The series is called The Legend of Zelda, but unless you’ve played something like Hyrule Warriors or Super Smash Bros., it’s rare that you get to control the Hylian princess herself. That doesn’t mean it might not happen someday in the main franchise, however, as producer Eiji Aonuma pulled a Justin Bieber and said “never
Month: December 2023
What is the best internet provider in Springfield? AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Springfield. It has fast, symmetrical speeds, straightforward pricing and the best customer satisfaction scores in the industry. Its top-tier plans are on the expensive side, but most people don’t need more speed than its cheapest plan provides. Mediacom
Always-online multiplayer shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League won’t stay that way forever. Rocksteady Studios confirmed the apparent live service game will get an offline story mode sometime after launch in 2024. How Alan Wake 2 Builds Upon The ‘Remedy-Verse’ Off English The announcement came alongside a new trailer at the 2023 Game Awards
The Grinch may be a work of fiction, but real-life copycats exist, plotting to steal your packages and pilfer your holiday cheer. In the age of Amazon and ubiquitous delivery of everything from holiday gifts to groceries, porch pirates and home burglary have become a steadily increasing problem. In 2022, a staggering 79% of Americans had
/ The company’s demo video, featuring a spoken conversation with Gemini as it identified drawings in real-time, was edited and did not involve an actual spoken prompt. 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 If you
/ First responders receive critical health data like someone’s name, age, blood type, and emergency contact via RapidSOS. 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 support before joining The Verge. Share this story Illustration by Alex
The Day Before kicked off 2023 as one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. Now, after endless controversies, the self-proclaimed open-world survival-horror MMO styled after The Last of Us is finally in Steam Early Access, and it’s getting panned. The first players to lay hands on the much-hyped zombie shooter are sharing footage of
We are now blessed with not one but two annual Day of the Devs indie game showcases, and the latest one lives up to the event’s reputation. A roughly 90-minute stream yesterday highlighted some awesome-looking games from developers around the world, and I want to play all of them right this minute. Advertisement Produced by
If you’re looking for a new mattress, you’ve probably found that a lot goes into buying a new bed. The variety in price and quality make it a more involved decision than other purchases. Let’s start with the basics: choosing the size of your bed. Queen mattresses are by far the most popular mattress size.
/ You can also save on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, the solar-powered Urbanista Los Angeles headphones, and the Blink Mini. 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 link,
/ Proton Drive now automatically backs up your photos — and has a new interface to manage them. 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 Image: Proton Proton Drive, the end-to-end
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have been out for a couple of months. By now, you’re probably familiar with some of the new features available on the phone, like StandBy Mode, which turns your phone into a smart display, and NameDrop, which you can use to share your contact information simply by
The upcoming iOS 17.2 update already brings several important features to Apple’s phones, like Journal and using your Live Stickers to react in messages. Now, a report says you can add faster wireless charging for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 to that list. The update will bring Qi2 wireless charging to Apple’s previous-generation phones, 9to5Mac reported
The 2023 Game Awards are happening on December 7. And to celebrate a night of mostly trailers, ads, and celebrities with maybe (if we’re lucky) a few awards tossed in, Steam and The Game Awards have teamed up for a big sales event discounting some of the best games of the last decade. Baldur’s Gate
/ The fast food company says it will be applying generative AI to its operations starting in 2024. 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 Big Mac meets machine learning.Illustration:
/ After a bug caused files to disappear on Drive for desktop, Google has outlined the steps users can take to recover them. 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 Illustration
While the Batman: Arkham Trilogy may be something of a dumpster fire on Nintendo Switch, folks playing the superhero adventure games via the handheld-console hybrid found one redeeming element: a touching tribute to legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy. How Alan Wake 2 Builds Upon The ‘Remedy-Verse’ Off English Read More: Batman: Arkham Trilogy On
Apple released the iOS 17.2 release candidate, or RC, on Tuesday, which means the iOS update will likely be released to the general public in the next week or two. The RC includes at least a dozen new features, including long-awaited additions such as the Journal app and Contact Key Verification. Developers and beta testers
/ The December feature drop brings Video Boost and Night Sight video to the Pixel 8 Pro, but there are a ton of other features (and bug fixes) across the lineup. 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
The longevity of League of Legends is astounding. Across the industry, developers are trying to grab a share of the lucrative live-service games pie. Since 2009, the enduring popularity of this multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game has made it a golden goose: often imitated, but never replicated. So how does developer Riot Games keep
If you have a supported iPhone, you’re able to download iOS 17, the latest iteration of Apple’s iOS software. Launched alongside the iPhone 15 family back in September, the new iPhone OS brings a few cool new features to iPhones, like StandBy mode, interactive widgets, full-screen contact posters for phone calls, an improved and more personalized autocorrect and much
/ Over the past day, Google results with a slur in the subdomain started popping up for Reddit. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox
Cyberpunk 2077 just received a final hurrah via an update that added a number of fixes and new features, such as a working metro system. The new transit system lets V experience a bit more of pedestrian life in Night City, including a few random events on the train. One such event is a recreation
Ever since it was announced, it’s been hard to fathom what a live action Zelda movie might look like or what it will be about. Will it follow the archetypal events of the games or chart a completely new story? Will Link still have pointy ears and a green tunic? Well, today the upcoming Nintendo
“As world builders, our greatest responsibility is to inspire and invite joy,” Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said at the New York Game Awards in January. “It feels like today, seeking joy is an act of defiance.” In February, Microsoft lived up to that ideal with the stealth release of Hi-Fi Rush, a beautiful rhythm-based
20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial. 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 illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Philip
Little is more frustrating that when you need power and can’t access it. Whether you’re dealing with rolling outages, inclement weather or want to escape for an off the grid adventure, having a portable power station is a good idea. The only catch is that these devices tend to carry a hefty price tag, especially
/ This upcoming Smart Search feature in Google Files should save you from having to dig through documents based on their file names. 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 If
Two sides at opposite ends of the table face off on Tuesday as Premier League newcomers Luton host current EPL leaders Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side extended their lead at the top of the table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. After a run of encouraging results, Luton slipped to a
Good news, everyone! Unless you’ve been living in a monastery, you’re likely aware that 2023 is the year that video games got horny again. And no, I don’t mean tastefully Hades frisky, I mean Leisure Suit Larry and Night Trap levels of unhinged lust, the likes of which “mainstream” gaming (whatever that means) hasn’t seen