Apple
The Apple Watch Series 7 with LTE is down to just $329 today
In terms of specs, the Series 7 is a lot like the newer Series 8. It features better dust resistance…
Read More »How to get started with Matter
Matter is a common language for smart home devices. It’s designed to simplify everything about the smart home, from purchase…
Read More »Apple is reportedly working on a way to make AR apps that’s as simple as talking to Siri
Apple is apparently working on a way to let you make apps for its long-rumored mixed reality headset using Siri,…
Read More »Apple’s Studio Display costs a slightly less ridiculous $1,299 at Amazon
Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display provides amazing 5K picture quality and great pixel scaling for macOS computers, but it’s notorious in…
Read More »Quick fixes: how to transfer iPhone videos to a Windows PC when it keeps disconnecting
Your iPhone keeps disconnecting from your Windows PC or Mac when you’re trying to import photos or videos. You may…
Read More »The base M2 14-inch MacBook Pro has an SSD downgrade
The base level 14-inch M2 MacBook Pro reportedly has a slower SSD than its predecessor, according to tests done by…
Read More »WhatsApp’s new native Mac app is now in open beta
The messaging service has previously offered a web wrapped version of its web app as a macOS app, but the…
Read More »Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) review: the core count grows
We meet again, MacBook Pro 16. And it’s a rather boring meeting. We don’t have all that much to say…
Read More »The next MacBook Air and iMac could come with a 3nm M3 chip
Apple’s working on a MacBook Air and iMac with an M3 chip built using the more efficient 3-nanometer fabrication process,…
Read More »Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds Pro are a massive $100 off today
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for some Frideals (sorry, not sorry). First off, the last-gen Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro…
Read More »How to easily share your Wi-Fi password on Android and iOS
If you have a guest over to your house for any amount of time, there’s a fair chance they’ll ask…
Read More »Apple has hiked HomePod Mini and iMac prices in some countries
Depending on where you live, the HomePod Mini and the iMac may have just gotten more expensive. The Apple Post…
Read More »Ted Lasso’s third season kicks off this spring
Apple announced that one of its biggest streaming series will return later this year. While we don’t have a specific…
Read More »Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original
Apple has announced a new $299 HomePod smart speaker with a similar form factor to the original HomePod released in…
Read More »Where to get Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac Mini
Apple’s freshly announced MacBook Pro laptops and Mac Mini desktop now come equipped with M2 processors, and these new computers…
Read More »Save $50 on the second-gen AirPods Pro from Verizon
The second generation of AirPods Pro look nearly identical to the original model, but Apple made some significant changes to…
Read More »The best noise-canceling headphone deals
With more people working from home than they used to, owning a good pair of noise-canceling headphones has become more…
Read More »Another viral iPod app was pulled from Apple’s App Store
Retro Pod played right into TikTok’s love affair with the iPod. From demos of defunct Minis to outfits showcasing Shuffles…
Read More »How to use your phone to find hidden cameras
To quote a worn — but occasionally true — saying from Joseph Heller’s novel Catch-22, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t…
Read More »Tim Cook takes a $35 million pay cut that he recommended
Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking a big pay cut — at his own recommendation. Cook’s target compensation will be decreasing…
Read More »How to turn off chat features on an Android phone
If you recently switched from an Android phone to an iPhone and suddenly stopped receiving texts from your Android phone-owning…
Read More »Apple might finally make a touchscreen Mac
The project seems to be in relatively early stages, with engineers being “actively engaged,” according to the report. Gurman says…
Read More »Tuesday’s top tech news: the next step in Apple’s chip plans
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Plus a new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and YouTube…
Read More »Monday’s top tech news: an Apple headset this year? Finally?
Android’s Switch Access feature, once part of its Accessibility Suite, is now its own app. As reported by 9to5Google, Google…
Read More »Apple could soon open its first brick-and-mortar stores in India
Apple has already started hiring to fill out its not-yet-announced stores in India, as first reported by The Financial Times.…
Read More »Disney’s Magical Companion debuts at CES with some help from Amazon
Alexa’s got some company. I met Disney’s new voice assistant at CES this week, and it’s pretty cute. Called “Disney’s…
Read More »Where was 5G at CES?
When it wasn’t being overshadowed by covid resurgences, CES, for the past few years, has partially functioned as a big…
Read More »The EPA wants to strengthen air pollution rules — does its plan do enough?
For the first time in over a decade, the Environmental Protection Agency could toughen its standard for how much soot…
Read More »The Qi2 wireless charging standard will mandate magnet strength for less slip ‘n slide
I couldn’t justify keeping Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack because it didn’t stay firmly stuck to my phone without swiveling, and…
Read More »The BMW i Vision Dee is a future EV sport sedan that can talk back to you
Everyone always has something to say about BMW. The Bavarian automaker has long had a knack for setting the benchmarks…
Read More »OnePlus 11 arrives in China with a “black hole”-inspired camera bump
The OnePlus 11, the latest flagship smartphone from the Oppo sub-brand, has been announced for the Chinese market ahead of…
Read More »This patented Apple Pencil can swatch colors and textures
Apple has filed a patent for an Apple Pencil stylus that can identify and digitally replicate colors and textures from…
Read More »Tesla falls short of its goal of growing 50 percent in 2022
Tesla delivered just over 1.3 million vehicles in 2022, missing its goal of achieving 50 percent growth year-over-year. The company needed…
Read More »Telegram’s revamped media editor adds a blur tool and more text options
Telegram’s latest update includes an overhauled media editor outfitted with a bunch of new tools to decorate — or conceal…
Read More »Tesla broke labor laws by telling workers not to discuss pay, NLRB claims
Tesla’s accused of violating national labor laws by allegedly telling employees at its Orlando, Florida location not to talk about…
Read More »Meta acquires smart lensmaker Luxexcel as it works toward AR glasses goal
Meta’s throwing more money into the metaverse with its acquisition of Luxexcel, a Netherlands-based company that specializes in 3D-printing prescription…
Read More »Andrew Tate detained in Romania by police investigating human trafficking
Andrew Tate is a 35-year-old former kickboxer, ex-reality show contestant, and current podcaster-slash-”King of Toxic Masculinity” whose inflammatory diatribes against…
Read More »The vibes are off at Tesla
A week ago, it was safe to say Tesla seemed to be ending the year on a rough note. Between…
Read More »TikTok is banned on House-issued mobile devices in the US
The US House of Representatives has ordered staff to delete TikTok from any House-issued mobile phones, according to an internal…
Read More »You’ll soon be able to talk to Home Assistant without Google, Siri, or Alexa
Home Assistant, the open-source smart home platform, is getting its own voice assistant. Its founder, Paulus Schoutsen, posted a blog…
Read More »Some New Year’s resolutions that won’t end up in your pile of shame
Oh no, it’s almost January 1st and you forgot to make a resolution! This doesn’t have to be hard. Like,…
Read More »A love letter for the original Steam Link
Back in 2018 I managed to nab a physical Steam Link when Valve was flogging them for £2.50 here in…
Read More »Microsoft employee accidentally announces Notepad is getting tabs in Windows 11
A Microsoft employee appears to have accidentally announced that Windows 11’s Notepad app is getting a tabs feature. The employee,…
Read More »EcoFlow Power Kit review: off-grid living made easy
There’s never been a better time to become a digital nomad. Many employers not named Elon Musk now offer flexible…
Read More »The Keychron Q10 is a great mainstream Alice keyboard
Keychron keeps doing it. Since we reviewed the Keychron Q2 in January 2022, it’s revamped the Q1 and launched 12…
Read More »TikTok’s parent company accessed the data of US journalists
All, Several weeks ago, there was a news report alleging that employees of the company’s Internal Audit team may have…
Read More »Wednesday’s top tech news: 2022 in review
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Elon is going to stay in control of Twitter, and the…
Read More »Elon Musk isn’t serious about giving power to a new CEO
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he’ll still be in charge of Twitter’s software and server teams after he resigns his…
Read More »Which MagSafe chargers are the best for your iPhone?
Wireless charging is inefficient in many ways. It charges your phone more slowly than using a cable, uses more energy,…
Read More »Google will soon translate your doctor’s terrible handwriting
Google is developing an AI model that can decipher difficult-to-read handwriting, with a focus on notes and prescriptions written by…
Read More »Elon Musk re-enabled Twitter accounts for several journalists banned over @ElonJet
Elon Musk has started to lift the suspensions of some journalists on Twitter after re-running a poll asking if he…
Read More »YouTube bans Pornhub’s channel over ‘multiple’ rule violations
YouTube has removed Pornhub’s channel over “multiple” community guideline violations, as first reported by Variety. According to Google, Pornhub’s account…
Read More »The Verge’s 2022 holiday gift guide for travelers
Universal Yums snack box subscription A subscription to Universal Yums is perfect for foodies or those who dream of exploring…
Read More »Elon Musk starts banning critical journalists from Twitter
Twitter has suspended the accounts of several prominent reporters who cover Elon Musk, including Ryan Mac of The New York…
Read More »Ex-Twitter employee receives over three years in prison for spying for Saudi Arabia
Former Twitter employee Ahmad Abouammo has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being convicted of…
Read More »Volkswagen has given a name to its pain, and it is “software”
During the year that he owned a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, Branden Flasch came to believe that the electric crossover SUV…
Read More »iOS 16.2 arrives with improved always-on display and iCloud end-to-end encryption
Apple’s latest iOS 16.2 update is now rolling out and includes a number of new and improved features for iPhone…
Read More »Save $50 on the new, second-gen AirPods Pro
The second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds have returned to their lowest price, first seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You…
Read More »Apple will let its employees talk about discrimination and abuse
Apple will no longer bar employees from speaking out about workplace harassment and discrimination issues, as first reported by the…
Read More »Apple’s terrific M1 iPad Air is matching its best price to date right now
The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re doing a little weekend window shopping for yourself or others this weekend,…
Read More »Activists respond to Apple choosing encryption over invasive image scanning plans
When Apple introduced its slate of initiatives to prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, last year,…
Read More »Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks “every politician should fear” Apple’s power
The clock is ticking for Tim Sweeney. As the CEO of Epic Games, no one wants to see the Open…
Read More »Philips Hue lights are 20 percent off at Amazon when you buy three
Whether you’re looking to decorate your home with colorful smart lights or shopping for that perfect holiday gift, Philips Hue…
Read More »Apple claims a new iMessage can alert you if state-sponsored spies are eavesdropping
Apple’s new iOS and iCloud security initiative includes a new way for iMessage users to verify that they’re talking to…
Read More »Tim Cook and President Biden came to Arizona to announce plans for American-made chips
Apple plans to start using processors made in America following the opening of an advanced new chip factory in Phoenix,…
Read More »The NLRB says Apple interrogated and coerced employees in Atlanta
Apple illegally interrogated and made coercive statements to employees during a union drive at one of its retail stores in…
Read More »Google Messages is getting end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats
Google announced it’s going to start rolling out end-to-end encrypted group RCS chats to the Google Messages beta over the…
Read More »Now one swipe is enough to see all your notifications in the latest iOS 16.2 beta
Apple released its latest iOS public beta this week, and it has one convenient new feature that could help reduce…
Read More »You can get Deathloop on PS5 for just $10 for today only
You’d think the best gaming deals of the year are behind us now that Black Friday is over and it’s…
Read More »Coinbase says Apple forced it to remove NFT transfers from its iOS wallet
Coinbase has accused Apple of forcing it to remove NFT transfers from its Wallet app on iOS. On Thursday, it…
Read More »Elon Musk says Tim Cook told him Apple ‘never considered’ removing Twitter
After a conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk now says that Apple actually wasn’t threatening to pull Twitter…
Read More »Good luck getting a new iPhone 14 Pro before the holidays
Workers at the massive Foxconn facility have reportedly been forced to live on-site in an attempt to contain a covid…
Read More »The best Cyber Monday 2022 deals on headphones and earbuds
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or trying to come through with an amazing gift for someone else, Cyber Monday offers…
Read More »I text myself all day every day — and you should, too
Texting yourself sounds weird until you try it. Then it becomes indispensable. For a while now, my highest-volume messaging conversation…
Read More »The best early Cyber Monday deals under $100
Deals on new LG OLED TVs are nice and all, but not everybody can afford to spend over $1,000. If…
Read More »The best Black Friday deals you can still get that make for great gifts
Times are hard, and if you’ve been stressing about how you’re going to afford a good gift this holiday season,…
Read More »The best Black Friday deals you can get at Walmart
Black Friday has arrived, and while Walmart dropped many of its Black Friday deals ahead of the main event as…
Read More »The best Black Friday 2022 phone deals
If you’ve been putting off replacing an old phone until the end of the year, then well done — Black…
Read More »Foxconn has offered workers $1,400 to stop protesting
Foxconn has offered workers a 10,000 yuan ($1,400) settlement in an attempt to end protests at the facility, encouraging newly…
Read More »Amazon is selling last year’s Apple TV 4K for $80, and that’s practically a steal
There aren’t a ton of differences between the third-generation Apple TV 4K and last year’s model. The new one’s faster…
Read More »The best Black Friday deals on Apple devices
Plenty of tech is on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday including Apple products. Below, we’ve compiled the best…
Read More »Apple’s taken the joy out of its Books app with iOS 16
Apple Books has been my main reading app for years for one very specific reason: its page-turning animation is far…
Read More »Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are more than $50 off at Woot (update: sold out)
It looks like the real Black Friday deals have officially landed because Woot’s current deal on the new AirPods Pro…
Read More »SwiftKey is unexpectedly back on iOS
Microsoft’s SwiftKey keyboard has unexpectedly returned to the App Store. The company officially discontinued support for the keyboard and removed…
Read More »Here are the best Apple Watch deals right now
Thinking about picking up a new Apple Watch? The timing is always right to find at least one model selling…
Read More »AirPods Pro might help you hear better, but they’re not hearing aids
The line between hearing aids and hearables has blurred ever since over-the-counter hearing aids hit shelves last month. Case in…
Read More »1Password embraces a passwordless future
1Password has announced that passkey support will be available to its customers in “early 2023,” allowing users to securely log…
Read More »How to make your iPhone’s wallpaper a rotating gallery of good vibes
With iOS 16’s overhaul of lock screen customization, Apple introduced a feature that lets you choose a shuffling set of…
Read More »Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from US and European fabs
Apple is reportedly planning to start buying chips made in the US and Europe, according to a report from Bloomberg…
Read More »Save $50 on the new 10th-gen iPad on its very first deal
The new iPad is just over two weeks old, but it’s already getting a nice little discount that makes it…
Read More »How to disable fertility tracking features in iOS
When your phone is locked with a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID, all of your health and fitness data…
Read More »iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature is coming later this month
Apple’s new Emergency SOS via satellite feature for its iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models is arriving later this…
Read More »AirDrop has been limited in China after its use in protests
Apple has placed time restrictions on AirDrop wireless file-sharing across iPhones in China after the feature was used by protesters…
Read More »How to set up eSIM on a new iPhone
If you buy an iPhone 14 series phone in the US, you’ll notice it’s missing one key feature: a SIM…
Read More »Google is bringing its VPN to Mac and Windows PCs
Google is bringing its VPN access to desktop today. Google One subscribers on Premium plans (2TB or higher) can now…
Read More »Apple is apparently working on a new “streamlined” accessibility mode for iOS
Apple is working on a brand new “Custom Accessibility Mode” for iOS, according to evidence found by 9to5Mac in the…
Read More »The best Black Friday deals you can already get at Walmart
Just like Best Buy and Target, Walmart’s already starting to release some of its Black Friday deals so you can…
Read More »Apple settles with former employee accused of stealing trade secrets
Apple has settled its lawsuit against Simon Lancaster, a former design architect, who the company accused of stealing trade secrets…
Read More »The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will come with ‘longer wait times’ due to factory lockdown
Apple says to expect “longer wait times” if you plan on ordering an iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max.…
Read More »Apple’s reportedly building an advertising network around its Major League Soccer deal
Apple’s building an advertising network as part of its deal to start streaming Major League Soccer (MLS) games next year,…
Read More »