A lot of Logitech products cost more now than two months ago
A lot of Logitech products cost more now than two months ago Many of Logitechâs products are pricier now than they were in the recent past. In a video published this week, YouTuber Cameron Dougherty detailed increases as high as 25 percent on the companyâs PC and gaming accessories, including well-known Logitech gear like the […]
Everybody’s got a favorite new game
Everybody's got a favorite new game Everybody’s got a favorite new game Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 79, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, RIP your free time, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, Iâve […]
Synology is tightening restrictions on third-party NAS hard drives
Synology is tightening restrictions on third-party NAS hard drives Synology is preparing to roll out new restrictions on third-party hard drives in its future network attached storage (NAS) devices later this year, the company confirmed to Ars Technica. The changes could make it much harder to use third-party drives in Synology’s devices for typical use […]
The Apple Watch Series 10 is back on sale for a record low of $299
The Apple Watch Series 10 is back on sale for a record low of $299 Unlike some promos, today’s discount applies to both the 42mm and 46mm configurations. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to pull the trigger on the Apple Watch Series 10, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better time than […]
Inside WWE’s divide-and-conquer YouTube strategy
Inside WWE's divide-and-conquer YouTube strategy Inside WWE’s divide-and-conquer YouTube strategy With over 108 million subscribers, WWE has truly colossal reach on YouTube. The company currently sits just behind PewDiePie at number 11 on the list of most-subscribed channels across the entire platform. When youâre at that level of popularity, thereâs constant communication with YouTube about […]
House Democrats: DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of Americans’ sensitive information
House Democrats: DOGE is building a 'master database' of Americans' sensitive information House Democrats: DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of Americans’ sensitive information Elon Musk with DOGE eyes. In a letter to the Social Security Administration’s Inspector General’s office requesting an investigation into DOGE, Ranking Member Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) alleged that the government […]
The government doesn’t understand Meta
The government doesn't understand Meta The government doesn’t understand Meta The government should be scrutinizing Metaâs power. Unfortunately, its legal attack isn’t cutting to the heart of what keeps Meta big. This week, I spent three days in a Washington, DC courtroom watching Mark Zuckerberg testify. He was there defending his company from being broken […]
Cops can’t do cell tower mass surveillance ‘dumps,’ court rules
Cops can't do cell tower mass surveillance 'dumps,' court rules Cops can’t do cell tower mass surveillance ‘dumps,’ court rules A federal judge in Nevada has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to obtain swaths of cellular records through “tower dumps” — but will still let police get away with using it as evidence, as reported earlier […]
AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the star of Micro Center’s discounted PC part bundle
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the star of Micro Center's discounted PC part bundle AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the star of Micro Center’s discounted PC part bundle Building (or rebuilding) a gaming PC can be difficult. It’s complex stuff, making sure everything’s compatible and whatnot. The next toughest part is finding a deal — […]
How to scan a QR code with your phone
How to scan a QR code with your phone The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous. Invented back in the 1990s to scan car parts, the barcodes got a popularity boost during the pandemic when touchless tech became prioritized, and they’re now a regular part of daily life. You’ll find them deployed […]