Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too Not a perfect ten but pretty damn good. Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI […]
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead With Dish Network owner EchoStar selling $23 billion in valuable spectrum to AT&T, any pretense that the TV provider will become a serious wireless competitor is dead. But the project was always doomed to fail, and despite plenty of assurances […]
Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door
Kwikset's new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door Kwikset’s latest smart lock, the Halo Select Plus, features NFC-powered tap-to-unlock functionality, allowing you to use your phone as your key. Kwikset is doubling down on open […]
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming technology to Xbox Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers, dropping the requirement for the highest tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for access to cloud games. As part of an Xbox Insider test, Microsoft is also providing […]
Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids
Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids Google is rolling out a basic version of Vids to everyone. Until now, the AI-powered video editor has only been available to Google Workspace or AI plan subscribers, but now users can broadly access the app with templates, stock media, and a “subset of […]
Google’s Pixel Tablet is up to $170 off ahead of Labor Day weekend
Google's Pixel Tablet is up to $170 off ahead of Labor Day weekend Google’s Pixel Tablet is up to $170 off ahead of Labor Day weekend As we approach the end of August, early Labor Day deals have begun to appear, offering you a chance to save on speakers, noise-canceling headphones, TVs, and outdoor gear. […]
The Verge’s favorite pet gear for 2025
The Verge's favorite pet gear for 2025 The Verge’s favorite pet gear for 2025 Jelly loves taking trips in her carrier. | Photo: Hayden Field / The Verge Every once in a while, Slack conversations among The Verge‘s staff are interrupted by photos of incredibly cute dogs, cats, and other pets. (We even have an […]
Windows 11 now has better Bluetooth quality for game chat and voice calls
Windows 11 now has better Bluetooth quality for game chat and voice calls Microsoft is addressing muffled audio quality on Bluetooth headsets by introducing a new LE Audio feature for Windows 11. Built on top of the Bluetooth Low Energy radio spec, LE Audio uses a new compression algorithm that results in higher quality audio […]
Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples
Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples On the left is a screenshot taken from a Nothing Phone 3 demo unit. On the right, one of the images can be seen on the Stills stock photo marketplace. Tech brand Nothing has been caught passing off stock images from professional photographers as samples taken […]
‘Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat
'Vibe-hacking' is now a top AI threat ‘Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat “Agentic AI systems are being weaponized.” That’s one of the first lines of Anthropic’s new Threat Intelligence report, out today, which details the wide range of cases in which Claude – and likely many other leading AI agents and chatbots – […]