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Oregon joins Minnesota, California, and New York in giving consumers and repair shops more control over device repairs. | Image: iFixit Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has now signed one of the strongest US right-to-repair bills into law after it passed the state legislature several weeks ago by an almost 3-to-1 margin. Oregon’s SB 1596 will take effect next year, and, like similar laws introduced in Minnesota and California, it requires device manufacturers to allow consumers and independent e

An uptick in bots, a rise in hate speech, and content moderation policies that are unevenly applied to the social media platform's users.These are just some of the issues that have plagued X, formerly known as Twitter, since Elon Musk acquired the company back in October 2022.Now, roughly a year and a half later, it appears that Musk's X has lost almost a quarter of its user base.SEE ALSO:Elon Musk says Grok AI will be available to premium X users 'later this week'
According to new data from thi

The new M3-powered MacBook Air is faster than its predecessor with GPU upgrades. | Image: Apple It’s a good day for Apple deals. Not only can you get $150 off the Apple Vision Pro for the first time, but the new MacBook Air, released earlier this month, is already $100 off at Amazon and B&H Photo. That’s a new all-time low available on the midnight base models, which come with 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. Note that Amazon is temporarily out of stock, but you can still plac

Image: Vjeran Pavic GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy group, claims that Meta’s content moderation system is allowing an “epidemic of anti-transgender hate” to flourish on its platform. A new report published by the group says Meta has allowed dozens of anti-trans posts — including ones that call for violence against private individuals — to stay online. The organization says that LGBTQ+ people “experience an increasing number of well-docu

Though this isn’t quite what Twitch will soon ban, it’s another example from Morgpie of her ability to push Twitch’s guideline boundaries | Image: Twitch / Morgpie The latest update to Twitch’s community guidelines is oddly specific. According to the update, starting March 29th, “content that focuses on intimate body parts for a prolonged period of time will not be allowed.”The move is, without a doubt, a targeted response to the new Twitch “meta”

A flying car that’s certified for aviation just took another big step towards commercialisation. The Aircar’s creator, KleinVision, today announced the sale of a “groundbreaking” license to manufacture the vehicle. The deal gives China’s Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Co exclusive rights to the system within a specific, undisclosed region. Also undisclosed is the cost of the license. KleinVision said the agreement brings flying cars closer to reality. The Slov

The red Snapdragon X Elite reference design laptop Qualcomm used to show off the games. | Image: Qualcomm If you read my scoop last week, I bet you’ve been wondering — how well could a Snapdragon chip actually run Windows games? At the 2024 Game Developers Conference, the company claimed Arm could run those titles at close to x86/64 speed, but how fast is fast?
With medium-weight games like Control and Baldur’s Gate 3, it looks like the target might be: 30 frames per second at

The first-gen Superlight isn’t the latest model, but it remains a standout gaming mouse at $60 off. | Image: Logitech These days, there are ample options to consider when choosing a gaming mouse — we should know, having put together a detailed guide to some of the best available. That said, not everyone needs the latest and greatest gaming peripherals, which makes the current discount on the slightly older Logitech G Pro X Superlight all the more appealing. Right now, the first-gen m

Photo by Ronald Martinez / Getty Images This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more.Hello! I know many of you are in LA for Podcast Movement Evolutions. I am not, so feel free to reach out with gossip.Today, New York Magazine publishes a polarizing profile of podcast star Andrew Huberman, Slate takes home the award for Podcast of the Year, and Bill Maher launches a new network.
New York Magazine publishes lengthy feature on Andrew

Updating the OS on your brand-new iPhone could soon be a thing of the past. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple’s been working on a machine that would let its retail stores update still-in-the-box iPhones — at least, we’ve heard as much. Now, thanks to French tech publication iGeneration, it seems we have our first look at the system. The report includes a photo of two of the machines, called Presto, in use. And honestly, they look cool as hell.
When you buy a new iPho

The celebrities are back on the auction block, this time in support of humanitarian relief in Gaza.Cinema for Gaza, a new coalition of British film and television creatives, organized an auction raising money for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP) amid the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. As entertainers, the experiences and items for sale are of the most unique and attention-grabbing sort. SEE ALSO:Here's why celebs might sport red buttons on the Oscars red carpet
For sale is a bedtime story

The fight for reproductive rights is happening on social media — and major tech giants may not be helping the cause. A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and global charity MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI) says that Meta and, in a few instances, Google, are restricting abortion information, while furthering misinformation and abuse across countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The CCDH reports that some abortion providers are restricted from advertising on M

Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In today’s episode, Linnea, Tom (!), and Andrii talk about Ukrainian startups, drones, information security, European quantum landscape, reverse brain drain, and a lot more. The guest of the show is Michiel Scheffer, President of the Board of the European Innovation Coun

Google has some new Maps and SGE features for travel if your summer plans are heating up.On Wednesday, Google announced the ability to create an itinerary in SGE (Google's experiment for AI-powered search) and new ways to find recommendations and customize lists in Maps. SEE ALSO:How to save locations in Google Maps
Google SGE, which stands for Search Generative Experience, is a testing platform for Search-related generative AI features. Users can sign up to see what Google is working on for the

Oriole Networks, a UCL spinout, has raised £10mn in seed funding to build AI “super brains” that promise to accelerate the training of Large Language Models (LLMs).  Founded in 2023 by UCL scientists, the startup has developed a new method that harnesses the power of  light to connect thousands of AI chips. This results in a network of chips, where the power of each individual GPU is combined to form a “super brain.”  According to James Regan, CEO at

Better late than never.Apple has a long history of adopting features (and, to be fair, occasionally putting its own spin on them) that competitors have had for years. This time, it might be custom routes on its signature navigation app, Apple Maps. MacRumors spotted a file on the Maps back-end called "CustomRouteCreation" tied to the upcoming iOS 18, which so far is the only evidence we have that this is happening.SEE ALSO:Apple users targeted by incredibly annoying 'Reset Password' attack
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In matching Instagram posts that were in inverse black and white color schemes, Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik, a queer South Asian couple seemingly birthed by the internet itself, announced the end of their relationship just weeks before they were set to be married. The stark posts read almost identically, disclosing that Malik had cheated and that they decided to end the relationship. View this post on Instagram
The reactions were swift on social media, from heartbroken fans who had at one

New Google features will provide suggestions for places to visit or even roughly plan your entire vacation. | Image: Google Google is introducing a handful of updates that aim to take some of the stress out of planning trips and outings, from new translation features and AI-powered trip itineraries in Search to curated recommendations in Maps.
Starting this week in over 40 cities across the US and Canada, Google Maps will now show users curated lists of recommendations for places to eat and visi

Illustration: The Verge Now, shoppers using Google’s mobile website or apps can refine their searches with tools designed to help them narrow down exactly what kind of jacket or other item they’re looking for. The Style Recommendations feature is rolling out now for signed-in shoppers in the US, and it lets users rate items in their searches so it can pick up on their preferences, kind of like Tinder or Netflix ratings but with shirts.After they’ve found clothes they like, shop

Illustration: The Verge Google is adding more AI into its search in the hopes that it will help shoppers find the items they want — even if it’s something they’ve generated with AI.Shoppers on Google’s app and on mobile will be able to refine their search with generative AI tools to help people find exactly what kind of jacket they’re looking for. The newest feature, called Style Recommendations, lets users rate items in their searches so it learns the searcher&rsqu

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is stomping into theaters near you, bringing with it a talented human cast that includes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, and Kaylee Hottle. But for those of you who can't get enough of towering titans, charismatic kaiju, and ear-splitting roars, Alamo Drafthouse has an amusing appetizer to get you hankering for more monster mashes. The American movie theater chain famous for their playful PSAs has commissioned stop-motion animator Cressa Maeve &Aacut

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The world's tallest wooden wind turbine (standing 150 metres high), located just outside Gothenburg, Sweden, has been in operation since the end of 2023. Its thick walls are supported by 144 layers of thin, laminated veneer lumber pressed together, which are created in a factory and then transported on site, where they are assembled and glued together. According to the turbine's creators at tech engineering company Modvion, the wooden tower’s modularity allows for easier construction of ta

Image: Polestar The Polestar 4 is going on sale next month, and when it does, the price will be slightly different than the electric crossover coupe was originally announced.Last year, Polestar said the 4 would start at around $60,000. Today, the Swedish (by way of China) automaker is knocking that starting price down to $56,300 (including a $1,400) destination charge) for the long-range single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Meanwhile, a dual-motor Polestar 4 with standard Pilot pack will start

Image: Polestar The Polestar 4 is going on sale next month, and when it does, the price will be slightly different than the electric crossover coupe was originally announced.Last year, Polestar said the 4 would start at around $60,000. Today, the Swedish (by way of China) automaker is adjusting that starting price down to $56,300 (including a $1,400) destination charge) for the long-range single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Meanwhile, a dual-motor Polestar 4 with standard Pilot pack will star

3 Body Problem has left us with plenty of burning questions, from that intriguing conversation between Dr Ye Wenjie (Rosalind Chao) and Saul Durand (Jovan Adepo) to the mystery of what the San-Ti aliens might actually look like. But anyone who's read Liu Cixin's Remembrance of Earth's Past novel trilogy, which is set mostly in China and upon which the show is based, may have had another question: Why is the Netflix adaption set largely in the UK?SEE ALSO:'3 Body Problem': What's the deal with ev

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Picking a name for your character in a game is a high-pressure decision. Honestly, I'll sit there for at least 30 minutes, scanning my bookshelves for a glimmer of half-baked inspiration that isn't straight-up naming my newly minted elven warrior mage Sally Rooney. Perhaps you use the same pseudonym across all your games — I almost always resign to either Juno or Artemis; sue me, I love a fierce classical bitch. But whatever you pick, often your moniker will pop up in conversations, giving

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The question of who gets to regulate crypto has some answers, as a judge has ruled the Securities and Exchange Commission’s securities lawsuit against Coinbase can continue. US District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that under federal securities laws, “the SEC has sufficiently pleaded that Coinbase operates as an exchange, as a broker, and as a clearing agency under the federal securities laws, and, through its Staking Program, engages in t

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — the UK's financial services regulator — put out a statement this week warning influencers and firms alike that crypto memes used in an ad need to be lawful. In other words, a "finfluencer" isn't legally allowed to mislead people about crypto in an ad. If a firm uses an influencer to get out their message — whether that's using memes, short-form video, or gaming streams — then the influencer has to follow regulations. A person workin

UPDATE: Mar. 27, 2024, 10:15 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest drops from Best Buy's Video Game Spring Sale.Quick links:Today's game deal'Skull and Bones' Limited Edition (PlayStation 5)$39.99 at Best Buy(save $30) Get DealToday's game deal'Skull and Bones' Limited Edition (Xbox Series X)$39.99 at Best Buy(save $30) Get DealToday's game accessory dealNacon Revolution 5 Pro$169.99 at Best Buy(save $30) Get Deal
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Image: NetEase / Marvel Games Marvel’s on a roll with its new game announcements. After teasers and rumors, Marvel Games revealed Marvel Rivals, a 6 v 6 hero shooter that blends the best of Marvel action games like Ultimate Alliance with the tactical multiplayer elements of Overwatch and Valorant.
In Marvel Rivals, players will assemble Avengers, X-Men, Guardians, and a motley crew of heroes and villains throughout the Marvel multiverse. At launch, the roster will be 16 characters includin