Lenovo’s rollable laptop concept. | Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge
At first, Lenovo only seemed casually jealous of Framework’s modular repairable laptops — first it sent a cease-and-desist over a Framework power button, then it unveiled its own modular concept laptop dubbed... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23884108/lenovo-consumer-repair-pcs-serviceability-framework?utm_source=press.coop
Castlevania: Nocturne is coming back for a second season
Richter Belmont. | Netflix
Castlevania: Nocturne’s season 1 finale made it crystal clear that there was even more to Richter Belmont’s story still waiting to be told. But just in case there was any doubt that Netflix planned to bring the show back, the streamer’s already teasing what’s coming next.
Along with a brief teaser video... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23906342/castlevania-nocturne-season-2?utm_source=press.coop
EV buyers will get an instant rebate of as much as $7,500 starting in 2024
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The Treasury Department released new guidance Friday outlining how car dealers can give customers instant access to the electric vehicle rebate starting in January 2024. It’s the latest move by the Biden administration to bring down the cost of EVs in the hopes that... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906238/ev-tax-credit-instant-rebate-dealership-irs-guidance?utm_source=press.coop
Google’s seven-year Pixel update promise is historic — or meaningless
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
I can’t believe Google finally did it. I’m still in disbelief. An Android phone with seven years of updates — not security patches, but real OS and feature updates? It’s unheard of. It’s historic.
It’s the opposite of what we’ve come to expect from Google over the past decade... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23904092/google-pixel-update-seven-years-editorial?utm_source=press.coop
How to use the new Messages features in iOS 17
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
iOS 17 is available now and ready to install if you’ve got an iPhone released in the last five years — and as usual, Apple has added upgrades and new features to its iOS apps as well as to the mobile operating system itself.
Here, we’ll show you what you can now do in Messages using iOS 17 that... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23906072/apple-ios-17-iphone-messages-how-to?utm_source=press.coop
Here are the best Kindle deals right now
The kid-friendly version of Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is on sale starting at $109.99. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
When it comes to finding a device to use to read your ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like... #press
https://www.theverge.com/21539047/best-amazon-kindle-deals?utm_source=press.coop
Microsoft launches new web app store for Windows
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Microsoft has launched a new web version of its app store for Windows. It’s designed as a replacement for the existing way to find Windows apps on the web, with links from the site opening in the Microsoft Store client on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
The software giant has... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906082/microsoft-windows-app-store-web-version-launch?utm_source=press.coop
The Verge’s favorite tools to stay organized
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Life these days can be very complicated, and many of us — I’d guess that most of us — are constantly looking for the best method to keep our lives in order. What do you need on your grocery list? When is that work project due, and who is working on it with you? A friend wants to do a movie-watching... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23904502/organize-tools-journal-notes-apps?utm_source=press.coop
Here are the best Apple Watch deals right now
The Apple Watch Series 9 isn’t a massive step up from the prior model, but it does offer a few new features. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Less than a month ago, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, introducing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($799) alongside the new Apple Watch Series 9 ($399). Each wearable has its own pros and... #press
https://www.theverge.com/21289209/best-apple-watch-deals?utm_source=press.coop
Canada isn’t trying to silence podcasters
Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images
The Canadian regulatory body that oversees radio, television, and online streaming services put out a news release last week about a provocative new rule. Any online streaming service that operates in Canada, offers broadcasting content, and earns more than $10 million in annual... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905644/canada-podcast-platform-registration-requirement?utm_source=press.coop
Bing’s AI image generator apparently blocks prompts about the Twin Towers
The real World Trade Center in 1980. | Photo by Jack Mecca / Getty Images
After some users of Bing’s DALL-E 3 integration found a loophole in the tool’s guardrails and generated art featuring several beloved animated characters and the Twin Towers, Microsoft seems to have blocked the... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905311/microsoft-bing-dalle3-generative-ai-images-twin-towers?utm_source=press.coop
Forza Motorsport looks and feels like Forza but with an RPG hiding under the hood
Image: Microsoft
Not long into playing my preview copy of Forza Motorsport, I was intrigued but not that impressed — until I went back and played Forza Motorsport 7 for a while.
Arriving six years after the last entry and as the first game in the series built for the new generation of hardware,... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23905255/forza-motorsport-launch-date-first-impressions?utm_source=press.coop
Elon Musk is stonewalling the SEC, and now he’s getting sued
Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing Elon Musk over his refusal to testify in an investigation into Musk’s purchase of Twitter stock in 2022.
According to the SEC’s complaint, Musk was scheduled to appear for testimony on September 15th after receiving... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905307/elon-musk-sec-testify-lawsuit-subpoena?utm_source=press.coop
Epic is changing Unreal Engine’s pricing for non-game developers
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Fortnite developer Epic Games is changing the way it charges people who use its creation tool Unreal Engine sometime next year — but only for a subset of users, according to CEO Tim Sweeney (via Game From Scratch).
Game developers using Unreal Engine won’t... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905082/epic-unreal-engine-pricing-change-film-automotive?utm_source=press.coop
We built the $150 Xbox 360 made of Lego-like Mega bricks
A white Xbox 360 with a hard drive, controller, and a “copy” of Halo 3 — you build them all with bricks. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge
Have I mentioned recently that I have the best job in the world? This week, I spent three and a half hours building an Xbox 360 out of Mega Bloks, the Lego-like bricks produced by Mattel. ... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23904110/xbox-360-mega-bloks-target-review?utm_source=press.coop
The best ebook reader to buy right now
Image: Will Joel / The Verge
From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s an e-reader for everyone.
Continue reading… #press
https://www.theverge.com/23769068/best-ebook-readers?utm_source=press.coop
Samsung is adding support for mobile driver’s licenses to Samsung Wallet
Samsung is going to let customers in Arizona and Iowa add their driver’s licenses to Samsung Wallet beginning later this month, Samsung’s Sally Hyesoon Jeong said onstage at the 2023 Samsung Developer Conference on Thursday. It’s unclear when more states might be supported, but Jeong did say that starting... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905072/samsung-wallet-mobile-drivers-licenses?utm_source=press.coop
Here’s the first proof a refreshed Steam Deck is nigh
The Steam Deck, in its bundled carry case. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Think we’re not getting a new Steam Deck just because Valve isn’t ready to upgrade its performance? Think again: Valve already put a new Steam Deck through the FCC’s certification process on August 13th, agency documents reveal.
... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904795/steam-deck-1030-fcc-certification-6ghz-wifi?utm_source=press.coop
Samsung just turned its soundbar into a SmartThings hub
Samsung’s newest soundbar, the HW-Q900C, is now capable of being a SmartThings hub, | Image: Samsung
At its annual developer conference today, Samsung once again put its SmartThings smart home platform front and center, announcing that its newest soundbar, the HW-Q900C, is now capable of being a... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904754/samsung-sdc23-soundbar-smartthings-smart-home-hub?utm_source=press.coop
The Verge Guide to Amazon’s October Prime Day event
Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The Verge
For the second year in a row, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event in the fall. This year’s two-day deal blitz — aka Prime Big Deal Days — will run from Tuesday, October 10th, through Wednesday, October 11th, presenting Amazon Prime members with yet another opportunity... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23903764/amazon-october-prime-day-deals-tips-news-guide-2023?utm_source=press.coop
Lego Animal Crossing is official — here’s the teaser and backstory
Tom Nook, Isabelle, Julian, Kapp’n, Marshall, Rosie, and... my wife and I don’t recognize the others right now. | Image: Lego via Jay’s Brick Blog
We still don’t have a Legend of Zelda or Metroid set, but Lego is slowly working its way through Nintendo’s most popular IP — today, it’s announcing that Animal... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904709/lego-animal-crossing-announcement?utm_source=press.coop
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live-action adaptation
Image: CD Projekt Red
Get ready for a live-action adaptation of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The game developer is teaming up with Anonymous Content, a media company that has worked on series like True Detective and Shantaram, on a new “live-action project” based on the popular video game.
It... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904722/cyberpunk-2077-live-action-adaptation-anonymous-content?utm_source=press.coop
The best deals on 4K TVs
We’ve got deals on all sorts of TVs, ranging from affordable (yet feature-packed) models to high-end OLED and Mini LEDs that will really wow you. | Image: Chris Welch / The Verge
Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2023 at a substantial discount. That’s because, these days, you can usually land a great deal on a mid- or... #press
https://www.theverge.com/22371561/best-4k-tv-deals-sale-lg-samsung-sony-tcl?utm_source=press.coop
In Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s new movie Evil Does Not Exist, it does
Image: Film at Lincoln Center
There’s an old episode of the podcast Reply All I think about all the time called “Negative Mount Pleasant” — a title that reveals nothing about what it’s about. Also, the first eight minutes of the episode aren’t super instructive either. It opens with tape from a village meeting,... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23897222/evil-does-not-exist-review-ryusuke-hamaguchi-nyff?utm_source=press.coop
This limited-edition Flipper Zero is the latest transparent gadget
It’s the Flipper Zero. Clearly. | Image: Flipper Zero
The Flipper Zero — which the company calls a “portable multi-tool for pentesters and geeks in a toy-like body,” Verge friend Chris Person calls “a Swiss Army Knife of antennas,” and my kids call “the meebo” because I use it to emulate Amiibos... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904454/flipper-zero-transparent-edition-multitool-hacking?utm_source=press.coop
Sony’s high-bitrate movie service is now available on PS5 and PS4
Image: Sony
Sony is bringing its own movie streaming service to PlayStation consoles beginning today. Previously known as Bravia Core, the service is being rebranded to Sony Pictures Core as it arrives on the PS5 and PS4. “Once you sign up for Sony Pictures Core, you will be able to buy or rent up... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904557/sony-pictures-core-now-available-ps5-ps4-ps-plus?utm_source=press.coop
Amazon’s Totally Killer is, like, such a fun slasher movie
Image: James Dittiger / Prime Video
Totally Killer never tries to hide what it is: a classic slasher movie fused with Back to the Future. And it turns out that adding time travel to the well-worn horror genre helps bring some new life to it in a way that actually feels pretty fitting. If you’re looking for a... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23900347/totally-killer-review-amazon-prime-video?utm_source=press.coop
Displace came up with a landing gear safety system for its totally wireless TV
Image: Displace
Back at CES 2023, we got a first glimpse at a “truly wireless” TV from a startup called Displace. This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries that power the screen — and also a vacuum suction system that can keep the display adhered to walls without traditional mounting. And it can... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23901655/displace-wireless-tv-landing-gear?utm_source=press.coop
Taylor Lorenz on her extremely online history of the internet
The cover art for Taylor Lorenz’s Extremely Online.
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When Taylor Lorenz turned in the draft of her new book, Extremely Online, she found that she had written 60,000 words on the... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23903601/taylor-lorenz-interview-extremely-online-book?utm_source=press.coop
Apple’s World War II series Masters of the Air premieres in January
Image: Apple
Apple’s long-in-the-works WWII drama Masters of the Air is only a few months away. The company announced that the series, which comes from the same minds behind Band of Brothers and The Pacific, will start streaming on Apple TV Plus on January 26th. Subsequent episodes will drop every... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903600/masters-of-the-air-apple-tv-plus-date-images?utm_source=press.coop
After a seven-year wait, Leica’s releasing the Leica Sofort 2 instant film camera
Image: Leica
Seven years after releasing the Leica Sofort, Leica has finally announced a sequel: the Leica Sofort 2. The instant film camera will be available for $389 on November 9th.
The new Leica Sofort 2 costs about $90 more than its predecessor, and it transforms the product from a fully... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23902287/leica-sofort-2-instant-film-camera?utm_source=press.coop
Nanoleaf’s latest smart lights bring the holiday cheer
The new Nanoleaf Essentials string lights work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings through Matter. | Image: Nanoelaf
The latest product from smart lighting company Nanoleaf is less about jazzing up your YouTube streaming setup and more about bringing some holiday cheer to your home this... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903870/nanoleaf-essentials-matter-smart-holiday-string-lights?utm_source=press.coop
Comcast and Charter have begun rolling out the first Xumo streaming box
Image: Charter/Comcast
In April 2022, cable operators Comcast and Charter announced a partnership that the companies said would produce “a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs.” A few months later, we learned that this joint effort would... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904453/comcast-charter-xumo-stream-box-now-available?utm_source=press.coop
The Pixel 8’s best new feature is guaranteed updates
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
When Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro today, it added a feature no other phone can compete with: both devices will get Android OS updates, security updates, and new feature updates for the next seven years. That’s a very big deal! Ongoing support is the difference... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903431/google-pixel-8-pro-seven-years-updates-android-os?utm_source=press.coop
Adobe teases new AI photo editing tool that will ‘revolutionize’ its products
Even Adobe is sick of using the lasso tool to manually separate objects from photographs. | Image: Adobe
Adobe is set to announce a new AI-powered photo editing tool at the Adobe Max event next week that makes it much easier to alter images without prior editing experience.... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904416/adobe-max-sneak-project-stardust-ai-photo-editing-tool?utm_source=press.coop
Microsoft and Amazon face UK regulator investigation over cloud services
Illustration: The Verge
The clouds are gathering over Microsoft’s Azure operations in the EU and now the UK, with the launch of a new investigation into major cloud service providers that also includes Amazon. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is just about to wrap up its concerns... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904375/uk-cma-microsoft-amazon-cloud-investigation?utm_source=press.coop
Google releases Gmail app for Wear OS
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Google is rolling out a Gmail app for Wear OS that will allow smartwatch wearers to view their inbox and open messages. The announcement comes a few months after the app’s initial announcement at Google I/O in May.
The app (first spotted on the Google Play Store by 9to5Google) allows users... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903765/google-gmail-app-wear-os-release?utm_source=press.coop
Amazon is quietly shuttering its live audio app Amp
Amazon Amp
Amp, the live radio app launched by Amazon just last year, will soon be no more. Bloomberg reports that Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sent a memo announcing the shutdown.
The Amp app still appears to be available for download and is still airing live radio shows as of the time of... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903887/amazon-is-quietly-shuttering-its-live-audio-app-amp?utm_source=press.coop
Amazon’s first Project Kuiper test satellites are headed to space on October 6th
Image: Amazon
Amazon will launch two Project Kuiper test satellites into space on Friday, October 6th. The pair of satellites — dubbed KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 — will shoot into space aboard the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket as part of Amazon’s internet satellite... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903758/amazon-project-kuiper-test-satellites-space-launch?utm_source=press.coop
X stops showing headlines because Elon Musk thinks it will make posts look better
Illustration: The Verge
X, formerly Twitter, is no longer showing headlines on articles shared on the platform. Instead, X is only showing the article’s lead image and the domain it will link you to. The change is present on the iOS app for myself and another Verge staffer.
You can see... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903859/x-elon-musk-headlines-links-image-twitter?utm_source=press.coop
Artifact will let you generate images with AI for your posts
Image: Artifact
Just one week after adding the ability to post, Artifact announced on Wednesday that users can now use AI to generate cover art for their content. The company says the feature will add “eye-catching images” that’ll help users better tell their stories.
Up until recently, Artifact was an AI-powered... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903578/artifact-generative-ai-meta-instagram?utm_source=press.coop
There’s already a Pixel 8 teardown video
Screenshot: PBKreviews via YouTube
Google only officially took the wraps off the Pixel 8 just hours ago, and people are already tearing it down. In a video posted to YouTube, PBKreviews offers an early look at all the hardware packed behind the phone’s 6.2-inch OLED screen.
The video starts off with PBKreviews carefully removing the... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903597/pixel-8-teardown-video-google?utm_source=press.coop
Here’s how Google’s new Pixel 8 phones stack up to the Pixel 7 lineup
The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch display and starts at $999. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
In addition to officially rolling out Android 14, Google introduced the Pixel Watch 2 and a new lineup of phones during its Made by Google Event on Wednesday. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro start... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23891201/google-pixel-8-vs-7-comparison-specs-price-features?utm_source=press.coop
Former BioWare employees sue for better severance packages
Image: BioWare
Several BioWare employees are suing their former employer after they alleged the company refused to grant them fair severance packages.
A press release from Worobec Law Offices, the firm representing seven ex-BioWare employees, stated that the employees were entitled to one month of... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903348/bioware-lawsuit-fair-severance-dragon-age-dreadwolf?utm_source=press.coop
Google is launching a generative AI-enhanced version of Assistant
Image: Google
During the Made by Google event, where it debuted new Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 hardware, Google also announced it’s launching Assistant with Bard, which leverages generative AI to provide personalized assistance to users. The company says the new AI-enhanced assistant can do things like help plan your... #press
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903101/google-assisant-with-bard-ai?utm_source=press.coop
Google Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Google’s latest Pixel launch event has come to an end. Even though some of the products Google revealed were leaked well in advance, the company still managed to throw in a couple of surprises.
Here are all the biggest announcements from the Made by Google event.
The... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23902026/google-pixel-8-launch-event-biggest-announcements-watch-buds-pro?utm_source=press.coop
Apple TV Plus is bringing its own flavor of Bridgerton to streaming with The Buccaneers
Image by Apple TV Plus
Bridgerton is big business for Netflix. It’s one of the most watched dramas in the service’s history (according to Netflix). It launched a boom in Regency romance novels, a spinoff prequel, and there’s even a Bridgerton experience. Naturally other streamers are out... #press
https://www.theverge.com/23903086/buccaneers-trailer-apple-tv-plus-release-date?utm_source=press.coop
Patreon has a new look for its next era
Image: Patreon
A decade since launching with the mission of helping creatives make money directly through fan support, Patreon is undergoing a major rebrand — and reimagining what the next decade might look like for the so-called creator economy.
Beginning this week, a slew of new features and products that have been in... #press
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Where to preorder the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
You can get a free Pixel Watch 2 if you preorder the Pixel 8 Pro. | Image: Google
Google announced the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on Wednesday during its Made by Google Event, introducing it alongside the new Pixel Watch 2. Both phones will be available on October 12th starting at $699 and $999, respectively, with... #press
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Where to preorder the Google Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel Watch 2 comes in polished silver, matte black, and champagne gold. | Image: Google
Google’s Pixel Watch has been with us for a full year now, and the surprise hit smartwatch now gets the honor of having its own iterative update. While the original Pixel Watch was a good first crack at a wearable from Google,... #press
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Android 14’s AI-generated wallpapers might be its coolest new feature
Generative AI wallpapers are one of many new customizable options in Android 14. | Image: Google
Google’s launching the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro today, and alongside the new smartphones comes the public release of Android 14, which has lots of new features — including a rad new AI wallpaper... #press
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The Pixel Watch 2 adds new sensors, longer battery life, and better accuracy
The Pixel Watch 2 looks the same, but most of the upgrades are under the hood. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
The $349.99 Pixel Watch 2 may not look too different from the outside, but under the hood, it’s another story. The second-gen smartwatch features a bevy of upgrades, including a new... #press
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Android 14 is now available for Pixel phones
Android 14 is available. | Image: Google
Google has released Android 14, the latest version of the Android operating system. It’s available today on Pixel phones (4A 5G and up), with phones from manufacturers including Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, and more supporting it “later this year.” The update brings with it some new... #press
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The Pixel 8 Pro has better cameras, a brighter screen, and a lot of new AI tricks
The Pixel 8 Pro features a redesigned camera bar and a bonus temperature sensor.
Google doesn’t leave much to the imagination when it comes to unreleased phones, and that’s mostly the case with the Pixel 8 Pro. Thanks to a flood of leaks, you’ve probably seen its updated camera bar, read all... #press
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Google’s new Pixel 8 is a little bit smaller and a little bit smarter
The new color this year is a rose pink; you can also opt for a black or hazel model. | Image: Google
The new Google Pixel 8 is officially official, despite having been leaked and preannounced by the company already. As with the Pixel 7, the Pixel 8 is smaller and less expensive than its larger Pixel 8... #press
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Apple TV Plus will stream free Charlie Brown classics for the holidays again
A Charlie Brown Christmas streams free on Apple TV Plus for two days in December | Image: Apple
Apple nabbed exclusive rights to stream the Peanuts holiday specials on Apple TV Plus back in 2020, and has made a habit of making the stream freely available to non-subscribers for short periods... #press
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Uber will return your packages for you — for a fee, of course
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Uber is expanding its package delivery service, Uber Connect, to include returns. Starting today, customers can use Uber to summon a courier, who will return up to five packages to the post office or FedEx or UPS stores.
The packages need to be resealed and include all... #press
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Canva’s new AI tools automate boring, labor-intensive design tasks
Magic Studio is a one-stop shop for AI-powered content creation tools. | Image: Canva
As part of its 10th birthday celebrations, web-based design platform Canva is releasing Magic Studio — a new suite of AI-powered design tools that aim to make content creation more accessible to everyone, regardless of... #press
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Roku’s next update focuses on sports, live TV, and easier content discovery
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Today, Roku outlined a slew of new software features that owners of its streaming devices (or Roku TVs) can expect over the coming weeks and months. The company has over 73 million active accounts globally, and as always, it’s trying to increase the amount of time each of... #press
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Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS online services will shut down in April
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Next spring, Nintendo will shut down the online services behind nearly all 3DS and Wii U software, affecting both first-party titles and third-party software (with some exceptions). News of this early April 2024 shutdown follows the return of online features for the Wii U versions... #press
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Samsung’s new ‘fan editions’ of the Galaxy S23, Tab S9, and Buds bring flagship features to lower prices
Look! A purple phone that’s actually purple. | Image: Samsung
Samsung’s FE series is back after a year off, this time with a pair of Galaxy Buds in the mix.
The Galaxy S23 FE has the specs we’d expect of a “value flagship” smartphone and a price that makes... #press
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Hackers are selling the data of millions lifted from 23andMe’s genetic database Illustration: Beatrice Sala 23andMe acknowledged this week that data from users of its genetic testing and analysis platform has been circulating on dark web forums after what it says was a credential-stuffing attack, according to BleepingComputer. The outlet wrote that a hacker reportedly... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23907330/23andme-leak-hackers-selling-user-dna-data?utm_source=press.coopAssassin’s Creed Mirage goes back to basics — and ends up basic Image: Ubisoft A richly constructed world and a pared-down gameplay experience refocusing on stealth and assassinations don’t save a game that is largely just okay. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/23906187/assassins-creed-mirage-review-ubisoft?utm_source=press.coopQuick fix: what are those circles on my Chrome tabs? Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge The issue You may have noticed recently that of the tabs on your Chrome browser have circles around the tab’s icon and that the icon itself is smaller and slightly faded. What’s that all about — and can I change them back? You can see how much memory has been freed up by... #press https://www.theverge.com/23906182/chrome-tab-circles-meaning-browser?utm_source=press.coopDiscogs’ vibrant vinyl community is shattering Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge; Photo by Sean Gladwell / Getty Images A home for music diehards has been fractured by increased fees that are pushing sellers and shoppers to other platforms. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/23899461/discogs-sellers-vinyl-cds-community-fees?utm_source=press.coopWhat’s up with the temperature sensor on the Pixel 8 Pro? Temperature sensor. Temperature sensor? Temperature sensor. | Image: Google The Pixel 8 Pro has an infrared temperature sensor. Why does the Pixel 8 Pro have a temperature sensor? For an unusual feature on a $1,000 flagship phone, Google really isn’t saying much about it. The Pixel 8 Pro announcement mentions it almost... #press https://www.theverge.com/23903842/pixel-8-pro-temperature-sensor-fda-feature?utm_source=press.coopAnatomy of a Fall’s slow-burn murder mystery turns the heat up on a difficult marriage Image: Neon Before Anatomy of a Fall gives us a body, we get a booming steel drum cover of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” It’s coming from upstairs, where Sandra’s (Sandra Hüller) husband is insulating the attic. But he’s playing the music loudly — possibly out of spite. Sandra is downstairs answering... #press https://www.theverge.com/23903462/anatomy-of-a-fall-review-justine-triet-nyff?utm_source=press.coopThe Pixel 8 and the what-is-a-photo apocalypse Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge One of the first known photo fakes, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, was made just decades after the dawn of photography itself. Since then, photographers have found themselves in endless arguments about what truly constitutes a photo — what’s real, what’s fake, and when is editing too... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23906753/google-pixel-8-pro-photo-editing-tools-ai?utm_source=press.coopIntel teases Windows ‘refresh’ coming in 2024 as Windows 12 launch is rumored Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Intel has teased a “Windows refresh” for 2024 which it hopes will boost its revenues. During Citi’s analyst conference last month Intel CFO David Zinsner discussed a Windows refresh next year, suggesting that consumers might upgrade their PCs because of a... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23907234/intel-windows-12-2024-refresh-launch?utm_source=press.coopRedfall finally gets a performance mode on Xbox Image: Bethesda Softworks Remember Redfall? The blood-sucking shooter with soul-crushing problems? The game that released in May without a 60fps performance mode on Xbox? The game that, according to a Eurogamer article from earlier on Friday, hardly anyone has been playing on Steam? Well, it got a big new update on Friday —... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906978/redfall-update-2-performance-mode-xbox?utm_source=press.coopAmazon now lets you buy games on its cloud gaming service — but only Ubisoft ones Image: Ubisoft Amazon now offers the ability to buy games on its Luna cloud gaming service, but the new feature comes with a big catch: at least for now, you’ll only be able to buy select Ubisoft titles. For me, Amazon was advertising games you can buy right on the main Luna... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906915/amazon-luna-buy-ubisoft-games-cloud-gaming-service?utm_source=press.coopThe best phone to buy right now Photo Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Bad news: flagship phones cost a small fortune these days. Good news: we can help you pick the right one and get the most for your money. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/22163811/best-phone?utm_source=press.coopToday the FTX jury suffered through a code review What did Gary Wang commit? | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Gary Wang supervised the code that gave Alameda special privileges at FTX. But it’s hard to conclude anyone but Sam Bankman-Fried gave the orders. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906899/ftx-alameda-sam-bankman-fried-trial-gary-wang-testimony?utm_source=press.coopThe BBC is blocking OpenAI data scraping but is open to AI-powered journalism Image: BBC The BBC, the UK’s largest news organization, laid out principles it plans to follow as it evaluates the use of generative AI — including for research and production of journalism, archival, and “personalized experiences.” In a blog post, BBC director of nations Rhodri Talfan Davies said the... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906645/bbc-generative-ai-news-openai?utm_source=press.coopPodcasting’s fallout continues Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images The pain is not over yet for the podcast industry, with layoffs and cancellations continuing to pile up. Amrita covered the WNYC layoffs yesterday, which, thanks to negotiations between management and the union, were not as steep as initially expected (6 percent... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906685/podcast-fallout-wnyc-pushkin-spotify-amazon-amp-kelce-swift?utm_source=press.coopThe best price ever on Sharge’s transparent batteries and retro Mac chargers Sharge’s transparent batteries and retro Mac charger. | Image: Sharge Ever heard of Sharge? The company is arguably just as responsible as Nothing for bringing transparent gadgets back — its see-through batteries swarmed social media and have inspired a wave of copycats. Less famously,... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906552/sharge-sharegeek-storm-retro-mac-sale-best-price?utm_source=press.coopLenovo exec promises 80 percent of its devices will be consumer-repairable by 2025 Lenovo’s rollable laptop concept. | Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge At first, Lenovo only seemed casually jealous of Framework’s modular repairable laptops — first it sent a cease-and-desist over a Framework power button, then it unveiled its own modular concept laptop dubbed... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23884108/lenovo-consumer-repair-pcs-serviceability-framework?utm_source=press.coopCastlevania: Nocturne is coming back for a second season Richter Belmont. | Netflix Castlevania: Nocturne’s season 1 finale made it crystal clear that there was even more to Richter Belmont’s story still waiting to be told. But just in case there was any doubt that Netflix planned to bring the show back, the streamer’s already teasing what’s coming next. Along with a brief teaser video... #press https://www.theverge.com/23906342/castlevania-nocturne-season-2?utm_source=press.coopEV buyers will get an instant rebate of as much as $7,500 starting in 2024 Image: Getty Images The Treasury Department released new guidance Friday outlining how car dealers can give customers instant access to the electric vehicle rebate starting in January 2024. It’s the latest move by the Biden administration to bring down the cost of EVs in the hopes that... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906238/ev-tax-credit-instant-rebate-dealership-irs-guidance?utm_source=press.coopThe best wireless earbuds to buy right now Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The best from Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, Beats, Google, and more Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/21309820/best-wireless-earbuds?utm_source=press.coopGoogle’s seven-year Pixel update promise is historic — or meaningless Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge I can’t believe Google finally did it. I’m still in disbelief. An Android phone with seven years of updates — not security patches, but real OS and feature updates? It’s unheard of. It’s historic. It’s the opposite of what we’ve come to expect from Google over the past decade... #press https://www.theverge.com/23904092/google-pixel-update-seven-years-editorial?utm_source=press.coopHow to use the new Messages features in iOS 17 Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge iOS 17 is available now and ready to install if you’ve got an iPhone released in the last five years — and as usual, Apple has added upgrades and new features to its iOS apps as well as to the mobile operating system itself. Here, we’ll show you what you can now do in Messages using iOS 17 that... #press https://www.theverge.com/23906072/apple-ios-17-iphone-messages-how-to?utm_source=press.coopHere are the best Kindle deals right now The kid-friendly version of Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is on sale starting at $109.99. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge When it comes to finding a device to use to read your ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like... #press https://www.theverge.com/21539047/best-amazon-kindle-deals?utm_source=press.coopMicrosoft launches new web app store for Windows Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft has launched a new web version of its app store for Windows. It’s designed as a replacement for the existing way to find Windows apps on the web, with links from the site opening in the Microsoft Store client on Windows 10 or Windows 11. The software giant has... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23906082/microsoft-windows-app-store-web-version-launch?utm_source=press.coopYale Assure Lock 2 review: almost perfect Yale’s latest smart locks offer something for everyone: Apple Home Key, a fingerprint reader, and compatibility with every platform. You just can’t have it all. (And there’s still no support for Thread or Matter.) Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/23367464/yale-assure-lock-2-touchscreen-keypad-wifi-review?utm_source=press.coopThe Verge’s favorite tools to stay organized Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Life these days can be very complicated, and many of us — I’d guess that most of us — are constantly looking for the best method to keep our lives in order. What do you need on your grocery list? When is that work project due, and who is working on it with you? A friend wants to do a movie-watching... #press https://www.theverge.com/23904502/organize-tools-journal-notes-apps?utm_source=press.coopGoogle’s Pixel 8 launch was a parade of AI A pile of new Pixel 8 devices. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Google’s latest products are filled with AI. There’s Magic Editor, a photo editing tool powered by generative AI; there’s Conversation Detection, an audio transparency feature powered by AI; there are... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23905985/google-pixel-8-launch-artificial-intelligence-ai-hype-parade?utm_source=press.coopSave $65 on Google’s Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their big software updates The Pixel Buds Pro will be getting software updates with new features over the next few weeks. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge It’s been a week of Google news, both on the announcement stage and even in the courtroom. While the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro may have... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23904491/google-pixel-buds-pro-nest-doorbell-floodlight-apple-watch-se-deal-sale?utm_source=press.coopGoogle’s Magnifier accessibility app is ready for download to Pixel phones Magnifier includes some additional accessibility benefits that go beyond simply zooming into distant text. | Image: Google Google has released its Magnifier app for Pixel phones that’s designed to make small, dimly lit, or distant text easier to read. The new accessibility app... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23905966/google-pixel-magnifier-accessibility-app-zoom-release-date?utm_source=press.coopMicrosoft eyes closing its giant Activision Blizzard deal next week Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is planning to finalize its $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week. A source familiar with Microsoft’s plans tells The Verge that the company is eyeing up Friday October 13th as the closing date where it... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23905946/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-finalization-timing-cma?utm_source=press.coopSilent Hill: Ascension premieres on Halloween Image: Genvid Silent Hill: Ascension, the interactive streaming series set in the universe of the classic horror games, will have its “world premiere” on October 31st at 9PM ET, says Jacob Navok, the game’s executive producer and CEO of developer Genvid. If you want to take part you’ll be able to... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/6/23905933/silent-hill-ascension-release-date-october-31st-halloween?utm_source=press.coopWas Sam Bankman-Fried’s bean bag chair a lie too? Choose your college roommates carefully... | Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Drew Angerer, Getty Images Two of Bankman-Fried’s MIT roommates make a damning case for the prosecution. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905665/sam-bankman-fried-fraud-trial-wang-yedidia-testimony?utm_source=press.coopHere are the best Apple Watch deals right now The Apple Watch Series 9 isn’t a massive step up from the prior model, but it does offer a few new features. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Less than a month ago, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, introducing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 ($799) alongside the new Apple Watch Series 9 ($399). Each wearable has its own pros and... #press https://www.theverge.com/21289209/best-apple-watch-deals?utm_source=press.coopCanada isn’t trying to silence podcasters Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images The Canadian regulatory body that oversees radio, television, and online streaming services put out a news release last week about a provocative new rule. Any online streaming service that operates in Canada, offers broadcasting content, and earns more than $10 million in annual... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905644/canada-podcast-platform-registration-requirement?utm_source=press.coopSony confirms server security breaches that exposed employee data Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge Sony is sending out notices to some current and former Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) employees warning that their personal information was compromised in a system breach that occurred in May. The letters went out to about 6,800 affected... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905370/sony-interactive-entertainment-security-breach-confirmation?utm_source=press.coopBing’s AI image generator apparently blocks prompts about the Twin Towers The real World Trade Center in 1980. | Photo by Jack Mecca / Getty Images After some users of Bing’s DALL-E 3 integration found a loophole in the tool’s guardrails and generated art featuring several beloved animated characters and the Twin Towers, Microsoft seems to have blocked the... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905311/microsoft-bing-dalle3-generative-ai-images-twin-towers?utm_source=press.coopForza Motorsport looks and feels like Forza but with an RPG hiding under the hood Image: Microsoft Not long into playing my preview copy of Forza Motorsport, I was intrigued but not that impressed — until I went back and played Forza Motorsport 7 for a while. Arriving six years after the last entry and as the first game in the series built for the new generation of hardware,... #press https://www.theverge.com/23905255/forza-motorsport-launch-date-first-impressions?utm_source=press.coopElon Musk is stonewalling the SEC, and now he’s getting sued Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing Elon Musk over his refusal to testify in an investigation into Musk’s purchase of Twitter stock in 2022. According to the SEC’s complaint, Musk was scheduled to appear for testimony on September 15th after receiving... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905307/elon-musk-sec-testify-lawsuit-subpoena?utm_source=press.coopThe iRacing team is making a NASCAR racing sim for consoles Image: iRacing iRacing, known for its simulation racing game for PC, has acquired the rights from Motorsport Games to make a NASCAR racing sim for consoles, according to a Thursday press release. NASCAR and iRacing already work together on virtual races within iRacing that have... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905123/iracing-nascar-racing-sim-consoles-playstation-xbox-nintendo-switch?utm_source=press.coopEpic is changing Unreal Engine’s pricing for non-game developers Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Fortnite developer Epic Games is changing the way it charges people who use its creation tool Unreal Engine sometime next year — but only for a subset of users, according to CEO Tim Sweeney (via Game From Scratch). Game developers using Unreal Engine won’t... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23905082/epic-unreal-engine-pricing-change-film-automotive?utm_source=press.coopWe built the $150 Xbox 360 made of Lego-like Mega bricks A white Xbox 360 with a hard drive, controller, and a “copy” of Halo 3 — you build them all with bricks. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Have I mentioned recently that I have the best job in the world? This week, I spent three and a half hours building an Xbox 360 out of Mega Bloks, the Lego-like bricks produced by Mattel. ... #press https://www.theverge.com/23904110/xbox-360-mega-bloks-target-review?utm_source=press.coopThe best ebook reader to buy right now Image: Will Joel / The Verge From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s an e-reader for everyone. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/23769068/best-ebook-readers?utm_source=press.coopHere’s the first proof a refreshed Steam Deck is nigh The Steam Deck, in its bundled carry case. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Think we’re not getting a new Steam Deck just because Valve isn’t ready to upgrade its performance? Think again: Valve already put a new Steam Deck through the FCC’s certification process on August 13th, agency documents reveal. ... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904795/steam-deck-1030-fcc-certification-6ghz-wifi?utm_source=press.coopSamsung just turned its soundbar into a SmartThings hub Samsung’s newest soundbar, the HW-Q900C, is now capable of being a SmartThings hub, | Image: Samsung At its annual developer conference today, Samsung once again put its SmartThings smart home platform front and center, announcing that its newest soundbar, the HW-Q900C, is now capable of being a... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904754/samsung-sdc23-soundbar-smartthings-smart-home-hub?utm_source=press.coopThe Verge Guide to Amazon’s October Prime Day event Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The Verge For the second year in a row, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event in the fall. This year’s two-day deal blitz — aka Prime Big Deal Days — will run from Tuesday, October 10th, through Wednesday, October 11th, presenting Amazon Prime members with yet another opportunity... #press https://www.theverge.com/23903764/amazon-october-prime-day-deals-tips-news-guide-2023?utm_source=press.coopLego Animal Crossing is official — here’s the teaser and backstory Tom Nook, Isabelle, Julian, Kapp’n, Marshall, Rosie, and... my wife and I don’t recognize the others right now. | Image: Lego via Jay’s Brick Blog We still don’t have a Legend of Zelda or Metroid set, but Lego is slowly working its way through Nintendo’s most popular IP — today, it’s announcing that Animal... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904709/lego-animal-crossing-announcement?utm_source=press.coopCyberpunk 2077 is getting a live-action adaptation Image: CD Projekt Red Get ready for a live-action adaptation of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The game developer is teaming up with Anonymous Content, a media company that has worked on series like True Detective and Shantaram, on a new “live-action project” based on the popular video game. It... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904722/cyberpunk-2077-live-action-adaptation-anonymous-content?utm_source=press.coopThe last-gen Apple Watch Series 8 is nearly half off The last-gen Apple Watch Series 8 offers many of the same features as the newer model. | Image: Apple Google may have just released the Pixel Watch 2, but the Apple Watch is still the better buy if you own an iPhone. And right now, you can get the 41mm GPS-enabled Apple Watch Series 8 in... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903903/apple-watch-series-8-amazon-smart-thermostat-xbox-series-x-deal-sale?utm_source=press.coopThe best deals on 4K TVs We’ve got deals on all sorts of TVs, ranging from affordable (yet feature-packed) models to high-end OLED and Mini LEDs that will really wow you. | Image: Chris Welch / The Verge Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2023 at a substantial discount. That’s because, these days, you can usually land a great deal on a mid- or... #press https://www.theverge.com/22371561/best-4k-tv-deals-sale-lg-samsung-sony-tcl?utm_source=press.coopIn Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s new movie Evil Does Not Exist, it does Image: Film at Lincoln Center There’s an old episode of the podcast Reply All I think about all the time called “Negative Mount Pleasant” — a title that reveals nothing about what it’s about. Also, the first eight minutes of the episode aren’t super instructive either. It opens with tape from a village meeting,... #press https://www.theverge.com/23897222/evil-does-not-exist-review-ryusuke-hamaguchi-nyff?utm_source=press.coopThis limited-edition Flipper Zero is the latest transparent gadget It’s the Flipper Zero. Clearly. | Image: Flipper Zero The Flipper Zero — which the company calls a “portable multi-tool for pentesters and geeks in a toy-like body,” Verge friend Chris Person calls “a Swiss Army Knife of antennas,” and my kids call “the meebo” because I use it to emulate Amiibos... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904454/flipper-zero-transparent-edition-multitool-hacking?utm_source=press.coopSony’s high-bitrate movie service is now available on PS5 and PS4 Image: Sony Sony is bringing its own movie streaming service to PlayStation consoles beginning today. Previously known as Bravia Core, the service is being rebranded to Sony Pictures Core as it arrives on the PS5 and PS4. “Once you sign up for Sony Pictures Core, you will be able to buy or rent up... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904557/sony-pictures-core-now-available-ps5-ps4-ps-plus?utm_source=press.coopGetty Images CEO Craig Peters has a plan to defend photography from AI Photo illustration by Alex Parkin / The Verge Getty’s entire brand is built on authenticity. CEO Craig Peters sat down with us at Code to talk about how the company is dealing with AI and disinformation. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/23903700/getty-images-craig-peters-generative-ai-images-disinformation-payment?utm_source=press.coopAmazon’s Totally Killer is, like, such a fun slasher movie Image: James Dittiger / Prime Video Totally Killer never tries to hide what it is: a classic slasher movie fused with Back to the Future. And it turns out that adding time travel to the well-worn horror genre helps bring some new life to it in a way that actually feels pretty fitting. If you’re looking for a... #press https://www.theverge.com/23900347/totally-killer-review-amazon-prime-video?utm_source=press.coopDisplace came up with a landing gear safety system for its totally wireless TV Image: Displace Back at CES 2023, we got a first glimpse at a “truly wireless” TV from a startup called Displace. This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries that power the screen — and also a vacuum suction system that can keep the display adhered to walls without traditional mounting. And it can... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23901655/displace-wireless-tv-landing-gear?utm_source=press.coopTaylor Lorenz on her extremely online history of the internet The cover art for Taylor Lorenz’s Extremely Online. This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign up here. When Taylor Lorenz turned in the draft of her new book, Extremely Online, she found that she had written 60,000 words on the... #press https://www.theverge.com/23903601/taylor-lorenz-interview-extremely-online-book?utm_source=press.coopApple’s World War II series Masters of the Air premieres in January Image: Apple Apple’s long-in-the-works WWII drama Masters of the Air is only a few months away. The company announced that the series, which comes from the same minds behind Band of Brothers and The Pacific, will start streaming on Apple TV Plus on January 26th. Subsequent episodes will drop every... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903600/masters-of-the-air-apple-tv-plus-date-images?utm_source=press.coopAfter a seven-year wait, Leica’s releasing the Leica Sofort 2 instant film camera Image: Leica Seven years after releasing the Leica Sofort, Leica has finally announced a sequel: the Leica Sofort 2. The instant film camera will be available for $389 on November 9th. The new Leica Sofort 2 costs about $90 more than its predecessor, and it transforms the product from a fully... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23902287/leica-sofort-2-instant-film-camera?utm_source=press.coopNanoleaf’s latest smart lights bring the holiday cheer The new Nanoleaf Essentials string lights work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings through Matter. | Image: Nanoelaf The latest product from smart lighting company Nanoleaf is less about jazzing up your YouTube streaming setup and more about bringing some holiday cheer to your home this... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903870/nanoleaf-essentials-matter-smart-holiday-string-lights?utm_source=press.coopComcast and Charter have begun rolling out the first Xumo streaming box Image: Charter/Comcast In April 2022, cable operators Comcast and Charter announced a partnership that the companies said would produce “a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs.” A few months later, we learned that this joint effort would... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904453/comcast-charter-xumo-stream-box-now-available?utm_source=press.coopThe Pixel 8’s best new feature is guaranteed updates Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge When Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro today, it added a feature no other phone can compete with: both devices will get Android OS updates, security updates, and new feature updates for the next seven years. That’s a very big deal! Ongoing support is the difference... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23903431/google-pixel-8-pro-seven-years-updates-android-os?utm_source=press.coopAdobe teases new AI photo editing tool that will ‘revolutionize’ its products Even Adobe is sick of using the lasso tool to manually separate objects from photographs. | Image: Adobe Adobe is set to announce a new AI-powered photo editing tool at the Adobe Max event next week that makes it much easier to alter images without prior editing experience.... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904416/adobe-max-sneak-project-stardust-ai-photo-editing-tool?utm_source=press.coopDetails of Apple’s talks to replace Google with Bing and even DuckDuckGo revealed in unsealed court testimony Image: The Verge While Google’s search engine has for years been the default on Apple’s devices, newly unsealed court testimonies reveal that Apple held talks with both Microsoft and DuckDuckGo to use their search engines... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904392/apple-default-search-engine-bing-acquistion-duckduckgo-safari-private-browsing?utm_source=press.coopMicrosoft and Amazon face UK regulator investigation over cloud services Illustration: The Verge The clouds are gathering over Microsoft’s Azure operations in the EU and now the UK, with the launch of a new investigation into major cloud service providers that also includes Amazon. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is just about to wrap up its concerns... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/5/23904375/uk-cma-microsoft-amazon-cloud-investigation?utm_source=press.coopGas station convenience stores might survive the EV future with help from these chargers Electric Era’s PowerNode and charger gives businesses | Image: Electric Era A young electric vehicle infrastructure company founded by former SpaceX employees called Electric Era has designed EV charging stations that convenience stores can buy and manage with... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903815/electric-era-ev-charging-stations-gas-convenience-stores?utm_source=press.coopIs Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense even trying to win? Even the defense’s opening statement was a bad look for Sam Bankman-Fried | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge The prosecution came out swinging. Oddly, Bankman-Fried’s defense didn’t. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903986/sam-bankman-fried-opening-statements-trial-fraud?utm_source=press.coopGoogle releases Gmail app for Wear OS Photo by Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images Google is rolling out a Gmail app for Wear OS that will allow smartwatch wearers to view their inbox and open messages. The announcement comes a few months after the app’s initial announcement at Google I/O in May. The app (first spotted on the Google Play Store by 9to5Google) allows users... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903765/google-gmail-app-wear-os-release?utm_source=press.coopAmazon is quietly shuttering its live audio app Amp Amazon Amp Amp, the live radio app launched by Amazon just last year, will soon be no more. Bloomberg reports that Steve Boom, the vice-president of Amazon Music, sent a memo announcing the shutdown. The Amp app still appears to be available for download and is still airing live radio shows as of the time of... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903887/amazon-is-quietly-shuttering-its-live-audio-app-amp?utm_source=press.coopAmazon’s first Project Kuiper test satellites are headed to space on October 6th Image: Amazon Amazon will launch two Project Kuiper test satellites into space on Friday, October 6th. The pair of satellites — dubbed KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 — will shoot into space aboard the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket as part of Amazon’s internet satellite... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903758/amazon-project-kuiper-test-satellites-space-launch?utm_source=press.coopX stops showing headlines because Elon Musk thinks it will make posts look better Illustration: The Verge X, formerly Twitter, is no longer showing headlines on articles shared on the platform. Instead, X is only showing the article’s lead image and the domain it will link you to. The change is present on the iOS app for myself and another Verge staffer. You can see... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903859/x-elon-musk-headlines-links-image-twitter?utm_source=press.coopArtifact will let you generate images with AI for your posts Image: Artifact Just one week after adding the ability to post, Artifact announced on Wednesday that users can now use AI to generate cover art for their content. The company says the feature will add “eye-catching images” that’ll help users better tell their stories. Up until recently, Artifact was an AI-powered... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903578/artifact-generative-ai-meta-instagram?utm_source=press.coopThere’s already a Pixel 8 teardown video Screenshot: PBKreviews via YouTube Google only officially took the wraps off the Pixel 8 just hours ago, and people are already tearing it down. In a video posted to YouTube, PBKreviews offers an early look at all the hardware packed behind the phone’s 6.2-inch OLED screen. The video starts off with PBKreviews carefully removing the... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903597/pixel-8-teardown-video-google?utm_source=press.coopCounterfeit iPhone traffickers behind $6.1 million con at Apple Stores are going to prison Apple Store grand opening in Columbia, Maryland. | Image: Umar Shakir / The Verge It’s normally pretty easy to get your broken iPhone replaced at Apple’s Genius Bar under your AppleCare plan, but a (criminally) enterprising sibling duo found a way to trick the... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903202/counterfeit-iphone-ipad-traffickers-san-diego-sentenced-prison?utm_source=press.coopHere’s how Google’s new Pixel 8 phones stack up to the Pixel 7 lineup The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch display and starts at $999. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge In addition to officially rolling out Android 14, Google introduced the Pixel Watch 2 and a new lineup of phones during its Made by Google Event on Wednesday. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro start... #press https://www.theverge.com/23891201/google-pixel-8-vs-7-comparison-specs-price-features?utm_source=press.coopFormer BioWare employees sue for better severance packages Image: BioWare Several BioWare employees are suing their former employer after they alleged the company refused to grant them fair severance packages. A press release from Worobec Law Offices, the firm representing seven ex-BioWare employees, stated that the employees were entitled to one month of... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903348/bioware-lawsuit-fair-severance-dragon-age-dreadwolf?utm_source=press.coopHere’s how Google’s new Pixel 8 phones compare to their top competitors Google’s new Pixel 8 certainly looks a whole lot like last year’s Pixel 7, which looked a lot like the Pixel 6. | Image: Google Last year’s Pixel 7 phones were an iterative spec bump and nice refinement in the design department (as polarizing as their looks remained), but... #press https://www.theverge.com/23901988/google-pixel-8-vs-apple-iphone-samsung-galaxy-comparison-specs-price-features?utm_source=press.coopEvery phone, TV, and radio in the US will get an emergency alert today — here’s how An example of the emergency alert message going out today. | Image: FEMA As a reminder, at about 2:20PM ET on Wednesday, October 4th, your phone will probably make a loud noise and show a message that reads, “THIS IS A TEST of the National... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903175/fema-fcc-national-emergency-alert-simultaneous-protocol-ipaws-wea-ems-phone-tv-radio?utm_source=press.coopGoogle claims its latest smartphone makes the ‘enhance!’ meme a reality Osterloh onstage announcing “Zoom Enhance.” | Image: Google During an onstage presentation at today’s Pixel 8 Pro launch, Google hardware chief Rick Osterloh showed off how the smartphone is able to retroactively add detail to a photograph when you pinch to zoom in. “So the... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903123/google-pixel-8-pro-zoom-enhance-artificial-intelligence-photography?utm_source=press.coopGoogle is launching a generative AI-enhanced version of Assistant Image: Google During the Made by Google event, where it debuted new Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 hardware, Google also announced it’s launching Assistant with Bard, which leverages generative AI to provide personalized assistance to users. The company says the new AI-enhanced assistant can do things like help plan your... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23903101/google-assisant-with-bard-ai?utm_source=press.coopGoogle Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google’s latest Pixel launch event has come to an end. Even though some of the products Google revealed were leaked well in advance, the company still managed to throw in a couple of surprises. Here are all the biggest announcements from the Made by Google event. The... #press https://www.theverge.com/23902026/google-pixel-8-launch-event-biggest-announcements-watch-buds-pro?utm_source=press.coopApple TV Plus is bringing its own flavor of Bridgerton to streaming with The Buccaneers Image by Apple TV Plus Bridgerton is big business for Netflix. It’s one of the most watched dramas in the service’s history (according to Netflix). It launched a boom in Regency romance novels, a spinoff prequel, and there’s even a Bridgerton experience. Naturally other streamers are out... #press https://www.theverge.com/23903086/buccaneers-trailer-apple-tv-plus-release-date?utm_source=press.coopPatreon has a new look for its next era Image: Patreon A decade since launching with the mission of helping creatives make money directly through fan support, Patreon is undergoing a major rebrand — and reimagining what the next decade might look like for the so-called creator economy. Beginning this week, a slew of new features and products that have been in... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23899694/patreon-app-redesign-creator-pages-community-chats?utm_source=press.coopWhere to preorder the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro You can get a free Pixel Watch 2 if you preorder the Pixel 8 Pro. | Image: Google Google announced the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on Wednesday during its Made by Google Event, introducing it alongside the new Pixel Watch 2. Both phones will be available on October 12th starting at $699 and $999, respectively, with... #press https://www.theverge.com/23894533/google-pixel-8-pro-preorder-how-to-buy-price-release-date?utm_source=press.coopWhere to preorder the Google Pixel Watch 2 The Pixel Watch 2 comes in polished silver, matte black, and champagne gold. | Image: Google Google’s Pixel Watch has been with us for a full year now, and the surprise hit smartwatch now gets the honor of having its own iterative update. While the original Pixel Watch was a good first crack at a wearable from Google,... #press https://www.theverge.com/23899852/google-pixel-watch-2-preorder-how-to-buy-price-release-date?utm_source=press.coopAndroid 14’s AI-generated wallpapers might be its coolest new feature Generative AI wallpapers are one of many new customizable options in Android 14. | Image: Google Google’s launching the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro today, and alongside the new smartphones comes the public release of Android 14, which has lots of new features — including a rad new AI wallpaper... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23901594/google-pixel-android-14-ai-generated-wallpapers?utm_source=press.coopThe Pixel Watch 2 adds new sensors, longer battery life, and better accuracy The Pixel Watch 2 looks the same, but most of the upgrades are under the hood. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The $349.99 Pixel Watch 2 may not look too different from the outside, but under the hood, it’s another story. The second-gen smartwatch features a bevy of upgrades, including a new... #press https://www.theverge.com/23896271/pixel-watch-2-hands-on-google-price-specs?utm_source=press.coopGoogle says it’ll support Pixel 8 series with seven years of Android updates The Pixel 8 Pro in blue. | Image: Google The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will be supported with seven years of “OS, security, and Feature Drop updates,” meaning buyers should be able to use them until 2030 before their software starts to become outdated. “You’ll receive the... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23899900/google-pixel-8-pro-android-updates-7-years-security-features?utm_source=press.coopAndroid 14 is now available for Pixel phones Android 14 is available. | Image: Google Google has released Android 14, the latest version of the Android operating system. It’s available today on Pixel phones (4A 5G and up), with phones from manufacturers including Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, and more supporting it “later this year.” The update brings with it some new... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23900207/android-14-update-download-google-pixel?utm_source=press.coopThe Pixel 8 Pro has better cameras, a brighter screen, and a lot of new AI tricks The Pixel 8 Pro features a redesigned camera bar and a bonus temperature sensor. Google doesn’t leave much to the imagination when it comes to unreleased phones, and that’s mostly the case with the Pixel 8 Pro. Thanks to a flood of leaks, you’ve probably seen its updated camera bar, read all... #press https://www.theverge.com/23900556/google-pixel-8-pro-hands-on-specs-price-launch?utm_source=press.coopGoogle’s new Pixel 8 is a little bit smaller and a little bit smarter The new color this year is a rose pink; you can also opt for a black or hazel model. | Image: Google The new Google Pixel 8 is officially official, despite having been leaked and preannounced by the company already. As with the Pixel 7, the Pixel 8 is smaller and less expensive than its larger Pixel 8... #press https://www.theverge.com/23902229/google-pixel-8-hands-on-specs-price-release-date?utm_source=press.coopGoogle Photos’ new AI tools are as complicated and messy as a memory A significant part of the Pixel 8 Pro’s AI magic happens in Google Photos. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge In its eight years of existence, Google Photos has shifted its official mission just once: from “home for all your photos and videos” to “home for all your memories,” says... #press https://www.theverge.com/23902248/google-photos-pixel-8-ai-magic-editor-best-take-audio-magic-eraser?utm_source=press.coopApple TV Plus will stream free Charlie Brown classics for the holidays again A Charlie Brown Christmas streams free on Apple TV Plus for two days in December | Image: Apple Apple nabbed exclusive rights to stream the Peanuts holiday specials on Apple TV Plus back in 2020, and has made a habit of making the stream freely available to non-subscribers for short periods... #press https://www.theverge.com/23902821/apple-tv-plus-charlie-brown-holiday-specials-free?utm_source=press.coopThe best early deals from Amazon’s October Prime Day event Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop is on sale for a mere $17.99, matching the smart speaker’s lowest price to date. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon’s next Prime Day-like sales event, doesn’t officially kick off until October 10th, but the tech giant is... #press https://www.theverge.com/23901327/amazon-october-prime-day-best-early-deals-tech-echo-speakers-fire-tvs-2023?utm_source=press.coopGoogle Pixel 8 launch event: all the news Image: Google Here’s a roundup of all the announcements from Google’s Pixel 8 launch event. Continue reading… #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23895660/google-pixel-8-event-news-roundup?utm_source=press.coopUber will return your packages for you — for a fee, of course Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber is expanding its package delivery service, Uber Connect, to include returns. Starting today, customers can use Uber to summon a courier, who will return up to five packages to the post office or FedEx or UPS stores. The packages need to be resealed and include all... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23902806/uber-connect-package-return-delivery-fee?utm_source=press.coopCanva’s new AI tools automate boring, labor-intensive design tasks Magic Studio is a one-stop shop for AI-powered content creation tools. | Image: Canva As part of its 10th birthday celebrations, web-based design platform Canva is releasing Magic Studio — a new suite of AI-powered design tools that aim to make content creation more accessible to everyone, regardless of... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23902794/canva-magic-studio-ai-design-new-tools?utm_source=press.coopRoku’s next update focuses on sports, live TV, and easier content discovery Image: Roku Today, Roku outlined a slew of new software features that owners of its streaming devices (or Roku TVs) can expect over the coming weeks and months. The company has over 73 million active accounts globally, and as always, it’s trying to increase the amount of time each of... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23902750/roku-os-12-5-update-sports-live-tv-google-photos?utm_source=press.coopAI bias tests gloss over a crucial aspect of skin color, Sony research claims Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge While the AI industry has focused on making its algorithms less biased based on the lightness or darkness of people’s skin tones, new research from Sony is calling for red and yellow skin hues to also be taken into account. In a... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23902728/ai-bias-skin-tone-hue-sony-research-artificial-intelligence-ethics?utm_source=press.coopMeta’s new AI-generated stickers are lewd, rude, and occasionally nude Would you believe this was probably the safest image we could have used here? | Image: Meta / @Pioldes Some early user tests for Meta’s new AI-generated sticker tool have resulted in some dubious (and rather hilarious) creations. After gaining access to the new... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23902721/meta-ai-generated-stickers-tool-facebook-instagram-inappropriate-content?utm_source=press.coopNintendo’s Wii U and 3DS online services will shut down in April Photo by Sam Byford / The Verge Next spring, Nintendo will shut down the online services behind nearly all 3DS and Wii U software, affecting both first-party titles and third-party software (with some exceptions). News of this early April 2024 shutdown follows the return of online features for the Wii U versions... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/4/23902615/wii-u-nintendo-3ds-online-shut-down?utm_source=press.coopSamsung’s new ‘fan editions’ of the Galaxy S23, Tab S9, and Buds bring flagship features to lower prices Look! A purple phone that’s actually purple. | Image: Samsung Samsung’s FE series is back after a year off, this time with a pair of Galaxy Buds in the mix. The Galaxy S23 FE has the specs we’d expect of a “value flagship” smartphone and a price that makes... #press https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/3/23901275/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-tab-s9-buds-price-features?utm_source=press.coop