Peter Griffin, from the animated Fox show Family Guy, was added to Fortnite recently. But he wasn’t the same rotund father fans known from the series. Instead, he was turned into a strange buff version of Peter Griffin. And now, series creator and Griffin voice actor Seth MacFarlane has seemingly revealed why the change was
Month: January 2024
/ Users in the EU can choose to have all, some, or none of Google’s services such as Search, YouTube, and Chrome share their data. By Amrita Khalid, one of the authors of audio industry newsletter Hot Pod. Khalid has covered tech, surveillance policy, consumer gadgets, and online communities for more than a decade. Share
Imagine being able to dim the living room lights with a turn of the wrist. Or browse Netflix with a few taps of your fingers. At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, I had the chance to slip on an Android watch containing Doublepoint, some early software intended to turn smartwatches running Android’s WatchOS into a
/ In between all the flashy new monitors, electric vehicle prototypes, and palm-scanning door locks shown off at CES this year, there was a trend linking the less eye-catching announcements. 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
/ Give other drivers a useful heads-up from inside these apps. It’s always frustrating to get caught in a traffic jam because of a lane closure or because everyone is rubbernecking a recent fender bender. But even if you’re stuck, you can gain some karmic points and help others avoid the situation by reporting it
It’s January, which means many of us are on a health kick. Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds or bulk up, having all of the right information about your body is vital. That’s why a great smart scale is vital. Withings has been in the game longer than most, and right now Amazon
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’s Season 1 Reloaded goes live on Wednesday, January 17. As is customary for CoD’s Reloaded remix, the game will see a bunch of new guns, a new map, some new modes, and so much more. Here’s what you can look forward to when it all arrives next week. This
This upcoming weekend, January 12-14, embattled hero shooter Overwatch 2 will replace its popular Quick Play mode with Quick Play: Hacked, a lightning-fast version of the main game inspired by hacker character Sombra. Arcade and Competitive mode will not be affected by this change. This Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Feature Spices Up A Weak Campaign
If you’re looking to make the neighbors jealous this spring, Weber just unveiled a souped-up smart grill at CES in Las Vegas and it’s unlike anything I’ve seen in my years of testing cooking gadgetry. The Summit FS38X Smart Grill, which I saw in action this week, has the brand’s first-ever full touchscreen control panel
/ You can also score savings on Apple’s AirTags, one of our favorite Fitbits, and Asus’ ROG Ally gaming handheld. By Quentyn Kennemer, a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. He has covered tech and gaming for all
After two other consecutive casting announcements, Max and Naughty Dog have revealed that Isabela Merced will play Ellie’s girlfriend Dina in The Last of Us’ second season, which is set to premiere on the streaming service in 2025. Sorry to anyone who wanted it to be that girl we saw staring at Ellie in that
Twitter sleuth Kurakasis believes they’ve figured out the name of Bethesda’s upcoming Indiana Jones video game. And, well, it’s right up there with howlers like “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and “Dial of Destiny.” According to a bunch of URLs recently registered by the rightsholder Lucasfilm, the name looks likely to be Indiana Jones and
/ The company says it’s focusing on ‘quality and reliability’ while also laying off hundreds. It’s also changing how the microphone works in the Google app and Pixel Search bar. 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.
New Year’s resolutions get a lot of hype. Many people view the start of a new year as the perfect time to start a new challenge, whether that’s committing to learning a new language, picking up a new hobby or incorporating healthier habits into your routine. The most popular New Year’s resolutions for 2024 are
Google/ Tech / Or more than a thousand? Depends on the definition of “few”. 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 Illustration: The Verge Turns out Google’s postpandemic reckoning
Not only are there exclusive colors offered when you buy directly from Samsung, there are some instant trade-in deals that bring the price of the Z Fold 5 down in a hurry. You can get up to $1,000 in trade-in credit, which knocks the 256 GB model down to $600 and the 512 GB down
/ Google confirmed “a few hundred” hardware employees are getting axed. 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 Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Google’s hardware division
Consumer electronics these days seem a little too willing to share your information. Smartphones are ever too eager to grab your data, and these days you can barely trust Windows when it comes to ads and personal information collection. And video game consoles like the PS5 are no exception. In Eternights You Press R2 To
It’s CES season, which means that new tech-forward products for every aspect of your life are being unveiled left, right and center in Las Vegas this week. Products geared toward upgrading your home life are no exception. We’ve seen everything from AI-powered dog-nanny robots to meat toasters (really, vertical ovens) and much more at CES
Right as Activision Blizzard dropped a new patch for Overwatch 2 with sweeping changes to a handful of its heroes, one of them has been temporarily disabled from competitive play due to a hilarious bug. The latest support hero Illari was pulled on January 9 because her buffs were so powerful, it accidentally gave her
Jan 10, 2024 Gaming Speaker 1: Hey guys. I’m here with the newest gaming handheld device. This is the MSI Claw. Maybe it looks familiar if you’ve seen a steam deck or a device like that. This thing is even more powerful according to specs. That’s the claim to fame here. This uses the new
There’s an element of predictability when it comes to what we’ll see every year at the Las Vegas tech bonanza CES. Big TVs? Tick. Home robots that never go on sale? Tick. An unnecessarily overdesigned toothbrush? Tick. Every CES also brings its standout trends that dominate the big, flashy press conferences, the show floor and
/ Swipe right to get back to that DM later. Swipe left to mark read and move on. 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 this story Catch Up is supposed to make it faster to
The satellite-to-phone trend we predicted last year didn’t take off as expected, and one of the casualties was satellite network owner Iridium’s severed partnership with chipmaker Qualcomm. Now on its own, Iridium has launched its own service device makers can use to let you send text messages through satellites. Project Stardust, as Iridium’s service is
Each January, tech companies and members of the press descend on Las Vegas for a festival of demos and concepts. There’s plenty to see at CES 2024, but many of the products unveiled at the show won’t be available in stores until much later — if ever. While flashy tech promos are sure to attract
Palworld aka that game that looks a lot like Pokémon but with guns, is launching soon in early access as revealed in a new trailer. Oh and also, it will be available on Game Pass on day one. Finally, Xbox gets its own Pokémon game. Sort of. What’s Coming Out Beyond Pokémon: The Indigo Disk
Fortnite’s latest update has brought with it more stuff that sounds too delicious to just be a video game consumable. FlowBerry Fizz is a random drop you can find on the island to juice both your shields and jump height. You Should Play Grand Theft Auto III Before GTA VI | Total Recall Off English
Virtual and augmented reality tech is everywhere at CES 2024, with Netflix offering its own immersive experience at this year’s event. Though it may seem like the streaming service has plans to roll out its own branded VR headset, it’s actually an interactive exhibit for 3 Body Problem, a new sci-fi series slated for release
/ Google is adding the Chrome browser to cars with native Android apps, starting with Volvo and Polestar. Also, EV owners are getting new ways to share battery info with Android Auto. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in
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