Buckle up for more subscriptions
Buckle up for more subscriptions People were already mad at Garmin raising the cost of the Fenix 8 before they added a subscription. Two weeks ago, Garmin announced it was launching a new subscription. Where the Garmin Connect app had previously offered everything from in-depth metrics and training plans for free, the beloved fitness tech […]
Apple’s Siri upgrade may arrive in fall
Apple's Siri upgrade may arrive in fall Apple’s Siri upgrade may arrive in fall Apple may finally be ready to roll out its smarter, more personalized Siri features before the 2025 holiday season, according to The New York Times. The publication cited three sources with knowledge of Apple’s plan to release a virtual assistant “in […]
The Verge is nominated for two Webby Awards — help us win them!
The Verge is nominated for two Webby Awards — help us win them! The time of year has arrived â Webby Award season. For the 29th annual Webby Awards, The Verge is nominated in two categories: best technology podcast and best technology video. The award show is basically a competition for âBest of the Internet,â […]
Pixel Watch 4 leaks suggest Google is doubling down on battery again
Pixel Watch 4 leaks suggest Google is doubling down on battery again It looks a lot like previous Pixel Watches, but seems thicker, has two new buttons by the speaker, and lacks charging pins. | Image: OnLeaks via 91mobiles Ever since Google debuted the original Pixel Watch in 2022, improving battery life has been a […]
How the tech world is responding to tariff chaos
How the tech world is responding to tariff chaos (If youâre reading this, please go vote for The Vergecast in the Webby Awards! Voting is open for roughly another week, and weâre up against some steep competition â it would mean the world to us if youâd pick us. Thank you so much!) Itâs important […]
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup On Monday, Meta will face the Federal Trade Commission in a legal fight that could reshape the social media landscape. Over the next two months, the US government will make its case that the companyâs 2012 acquisition of Instagram and 2014 acquisition of WhatsApp squashed potential threats […]
WhatsApp gets a dozen new features inspired by others
WhatsApp gets a dozen new features inspired by others WhatsApp has rolled out a dozen new features across chats, calls, and channels that make it easier to manage group conversations, alongside other general quality-of-life improvements. One of the more notable additions is a new “Online” indicator for groups, which displays how many participants are currently […]
Digg will let you reserve your username (for a price)
Digg will let you reserve your username (for a price) The new Digg might look a little like this. Digg’s return to the modern internet is one step closer with the launch of an “early access” group called Groundbreakers. For a one-off $5 fee you can claim your username before someone else does and get […]
ChatGPT will now remember your old conversations
ChatGPT will now remember your old conversations OpenAI is giving ChatGPT a memory upgrade that allows it to recall old conversations that you didn’t ask it to save. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that the chatbot can “now reference all your past conversations,” and that the update aligns with the company’s goal to […]
Microsoft is about to launch Recall for real this time
Microsoft is about to launch Recall for real this time Microsoft is starting to gradually roll out a preview of Recall, its feature that captures screenshots of what you do on a Copilot Plus PC to find again later, to Windows Insiders, according to a blog post published Thursday. This new rollout could indicate that […]