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Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The House once again passed a bill that could ban TikTok from the US unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance divests it — but this time, it’s in a way that will be harder for the Senate to stall.The bill passed 360-58 as part of a larger bill related to sanctions on foreign adversaries like Russia. It’s part of a package of foreign aid bills that seek to provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian aid to G

Courtesy of IFC Films and Shudder Horror films live and die by their conceits. And sometimes, the best way to make a movie scary is to place it in an environment that’s not scary at all.
Is there anything further from spooky than a brightly lit TV studio? The surprise box office darling Late Night with the Devil, which hit horror streamer Shudder this weekend (and might be more suited to home viewing), tries to make one of the most innocuous American broadcast traditions into a terror. Dav

It may not offer obstacle avoidance and the same specs as the Pro model, but the Mini 3 still easily folds down when it’s time to hit the road. | Image: DJI Happy Saturday, dear readers! The big news on the drone beat this month was the official launch of DJI’s Avata 2, a new FPV drone that’s slicker, more stable, and longer-lasting than the original model released in 2022. That said, I wouldn’t consider it a beginner drone at $999, even if it is noticeably cheaper than i

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

The Verge There are more digital subscriptions around than ever, and among them, you may well have a music streaming service (or two or three). What with “free” trials and trying to find a service you really like, it’s easy to suddenly realize you’re oversubscribed. Luckily, canceling a music subscription — or switching to a free tier — isn’t too difficult. And remember that you can always sign up again. It doesn’t have to be goodbye forever.Here&r

NASA's Juno spacecraft recently swooped by the most powerful volcano in our solar system, on the most volcanic world known to exist.The space agency captured detailed views of the over 127-mile (200-kilometer) wide volcano, which has created an expansive lava lake. It's a volcano on Jupiter's moon Io, called Loki Patera. "It's absolutely stunning, stunning imagery," Ashley Davies, a planetary scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory who researches Io, told Mashable earlier this year. Now,

NASA has already spotted a diversity of rocky, Earth-like worlds in the cosmos. But unlike our verdant planet, many of these worlds may flourish with purple life — if life exists out there, that is. It's easy to imagine organisms elsewhere resembling the colors of trees, algae, grasses, and beyond that dominate our Earthly reality. This green life soaks up certain light waves from the sun to fuel energy-creating photosynthesis, and the green-pigmented compound chlorophyll helps drive this

Folks, it's happening.NASA announced its unprecedented Dragonfly mission — which will fly a car-sized craft with eight spinning rotors around Saturn's moon Titan — is confirmed for flight. The mission, in advanced stages of its design and fabrication, has an approved budget, ride (a heavy-lift rocket), and launch date in 2028. "Dragonfly is a spectacular science mission with broad community interest, and we are excited to take the next steps on this mission," Nicky Fox, who heads the

Any day now, people will look up and see a distant star exploding. Though Earthlings will be able to observe this celestial event as if it just happened, the cataclysmic blast occurred some 3,000 years ago, perhaps in the time of Solomon, the king who built the first temple in Jerusalem. Through the Iron Age, medieval times, and the Industrial Revolution, the explosion's light hurtled through space, only to reach this planet's doorstep now. The beacon beaming from the darkness will com

Can't get enough of true crime? With HBO and Investigation Discovery having joined forces as Max, one streaming subscription gives you access to a wealth of documentaries that explore curious cases, horrendous homicides, outrageous criminals, and much, much more. But let's get real: Not all true crime is created equal. With so many options, how do you know which true crime doc is your next must-see? We've scoured the lot to select the best true crime documentaries on Max. In the mix are grim rec

TL;DR: Through April 21, pay only $59.97 (reg. $99) for the Nix Mini 2 color-matching sensor.Ever experienced putting together an outfit in your head, only to realize that it actually looks horrible once you take the pieces out of your closet and try it on? The same thing happens when you're doing a DIY home project like painting your walls. Just because it looks good on Pinterest or some magazine doesn't mean it would work IRL.If you want precision for your projects, a tool like the Nix Mini 2

TL;DR: Through April 21, you can score a pair of the Mymanu CLIK S translation earbuds for only $89.97 (reg. $157), no coupon needed.Experiencing a language barrier can easily send anyone into a tailspin. Few things are more overwhelming and anxiety-inducing than being in a place where you can barely understand anyone, let alone decipher signages just to get around. Google Translate can only get you so far, but if you want a reliable tool for real-time translation, the Mymanu CLIK S can get the

TL;DR: Stream Game 1 of New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA playoffs for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NBA playoffs are finally here. Most of the top teams and players have been cruising for months, but there's no time for that kind of behavior anymore. It's time to get serious, because a lot of the first-round matchups are absolutely incredible. We can't pick a favorite, but the battle between the 76ers and Knick

How do you distill the essence of a show as complex and sprawling as Shōgun into a title sequence that lasts about 90 seconds? If you're Elastic, the design studio behind opening sequences for shows like The Last of Us and House of the Dragon, you turn to inspiration from 1600s Japan.SEE ALSO:'Shōgun' review: 2024's first great TV epic is here
Designer Nadia Tzuo, the creative director of Shōgun's title sequence, revealed to Mashable that initial directions for the credits focused

TL;DR: Through April 22, get a Microsoft Visio 2021 lifetime license for Windows on sale for $19.97 (save $230).While we all love the classic suite of Microsoft Office apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and their siblings — you might be missing out on other tools if you’ve never expanded your Microsoft repertoire. We’d like to introduce you to Visio, an app that helps you build diagrams and flowcharts more efficiently than the tools above. Through April 22, you can get

TL;DR: Through April 21, save $439 on this grade-B refurbished 9.7-inch iPad Pro with a black plastic case and tempered glass screen protector and get it for just $159.97 (reg. $599).We really have to give it to the iPad — it’s innovative, versatile, and looks pretty great in your hands, all while commanding a premium price. Well, that was until we discovered refurbished devices. This refurbished 9.7-inch iPad Pro that comes with a black case and glass screen protector is on sal

TL;DR: Through April 21, let Matt's Flights Premium Plan get you access to the best airfare prices. A lifetime subscription is just $79.97, saving you hundreds.Finding great deals on travel essentials is thrilling for some. But many of us don't like the act of continually searching multiple airline sites, plugging in the info, and looking for deals. If you don't have the time or patience to do such a thing, this offer on a lifetime subscription to Matt's Flights Premium Plan is on sale for just

The ground is moving. It's a creeping movement, but a momentous one. Some 200 million years ago, a single, extraordinary supercontinent called Pangea dominated Earth. Ultimately, landmasses ruptured and pulled apart, creating the world we see today. Yet the continents never ceased drifting. And in some 250 million years' time, computer simulations suggest that a supercontinent may again prevail. "It might end up looking a lot like Pangea did when the dinosaurs were roaming around," Hannah Davies

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The Senate has passed a bill reauthorizing Section 720 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying on foreign “targets,” but a long, knock-down, drag-out fight over amendments kept the Senate in session past midnight on Friday, when the surveillance program officially expired.To be clear, the spying wasn’t actually going to stop. As Sen. Mike Lee (R-OH) pointed o

TL;DR: Stream Manchester City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Manchester City have been fighting it out for the Premier League and Champions League this season, so another match squeezed into their busy schedule is not ideal. But this is an FA Cup semi-final, so it's not just another game. It's a legitimate chance at making another final for a team that continues to impress year after yea

TL;DR: Stream Hellas Verona vs. Udinese in Serie A for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Football fans from all around the world should give thanks to ITVX, because the free streaming platform will show live Serie A games until the end of the season. We weren't planning to watch Hellas Verona take on Udinese, but why not? There's something special about Serie A, after all.If you want to watch Hellas Verona vs. Udinese for free from anywh

TL;DR: Watch Delhi Capitals vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The new season of the IPL is in full swing and is already showcasing incredible talent and fierce competition among the teams. The latest fixture sees Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad take to the pitch as some of the best cricket players go head-to-head. Want to tune in? You can watch Delhi Capitals vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad for

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a 12min Premium Plan is on sale for £28.06, saving you 90% on list price.That old saying, "You learn something new every day," isn’t always true, especially for those of us juggling work, commuting, hobbies, and precious free time. Though, you may still have an itch to learn and grow. The good news is that you can, and it doesn’t have to take up much time if you have 12min.Just as this app’s name suggests, you can learn something new

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 April 20'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

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 April 20's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, ke

Valve says each unit has received over 100 tests and meets the same performance standards as new Steam Decks. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The Steam Deck LCD might be inferior to the newer OLED model, but it's still a great handheld gaming PC, and you can now get a certified refurbished LCD model (with a one-year warranty) direct from Valve for a better price than ever before.The refurbished Steam Deck now starts at $279 for the base model with 64GB of eMMC storage, $70 less than Valve cu

Valve says each unit has received over 100 tests and meets the same performance standards as new Steam Decks. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It’s not often we see an excellent portable gaming PC like the Steam Deck on sale for nearly half off, but today’s your lucky day. So long as you don’t mind buying it in certified refurbished condition, you can save hundreds when you purchase it directly (with a one-year warranty included) from Valve right now.
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The Tesla Cybertruck was supposed to stop bullets. Turns out its owners should be more afraid of a bit of soap.An "unapproved lubricant" used on the Cybertruck's accelerator pad caused it to slip off and get trapped in a bit of trim above the pedal, according to a recall report [PDF] by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you've been on TikTok this week, you might have seen what that can mean, thanks to a viral video of a Cybertruck owner whose accelerator jammed in the "pedal

With The Jinx: Part Two coming to Max, you might be scratching your brain trying to recall all the relevant details unfurled in the groundbreaking true crime series' first half. So let's look back. SEE ALSO:How to watch 'The Jinx: Part Two'
On February 8, 2015, HBO released Andrew Jarecki's six-part documentary series entitled The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, about the New York real estate scion and his suspected role in the disappearance of his first wife, Kathleen "Kathie" M