Uber ends the year in the black for the first time ever
Uber ends the year in the black for the first time ever Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Well, it only took 15 years, but better late than never. For the first time in its history, Uber ended the year having made more money than it spent on its ridehailing and delivery operations. As […]
JBL Authentics 300 smart speaker review: two assistants at once
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JBL Authentics 300 smart speaker review: two assistants at once JBL is the first to make Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant coexist on the same speaker, and it works quite well. But the price you pay for that convenience feels a little uneven. JBL’s Authentics line of smart speakers is the first to support Google […]
You can stream the Super Bowl for free with this one-month Paramount Plus deal
You can stream the Super Bowl for free with this one-month Paramount Plus deal Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images You don’t need to sign up for a pricey cable package just to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday. Plenty of streaming services from Fubo to Philo TV are offering free trials, with […]
Linxura Smart Controller review: this e-paper smart button is like an iPod for your smart home
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Linxura Smart Controller review: this e-paper smart button is like an iPod for your smart home With customizable icons and an intuitive click wheel, the Linxura solves a big problem with smart buttons. But it needs to dial up its integrations before it’s worth your money. When my husband and I settle in to watch […]
Is this image a pair of shoes or a sponge? TikTok isn’t sure
Is this image a pair of shoes or a sponge? TikTok isn't sure Is this image a pair of shoes or a sponge? TikTok isn’t sure Photo by Jean Chung / Getty Images TikTok isn’t just a place to offload your celebrity opinions, give strangers a complete home tour, or share a DIY hack. Each […]
Google’s AI now goes by a new name: Gemini
Google's AI now goes by a new name: Gemini Google’s AI now goes by a new name: Gemini Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is famous for having a million similar products with confusingly different names and seemingly nothing in common. (Can I interest you in a messaging app?) But when it comes […]
Apple moves away from iTunes on PC with new Windows apps
Apple moves away from iTunes on PC with new Windows apps Illustration: The Verge Apple is officially launching its Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Devices apps on Windows this week. The apps were originally launched in preview last year, but Apple has now removed the preview tag after working with Microsoft to launch the apps. […]
iOS 17.4 could fix Apple’s awkward video reactions feature
iOS 17.4 could fix Apple's awkward video reactions feature iOS 17.4 could fix Apple’s awkward video reactions feature The animations are fine for FaceTime, but maybe not a therapy telehealth app. | Image: Apple Apple looks ready to give developers more control over its video emoji reactions feature in upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 […]
Meta’s not happy with its bill for enforcing the EU’s tough new DSA
Meta's not happy with its bill for enforcing the EU's tough new DSA Meta’s not happy with its bill for enforcing the EU’s tough new DSA Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta is challenging a fee it must pay EU regulators tasked with enforcing tough new content moderation rules required by the Digital […]
ESR Qi2 wireless car charger review: goodbye Mag$afe
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ESR Qi2 wireless car charger review: goodbye Mag$afe It’s just as fast, the magnet is just as strong, but it costs half as much as those proprietary Apple mounts. It’s not often that a truly useful new technology is released that both increases performance and undercuts the cost of the tech it replaces. But that’s […]