The best way to get rid of all the clutter you don’t need

Image: Jackson Gibbs for The Verge Moving often means downsizing, and fast. Enter: Facebook Marketplace and Buy Nothing. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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These apps helped me tame the chaos of a sudden move

Image: Jackson Gibbs for The Verge From note-taking apps to all-in-one browser tab managers, here are some of the tools that kept me, a massive mess, organized. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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Microsoft’s Notepad gets spellcheck and autocorrect 40 years after launch

Screenshot by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft is finally rolling out spellcheck and autocorrect for its Notepad app in Windows 11, more than 40 years after the simple text editor was first introduced in Windows in 1983. The software giant started testing both features in March, … | Continue reading


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Paramount agrees to sweetened Skydance merger deal

Skydance founder David Ellison is set to become Paramount’s new chairman and chief executive. | Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Paramount Global has agreed to merge with Skydance Media in a deal that will see the joint enterprise, temporarily dubbed “New P … | Continue reading


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Asus is adding RGB Windows Dynamic Lighting support to its latest motherboards

You can now control the ROG lighting in Windows. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Asus is planning to support Microsoft’s new Dynamic Lighting feature that allows Windows 11 users to control a motherboard’s RGB lighting without needing a separate app. Asus has started testing ne … | Continue reading


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Boeing accepts guilty plea deal over 737 Max crashes

Boeing’s plea deal must receive the approval of a federal judge to take effect. | Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to a pair of crashes of its 737 Max planes, as part of a plea deal with the US Department o … | Continue reading


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Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is proof that gadgets can still be fun

Honestly, this is Nothing’s best idea yet. I’ve never had so much fun taking a phone apart. That’s a misleading statement; I haven’t really taken any phones apart lately, but when CMF’s Phone 1 arrived, that’s the first thing I did. Because this one, my friends, is built differen … | Continue reading


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Apple Intelligence and a better Siri may be coming to iPhones this spring

Better Siri might be here by the spring. | Screenshot: YouTube Siri will finally get better in spring 2025 when Apple makes its Apple Intelligence AI system available to everyone via its iOS 18.4 update, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in the latest Power On newsletter. That … | Continue reading


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The Apple Watch Series 10 may get an Ultra-sized screen

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Here’s some potentially good news for Apple Watch owners who have Apple Watch Ultra screen envy: the Apple Watch Series 10 — may get the same size screen as the company’s 49mm outdoorsy watch. That’s in addition to other possible improv … | Continue reading


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What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in July

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is coming up fast at 9AM ET on July 10th in Paris, France. The company isn’t being coy about at least a couple of things it’s talking about — the graphic in its announcement video clearly hints at foldables, and the video’s description reads i … | Continue reading


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NASCAR shows off an EV prototype

Is now the right time to say “ka-chow,” or should I wait? | Image: NASCAR NASCAR showed off a new EV prototype stock car at the Chicago Street Race today as part of a presentation on its sustainability initiatives, which it has a new partner for in Swedish electrification firm AB … | Continue reading


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Epic says its EU iOS app store is approved but that Apple wants a change

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has passed Apple’s notarization process, putting the alternative app store a step closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of the App Store. AppleInsider reports that while Apple confirmed t … | Continue reading


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Police pulled over a Waymo car that drove in the oncoming lane in Phoenix

Photo: Andrej Sokolow / Picture Alliance via Getty Images On June 19th, a Phoenix police officer pulled over a Waymo vehicle that had been driving in an oncoming traffic lane. The car was apparently confused by some construction signs, and reportedly ran a red light before pullin … | Continue reading


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This is the summer’s coolest new smart kitchen gadget — literally

GE Profile’s newest nugget ice maker is an expensive upgrade to your summer drinks, but, for some, it may be worth it. Some smart home gadgets could be considered essential. A smart thermostat can save you money, and a smart door lock can prevent you from getting locked out. But, … | Continue reading


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Electric bikepacking: lessons learned over four days and 250 miles

E-bikes open up cycling sports to more people, and not just the cheaters. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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How to create PDFs on iPhones using Notes

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge It may sound funny to say this, but PDF files — electronic copies of printed documents — are still around and are still very useful. Short for Portable Document Format, PDFs allow you to create a digital version of a paper document, lettin … | Continue reading


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Why Redbox has been powering down

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge. Getty Images The bankruptcy of Redbox’s parent company came after months of chaos, cash crunch, and corporate upheaval. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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At just over $20, Half-Life: Alyx is essential playing for VR headset owners

I can hear the eerie, garbled radio chatter of the Combine soldiers just by looking at this. | Image: Valve The Steam Summer Sale is raging on, offering significant discounts on the Steam Deck and hundreds of PC games. While we rounded up a bunch of our top Summer Sale picks last … | Continue reading


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YouTube’s improved eraser tool easily removes copyrighted music from videos

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge YouTube has launched an improved eraser tool that lets creators remove copyrighted music from their videos while keeping other audio intact. The revamped tool, which was released this week, was first reported by TechCrunch. The Erase Song … | Continue reading


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The Playdate makes a surprisingly good e-reader

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge From the Boox Palma to the Light Phone 2, it seems that everyone is looking for distraction-free reading, if only they had the right device. I don’t blame them: every time I pull out my phone to mindlessly scroll, I know my time could be put to b … | Continue reading


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Here’s how Qualcomm’s new laptop chips really stack up to Apple, Intel, and AMD

If all the benchmarks we did had a physical form, it’d look something like this. We tested every Snapdragon X chip against the Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen 8000, and Apple M3. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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The 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… | Continue reading


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Meta’s Threads is thriving one year in, but X is still in the fight

Image: The Verge Threads, Meta’s X competitor, is officially one year old. While the site was rushed into existence with a bare-bones set of features, Meta has steadily improved upon the app to make it a decent place for people looking to post on a platform that isn’t X. The site … | Continue reading


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The Polar Grit X2 Pro is a smartwatch that feels adrift

You’re not getting enough for the $750. This is meant to be the best Polar’s got, but it has no business being this expensive. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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Google might fix its fingerprint scanner woes with the Pixel 9

It should be less of a farce to unlock the next generation of Google Pixel phones. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 lineup will reportedly feature a faster, more reliable ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, according to Android Authority. It wou … | Continue reading


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Amazon Kindle book downloads are broken

Photo by Sheena Vasani / The Verge An ongoing outage is preventing Amazon Kindle users from downloading both new and previously purchased books to their e-readers. According to moderators responding to users reporting the issue on Amazon’s support forums, the company is aware of … | Continue reading


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Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet is nearly 50 percent off for Prime members

Just don’t expect it to rival an iPad in terms of functionality. | Image: Amazon Let’s face it: Apple’s slates seem to get all the attention when talking tablets (and understandably so). However, you don’t necessarily need to spend $1,000 on an iPad Pro or even $350 on an entry-l … | Continue reading


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Nike’s self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers are losing their remote control mobile app

After August 6, Nike Adapt owners won’t be able to download the accompanying mobile app any longer. | Photo by Felicia Shivakumar / The Verge Despite the ongoing popularity of the Back to the Future trilogy that inspired the self-lacing tech found in the HyperAdapt 1.0 and Air Ma … | Continue reading


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Microsoft’s Midnight Blizzard source code breach also impacted federal agencies

Illustration by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In March, Microsoft notified the US Department of Veterans Affairs that it was impacted by the security breach that enabled the Russian hacking group known as “Midnight Blizzard” to steal some of the company’s source code, report … | Continue reading


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Dear Roku, you ruined my TV

Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge Roku has made my TV unusable. On June 6th, my TCL TV’s Roku OS was updated to version 13.0.0. Ever since, on everything I watch, there is motion smoothing — a TV and film purists’ deepest nightmare. There is no way to turn it off. In the updated … | Continue reading


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It’s another busy summer of streaming sci-fi

Sunny. | Image: Apple Just like last year, the hot summer months of 2024 are turning out to be an excellent time for science fiction fans. There are a number of sci-fi series that either just wrapped up, are in the middle of a season, or are set to premiere soon. Perfect for igno … | Continue reading


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Kobo’s great color e-readers are held back by lock-in

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge They’re more colorful than anything Amazon offers and have built-in support for Overdrive, but the UI feels more focused on selling books than reading them. Continue reading… | Continue reading


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WhatsApp is developing an AI avatar generator

The upcoming feature will allow WhatsApp users to ‘imagine’ themselves in different settings. | Illustration: The Verge Whatsapp appears to be working on a new generative AI feature that should allow users to make personalized avatars of themselves for use in any imagined setting … | Continue reading


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Leak: Basically every spec for Samsung’s Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6

Image: Evan Blass We’re only one week away from Samsung’s next Unpacked event on July 10th, where we’re expecting the company’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 folding phones — but leaker Evan Blass has just revealed the entire spec sheets and marketing materials with practically ev … | Continue reading


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The FTC’s ban against noncompete agreements is under threat

Illustration by The Verge | Photo via Getty Images A federal judge has partially blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s impending ban on noncompete agreements from going into effect. The ban had been set to go into force on September 4th, but on Wednesday, Judge Ada Brown issued … | Continue reading


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The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2024

Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The Verge Amazon Prime Day 2024 is nearly here. The annual two-day super sale will start on July 16th and run through July 17th, bringing with it a treasure trove of discounts, promos, and exclusive deals for Amazon Prime subscribers. It may not b … | Continue reading


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All the smart home news, reviews, and gadgets you need to know about

Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Navigating the maze of platforms, ecosystems, protocols, and gadgets on your way to a smarter home is a full-time job. (I should know; it’s mine.) Continue reading… | Continue reading


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The Game Boy Camera will soon get a second life as an awful webcam

You won’t have to worry about how your hair looks when using the Game Boy Camera as a webcam. It will always look bad. | Screenshot: Epilogue The 26-year-old Game Boy Camera is still embraced by some photographers seeking a lo-fi aesthetic, and soon, it could serve double duty as … | Continue reading


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Twilio alerts Authy two-factor app users that ‘threat actors’ have their phone numbers

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Twilio says someone has obtained phone numbers associated with its two-factor authentication service (2FA), Authy, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In a security alert on Monday, Twilio warns that the “threat actors” may try to use th … | Continue reading


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Mark Zuckerberg experiments with six-window Quest VR multitasking

The update brings mixed reality spatial computing to the mainstream on the Meta Quest 3. | Image: Meta Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday that version 67 of Horizon OS is rolling out with an experimental feature allowing Quest owners to multitask with up to six virtual window … | Continue reading


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The FTC is investigating PC manufacturers who scare you away from your right to repair

A “warranty void if seal broken” sticker covering a screw hole. | Image: Eirik Solheim (CC BY-SA 2.0) Ever seen one of those “warranty void if removed” stickers covering the screw holes on a gadget? Today, the FTC is reminding ASRock, Gigabyte, and Zotac that they’re illegal. In … | Continue reading


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Nothing’s first CMF phone could be customizable with dial and kickstand add-ons

Users will be able to swap the CMF Phone 1’s rear case and attach accessories like a folding kickstand. | Image: Nothing Nothing plans to reveal the first smartphone from its affordable CMF subbrand on July 8th, but as part of a continuing series of teasers, it’s revealed the CMF … | Continue reading


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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mac app was storing conversations in plain text

Image: The Verge Until Friday, OpenAI’s recently launched ChatGPT macOS app had a potentially worrying security issue: it wasn’t hard to find your chats stored on your computer and read them in plain text. That meant that if a bad actor or malicious app had access to your machine … | Continue reading


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Blumhouse’s Afraid brings AI terror to the smart home

Sony Sony and Blumhouse’s Afraid from director Chris Weitz might not go so far as to suggest that you shouldn’t have so many smart devices watching and listening to everything you do in your home. But the movie’s first trailer will probably leave you contemplating what the AI-pow … | Continue reading


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Amazon is bricking its Astro business robots less than a year after launch

The Astro for Business robot is no more. | Image: Amazon For a moment there, it seemed like Amazon might pivot its Astro home robot to enterprise after giving it a better job as a camera-equipped patrol dog. But today, it’s discontinuing the Astro for Business robot for good. On … | Continue reading


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Google will now generate disclosures for political ads that use AI

Illustration: The Verge Google is making it easier for advertisers to disclose whether political ads contain AI-generated content. In an update spotted by Search Engine Land, Google says it will automatically generate disclosures whenever advertisers label election ads as contain … | Continue reading


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You can save $200 on a refurbished second-gen Sonos Beam

The latest Beam isn’t tiny, but it’s far from the biggest soundbar around. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge While the world of deals is about to heat up with Fourth of July sales and Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event, there are some great discounts you can take advantage of rig … | Continue reading


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Marvel’s What If…? series to end with third season

Image: Marvel Studios The premise of Disney Plus’ What If…? made it seem like the animated Marvel series might run indefinitely as the studio keeps putting out live-action projects, but it looks like this chapter of the big multiverse story is just about over. Though What If…? se … | Continue reading


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