/ ChromeOS 130 adds Google’s new AI-powered recorder app on Chromebook Plus machines. 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 The Quick Insert button is on the Galaxy
Month: October 2024
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hinted at an improved, “agentic” version of the company’s Alexa assistant during Amazon’s Q3 2024 earnings call — one that can take certain actions on a user’s behalf. “I think that the next generation of these assistants and generative AI applications will be better at not just answering questions and summarizing,
Smart ring maker Oura on Thursday announced that it has acquired Sparta Science, a Bay Area-based health tracking startup. TechCrunch spoke to Sparta back in 2018 at the offices of Playground Global, a key investor. The deal marks Oura’s third acquisition in two years. The company purchased digital identity platform, Proxy, in May 2023. This
After the crowning achievement that is Alan Wake 2, you’d think developer Remedy Entertainment would take a break. Yet in the subsequent expansions to the 2023 survival horror game, the studio has poked and prodded further at the base game’s thesis, teasing out even more fascinating aspects of its world. The Lake House, the final
I’m really averse to trading card games. Despite loving me some Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh as a kid and tween, I’ve largely kept my distance from them in the time since. I’ve played a few hands of Hearthstone, I never touched Artifact, and I am straight-up dogshit at any card game baked into an RPG, except
Pokémon TCG Pocket arrived this week on iPhone and Android, and it’s a surprisingly crisp and streamlined version of the card game after years of really bad alternatives. Pokémon is pretty much a license to print money, but TCG Pocket does a great job of spotlighting what people love about about the game—the cards themselves—and
Overall, this year has been a somewhat mixed bag in the entertainment space. We’ve had massive hits and flops at the box office, as well as shows like Agatha All Along, which was mostly sublime throughout its run but ended with the same thud most Marvel shows do. We’re predicting an equally messy November, with
Two mobile operating systems currently comprise nearly 100% of the global smartphone market. Building one is hard, and for most phone makers, there are better uses of resources, especially when Android is right there for the taking. While it’s a potential differentiator, these companies have largely opted to maintain Google’s mobile OS, customized by skins and
Investors are rushing to throw millions at a hot startup called Kalshi as loans or even as unusual we’ll-figure-it-out later cash. Kalshi is an exchange that allows people to bet, as official commodity trading contracts, on the outcomes of cultural events, from election results to how long Taylor Swift’s latest album will top the charts.
See at Samsung Samsung Save up to $240, plus get trade-in savings and a free storage upgrade Show more (1 item) Flip phones are back, and they’re better than ever. While this trend has been gathering steam for a few years now, it seems to have hit proper velocity with the release of the stellar Samsung
/ Expect to see the next major set of Android changes ship in the spring instead of the fall. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Share this story Illustration by Alex Castro / The
It’s the topic on everyone’s mind: Are Gen Z workers actually different? TechCrunch sought to find out at this year’s Disrupt 2024. We sat down with SignalFire’s Heather Doshay, Comprehensive.io’s Roger Lee, and Lauren Illovsky from Capital G to chat about how to hire and retain talent. One topic that came up was how younger
Where the hell is the Switch 2, folks? It’s the last day of October and Nintendo still hasn’t revealed the one thing every fan is waiting for. Instead, we’ve gotten almost everything else the company could think of, from random ports of cult Wii U games to literal alarm clocks. What else could the gaming
/ The app will also start letting you search for locations with descriptive prompts as well as display AI-summarized reviews. 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: Google Google Maps
/ Just tap the reporting button and say what you see. 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: Waze Waze is testing a handy-sounding update that will let you report
/ Starting next month, Google Maps will start to highlight which lane is the right one for upcoming turns, and other elements like crosswalks and signs. 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
/ Trump claims tech CEOs have called him to lavish him with compliments. By Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. Share this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images If former President Donald Trump is
MealMe, a unified API that embeds food and retail ordering into consumer apps and websites, announced on Thursday that it secured $8 million in Series A funding. The newly raised capital brings the total amount raised to $16 million. MealMe has undergone several changes since its launch in 2019. Initially, it was a consumer app designed
Many of Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s choices are personal and focus on your team’s relationships and life paths. However, one of the big, world-changing ones comes early on, shortly after you recruit Davrin, the Grey Warden companion. Right now, you might be staring at a choice between helping either the Tevinter city of Minrathous or
When to watch the Houston Texans vs. New York Jets? Thursday, Oct. 31, at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT). Where to watch The Texans vs. Jets game will stream live on Amazon Prime Video and for free on Twitch. Fans in the home markets of each team can also watch on their local Fox
What is the best internet provider in Round Rock? Several of the nation’s biggest internet service providers are currently available in Round Rock, Texas, but not all residents have access. If you’re looking for internet in Round Rock, Spectrum is CNET’s recommendation for the best internet service provider for most households there. This cable ISP
Watch as we announce the winner of TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition – Startup Battlefield 200. After impressing the judges, the winner walks away with the Battlefield Cup and $100,000 equity-free.TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is the world’s preeminent startup competition with alumni like Vurb, Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Yammer, Tripit, Redbeacon, Qwiki, Getaround, and Soluto. Startup Battlefield
Over the last three days, 20 startups participated in the incredibly competitive Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt. These 20 companies were selected as the best of the Startup Battlefield 200 and competed for a chance to take home the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100,000. After three days of intense pitching, we have a winner. The
/ Google’s standalone weather app, which was already included on Pixel 9 phones, is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices. 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
/ After months of teasing and AR / VR hardware partnership announcements, Google could be getting ready for a reveal. 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 Illustration by Alex Castro /
We’re still getting new information from the massive Pokémon data breach that happened earlier this month, and while there have been some details about upcoming projects in the mix, it’s mostly consisted of design docs and other information about old games we’ve already played. We’ve seen starter Pokémon that never were, mega evolutions that weren’t
The PS5 Pro launch is still over a week away, but fans have already made an annoying discovery: the new console won’t work with players’ existing custom cover plates. Sony will eventually sell new ones, but those won’t be available until sometime in the future. Suggested Reading The Best Reveals From The Game Awards 2023
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a fun time, but the flashy combos and quick-time events can bump up the intensity. Although you can’t make the latter easier, the game does have an incredible selection of features called Battle Assists to make the general gameplay more approachable. There is one major problem though: the game doesn’t
Halloween is literally tomorrow, and if you don’t already have your plans sorted, I’m going to help you out right now. If you aren’t going out, chances are you’re staying in and watching a movie or playing a game. With a bunch of sales going right now on every imaginable storefront, it’s a great time
While it’s true that cloud storage services can offer high-capacity storage, it’s also unfortunately true that they can be expensive and slow. That means that something a little more local is a way better idea in some instances. Depending on your budget and needs, you can go for a quick plug-and-play option or a more involved
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 16
- Next Page »