An old smartwatch favorite makes a comeback
An old smartwatch favorite makes a comeback Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 76, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, sorry if your bracketâs busted, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I have been shirking most […]
TikTok will now show missing child notifications
TikTok will now show missing child notifications TikTok will now show AMBER Alerts in the US. If there’s a missing child in your area, you’ll see an AMBER Alert directly within your For You feed. In the example shared by TikTok, the AMBER Alert shows a photo of the child, along with relevant details and […]
Day One brings its digital journaling app to Windows
Day One brings its digital journaling app to Windows Day One for Windows. Automattic-owned Day One has announced a Windows version of its journaling app, available now on the Microsoft Store. The company says it offers “the same trusted, distraction-free experience” as it does on other platforms. It’s also free to use, and won’t count […]
The future of search isn’t Google — and it’s $10 a month
The future of search isn't Google — and it's $10 a month The future of search isn’t Google — and it’s $10 a month I donât remember when I started using Google. Google just⦠is. Itâs the verb for internet search, it commands 10 times the market share of all its competitors combined, and it […]
Bumble is getting ID verification
Bumble is getting ID verification Bumble is rolling out optional ID verification, adding badges to the profiles of users who’ve confirmed their identity using government-issued ID cards. It arrives as part of a series of safety updates that include a new Share Date feature intended to let you quickly share your date plans with friends […]
A bad movie full of big ideas about tech
A bad movie full of big ideas about tech Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 75, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, hope you have some time to kill this weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This […]
Sonos is still trying to figure out why everyone hates its app
Sonos is still trying to figure out why everyone hates its app Sonos chief innovation officer Nick Millington says in an update published yesterday that he and his team are “100% focused” on understanding and addressing issues with the Sonos app. It’s the latest in a series of Millington’s posts sharing his team’s progress as […]
How to go back in time using Google Maps
How to go back in time using Google Maps There’s a lot to explore in Google Maps, but you may not always know where to look. Itâs great if you’re trying to drive through a crowded city or find out which local coffee shop has the best-rated bagels, but there are also other, lesser-known features […]
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads start testing Community Notes next week
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads start testing Community Notes next week Meta will begin testing its X-style Community Notes starting March 18th. The feature will roll out on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in the US – but Meta won’t publicly publish the notes to start as it tests the Community Notes writing and rating system. Meta […]
Message threads are coming to WhatsApp
Message threads are coming to WhatsApp WhatsApp is working on a feature that will group replies to specific messages into a thread, making it easier to keep track of conversations. Instead of scrolling through chats to see scattered individual replies, the feature will create a dedicated view showing every quoted message connecting back to the […]