France fines Amazon $35 million over ‘excessive’ worker surveillance
France fines Amazon $35 million over 'excessive' worker surveillance France fines Amazon $35 million over ‘excessive’ worker surveillance Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge France’s National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) has fined Amazon €32 million, or about $35 million USD, for “excessively intrusive” worker surveillance that the commission says puts “continuous pressure” […]
Microsoft Teams is making it easier to control your webcam and audio during meetings
Microsoft Teams is making it easier to control your webcam and audio during meetings Image: Microsoft Microsoft is finally giving Teams users an easier way to control audio and video features during meetings. The software giant has started testing easily accessible tools for switching cameras, audio sources, speaker output, and much more. These new features […]
The best fitness trackers to buy right now
The best fitness trackers to buy right now Photo illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge From simple fitness bands and rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get. Continue reading…
Overwatch esports will live on as the Overwatch Champions Series
Overwatch esports will live on as the Overwatch Champions Series Image: Blizzard We are, as the kids say, so friggin’ back. In November, the Overwatch League announced its end after six seasons. At the time, Overwatch League associate PR manager John Nomis said, “We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in […]
Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now
Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now The third-gen AirPods currently start at $159 ($10 off) when you buy them with a Lightning-only charging case. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge If you know where to look, there are often some great discounts available on Apple’s ever-popular AirPods. Since […]
What NPR’s new podcast chief learned from the mess at Gimlet
What NPR's new podcast chief learned from the mess at Gimlet What NPR’s new podcast chief learned from the mess at Gimlet Image: The Verge This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. On Friday, Insiders got part one of a Q&A with NPR’s new […]
This baby is covered in old flip phones and chips — and you cannot afford it
This baby is covered in old flip phones and chips — and you cannot afford it Image: Schiaparelli When normal people think of couture garments — the extravagant custom designs using all but extinct techniques, materials, and craftsmanship — they probably dream of pieces made with luxurious silks, supple leathers, crystals, and tulle. Daniel Roseberry […]
LG’s discounted C3 OLED TVs come with up to $200 in gift cards
LG's discounted C3 OLED TVs come with up to $200 in gift cards LG’s discounted C3 OLED TVs come with up to $200 in gift cards LG’s C3 OLED TVs offer bright, vivid displays along with several gamer-friendly features. | Image: LG Super Bowl season traditionally brings with it steep discounts on last year’s TVs, […]
Death Stranding comes to life on iPhone and Mac next week
Death Stranding comes to life on iPhone and Mac next week You can tell it’s a future bike because of the LEDs. | Image: 505 Games / Kojima Productions Some Mac, iPhone, and iPad gamers will finally be able to play as postapocalyptic Norman Reedus in Death Stranding Director’s Cut on January 30th. Only iPhone […]
This is the cheapest floodlight security cam you can buy… but should you?
This is the cheapest floodlight security cam you can buy… but should you? Wyze has announced the second generation of its inexpensive floodlight camera, and it’s even cheaper. | Image: Wyze Budget smart home company Wyze announced its second generation wired floodlight camera this week, and it brings some significant upgrades over the first gen. […]