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Threads’ custom feeds are already rolling out

Threads' custom feeds are already rolling out Threads’ custom feeds are already rolling out Illustration: The Verge Just five days after Meta started testing custom feeds in Threads, the company is already rolling them out to everyone. With custom feeds, you can track topics and accounts in one feed, making it easier to keep an […]

Ford retracts in Europe with layoffs and lower EV production

Ford retracts in Europe with layoffs and lower EV production Photo by Rolf Vennenbernd/picture alliance via Getty Images Ford said it would cut 4,000 jobs from its business in Europe, while also lowering production estimates for its upcoming Explorer and Capri electric vehicles. The planned cuts, which amount to 14 percent of the automaker’s European […]

Anker’s excellent 6.6K MagGo Power Bank is down to an absolute steal at $19.99

Anker's excellent 6.6K MagGo Power Bank is down to an absolute steal at $19.99 Anker’s excellent 6.6K MagGo Power Bank is down to an absolute steal at $19.99 Most MagSafe power bank kickstands are too flimsy to safely hold an iPhone. Anker’s design is much better. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The […]

Amazon’s new Echo Show 21 has a huge screen and built-in smart home hub

Amazon's new Echo Show 21 has a huge screen and built-in smart home hub Amazon’s new Echo Show 21 has a huge screen and built-in smart home hub Now that’s a big smart display. | Image: Amazon Amazon’s first wall-mounted smart display just got a big upgrade. Today, the company announced the launch of the Echo Show 21, an upgrade to the Echo […]

This keyboard is a touchscreen that doubles as a second monitor

This keyboard is a touchscreen that doubles as a second monitor The DS Pixel Keyboard combines the flexibility of a touchscreen keyboard with the tactile feedback of a physical one. | Image: DS The creators of the DS Pixel Keyboard have come up with a potential solution to the challenge of typing on a touchscreen. […]

FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony’s acquisition interest

FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony's acquisition interest FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony’s acquisition interest Elden Ring. | Image: FromSoftware Reports that Sony was in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media conglomerate that owns Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, have been confirmed. Kadokawa has released a short statement acknowledging Sony’s intention but stating that no decision […]

Comcast is spinning off its cable TV business

Comcast is spinning off its cable TV business Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images for Comcast Comcast is splitting from its NBCUniversal television arm as the market of cable TV customers shrinks in the age of cord-cutting and TikTok. The US media giant announced plans on Wednesday to spin off the bulk of its cable network […]

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review: a bogus bargain

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review: a bogus bargain As an entry-level device, the FE doesn’t quite nail the right mix of price, features, and hardware. Everybody loves a deal. That’s the whole point of budget devices like Samsung’s Galaxy Watch FE: it may lack the flagship watch’s flashy features and premium hardware, but you save […]

Google Meet’s automatic framing is now available to everyone

Google Meet's automatic framing is now available to everyone Google Meet’s automatic framing is now available to everyone Illustration: The Verge Google Meet is making it easier for everyone to position themselves in video calls without having to move the camera or mess around with the webcam’s frame adjustment settings. The automatic framing feature that […]

UberXXL will let you catch an even bigger ride to the airport

UberXXL will let you catch an even bigger ride to the airport Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber has launched a new airport-only fare option in its ride-sharing app called UberXXL. It surpasses UberXL’s single X by guaranteeing rides with trunk space that can handle large families with lots of big bags — […]

Year: 2024