TikTok will play ‘calming music’ to remind teens to stop using the app
TikTok will play 'calming music' to remind teens to stop using the app TikTok will play ‘calming music’ to remind teens to stop using the app TikTok is rolling out a new feature to encourage teens to stop using the app at night. If a teen under 16 is still using the app after 10PM, […]
The creators of the Las Vegas Sphere want to open smaller mini-Spheres
The creators of the Las Vegas Sphere want to open smaller mini-Spheres The original Las Vegas Sphere could eventually share content with smaller mini-Spheres. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Although original estimates set the cost of the Las Vegas Sphere at $1.2 billion, Sphere Entertainment eventually spent around $2.3 billion to build […]
China has some big ideas about smartphones
China has some big ideas about smartphones The US smartphone market is pretty boring. There are iPhones, there are Galaxies, Google will happily give you a Pixel if you remember it exists, and thatâs about it. But as soon as you get out and see the world a little, you realize: there are a lot […]
Microsoft is replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app
Microsoft is replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app Microsoft is ending support of its Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27th. If you use the Remote Desktop app to connect to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box machines then you’ll have to transition to the Windows app instead. The […]
Brompton G e-bike review: truth in advertising
Brompton G e-bike review: truth in advertising The Brompton G electric bike. It fit! Despite Brompton embiggening everything on its iconic folding bike, I was chuffed to see the new model G e-bike collapse into a compact package I could hoist onto the narrow tray inside my adventure van â the first crucial step in […]
The best Mario Day deals on Nintendo Switch games and accessories
The best Mario Day deals on Nintendo Switch games and accessories A few Super Mario games are down to their best price. Happy Mario Day! To celebrate the world’s most iconic plumber, Nintendo has all sorts of treats for fans, including a new Nintendo Switch bundle, a new Mario Kart Lego set, and a new […]
Bluesky gets three-minute videos and a filter to help with DM spam
Bluesky gets three-minute videos and a filter to help with DM spam Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Bluesky is adding support for longer, three-minute videos – a notable improvement from the previous one-minute limit. The update is rolling out in Bluesky version 1.99, which also includes a new DM filter that allows you to […]
Nintendo’s Alarmo uses the tech that could solve Joy-Con stick drift
Nintendo's Alarmo uses the tech that could solve Joy-Con stick drift Nintendo’s Alarmo uses the tech that could solve Joy-Con stick drift iFixit’s teardown of Nintendo’s Alarmo revealed a magnet and Hall effect sensor in the alarm clock’s control dial. | Image: iFixit Nintendo is still shipping the Switch with Joy-Con hardware that will potentially […]
Apple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Apple plans to significantly redesign the look of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS later this year, Bloomberg reports. The changes, which are set to arrive with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, will touch many parts of the operating systems, including “updating the […]
An iconic DJ turntable inspired this record player watch
An iconic DJ turntable inspired this record player watch You can’t scratch on AndoAndoAndo’s new watch, but if you look real close you can probably read the time. | Image: AndoAndoAndo Do you want to drop a not-so-subtle hint that you prefer the analog sound of vinyl over digital music whenever someone asks you the […]