An individual responsible for hacking an Apex Legends global tournament over the weekend has revealed their motivations: they did it “just for fun.” The Week In Games: A Star Wars Classic Returns & More New Releases Off English That quote comes from a new TechCrunch interview with one of the hackers, who goes by Destroyer2009.
Month: March 2024
As the resident “forever DM” of my social groups for the last 15 years, I’ve never had it so good. Over the last couple of years, the world of tabletop gaming has seen an explosion of popularity. There are more options than ever before; everything from comic conventions to craft fairs sell dice and accessories;
Five years after it was yanked from digital stores, Obsidian’s cult classic espionage RPG—Alpha Protocol—is back and better than ever thanks to GOG.com. 6 Things To Know Before Starting Persona 5 Tactica Off English Alpha Protocol is a spy-themed RPG that lets characters explore the world while stopping bad guys using guns, stealth, and smooth
World of Warcraft players are buckling up for The War Within expansion that’s due to launch sometime in 2024, but in the meantime Blizzard has something different to offer. Before the three-part Worldsoul Saga gets started with The War Within, the World of Warcraft team is introducing a mode unlike anything the MMO has seen
/ But Android users will need to settle for the feature coming sometime ‘in the coming months.’ 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 reviews to useful how-tos. Share this story Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
/ Beeper is returning to its original goal of building ‘the best chat app on earth,’ which involves putting all your messages in one place. 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
$45 at Amazon Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse: $45 Save $40 Show more (2 items) Dungeons & Dragons is a massively popular game that continues to grow year over year. While there are online tools for Dungeons & Dragons in the modern era, many players still love the traditional tabletop roleplaying experience. However you play,
Finding a movie that the whole family will enjoy can be a challenge. I know from my own family that once we find one that everyone likes, we watch it over and over. And for families with kids, sometimes that means hearing Elsa sing Let It Go several times a week. So if you’re looking
While all the food processors I tested can basically get the job done when it comes to chopping, pureeing, shredding and slicing, they come in various sizes and bowl volumes with a range of additional features and price points. If size or price are limiting factors for you, the decision is going to become very
/ Google’s budget phone gets a little fancier. 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 Google’s Pixel 8A may have a 120Hz display — up from 90Hz in the Pixel 7A —
Monopoly Go, a multiplayer mobile board game, launched on April 11, 2023. Since then it has made over 2 billion dollars, been downloaded 100+ million times, and become one of the most popular digital games on the planet. But to reach this point, Scopely, the studio behind the hit game, has spent nearly $500 million
Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update is finally here—and it’s bigger than any of us anticipated. The developer, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has been coy about some of the bigger features the update would introduce, teasing a festival and some new dialogue, but more or less left it at that for a long time. In the week leading
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It’s 2024, and nothing can escape from being replaced by its smart counterpart. The world seems to be getting closer to turning into an episode of The Jetsons. From lights and fans to our doorbells, everything seems to be smart now. And the oven is no exception. An unexpected smart gadget, yet very handy, would
/ The first election in the era of cheap AI is here — and here’s how major chatbot makers are trying to deal with misinformation risks. 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
/ Longtime Googler Liz Reid has recently been working on Google’s AI search products. Now she’s running all of its search products. 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 Illustration: The Verge There are
Even though wireless carriers often tout their beefy nationwide 5G networks, sometimes you might be somewhere without any cellular service. AT&T’s outage in February was widespread enough that the carrier advised its customers to make use of Wi-Fi calling as a backup — a feature that Verizon and AT&T both offer to their subscribers. Despite the
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is set launch soon, and will officially kick off on March 20, bringing with it a ton of savings. Amazon announced the six-day-long sale on Thursday, noting that it would offer deals on seasonal items like outdoor furniture, cleaning products and yard work essentials, along with a smattering of discounts on
It is the eve before Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update drops and developer ConcernedApe has delivered us one last sneak peek by way of patch notes. In case you’ve missed the last week of chaos, Stardew Valley’s developer has been releasing spoiler-free teases of what’s to come in the forthcoming update and the community has been
Unity and Convai have released a trailer for their AI demo, Project Neural Nexus, and it predictably looks and sounds like shit. Project Neural Nexus is meant to be a proof-of-concept AI demo that’s also powered by Unity— you know, the company behind the similarly titled game engine that tried to force an installation fee
$26 at Amazon Best starter Dungeons & Dragons book The Player’s Handbook View details View details $17 at Amazon Best Dungeon & Dragons random generator book The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables View details View details $34 at Amazon Best starter adventure book Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk View details View details
Some of the items listed are user-friendly for both experienced and new exercisers. I recommend connecting with a personal trainer or someone who knows their way around the gym to show you how to use some of the equipment you’re unfamiliar with. Suspension trainer: The suspension trainer is a great tool to use as a
In the last few months, Overwatch 2 fans have grown increasingly worried about the state of the hero shooter’s story missions. These missions were a pillar of the sequel’s initial pitch at Blizzcon 2019, the shiny new thing that merited making a new game instead of patching the original one, like most live-service projects. But
This year’s Steam Spring sale only has a few days left until it ends on March 21. We’ve already done a roundup highlighting 12 of the best games you can get for cheap during the annual sale, ranging from 2023’s big AAA tentpoles, to some older hidden gems that are worth grabbing. But one of
/ We also found big savings on a TCL QM8, solid discounts on a Kasa smart bulb four-pack, and $25 off the Apple TV 4K for Sam’s Club members. 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
/ A few simple tweaks can give you extra time between charges. Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Some days away from the home or office can seem like a constant battle against battery life: your phone is dying, your laptop is dying, and your smartwatch is dying. Despite all of the advances we’ve
If you or someone you know is affected by sexual abuse, assault or family violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. In an emergency, call 911. My experience on dating apps was a tale as old as
Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert deal-hunting staff showcases the best price drops and discounts from reputable sellers daily. If you make a purchase using our links, CNET may earn a commission. It’s Sleep Week over at FluffCo, and there’s 20% off all bedding. There’s no code required for this deal, but it won’t
Apple was the first major tech company to launch a voice assistant back in 2011. But a common criticism of Siri is that it’s struggled to compete with Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Assistant and, more recently, ChatGPT-powered assistants. If rumors are right, however, Siri is expected to receive a big brain power boost this year, thanks
You own a PlayStation Portal, and you love it. You play games on the couch, on the toilet, on your porch. But if you want to get in some late-night gaming, you may find that even the lowest volume setting is too much for your sleeping significant other. I found myself in exactly this situation,
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