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Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge When Apple stopped selling the M1 MacBook Air last week to make way for the new M3 version, I mourned the loss of the M1 Air’s iconic wedge shape. But perhaps that was a bit premature.Walmart announced Friday that for the first time, you’ll be able to buy the M1 MacBook Air from its online store (and in-store soon) for a discounted $699. On Friday morning, Best Buy was still charging $999.99 but has since dropped its price to beat Walmart’s dea

Reddit is planning on going public. But first, the Federal Trade Commission has to check on some stuff.The social media company revealed that on March 14, the FTC sent them a letter declaring that the commission would conduct a "non-public inquiry" regarding Reddit's licensing of user-generated data for training third-party AI models, per CNBC. Data licensing is a young business for Reddit, which relies mostly on advertising revenue at this point.SEE ALSO:Reddit finally files IPO, gives Redditor

Image: Caleb Wood Scavengers Reign is a beautiful exploration of a complicated, fascinating, sometimes brutal ecology. Nidus is also a beautiful exploration of a complicated, fascinating, sometimes brutal ecology. Their approaches and styles are different, but the underlying themes share a connection — and an artist. Caleb Wood is an animator and now game developer who worked as a concept artist on Max’s sci-fi show while simultaneously solo-developing his recently released arcade bu

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

Cath Virginia / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 30, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome. So psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been playing the fun puzzler Close Cities, scrounging up money to buy TikTok, reading the latest in my favorite spy-thriller series, debating becoming a mansion squatter, testing Today for simple tasks, taking notes on th

People long for the days when our smartphones weren't a crucial aspect of our lives. Our phones are how we connect to our friends and loved ones, how we get our news, schedule our appointments, buy our groceries, and where we listen to our music. But we also use our smartphones way too much.That's what Humane says it wants to change with its Ai Pin. Founded by former Apple executives Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri and backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the Ai Pin is designed to bring us a sm

It's official, Ireland is the first country to get the stan treatment. The small island country with a population of only 5 million — roughly the same as Alabama — is adored online. Film Twitter roots for Irish actors like they're a sports team, and in recent years, an entire language of memes has emerged in devotion to Ireland.There's "Sometimes tha side chick ain't even a chick, it's the gorgeous and proud nation of Ireland" — used when an Irish person embraces their Iri

TL;DR: As of March 17, get this LED Bedside Lamp with Wireless Charger for only $14.97 — usually $39.A nightstand cluttered with cables may not create the relaxing ambiance you're looking for at the end of your day. Another option is to switch your cable charger out for a wireless charger that does the same job with much less cable tangles, and you can even get one in green to celebrate the season. This LED Bedside Lamp doubles as a wireless charger for Qi-enabled devices. And instead

TL;DR: As of March 17, get The 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle for only $16.97 — usually $480.Is learning to play the guitar on your life to-do list? Maybe you already know a little and want to amp up your efforts, or you are just starting out. No matter where you fall on the guitar-playing spectrum, this online learning tool could help. This guitar lesson bundle is even on sale for just $16.97 through March 17 during this 48-hour flash sale.With 12 lessons to get you playing and feeli

When it comes to shopping for the best cheap laptops, you can do a lot with $1,000. (Heck, even $500 cuts some mustard nowadays.) But you'll probably have to make some compromises along the way to stay below that price point.That doesn't mean you have to settle for a total clunker that doesn't tick any of the boxes on your must-have specs list. It just means you have to shop a little smarter than someone on an unlimited budget — and that's where we come in.After meticulous hands-on testing

It didn't just take a village to costume FX's Shōgun — it took an army.SEE ALSO:'Shōgun' review: 2024's first great TV epic is here
The Shōgun costume department spanned several countries, including the show's main shooting location in Vancouver. There, a team of around 125 people, headed by costume designer Carlos Rosario, worked with their international collaborators — a team Rosario estimates falls between 250 and 300 people — to produce the over 2,300 costume

TL;DR: As of March 17, get the PDF Converter Pro for life for only $24.97 — usually $99.99.In this digital world, it can be incredibly useful to have tools to make some of the more time-consuming jobs easier. Case in point, this PDF Converter Pro was created to make easier work of converting files to and from the  PDF format. A lifetime license is on sale for 48 hours only for just $24.97 (reg. $99) when you order through March 17.Available only to new users, students, professionals,

TL;DR: As of March 17, get a Hushed Private Phone Line Lifetime Subscription for just $24.99 — that's 83% off.No one's phone is busier than those in a field where they need to be in contact with clients or team members. If you are looking to implement some boundaries into your personal life, getting a second phone line could help. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to the Hushed Private Phone Line app for just $24.99 (reg. $150) to help you get there.Hushed offers an e

TL;DR: Through March 17, get StackSkills Unlimited for just $39.97 — you'll save 93%.What if the key to lifelong success is to never stop learning? It's not the easiest thing to do, especially if you already have a job, family, and life outside of those commitments. Since online learning is now a thing, it can be an easier undertaking to build your skills and knowledge. This lifetime access to StackSkills Unlimited is something to consider if you'd like to fit some learning into your