Sony has shown us some fascinating alternative controllers for the PlayStation 5, and one possible version is still at the patent stage. A recently published patent document suggests Sony might be currently experimenting with haptic technology that would allow part of your controller to change shape or temperature depending on the gameplay. Thank You, PS
Month: April 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is faced with the gargantuan task of making a coherent plot out of characters and concepts that have mostly been blank slates over the series’ lifetime. While the movie might not be everyone’s cup of tea, I had a lot of fun watching the film portray Mario as a run-down
In the Netherlands, central heating boilers will be banned by 2026 and its government has incentivized the installation of heat pumps. Meanwhile, the U.K. government estimates that heating buildings accounts for 25% of the U.K.’s greenhouse gas emissions. It passed the Energy Security Bill, and is aiming to install 600,000 heat pumps a year by
Apple introduced new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros at the start of the year that feature the company’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max processors. The new models share the same design and starting prices as their predecessors, but Apple promises better performance and longer battery life with the new chips that replace the M1 Pro
For the last two years, climate tech was on a tear. To be fair, so were a lot of other sectors. But when a slowdown hit tech investing in the middle of last year, climate tech startups bucked the trend and kept racking up the deals. Now the party might be over, if preliminary data
Cows are a significant source of methane emissions, primarily due to their unique digestive system. Milk and beef cows are ruminants, which means they have a specialized stomach chamber (called the rumen), which houses billions of microbes that facilitate the breakdown of fibrous plant material. The process is called “enteric fermentation,” and as these microbes
/ The 2023 Moto G Power gets a nice display upgrade and, for the first time, 5G — but it’ll start at $50 more than its predecessor. The Moto G Power 5G is a little pricier this year, but it promises some meaningful upgrades.Image: Motorola The 2023 version of Motorola’s all-about-battery-life Moto G Power trades
The logout button has become practically defunct. Share this story On Twitter, the phrase “log off” is often uttered as a contemptuous command, directed toward a perennially online person who needs to put down their phone and go for a walk. Logging off, by this logic, is not a task to be done on one’s
Google is now requiring Android app developers to implement controls that let an app’s users delete their account and data either in the app or outside it, via the web. Developers must comply with the policy by May 31, 2024, the company said in a Wednesday blog post. The web requirement means data deletion isn’t
When Square Enix’s range of Final Fantasy remasters for PC and mobile were first unveiled a couple of years back, fans were quick to notice something: not only had the game’s traditional pixel font been replaced, but they’d been replaced by new, tiny little letters that were an assault on the senses. Skyward Sword HD
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, or are looking to fine-tune your performance, having some hard data about your progress is a serious help. And with a fitness tracker, you can get detailed breakdowns of important metrics including your
The wait is finally over: The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out. The journey here has been filled with some of the best side-splitting memes, ingenious ad campaigns, and revealing method acting from Illumination Entertainment’s star-studded Hollywood cast. However, the Super Mario Bros. movie brouhaha has been significantly lacking sound bites from Mario creator Shigeru
God of War: Ragnarok was one of the big titles of 2022, and an update released Wednesday gives fans plenty of reasons to jump back in. If you still haven’t gotten around to the latest installment in the God of War franchise, now’s a good time to pick up your war axe. Developer Sony Santa
Lux Capital, known for investing in life science and frontier tech startups, is back in the market to fundraise for its latest vehicle — but this time without a dedicated late-stage entity. The firm is targeting over $1 billion for Lux Ventures VIII, according to meeting materials from the New Mexico State Investment Council (NM
As generative AI proliferates, it’s beginning to reach the ads we hear on podcasts and the radio. Startup Adthos this week launched a platform that uses AI to generate scripts for audio ads — and even add voiceovers, sound effects and music. Customers can optionally go in and edit the ads using a browser-based, multi-track
Gaming on the go got a boost last year from a variety of new handheld devices. Now Sony may be looking to give PlayStation fans another option. The company reportedly has a handheld device, referred to as the Q-Lite, in development. According to a Wednesday report from Insider Gaming, the new handheld will be used
/ Phil Harrison left in January around when Stadia was shut down, Business Insider reports. Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Phil Harrison, who headed up Google’s now-shuttered cloud gaming service Stadia, is no longer at Google, according to Business Insider. Stadia was officially shut down in January, and Harrison apparently left at around
/ The company is adding a data deletion requirement to the Play Store’s rules. The requirement should make it easier to delete an account regardless of whether you’ve gotten rid of the app. Illustration: The Verge Google is introducing a new Play Store rule that will require apps to have a “readily discoverable option” for
Y Combinator, the startup accelerator that has launched the likes of Instacart, Stripe and Airbnb, has broadened its investing lens in recent years, backing companies all over Africa and India, and beyond. As the tech downturn has continued, though, Y Combinator has shrunk its cohort size, stepped back from late-stage investing, and brought on a
Pizza ovens have remained popular for years — and it’s not hard to see why, since fresh pizza is a perennial favorite for many. If you want to cook it yourself and use your favorite ingredients, there are smaller, portable options these days that make it easier than ever to upgrade from delivery. Ooni is
/ The new beta app lets you easily move files between your Android and Windows devices. Illustration: Samar Haddad / The Verge While my personal computers have mostly been Windows and my phones Android, I do use a Mac for work, and I’ve always been envious of the ease with which people in the Apple
Africa contributes less than 3% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions but the continent will be one of the most impacted by the adverse effects of climate change. Some explanations for Africa’s vulnerability include poor diffusion of technologies and information relevant to supporting adaptation, usually provided by clean or climate tech companies. Despite the
Indian electric mobility startup Magenta Mobility has closed a $22 million Series A1 round, backed by $11 million each from Morgan Stanley India Infrastructure and BP Ventures. Magenta will use the all-equity investment to boost its existing logistics and last-mile delivery fleet operations. The Navi Mumbai-headquartered startup has a fleet of 800 three-wheeled electric cargo
Apple is gearing up to open its first retail store in India to the public later this month, roughly two decades after the company began selling products and services in the South Asian nation that has grown to become the second largest internet market. The iPhone-maker on Wednesday shared the barricade of its first retail
Faze Clan, which as recently as last year seemed an unstoppable cultural force for the genre of dudes who both play video games and aspire to own lambos, is in trouble. As we’ve reported, the clan’s decision to go public has been a disaster, with their shares now practically worthless, but as bad as things
Microsoft today announced a new and very cool Xbox controller: the “Remix Special Edition”, which is (partly, at least) made up of recycled plastic. Thank You, PS Plus, For Making My Backlog Even Bigger Off English Being released to coincide with Earth Day celebrations, this controller is made of “post-consumer recycled resins with regrind consisting
On April 20th, TechCrunch will host TechCrunch Early Stage in Boston – an event designed to equip entrepreneurs will all the tools needed to build their unicorn startups. No founder event would be complete without pitches! TechCrunch editorial is looking for 6-7 founders to take part in a Pitch Deck Teardown. On stage. In Boston.
Google on Monday announced three new Search features that could make planning your next vacation cheaper and easier. The features are meant to help you save money on your next flight, explore a hotel before you book it and easily plan things to do on your trip. Here’s what you can expect to see if
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2023, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. In this article: The iPhone 14 may not use as much glass in its design, but it’s still vulnerable to the same dangers that the original was — dents, scratches and cracks. If you’re
Water jugs, reclaimed CDs and old gaming parts: That’s what Xbox says your hands could be gripping if you order the new Remix Special Edition, a wireless controller announced ahead of Earth Day later this month. In a Tuesday post Xbox said it’s releasing a new edition of the controller, manufactured in part from recycled elements,