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Sydney Sweeney addressed a list of rumors about her in her Saturday Night Live monologue, from her mom's Trump-themed birthday party to the TikTokker who is claiming to be her nutritionist (she's not). Don't worry, she also included a Madame Web dig in there. But most importantly, she tackled the accusation that she had a workplace affair with her Anyone But You costar Glen Powell. After she said that "the craziest rumor" she'd seen about herself was "that while I was filming Anyone But You I wa

Image: Samar Haddad for The Verge The smart fridge is the dream. You’re telling me there’s a gadget in my kitchen that can know all about the food I have in my house, what goes well together, and what I need to cook before it starts to stink up the whole house? A truly smart fridge could help you meal plan, keep your grocery bills down, reduce your food waste, and just make life better.But there are dreams and there’s reality. And on this episode of The Vergecast, for the secon

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple has plenty of releases planned for the spring, by the rumor mill’s reckoning, but one thing it may not do is make a big production out of it, according to Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. It’s not all that unusual for Apple to skip a spring event — it didn’t have one last year, and it’s skipped it in years past, too. Even so, it’s a little surprising, given the plethora of devices th

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

Illustration: William Joel / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 28, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome to the Installerverse, so glad you found us, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about that wacky AI Willy Wonka event and what happened to the Apple Car, dying laughing at “Indiana Jones and the $3,500 Headset,” testing Twodos as a new tasks a

TL;DR: Through March 3, save 29% on this refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with an Intel Core i5, 500GB HDD, and macOS Catalina. Even though Apple announces a new MacBook about once a year, newer devices aren’t always better. If you take metrics like versatility into consideration, classic MacBooks with now-discounted features might better suit your needs. Plus, when buying an older refurbished model, you could save hundreds. In fact, this refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Pro is currentl

TL;DR: Through March 3, save 76% on this 14-course Python online learning bundle that shows you how to build websites, apps, and more. That comes out to under $4 per course.What if we told you that you likely already have everything you need to create your own websites, chatbots, and games? Well, almost everything — beyond your computer, hands, and free software like Python, you just need this online learning bundle on how to make it all happen. You can get lifetime access to 14 courses fo

TL;DR: Through March 3, save 33% on this like-new refurbished iMac from 2015 with a 21.5-inch Retina display, 1TB hard drive, and macOS Monterey.Nobody really talks about the ‘owning one Apple device, then wanting them all’ pipeline. In the same way tons of iPhone users eventually buy iPads, MacBook users often want to upgrade to an iMac. If that’s you, but you’re on the fence because of another four-figure price tag, you might want to check out this refurbished model.Thi

You may have heard that a really cool total solar eclipse is happening soon — and that you shouldn't miss it, because they're rare. But just how rare?A total solar eclipse — when the moon passes in between the sun and Earth and completely blocks the sun for a few minutes or so — is on average visible somewhere on our planet every 18 months. But over 70 percent of our planet's surface is ocean, so being in an accessible viewing place (on land) is much rarer. And rarer yet is liv

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TL;DR: The 5-in-1 MagSafe Wireless and Wired Charging Station can power iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods wirelessly while leaving room for one more wired device — and it's on sale for $54.99. Whether it's on your desk at work or your nightstand at home, charging all your devices in one place might mean a whole mess of cables. Even if your devices are compatible with wireless chargers, if you need more than one place to power up, that's not cutting down on cables. It's just changing

TL;DR: The Complete CompTIA and IT Exam Training Bundle is on sale for £39.57, saving you 98% on list price.If you are in the IT game (in any capacity), you need to stay informed of the latest developments in the field, as well as prepare for any certifications or training you may need or want to complete to advance your career. This online learning bundle is a comprehensive IT resource designed to keep you ahead of the curve. With lifetime access to a wealth of training materials, th

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for March 3's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to b

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for March 3's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, kee

Rent-a-print. | Image: HP HP has a new proposition in a time when (companies like it have made sure) you don’t really control much about your computer anyway: why don’t you just let HP rent you one? The company debuted a subscription service today — just like CEO Enrique Lores said it would last month — called the HP All-In Plan. It’s essentially an extension of HP’s Instant Ink, and like that plan, you’ll have ink sent to you as you approach empty, but