Comcast’s fix for streaming service overload is in your cable box
Comcast's fix for streaming service overload is in your cable box Comcast’s fix for streaming service overload is in your cable box Streaming has become a tangled web of subscriptions, and now Comcast says it can help by putting all your services into one hub. Comcast is launching a new hub on its set-top boxes, […]
Google is bringing its AI-powered photo-to-video capability to more apps
Google is bringing its AI-powered photo-to-video capability to more apps Google is adding new AI-powered features to Google Photos and YouTube Shorts that allow users to transform their photos into videos. The tools are similar to the Veo 3-powered photo-to-video capabilities that were added to Google’s Gemini app earlier this month, only they’re powered by […]
Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months
Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months The deal includes the Paramount Plus Premium plan, which combines Paramount Plus and Showtime content. If you’re looking for an affordable way to kick off your July 4th weekend, Paramount Plus has a deal worth checking out. Just in time for the July 17th premiere of […]
Apple’s racing movie is finally here
Apple's racing movie is finally here Apple’s racing movie is finally here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 88, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy heat dome, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been […]
YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews
YouTube search gets its own version of Google's AI Overviews YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews Google is bringing an AI Overviews-like feature to another product: YouTube. The video streaming platform may now show an “AI-powered search results carousel” when some YouTube Premium members in the US make searches related to […]
The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day
The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day Streaming sticks can breathe new life into an older TV, and help you get even more out of a modern one. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is one most affordable around, with a snappy interface, access to a plethora of streaming apps, […]
Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone
Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone The idea behind Trump Mobile is relatively straightforward. It’s easy to launch a mobile carrier these days, and it can be extremely lucrative – just ask Ryan Reynolds! You should know, though, that Trump Mobile is a pretty bad deal. And the network’s supposed flagship phone? We’re willing to […]
Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI
Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI Max — soon to be called HBO Max again — is rolling out an update that automatically plays video previews when you hover over shows and movies. The video previews are launching to users in the US now, but Max is still working on an “AI-assisted” […]
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
Would you switch browsers for a chatbot? Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 87, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy It’s Officially Too Hot Now Week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading […]
Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games
Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games The Switch 2 is a hit (and a supply chain success story). Microsoft is starting to show off its plan for the future of Xbox. And everywhere you look, there are reasons to think we’re headed toward a very different kind of gaming device. Maybe it’ll be […]