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Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge I paid a lot of money for the privilege of getting an Apple Vision Pro brand-new in February. All-in, with optical inserts and taxes, I financed a little over $3,900 for the 256GB version of the headset. A day or so ago, I made a mistake that I’m sure many early adopters are familiar with: I looked up how much it’s been selling for on eBay.On Wednesday, a 1TB Vision Pro, complete with all the included gear, Apple’s fluffy $200 travel case, $500

For years, Signal has been the go-to messaging app for private communications. The federal government now believes Amazon was using that power inappropriately.According to the Washington Post, the Federal Trade Commission accused top Amazon executives, including former CEO Jeff Bezos, of using Signal's automatic message deletion feature to hide communications, even after the FTC ordered it to keep those messages around. Amazon was apparently supposed to stop deleting messages after it was notifi

Still one of the coolest shots in all of sci-fi, even in orange. | Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge Terminator 2: Judgment Day was — and is, for some — the standard-bearer for bombastic tentpole action films after it was released in 1991, but many of its fans have been less than enthusiastic about its Blu-ray releases. In recent years, though, people who love the movie have been restoring it using 35mm prints, and one of those efforts has been making the rounds over on X.Jon W., who

The QuietComfort Ultra offer the best noise cancellation you can get in a pair of wireless earbuds, full stop. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge If the bar for noise-canceling earbuds seems high right now, that’s because Bose and Sony seem to raise it with every addition to their respective lineups. The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a great example of just how impressive ANC has become in the last few years, particularly in the earbuds space. And now, thanks to a $50 discount, you can pi

Apple got the weekend off to a weird start for some of its users.As has been reported at 9to5Mac and The Verge, a strange problem is occurring for some users of Apple devices. Namely, folks are finding that their Apple ID accounts have been logged out and they need to log back in. For at least some of these users, logging back in with the original password actually locks you out of the account until you change the password to something else. SEE ALSO:iPhone password reset attacks are real &ndash

Illustration: The Verge Overnight, many people reported on social media that they were inexplicably logged out of their Apple IDs and then required to reset their passwords when they tried to sign in again, and nobody seems to know why. Some reported needing to enter their iPhone passcode to connect to iCloud again, while others with Stolen Device Protection enabled said they had to wait an hour before being able to log in.Apple’s System Status webpage shows no current issues with any of 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

It took less than a week for NASA Administrator Bill Nelson's gaffe to make it to social media. Over an hour into a budget hearing for the U.S. space agency, a congressman asked Nelson why China is sending spacecraft to the "backside" of the moon. "They are going to have a lander on the far side of the moon, which is the side that's always in dark," said Nelson, a former senator and astronaut, during the April 17 hearing. "We're not planning to go there."He proceeded to tell the lawmak

A spacecraft has carefully approached and imaged a large hunk of metal orbiting Earth — a step in tackling humanity's mounting space junk woes.The delicate space mission, undertaken by the Japanese satellite technology company Astroscale, used its ADRAS-J satellite to travel within several hundred meters of an abandoned section of a noncommunicative, derelict rocket, proving it could safely observe in such close proximity. "Pics or it didn't happen," the company posted on X (formerly Twitt

After a worldwide press tour that's been studded with tennis-inspired haute couture, Zendaya's latest movie, Challengers, is finally opening in theaters. But be warned, the A-lister with style for days (years, eons) says you have got to see this one twice. Directed by acclaimed Call Me by Your Name helmer Luca Guadagnino, Challengers is a white-hot sports drama that is ostensibly about tennis — but it's really about one of the hottest love triangles that cinema has ever seen. SEE

TL;DR: Through April 30, fulfill your wanderlust with lifetime access to a OneAir Elite Plan on sale for $79.97 until April 30, the best price online.If you need a vacation but have a tight budget, we have a solution for you. OneAir can help you unlock low prices and deals for the trip you’ve been dreaming about by notifying you when they become available. Through April 30, you can get a lifetime subscription to an Elite Plan for just $79.97.Unlike other discount flight services, OneAir El

TL;DR: As of April 27, level up your computer with this refurbished Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 for only $569.99 (reg. $712).Working from home means having all the right tools at your disposal. When your computer starts to lag or has trouble completing basic tasks, it may be an indicator that it’s time for an upgrade. This previously owned Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 has an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor for increased speed and productivity. For a limited time, it's on sale for $569.99.Wit

TL;DR: Through May 1, get this 8-piece Seido Japanese Master Chef's Knife Set for $109.97 and delivered in time for Mother's Day.While many moms out there are happy away from the kitchen, some really like cooking. They enjoy taking the time to create meals for themselves and their families. If a special mom in your life is one of those culinary enthusiasts, this 8-piece Seido Japanese Master Chef's Knife Set could make for a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day. It's on sale for $109.97 through

The shift from in-office work to hybrid and even full-time work from home has been great for a lot of folks; it allows for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, and healthier habits. It also gives job seekers greater choice when applying for jobs that would otherwise require a cross-country or cross-state move.Of course, this major shift comes with some downsides as well. The art of working from home doesn’t jive with all types of workers. Some folks prefer being in an office se

Shopping for a new laptop is a tough task as it is. With the sheer number of options, it's easier than ever to fall into a cycle of choice paralysis, where making a final decision feels literally impossible. If you're a creative type who needs a laptop for a very specific purpose — in this case, video editing — the pressure can be even more intense because the wrong choice can really come back to bite you. So it's better that you get it right the first time. If you don't, you'll find

Can't get Shōgun's heartbreaking ninth episode, "Crimson Sky," out of your head? Imagine living with it for five years.That's the case for Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente, the two writers of the episode. (Kondo is also a co-creator and executive producer on the show; Puente is a story editor and associate producer.) The pair had the responsibility of bringing the most pivotal sequence of James Clavell's original novel to life, in which Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) attempts to leave Osaka. SEE

TL;DR: Through May 5, use the code ENJOY20 to score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for only $55.99 (reg. $219).Aside from the Microsoft Office suite, are there any other apps you can confidently say you've used religiously since elementary school? Even your grandma abandoned Internet Explorer at some point. But if you don't have it on your PC just yet, this sale on a lifetime license may make you want to take the plunge.Compatible with Windows computers, the

NASA's Voyager craft have ventured where no other human machines have ever gone — the space between the stars. But that comes with a cost. At some 15 and 12 billion miles away, Voyager 1 and 2 are beyond the protective bubble of the sun, called the heliosphere. Out in this realm of interstellar space, the nearly 50-year-old probes have a higher probability of damage from hostile, high-speed particles, called galactic cosmic rays, owing to a higher number of particles zooming by every secon

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TL;DR: Watch Lucknow Super Giants vs. Rajasthan Royals in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The IPL, one of the biggest cricket competitions in the world, is back and it's back with a bang. Kicking off in late March, fixtures are well underway and cricket fans have been rewarded with some fantastic games.With just over a month left, there's still plenty of time to catch up on all the action as the next two teams, Lucknow

TL;DR: Stream Game 3 of Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat in the NBA playoffs for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The third game of an NBA playoff series is a pivotal moment. It's the turning point when the home team can take advantage of familiar surroundings, or the opposition can assert their dominance. The Boston Celtics are one of the favorites to win the championship this year, so a lot of people will be expecting them to win in Mi

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. — but it's not going to be that easy.The bill requires ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell its shares in the app to a buyer that meets U.S. government requirements within 270 days. Failure to do so would result in cloud providers and app stores being banned from distributing the app. (Existing users might be able to retain the app on their phones, but access to its content c

TL;DR: Through April 30, you can get a lifetime subscription to the award-winning language-learning app Babbel for only $149.97 (reg. $599), no coupon needed.Not all language classes are the same. The foreign language classes you were mandated to take back in high school? They're not nearly as dynamic as the lessons doled out by apps today. If you've always found it intimidating to pick up a new language, take this Babbel sale as a sign to take the plunge.Babbel is an award-winning platform that

Do you want to watch something scary? Well, you horror stan, Hulu is a great place to start looking.Right now, the streaming service has a solid lineup of new and old frights, ranging from recent Hulu originals like False Positive, starring Ilana Glazer, to cross-genre international hits like Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite. Of course, not all horror experiences freak us out in the same way — or to the same degree — so you'll want to know what you're getting yourself into before pressi

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to an AdGuard Family Plan is on sale for £20.10, saving you 68% on list price.The average person will see between 4,000 and 10,000 ads a day, every day. That number may sound totally ridiculous, but most of those come from just using the internet. As remarkable as it is that you can just find videos of porcupines eating pumpkins whenever you want, the internet is rife with ads — and it takes some pretty advanced software to block most of them. AdGu

TL;DR: Stream Lazio vs. Hellas Verona in Serie A for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Fans of Italian football are in luck, because ITV has struck a deal to showcase select Serie A fixtures for free. It feels almost too good to be true, but fans from around the world can access these free live streams in just a few clicks. If you want to watch Lazio vs. Hellas Verona for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you n

TL;DR: Stream Diamond League Athletics Shanghai for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.When it comes to track and field, the eyes of the world will be on the Olympics. But athletes can't just stroll into the Stade de France later this year and expect to deliver the performance of a lifetime. No, even the most naturally gifted talents will need to build up to the main event. And that begins with the Diamond League.If you want to wat

TL;DR: Watch Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Another day of the 2024 IPL has been ticked off, but there's still plenty of action to come. The latest season is now well and truly underway, with the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians gearing up to compete next. With some of the best cricket players in the world competing in the IPL, fans will be eager to catch this next fixture. Don't

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 27'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 27's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, ke

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge FTC lawyers submitted a filing on Thursday that claims Amazon’s top execs used Signal’s disappearing messages feature to destroy evidence relevant to the agency’s massive antitrust lawsuit. (You remember the one? The FTC accused Amazon of creating a secret “Project Nessie” pricing algorithm that may have generated more than $1 billion in extra profits.)
Now, The Washington Post (which is owned by Amazon founder and former CEO

Image: Eken A company that manufactures video doorbells found by Consumer Reports to contain serious security vulnerabilities has issued a fix, the consumer advocacy group is reporting. Eken Group has issued a firmware update for the affected security products under its own name, as well as those from other brands it has licensing deals with, including Fishbot, Rakeblue, Tuck, and others. All the video doorbells use the Aiwit smartphone app and could be purchased from popular online retailers li

Elon Musk's OpenAI competitor is getting ready to raise some big money from Silicon Valley.According to new, anonymously-sourced reports from The Information and TechCrunch, Musk's AI company xAI is currently raising $6 billion on a $18 billion pre-money valuation, and the deal is expected to close in a matter of weeks. SEE ALSO:If you're a paying X user, Elon Musk wants his Grok AI to write your posts for you, report says
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