Artificial Intelligence Google has made clear it is going to use the open web to inform and create anything it wants, and nothing can get in its way. Except maybe Frank Sinatra. By Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of the Verge, host of the Decoder podcast, and co-host of The Vergecast. Share this story Photo by Silver
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Microsoft is still trying to get approval of its $69 billion acquisition of game publisher Activision Blizzard by UK and US regulators. To help get the greenlight, the Xbox maker made a unique deal with another major game publisher, Ubisoft. Cloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games will go to Ubisoft for the publisher’s subscription service, according
/ Cameyo’s integration with ChromeOS now allows Windows applications to coexist on Chromebooks. 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 You can have Windows apps living alongside Google Drive ones on your ChromeOS hotbar.Image:
When SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, first appeared in 2019, doctors and scientists began to notice a curious association: Patients with blood type A appeared to have an increased risk of infection. This was not wholly surprising — blood type is linked to a host of disease states, and two decades earlier, during the
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The sequel to Immortals: Fenyx Rising (2020’s open-world, Greek-inspired adventure game) was cancelled in July 2023, and we’re just now learning exactly what that game was meant to entail—and how much of a break from tradition it was planned to be for Ubisoft. The Yakuza Devs Should Cast These Celebs In Their Next Hostess Club
Following the debut of its upcoming Revuelto plug-in hybrid super sports car, Lamborghini takes another step into the electric age, unveiling a concept “ultra GT car” that will eventually become its first fully electric vehicle. Meet the Lamborghini Lanzador. The Lanzador is long — nearly 197 inches from bumper to bumper — and large, a
Dragami Games announced this month that its Lollipop Chainsaw remake release was getting delayed to 2024. Never having played hack-and-slash Lollipop before, but eagerly awaiting the remake, I decided to cope rationally: I spent $40 on a game made 11 years ago, and hauled my friends’ grimy Xbox 360 to my apartment. I had known
/ A Bluetooth fitness tracker seems most likely, but it raises questions about where Fitbit’s headed now that Google’s calling the shots. 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
/ My Pixel Watch’s battery life has noticeably improved over the last 10 months. And if the leaks are true, I’m cautiously optimistic about the Pixel Watch 2. 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
Pokémon Go Fest 2023 was a surreal experience for someone who has only had a passing relationship with the mobile ‘mon collecting game since it launched in 2016. On the bus back to Manhattan from Randall’s Island Park, I sat surrounded by people from all walks of life brought together by Pokémon Go. The crowded
A week after the winners were crowned at the 2023 Pokémon World Championship in Japan, a new survey of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet competitive community appears to show just how rampant “cheating” is in the hit Nintendo Switch game. The data looked at recent teams fielded by pros and found that barely 50 percent
It’s finally gotten easier to find the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in stock, but the Xbox Series S is still the most affordable next-gen console on the market. This disk-free console lists for $300, $200 less than its full-size counterpart, and it’s an even better value when you pick it up from Best
Whether you’re looking to promote yourself or your business, having a strong online presence is an absolute necessity. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to build yourself a website, and right now, it’s a lot cheaper too. WP Engine offers WordPress web and e-commerce hosting, and when you use the promo code WPE4FREE to sign up
There are plenty of pricey multi-speaker setups out there that can provide immersive surround sound for all your shows and movies. But you don’t have to rearrange your entire living room — or break the bank — to upgrade your TV’s audio. The LG Eclair is a compact all-in-one soundbar that packs a big punch,
/ SwitchBot says it has beefed up its new Curtain 3 to handle twice-as-heavy curtains; made it quieter with a new, slower-moving mode; and gives it “unlimited” battery life with a new, separately-available solar panel. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series has really impressed us, from the entry-level model, with its solid all-round performance, to the top-end S23 Ultra, with its incredible camera system and S-Pen stylus. But the tech world doesn’t sit still for long, and already we’re seeing rumors about Samsung’s next generation of phones, the Galaxy S24 line. We’ve
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If you aren’t happy with your electric company, you can switch — if you live in a deregulated energy market. Currently, there are 18 US states with full or partial regions with deregulated energy choices such as gas, electric or both. If you live in one of these regions, you have the power to switch
If you’re tired of high airfare prices decimating your travel budget, you won’t want to miss this deal. There are a number of ways to cash in on cheaper flights without having to put in the time and effort to research the best deals yourself. Investing in a Dollar Flight Club subscription can help save you hundreds
Canadian and UK Netflix users may be able to play Netflix games on certain TVs, and in the coming weeks, on their PCs and Macs, the streaming giant said Monday. Launched in 2021, Netflix games were only available to play on mobile devices until now. There will be two games that are part of this
Only 18 states are deregulated — where you have the power to choose who supplies your energy — and Connecticut is one of them. If you live in Connecticut, you’ve probably noticed that your electricity costs have steadily increased over the past few years. According to the Energy Information Administration, residents of the Constitution State
As is the case with many Dungeons & Dragons groups, my band of outcasts fell apart. I’ve lamented the loss over the last few months, but now, I finally have a piece of that joy back thanks to Baldur’s Gate 3. 11 Minutes With Baldur’s Gate 3’s Character Creator Off English This comes as little
On Friday, Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller responded to the hero shooter’s Steam review bombing which led to the game becoming one of the most “overwhelmingly negatively” reviewed games on the storefront. Overwatch 2’s New Story Missions: Worth The Money? Off English When Overwatch 2 season six, titled Invasion, launched earlier last week, it brought
I’m annoying as hell when it comes to choice-based RPGs because I am so particular about role-playing and writing a character in my head that I couldn’t even stand the thought of playing Baldur’s Gate 3 cooperatively with even my close friends. I said in my review that I don’t think it’s the optimal way
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre asymmetrical survival horror game is cleverly mapped out and atmospheric, but it isn’t scary. That’s too bad, because down to the birdsongs lilting in the game’s terracotta vision of Texas (as developer Gun CEO Wes Keltner told me earlier this summer), Texas is a faithful interpretation of the 1974 movie.
As we draw closer to the expected reveal of the iPhone 15, rumors are flying about features and changes that might come with Apple’s next iPhone. A new report says some iPhone 15 models will support faster charging speeds, thanks to USB-C. At least some of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 models will support charging with
While Super Mario and Pokémon have gotten movie adaptations, The Legend of Zelda series has yet to hit the big screen, despite being one of Nintendo’s most-celebrated franchises. But even with rumors circulating that Link and Zelda may soon show up in a theater near you (though it doesn’t sound like it’s in active development),
After 18 years, David Vonderhaar, the studio design director at Treyarch, announced he’s leaving Activision after shipping eight Call of Duty games since 2004. Long-Lost Halo Demo Comes To Life Off English Vonderhaar made the announcement on his personal LinkedIn account, where he confirmed he’s moved on to a new project at a different studio
If you ever play me in Pong, you will win. Atari’s simple 1972 game is like Dark Souls-level hard to me; I’ve no idea how anyone can react that fast. But, finally, there might be a version of the game with a screen wide enough that I’d have time to respond. It’s currently located in
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