Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical
Peacock's NBA streams are going vertical Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the action. The launch […]
The MacBook Neo is a winner
The MacBook Neo is a winner It was a little surprising to see Apple decide to leap fully into the affordable laptop market, to try and compete with devices the company typically prefers to just look down its nose at. It was also a little surprising to see Apple basically nail it on the first […]
PSA: Don’t buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay
PSA: Don't buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay It’s a TriFold, alright. But I don’t trust it. I had to buy Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold from eBay for $4,399 and I’m pretty sure that’s because Samsung doesn’t want anyone to actually have this phone. I’m also afraid to turn it on. Not […]
PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo
PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo This thing is poised to eat their lunch. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The MacBook Neo is here, and it took no time at all for an executive from a major PC manufacturer to put their foot in their mouth trying to […]
Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators
Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators Apple is cutting App Store developer fees in China from March 15th, dropping its typical commission on purchases from 30 percent down to 25 percent. The decision was made following “discussions with the Chinese regulator,” according to Apple’s announcement, suggesting that the reduction aims […]
DOT Confirms Daylighting Policy for Rail Safety
DOT Confirms Daylighting Policy for Rail Safety The debate surrounding urban street safety and design continues to be a critical topic for residents and city officials alike. At the heart of many recent discussions is the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) daylighting policy. This approach, aimed at enhancing visibility at dangerous intersections, involves […]
Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year
Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year You can download Chrome for Linux, and you can download Chrome for Arm devices – but if you’ve got a computer running Linux on Arm, not so much! Now, Google says it’s finally bringing Chrome to ARM64 Linux machines in Q2 2026, following Chrome […]
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court Around a dozen parents huddled in the dim hallway outside the courtroom in February, nervously gripping paper tickets. They were glaring at a gray tote bag held by a member of the court staff – the one who’d determine, by lottery, […]
The original AirTag is the cheapest it’s ever been
The original AirTag is the cheapest it's ever been The original AirTags are still great value, especially now they’re over half off. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Despite the fact Apple released a new AirTag in January, the first-generation AirTag is still a top-notch tracker if you’re embedded in Apple’s ecosystem. And […]
Facebook Marketplace adds AI auto-replies for annoying ‘Is this still available?’ messages
Facebook Marketplace adds AI auto-replies for annoying 'Is this still available?' messages Facebook Marketplace is adding a bunch of new AI-powered tools that are supposed to make selling items on the platform a little more efficient. One feature will use Meta AI to automatically respond to those annoying “Is this still available?” messages. You can […]