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Nintendo vs. Sega, PlayStation vs. Xbox – the gaming industry has been full of competition for decades now, leading the top companies in the market to go head-to-head in what gamers have dubbed the "console wars."However, one of the original console wars has finally come to an end, roughly around 45 years after either company's gaming system has been relevant. Atari has announced that it is acquiring the Intellivision brand along with "certain games" from Intellivision Entertainment L

One of the oldest, still-running online platforms is finally closing its doors after 27 years. ICQ, a once-popular instant messaging service, announced on Friday via its website that it would be shutting down next month. "ICQ will stop working from June 26," reads a message on ICQ.com. "You can chat with friends in VK Messenger, and with colleagues in VK WorkSpace."The alternative recommendations are messaging platforms belonging to VK, a Russia-based social media platform popular in the co

Elon Musk has a lot on his plate these days: Running a publicly traded EV car company, rebranding one of the internet's biggest social media platforms as "X," and launching satellites into space.According to a new report from The Information, Musk is about to split his time with yet another major project: an xAI supercomputer, which he has been calling a "gigafactory of compute."This new report comes from an investor presentation Musk has been using in order to raise money for his AI company, xA

Illustration: The Verge Apple will finally tell its own AI story at WWDC 2024, but it may not mean the sorts of showy features demoed by the likes of Google, Microsoft, or OpenAI. Instead, the event may see Apple rolling out basic AI features like transcribing voice memos or auto-generated emoji — and announcing a rumored partnership with OpenAI, according to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today.Recent rumors have held that Apple will be allowing chatbots to integrat

Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge From the earliest pixelated games to the outrageously realistic experiences of today, flight simulators have always been pushing the boundaries of what can be visually recreated in a video game. It’s one thing to make space look good; it’s another thing entirely to faithfully recreate the cockpit of a 747 and the whole world around which it might fly.
On this episode of The Vergecast, the fourth and final installment of our series on the five senses of

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

Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 39, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, get ready for gadgets this week, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been writing about Surfaces and other tablets, chatting with some internet friends about the fall of Red Lobster, reading about Magic: The Gathering and the history of emoji, watching MoviePass, MovieCrash,

By now I don't need to tell you Google has rolled out a feature called "AI Overviews" in Search and made it so that millions of people accustomed to receiving a page of links when they query the world's most popular website now get an AI chatbot's answer at the top of the results page.  I probably also don't need to tell you the AI answers have been shown to occasionally be bizarre or even seemingly dangerous. Google Search has been caught on social media allegedly saying people should put

TL;DR: Through May 31, upgrade your operating system to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $199) during this Memorial Day sale.As technology advances (like it always does), keeping your computer's operating system up to date is essential for maximizing performance, security, and user experience. Whether you're a professional, student, or home user, in honor of Memorial Day, you can upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $199) when you order by May 31.This latest ve

TL;DR: Through May 31, in honor of Memorial Day, a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's Family Plan is on sale for $22.97 (reg. $79).Maintaining a smooth and enjoyable online experience is essential whether you're using your computer for work or personal use. This Memorial Day, take advantage of a limited-time offer to enhance your family’s online browsing with a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard Family Plan for just $22.97.AdGuard is a comprehensive ad blocker that effectively eliminates

TL;DR: If you're tired of lugging a laptop around, this refurbished iPad mini 2 bundle with included accessories might be the solution you're looking for, and it’s on sale for just $99.99 ahead of Memorial Day.Opens in a new windowCredit: Apple2013 refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 (16GB or 32GB, WiFi) bundle with accessories$99.99 at the Mashable Shop $129.99 Save $30.00Get DealTablets are super convenient for anyone who’s constantly on the move. This previously owned but new-to-yo

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TL;DR: Through May 31, upgrade to the Function101 button remote for Apple TV for just $23.97 (reg. $29.95).Opens in a new windowCredit: Function101Function101 button remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K$23.97 at the Mashable Shop $29.95 Save $5.98Get DealThe standard Apple TV remote has been known to cause frustration due to the way it fits in your hand, and its lack of raised buttons. Thankfully, a solution exists: the Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV and Apple TV 4. And you can get it on sale

TL;DR: Live stream Cameron Norrie vs. Pavel Kotov in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.A lot of fair weather fans will only watch the biggest players in the 2024 French Open, but there is another group of dedicated followers out there who will absorb everything on offer. And that includes Cameron Norrie vs. Pavel Kotov. It's not the most glamorous matchup on the schedule, but

TL;DR: Live stream Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Rafael Nadal is a name that's synonymous with Roland-Garros. The tennis icon has won a record 14 French Open titles, but everything must eventually come to an end. This is expected to be Nadal's final French Open, and it starts with an exceptionally tough first-round match against fourth

TL;DR: Live stream Stan Wawrinka vs. Andy Murray in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2024 French Open feels like the end of an era. It is expected to be the last French Open for legends Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, leaving only Novak Djokovic from the Big Four that has dominated the world of tennis for the last two decades. The legs are tired, but Andy Murray doesn't ha

TL;DR: Live stream Dan Evans vs. Holger Rune in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2024 French Open has delivered a lot of tasty first-round matchups. The pick of the bunch is probably Nadal vs. Zverev, but Dan Evans vs. Holger Rune also deserves your attention. It's going to be an interesting battle between two strong contenders. Sure, Rune will be favorite to win. But do

TL;DR: Live stream Christopher Eubanks vs. Jannik Sinner in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2024 French Open has finally started for real, which means two weeks of non-stop tennis from the best players in the world. There is a feeling that if anyone is going to stop Novak Djokovic from retaining his title, Jannik Sinner will be the guy to do it. The Italian won their la

TL;DR: Live stream Novak Djokovic vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.A lot of the attention has been on Rafael Nadal's farewell to the French Open, but there are a number of other interesting storylines in the first round of Roland-Garros. Notably, the reigning champion Novak Djokovic taking on home favorite Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Djokovic should w

TL;DR: Live stream Danielle Collins vs. Caroline Dolehide in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2024 French Open is stacked full of top players, meaning even some of the first round matches are difficult to predict. Danielle Collins vs. Caroline Dolehide is one such matchup. Collins is the favorite, but Dolehide is a tough first-round challenge. If you want to watch Daniel

TL;DR: Live stream Lucia Bronzetti vs. Naomi Osaka in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, RTBF, ORF, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The French Open is a competition that every tennis player desperately wants to win. It's also the only Grand Slam tournament held on a clay surface, meaning some players tend to really shine if their style is suited to the surface.Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, but

TL;DR: For a limited time, get this Headway Premium Lifetime Subscription for only £47.08 — an 80% discount from its usual £235.40 price.As people plan summer holidays, it’s time to put together a reading list. And more and more, books about personal growth and self-improvement are at the top of best-seller lists. But what if you could work towards your self-improvement while waiting in line for a cup of coffee or during your lunch break? Headway Premium is a mobile app t

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 May 26's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep

Tap the waveform icon, circled above, to search with sound. | Screenshots: YouTube Music The Android YouTube Music app is rolling out a feature that’s part Shazam and part your friend when you say, “hey what’s that song that goes...” right before you hum out a bar. The feature lets you hum, whistle, sing, or play a recording of a song to figure out what it is.
If you have the new feature, you’ll see a new waveform icon next to the microphone icon that appears when y