AltStore’s alternative iPhone app store is coming to more countries
AltStore's alternative iPhone app store is coming to more countries AltStore PAL, which launched as one of the first alternative iOS app stores in the EU last year, is coming to more countries, developer Riley Testut announced today. “Specifically, we plan to launch in Japan, Brazil, and Australia before the end of the year, with […]
The 185 best October Prime Day deals
The 185 best October Prime Day deals Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is finally here, and we’ve collected the best deals we could find on everything from noise-canceling headphones and robot vacuums to 4K OLED TVs. The majority of our recommendations have been thoroughly tested by Verge writers and editors, and we […]
Some Verge-favorite gadgets are cheaper than ever for fall Prime Day
Some Verge-favorite gadgets are cheaper than ever for fall Prime Day The UE Wonderboom 4 starts at $66.49. All of the deals we’ve recommended from Prime Big Deal Days are for products our team has tested and can personally vouch for, whether it be a streaming device, a laptop, or a pair of noise-canceling earbuds. […]
Mastodon snags Bluesky’s starter packs feature and includes the ability to opt out
Mastodon snags Bluesky's starter packs feature and includes the ability to opt out Mastodon is introducing “Packs” to help you quickly find accounts to follow and fill up your feed. The decentralized social network announced the feature as part of the FediForum event on Tuesday. It will work similarly to Starter Packs on Bluesky, which […]
Facebook is turning into TikTok
Facebook is turning into TikTok Meta is making some updates to reels on Facebook, including that it has upgraded the platform’s “recommendations engine” so that “it learns your interests quicker and shows you newer and more relevant reels.” This year, Meta has been making a big push into making Facebook relevant again, with CEO Mark […]
The best robot vacuum deals you can snag during Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale
The best robot vacuum deals you can snag during Amazon's fall Prime Day sale Roborock’s Saros Z70 features a built-in robotic arm and is down to its best price yet. Black Friday might bring some of the deepest discounts on tech like robot vacuums, but if you’d like to tidy up before Halloween parties and […]
Apple’s latest iPad is down to its best price yet for October Prime Day
Apple's latest iPad is down to its best price yet for October Prime Day The iPad has become so popular that many people (sorry, Mom!) often say it when referring to any tablet. That reputation is well-earned, given how simple they are to use and how long they typically hold up before needing to be […]
The 166 best October Prime Day deals
The 166 best October Prime Day deals Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is finally here, and we’ve collected the best deals we could find on everything from noise-canceling headphones and robot vacuums to 4K OLED TVs. The majority of our recommendations have been thoroughly tested by Verge writers and editors, and we […]
Police busts gang suspected of stealing 40,000 phones
Police busts gang suspected of stealing 40,000 phones The Metropolitan Police said its the “largest ever operation to tackle phone theft in London.” | Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images An international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen phones from the UK to China over the past 12 months has been dismantled by police […]
The 162 best October Prime Day deals
The 162 best October Prime Day deals Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is finally here, and we’ve collected the best deals we could find on everything from noise-canceling headphones and robot vacuums to 4K OLED TVs. The majority of our recommendations have been thoroughly tested by Verge writers and editors, and we […]