Your next iPhone might have an Action button. According to a report from MacRumors Wednesday, code in the fourth iOS 17 developer beta hints at functionality for an Action button on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. Apple introduced the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra, and it allows you to run
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After weeks of rumors, Call of Duty has announced that it’s adding a Nicki Minaj operator to Warzone and Modern Warfare II. Nicki will join Snoop Dogg (who first became a playable Call of Duty character last year) and 21 Savage as part of an in-game celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The operators
/ Also, Android users will soon begin seeing notifications for unknown item trackers that are traveling with them — no separate app downloads or installs required. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Share
Back in 2016, the Funko company gave away just a handful of Golden Ticket Funko Pop 2-Packs, which contained gilded figures of Willy Wonka and an Oompa Loompa, at its annual San Diego Comic-Con event. In July, one of them sold for a whopping $210,000, over double what the owner had purchased it for just
If you scroll toward the bottom of Twitch’s homepage, you’ll see a curious carousel: “Probably Artificial, Hopefully Intelligent,” a subsection of livestreams dedicated to and powered by AI. It’s weird, as you’d expect, but tucked in there is something weirder. There’s an AI version of megastar Félix “xQc” Lengyel. And y’all, if this wasn’t AI,
In May, Adobe began beta testing a new tool to let Photoshop customers fill in parts of an image with AI-generated imagery. Now another tool called “generative expand” is joining that earlier generative fill feature, Adobe said Thursday. Generative expand lets you use Photoshop’s image-cropping tool to add new imagery beyond the borders of an
/ The measure would establish the Digital Consumer Protection Commission. By Makena Kelly, a reporter who covers the politics and power influencing the tech industry. Before joining The Verge in 2018, she covered Congress and breaking news. Share this story Getty Images There’s a new bipartisan bill to establish a new federal agency tasked with
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 gains a significantly larger cover screen, an upgraded hinge and a new processor that should improve performance and photography, addressing some of the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s biggest shortcomings. It launches on Aug. 11 starting at $1,000 (£1,049, AU$1,649), showing that consumers still have to pay a high price
/ Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 lineup might offer a physical rotating bezel, but the Google Pixel Watch comes with its own set of perks that might make it a better fit. By Sheena Vasani, a writer covering commerce, e-readers, and tech news. She previously wrote about everything from web development to AI at Inside. Share
/ Looking at the ultra-flagships of Samsung and Google, spec for spec and fold for fold. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge
Steam Deck, Valve’s mega-powerful mini-PC, only arrived last year, and while there are many reasons to check out one of the most exciting pieces of gaming hardware available today, the amount of great, hassle-free games available on the device is proof enough of its success. Advertisement But Steam is a big marketplace, and not every
A Death Stranding player just discovered that if you don’t put up enough of a fight in its climactic boss battle, antagonist Higgs will pull a Mike Tyson and bite your character’s ear off. It’s not just an attack animation, either. Once bitten, a good chunk of Sam’s ear is gone for good. The Week
AT&T is raising the rates for its older Unlimited Elite plans. In an email sent out to customers on Wednesday, the carrier says that “starting with the August bill cycle” the price of the plan will increase by $2.50 per line, per month. The price hike was also detailed in an accompanying support page. Formerly
/ Android tablets and, by extension, foldables may finally get good full-screen apps without OS hacks from phone makers. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Image: Google Google will start highlighting
A couple of ex-Googlers set out to create the search engine of the future. They built something faster, simpler, and ad-free. So how come you’ve never heard of Neeva? By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share
/ Overture Maps Foundation data could help third-party developers use maps that don’t rely on Google and Apple. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales /
Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest devices. On Wednesday at an event in Seoul, South Korea the electronics giant unveiled a host of new devices including the latest Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 folding phones as well as a new Galaxy Tab S9 and Galaxy Watch 6 (complete with
/ Samsung’s flagship foldable now closes flat — and that’s about all that’s new. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Share this story Samsung saved this year’s biggest advancements for the flip
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Every time I watch Twister, Jan de Bont’s 1996 film about a ragtag group of storm chasers trying to figure out how to better predict tornadoes, I think to myself: “Boy, do I wanna do that.” The Anime Series With Better Metaverses Than Meta, AKA Facebook Off English Now, thanks to Twisted, a Roblox game
This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. The Week In Games: System Shock, Street Fighter 6, And More Off English If you’re the type of person who uses competitive fighting games like say, Street Fighter, as a way to unwind after a stressful
/ Ruth Porat will oversee things like Google Fiber and Waymo’s self-driving cars. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story Illustration: The Verge Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is promoting chief financial officer
Almost three years after the premiere of the popular Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit, the streaming giant released The Queen’s Gambit Chess, a game based on the series, on Tuesday. You can play this game for free and without ads or paywalls with a Netflix subscription (starting at $7, £7 or AU$7 a month) on
If it isn’t riddled with a bunch of off-putting glitches, did publisher EA even release a new The Sims 4 expansion pack? The latest pack, Horse Ranch, which came out on July 20, appears to be crawling with a number of bizarre bugs players have been drawing attention to since the add-on was in previews.
“Video games can never be art,” wrote the great film critic Roger Ebert back in 2010. The implications of that claim have annoyed developers, players, and endless online comment sections ever since like a splinter that’s big enough to hurt but too small to cleanly excise. Were Ebert still alive today, we might ask him
/ After the iOS version launched in May, OpenAI has released a dedicated ChatGPT app for Android users in four countries. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Share this story Illustration: The Verge The ChatGPT
T-Mobile is the latest carrier to change how it gives out auto pay discounts: Starting Tuesday, customers are required to pay their bills using either a linked bank account or a debit card in order to receive a $5 per line discount on their service. However if you already set up auto pay with a
Whether it’s grilling season or not, you can’t go wrong with some good barbecue. The best BBQ sauces out there go a long way toward making the perfect meal. Fire up the grill or smoker and stock up on your favorite sauces and seasonings. When finding that perfect barbecue sauce, whether you want to slather your meats
18-inch wheels and summer tires help the Apex’s handling. Kyle Hyatt/Roadshow The Toyota Corolla is a modern day people’s car, a compact sedan focused on all-around livability at an affordable price. Whether you choose the standard Corolla or the fuel-sipping Corolla Hybrid, this Toyota is a smart buy. But what happens when you change its
/ Its birthday present: a $338.7 million jury verdict against it. By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Ten years ago today
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