/ With Google planning to delete any unused two-year-old accounts, it’s a good idea to see if you’ve forgotten any from way back when. By Barbara Krasnoff, a reviews editor who manages how-tos. She’s worked as an editor and writer for almost 40 years. Previously, she was a senior reviews editor for Computerworld. Share this
Month: July 2023
Extreme heat waves are expected to affect an estimated 80 million people across the US this week as temperatures surge to record-breaking temperatures, and we aren’t even halfway through summer yet. One way to find some relief from the heat, especially if you’re outdoors or living without air conditioning, is by wearing cooling clothing. By
/ Seven companies have all agreed to invest in cybersecurity and roll out watermarking systems. 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 The White House is bringing in AI’s top seven companies
This summer, heat waves continue to hit the US. Rising temperatures and punishing heat make going outside unbearable, but some of us don’t have a choice. If you are out and about this summer, make sure you are staying safe and keeping cool. Here are 10 items you can use to survive this year’s
Like many games these days, the highly anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3 comes in a few different editions at a few different price points. Obviously if you’re a D&D superfan, you might be interested in the most expensive one, but what, exactly, will shelling out that extra cash get you? And what of the other versions?
The ESL, a large Counter-Strike: Global Offensive esports league, announced all the changes it made to its rule book ahead of the upcoming IEM Cologne 2023 competition in Germany. And among the changes is a very important one: Crocs are banned. This Brutal Gothic Metroidvania Is Shaping up To Be Something Special Off English Launched
Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’ve got several kids, finding safe solid food for your baby is a must, especially with recent baby food recalls and heavy metals found in the food. And while finding the time to make fresh homemade baby food may be a safer alternative, it definitely presents its own challenges.
/ For the first time in 28 years of JD Power’s car owner survey, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in satisfaction, with most of the ire directed toward in-car infotainment. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The
/ Google is adopting the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol for its Messages app that aims to handle end-to-end encryption and support sending and receiving between supported messaging apps. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT
/ Meta made LLaMA available on Azure. Maybe we’re closer to LLMs working together. By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. Share this story Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge A few months back, everyone wondered who would win
/ The search giant will start enabling its new privacy-focused APIs on July 24th, with the goal of phasing out third-party cookies entirely by Q3 2024. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story The
The form below includes information about our partner products and services. The company quotes you receive can differ from those we’ve researched independently. If you’ve ever swapped an LED lightbulb in for an incandescent one to consume a bit less electricity, you’re familiar with the concept of energy efficiency. Efficiency also plays a role in
/ All mistakes, typos, and inaccurate conclusions presented here are entirely human-generated (for now). 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 New York Times cites anonymous sources in
US regulators have launched a nationwide crackdown on companies inundating US consumers with billions of unwanted and illegal telemarketing robocalls. The action, known as Operation Stop Scam Calls, was announced Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission and involves more than 100 federal and state law enforcement agencies across the country, as well as the attorneys
On Wednesday, CD Projekt Red juiced up The Witcher 3 with yet another patch, giving the eight-year-old fantasy role-playing game improved cross-platform progression on consoles, new features for Nintendo Switch, and even better-looking grass for touching purposes. Diablo IV – Bear Bender Build Off English The Witcher 3’s version 4.04 patch introduces a hodgepodge of
I love The Muppets and Sesame Street. With their loveable puppets and goofy characters, these shows are quintessential children’s TV. However, I also have this odd fear. What if the puppets in those shows were real? Like actually existed in our world? Would they all be immortal? Powerful? Controllable? Lucky (I guess) for me, a
The deadline for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of game publisher Activision Blizzard is moving to October, giving the tech company more time to get approval from regulators. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard’s merger agreement date will move from July 18 to Oct. 18, according to SEC filings posted on Wednesday. This comes a week after the US Federal
/ The app launched in beta earlier this year. 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 Image: Google Google is officially launching Nearby Share for Windows, the company’s AirDrop-like tool that lets you send
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Diablo is about to enter a new era with Season of the Malignant when it launches on July 20. It’s the series’ first stab at a seasonal model and will feature a battle pass and some new challenges, along with story content. But if you haven’t played Diablo IV in a little while, you might
After a decade-long absence, Nintendo’s cult-fave real-time strategy series Pikmin is back with a fourth entry. Hitting the Nintendo Switch on July 21, reviews of Pikmin 4 have started popping up—and they’re mostly glowing, with the game currently holding a score of 87 on aggregators Metacritic and Open Critic thanks in part to the bipedal
/ The app is available on all Wear OS 3 watches, just in time for Samsung Unpacked next week. By Victoria Song, a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 11 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Share this story WhatsApp is now
See at Now Now Watch the Ashes 2023 in the UK from £12 See at ESPN ESPN Plus Watch cricket in the US from $10 a month After England’s heroics at Headingley, the Ashes series is up for grabs as the hosts take on Australia at Old Trafford for the 4th Test. The Wallabies remain
Microsoft has revealed its pricing for Microsoft 365 Copilot, which integrates the large language model tech from OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Office applications, and it comes at a steep cost. While it’s still in early access, Microsoft said that 365 Copilot will cost $30 per user per month for E3, E5, Business Standard and Business Premium
/ Type an AI prompt for ‘Luxurious living room interior,’ and suddenly, you’re video calling from a new tax bracket. 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 Illustration: The Verge I am
EA FC 24, the first post-FIFA soccer game from the sports mega-publisher, isn’t out until September 23, but the team behind it is already putting out fires lit by giant adult babies. The Sims 4’s Free Infant Update Can’t Compare To The Growing Together Expansion Off English That’s because, for the first time ever, women
Baldur’s Gate 3’s character creator is incredibly expansive. Larian Studios has described it as a tool for players to build their ideal fantasy protagonist, but before it could be that, the Belgian studio needed it to serve a different purpose: filling the RPG’s world with unique, believable civilians. 11 Minutes With Baldur’s Gate 3’s Character
We’re about halfway through July, and summer 2023 has already been marked by a haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires and some of the hottest days in Earth’s modern history. As our planet heats up, the health burden won’t be shared equally. Factors such as which country someone lives in, how much money they have, whether they
/ Plus, we found deals on the 65-inch Hisense U6H Quantum ULED 4K TV, Google’s Nest Hub Max, and Octopath Traveler II. 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 this story If you buy something from a Verge
$49 at Google Google Nest Mini (2nd gen) Best budget smart speaker Smart speakers can be a fun and easy way to listen to music and control your smart home from any room in your house. You can ask questions and give commands using a smart assistant, without pressing any buttons. Folks looking to choose
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