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Sony’s all-in-one device is available for its usual asking price of $199.99 at Best Buy. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Update March 30th, 10:42AM ET: Best Buy has sold out of the PlayStation Portal (again).
Sony’s PlayStation Portal may not be the most impressive handheld we’ve ever tested, but it’s good enough that it’s proven difficult to get ahold of. The single-purpose device has consistently sold out whenever it becomes available, though, today

Sony’s all-in-one device is available for its usual asking price of $199.99 at Best Buy. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Sony’s PlayStation Portal may not be the most impressive handheld we’ve ever tested, but it’s good enough that it’s proven difficult to get ahold of. The single-purpose device has consistently sold out whenever it becomes available, though, today, you have another shot at landing the elusive remote player. Right now, it’s avai

Photo by Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images For years now, civil engineers have understood that bridges have a problem: many of them are not designed to withstand a blow from the kinds of cargo ships that routinely pass through their waters. Those concerns came to a head on Tuesday with the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s the kind of failure engineers have been trying to prevent for decades — and even now, they’re not sure if the av

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Robert Robb allegedly convinced several crypto investors to send him $1.5 million to build a too-good-to-be-true crypto trading bot, according to an FBI affidavit viewed by 404 Media and CourtWatch.Robb allegedly sent a message reading, “Poof, YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE” to one Telegram group, accompanied by this image of a purple fairy wearing a mushroom cap. The message promised recipients they could strike it rich if they used Robb’s M

For many of us, the word "ritual" has a lot of weighty significance to it. A religious ceremony, an unshakeable family tradition, or hallowed cultural rite might come to mind.But according to Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton, rituals needn't be age-old practices imbued with meaning. Instead, we can and should create our own, out of small but emotionally powerful acts. Even drinking the same tea from a beloved mug every day can have the power to boost our well-being.Norton, author

If you bought Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses last year, they're about to get a good deal more useful.According to the New York Times, the long-awaited AI features that have been available in early access for some users since December are rolling out wide starting next month. These features include the abilities to identify certain animals and fruits by looking at them, as well as limited language translation for English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French.SEE ALSO:Meta and Google fuel abortion m

Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Samsung is raising the price of its Care Plus device protection plans — but, in exchange, it’s throwing in unlimited battery repair. In an email spotted by Sammobile, Samsung tells customers that Care Plus and the more expensive Care Plus Theft and Loss plan will increase in price by $2.
The new pricing goes into effect on May 1st, 2024, which is when Samsung plans on rolling out a new unlimited battery repair option for “eligible devices.&r

Philips Hue’s latest smart string lights offer plenty of preset scenes and a wide variety of vibrant colors. | Image: Philips Hue Philips Hue lights set the mood in a way other types of home decor can’t, but sadly, they can be pricey. Thankfully, Amazon and Woot have both kicked off a Philips Hue sale, making many bulbs, dimmers, light strips, and other accessories a little more affordable for a limited time. Amazon is also currently taking 20 percent off when you buy two or more ite

GET 40% OFF: As of March 29, get a Backbone One mobile controller for just $59.99 (Xbox version) and $59 (PlayStation version).Backbone One Controller SaleBackbone One Mobile Gaming Controller (Xbox)Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller (Xbox)59.99 at Amazon(Save $39.99) Get DealBackbone One Mobile Gaming Controller (PlayStation)Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller (PlayStation)$59 at Amazon(Save $40.99) Get Deal
Mobile gaming is a wondrous invention. You can enjoy your favorite games on the go

A tablet is a convenient way to get tasks done at home or on the go — and it's even better when you have the right accessories that make your tablet even easier to use. Check out the best deals on Amazon Fire Tablet accessories as of March 29.Best Amazon Fire Tablet accessories deals as of Mar. 29:Best Amazon Fire Tablet keyboard deal for kidsAmazon Kids Bluetooth Keyboard$35.19 at Amazon(save $8.80) Get DealBest Amazon Fire Tablet keyboard deal for adultsAmazon Bluetooth Keyboard Case$44.

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UPDATE: Mar. 29, 2024, 10:30 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'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' (PlayStation 5)$29.99 at Best Buy(save $40) Get DealToday's game deal'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' (Xbox Series X)$29.99 at Best Buy(save $40) Get Deal
When one sale ends, another begins.Best Buy's Video Game Spring Sale is here, bringing seven days of gaming-centric deals with it. It's basically a warmer-weather vers

SAVE $60.99: Today, Mar. 29, you can save 30% off on a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro noise-cancelling earbuds at Amazon. This takes the list price of $199.99 down to $139.Opens in a new windowCredit: Google Google Pixel Buds Pro$139.00 at Amazon $199.99 Save $60.99Get DealWhether you're taking work calls or enjoying your favorite music and podcasts on-the-go, having a reliable pair of noise-cancelling earbuds is a must. However, it's also important to maintain healthy listening habits to protect

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The UConn and Illinois men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a tournament game at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, March 30. The game is scheduled to start at 6:09 p.m. ET/5:09 p.m. CT. No. 1 seed UConn enters the matchup 34-3 overall. Most recently, UCon

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The Alabama and Clemson men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a tournament game in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 30. The game is scheduled to start at 8:49 p.m. ET/7:49 p.m. CT. No. 6-seeded Clemson comes into the contest 25-11 overall. Most recently, Cl

GET $22 OFF: Get an Echo Pop Kids for just $27.99 at Amazon. That's 44% off the original listing price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonEcho Pop Kids $27.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $22.00Get DealSometimes kids need an extra (digital) hand when it comes to morning and bedtime routines, especially if it also means they can burst into spontaneous dance parties to their favorite songs. If that sounds like a good addition to your home, there's a handy smart speaker designed just for kids on sale toda

Get A FREE PORTABLE 2TB SSD: As of March 28, purchasing the new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Book4 for $699.99 through Samsung's website also gets you a free portable 2TB SSD (a $284.99) value. Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Book4 (Intel Core 5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$699.99 at Samsung Get a free 2TB portable SSD ($284.99 value)Shop NowSamsung's new Galaxy Book4 series laptops were a pretty pricey bunch for the first month they were out. That is, until March 28, when an entry-leve

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SAVE $100: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (128GB) is just $349.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $449.99. That's a 22% discount and the lowest price we've seen.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (128GB)$349.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $100.00Get DealWhen it comes to screen size, bigger usually is better. If you don't want to drag out your laptop every time you stream your favorite shows or do some gaming, a tablet is a great way to do just about anything whi

Image: Nintendo The world of Super Mario is a dangerous place. In the games, the plumber falls off cliffs, gets jabbed with spikes, and has everything from wrenches to fireballs hurled at him. But he always gets back up and goes again, which raises an important question: does Nintendo’s hero actually feel pain? According to Takashi Tezuka, who has worked on the series since the original Super Mario Bros. (including serving as producer on last year’s Wonder), there isn’t really

It’s pretty fast, too. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge The Shazam app for Wear OS just got a neat update: it can now work independently of your Android phone.
The update, which was spotted by 9to5Google, basically removes the need for the wrist app to confer with the app on your phone. You don’t even need the app downloaded on your Android for it to work. I downloaded it directly onto the OnePlus Watch 2 that I’m testing without doing so on the Pixel 8 Pro it’s paire

Super Mario Bros. Wonder director Shiro Mouri (left) and producer Takashi Tezuka (right). | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a game filled with oddball ideas. Thanks to magical flowers that, once collected, introduce some unexpected new element, players experience everything from a bunch of Piranha Plants simultaneously bursting into song to Mario turning into a sentient pile of goo. It has so many ideas, in fact, that director Shiro Mouri wasn’t sure the team c

Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the toughest US standards yet for greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like big rigs and buses. The rules apply to model year 2027 to 2032 heavy-duty vehicles and are meant to slash emissions from a major source of the pollution causing climate change.Heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for a quarter of the nation’s transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA says its new sta

Technology-related stress, overload, and anxiety are common problems in today’s workplace, potentially leading to higher burnout and poorer health. Many of these issues are likely to have increased since remote working became much more widespread following the pandemic. In 2022, along with colleagues at the University of Nottingham, I conducted a review of the academic literature on the downsides of digital working. We looked at nearly 200 studies from over the past decade, which revealed

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

TL;DR: Through March 31, PDF users, take note — a lifetime subscription to PDF Expert's Premium Plan for Mac is just $109.99 for a limited time (reg. $139.99).PDF documents are the standard format for sharing and presenting information across various platforms and devices. However, these types of files are well-known for being difficult to manipulate, which can be frustrating, to say the least. Whether you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur, having the right tools to work wit