Here’s something odd: Pentiment, a previously Xbox-exclusive narrative-focused game from Obsidian, currently runs better on PlayStation 5 than it does on Xbox Series X/S. It’s apparently a bug that will be fixed, but the whole situation has set off a firestorm in the never-ending console war. Thank You, PS Plus, For Making My Backlog Even
Month: February 2024
Once again it’s time to open up the massive and ancient tome titled “Things You Can Play Doom On” and update it. Now, thanks to the magic of the future, you can play id’s classic ‘90s FPS on a robo-lawnmower, just as John Carmack intended…probably. This Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Feature Spices Up A Weak
Every February 27, The Pokémon Company hosts a Pokémon Presents showcase to celebrate the series’ anniversary. This year is no exception, and fans will get a glimpse at what’s coming for the series in the next year. If you’re looking to tune in, here’s the where, when, and what to expect. What’s Coming Out Beyond
There was a time, not so long ago, when the electricity that came to your house wasn’t part of a decision-making process — it was just there. But now, entire regions, states and municipalities have their own options, challenges, pros and cons for different energy options. Some states are deregulated, with a consumer choice approach
/ You can decide what data your apps are allowed to access — and what they are not Image: The Verge Your phone, your rules: Android gives you a pretty comprehensive toolkit when it comes to managing app permissions on your device, enabling you to control access to parts of the system like the camera,
Robot dogs have barked up a storm in recent years, and tech companies are all for it. Chinese firm Tecno showed off its first robotic dog on Monday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Tecno’s sleek Dynamic 1 joins the wave of high-tech canines we’ve seen on the tech scene in recent years. The AI-powered Dynamic 1
/ Google’s AI chatbot is coming to Messages. Meanwhile, Android Auto gets some AI smarts and Google Docs will let you add handwritten comments. 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
Feb 25, 2024 Foldable Phones Speaker 1: A phone that you can wear on your wrist. The future I wanted is finally here. Speaker 1: We’ve seen plenty of folding phones before, including Motorola’s own razor phone, but the adaptive display concept takes that even further when flat. It functions just like any other Android
Americans purchased 1.4 million electric vehicles last year, exchanging their regular visits to the gas station for a Level 2 charger at home. After their first month of charging their EV, it’s likely many people experienced sticker shock when they looked at their electricity bills. Adding an EV to your electricity load and driving an
We’re just days away from the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and if you’re still (somehow) on the fence about diving into one of 2024’s most anticipated games, the PS5 demo is a great way to get a taste of what’s in store. We’ve put together several guides on what to do in Rebirth’s
/ Xiaomi’s latest camera-focused flagship and its little sibling are coming to Europe after a domestic debut. 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 Xiaomi’s basic flagship gets a subtle
Thanksgiving is killing it on Netflix—it’s currently ranked among the streamer’s top flicks. When one horror film does well, that’s great news for the genre at large, so if you head to the streamer for John Carver’s merry Massachusetts massacre, why not stick around and feast on these other titles, too? Advertisement This story originally
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is almost here, and while we still have to wait a few more days for the game itself, we can now start talking about how its excellent card game, Queen’s Blood, rivals even FF8‘s beloved Triple Triad, and how turning the original 1997 RPG into a trilogy may be messing with
/ Plus, in this week’s Installer: the internet’s favorite camera, a new Twitter book, a better hub for your smart home, and much more. 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 If you buy
For those with kids, this tax season could mean extra money for their family. Here’s why: Congress is working on a plan to expand the child tax credit by increasing the maximum refundable amount. In addition, you might live in one of the states sending additional child tax credit money this year. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET’s coverage
Show more (2 items) Apple’s ultra-popular AirPods have earned top spots on our lists of both the best earbuds and best over-ear headphones for 2023. And while Apple rarely offers its own discounts, there are a few retailers offering deals, so you can get your hands on a pair for less. Below, we’ve rounded up
/ Brin and Google are among those being sued after his plane crashed on the first leg of a ferry flight from California to Fiji. 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
Mobile World Congress sees almost all of the world’s biggest tech companies descend on Barcelona every year to show off the latest and greatest in mobile technology. This year will be no different, with many major brands already teasing their launches ahead of the show’s official opening on Monday, Feb. 26. We will be there
Available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC, Helldivers 2 from Arrowhead Game Studios feels like a 2000s-era throwback in the best possible way. Whether you’ve been playing since day one or are curious what all the fuss is about, here’s a comprehensive rundown of all our coverage of the hit shooter. Advertisement A random player
As yet another week passes, we get more proof that 2024 is shaping up to be a very busy year in gaming—if not for game releases, then certainly for big stories around game exclusivity, adaptions, and, as always, streamers. This week we got our first look at the highly anticipated Borderlands movie (lol), learned about
Sonos is one of the oldest multiroom audio systems on the market and also one of the most successful. Since the way we consume digital music has changed from playing MP3s to streaming services and beyond, the audio system has also adapted and grown. Sonos began as a way to play iTunes playlists on your existing speakers,
With the iPhone 15 series‘ launch late last year, the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro are no longer the latest models in Apple’s flagship lineup. But these previous-gen iPhones still make a great choice for many people’s everyday needs. Since the release of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, Apple discontinued sales of the iPhone 14
Fans of sprawling RPGs with intricate plots and ensemble casts sure have been eating good the first couple months of 2024. Late January saw the release of RGG Studio’s bodacious Hawaiian-style adventure, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The end of February brings with it the extravagant second installment of Square Enix’s three-part remake of a
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’s co-writer and director Destin Daniel Cretton is making the leap from comics to manga with a live-action adaptation of Naruto. One of the most popular anime and manga properties of the last several decades, Naruto has lived many lives as a comic book, several animated shows, and
Poker isn’t the most exciting game to play alone. Even against computer players in a video game, poker isn’t much fun. Balatro—out now on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC—understands this. Instead of playing other opponents and placing bets, this roguelike deck builder is all about making winning hands and collecting powerful cards to help you earn
The Simpsons has been on for over 30 years at this point. In that time, the show has produced some amazing episodes and some real stinkers. But let’s not forget that Fox’s hit animated show about a suburban family trying to make ends meet in Springfield has also provided us with some incredible songs, often
Since Overwatch 2’s controversial launch, Blizzard has made a lot of massive changes to its hero shooter formula. First, it changed the core team makeup from 6v6 to 5v5, then it gutted its promised PvE mode, reworked heroes, added new game modes, and gave every character passive healing abilities. The more these big, sweeping changes
The latest episode of the Paramount+ Halo series is an action-packed throat punch from the moment it starts. That punch to your windpipe will sting a little more if you’re a big fan of a certain character from the games, who bit the proverbial dust this week. Take A Tour Through Halo Infinite’s Newest Arena
/ Google says Gemini AI’s tuning has led it to ‘overcompensate in some cases, and be over-conservative in others.’ 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: The Verge Google has
/ ‘Punishing’ Google for outcompeting rivals would be ‘antithetical to U.S. antitrust law,’ the company wrote. By Lauren Feiner, the senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. Share this story
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