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UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 5:45 p.m. EDT This post has been refreshed with the latest deals, pricing (including emojis denoting new record lows), and availability during the opening day of Prime Day. All AirPods are down to their lowest price ever and Kindles are back on sale.Check out our giant list of the best Prime Day deals:The best Prime Day deals at a glance:Best Apple deal Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm)$249.99 at Amazon(save $60)Get DealBest Echo dealAmazon Echo Spot$44.99 at

SAVE $40.99: As of July 16, the Amazon Xbox Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Wireless Controller bundle is on sale for $78.99 at Amazon. That's a 34% discount off its retail price of $119.98.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Xbox Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Wireless Controller bundle$78.99 at Amazon $119.98 Save $40.99Get DealGaming has changed a lot in recent years. In the early days, you couldn't get by without some serious hardware, like a gaming PC or a console, versus now you can game on nea

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Netflix has discontinued its streaming app for Quest headsets, Upload VR reports. The good news for Quest owners is that Meta recently added support for Netflix in the Quest browser, complete with 1080p streaming.
Netflix hadn’t significantly updated its VR app since porting it to the Quest in 2019. It never gained passthrough or download support, and its resolution stayed pinned at 480p. None of that mattered when the app came out for Samsung Gear V

A new investigation claims that tech companies used subtitles from more than 48,000 YouTube channels — including from top creators like MrBeast and Marques Brownlee and higher learning institutions like MIT and Harvard — to train their AI models, even though YouTube prohibits the harvesting of platform content without permission.The investigation, conducted by Proof News and published in conjunction with Wired, found that companies like Anthropic, Nvidia, Apple, and Salesforce used a

Katie Couric (L) and Ozy CEO and Co-Founder Carlos Watson speak onstage during Ozy Fest 2017 | Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Ozy Fusion Fest 2017 Carlos Watson and the now-shuttered Ozy Media startup he co-founded were found guilty of fraud by a federal jury on Tuesday, as reported earlier by The New York Times. Over the course of a several weeks-long trial, the jury heard the government’s claims that Ozy Media misled investors by falsifying financial records, inflating audience n

On the Utopia of the Seas you can experience train dining without the bumps and spilled drinks. | Image: Royal Caribbean The new 5,668-passenger Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas is docked in Florida, where sites like Cruise Critic have gotten a preview of the amenities before it enters service on July 19th. That includes a unique experience called Royal Railway Utopia Station, where passengers dine on a virtual train ride while staring at simulated scenery zipping by on giant screens.
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The iOS 18 public beta is finally here, giving beta testers a chance to try out new iPhone features poised to officially release later this year. The new tweaks that Apple added to the next big update appear to be countless — but we've condensed the list to the top five most useful features.From Tap to Cash to RCS messaging, allow us to walk you through how to use the best features of the latest iOS 18 public beta. But first, you'll need to install it. (We have a guide on how to install th

UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 4:45 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the most current information about Amazon Prime Day and a look at some of the best deals from the opening day of the sale. Any items at record-low pricing have been marked accordingly.Amazon Prime Day is turning 10 this year, and the members-only sale is already panning out to be a huge draw for sticker shock-weary shoppers on the hunt for summer deals. (Granted, not every deal is worth it.)Here's what you need to know about

Image: Larian Studios In a new community update, Larian Studios has shared a brief overview of all the things it’s working on for the next Baldur’s Gate 3 patch.
Larian has previously announced that patch 7, due out in September, will include the release of official mod support and the introduction of a toolkit that will allow players the ability to create their own mods. According to Larian, the toolkit supports the creation of new items, classes and subclasses, races, and more.
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The best early Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals:BEST GALAXY TAB DEALSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB)$599.99 at Amazon(save $200)Get DealBEST GALAXY BOOK DEALSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14-inch$1,349.99 at Samsung(save $499.99)Get DealBEST GALAXY BUDS DEALSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro$104.49 at Amazon(save $125.50)Get DealBEST GALAXY PHONE DEALSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 AI (512GB) + $200 Amazon Gift Card Preorder Bundle$1,099.99 at Amazon(save $320)Get DealBEST GALAXY WATCH DEALSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, LT

Prime Day isn’t just good for saving on electronics. You can also save on groceries, but you have to be a Prime member to reap these benefits. Eligible Amazon Prime members can get $40 off Amazon Fresh orders of $100 or more (pre-tax) on delivery and pick-up orders with the code PRIMEFRESH40 during Prime Day. Note that this deal is only available until July 17 at 11:59 PT, so snag it while you can.Opens in a new windowCredit: unknownAmazon Freshsave $40 on orders of $100+ with co

Photo by Monica Chin / The Verge Searching for a good laptop deal on Amazon, even on Prime Day can feel overwhelming, especially with all the styles, hardware options, brands, display resolutions — how do you know you’re getting a good deal on any of it?
Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals we could find on clamshell laptops, convertibles, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and even some elusive, sub-$1,000 gaming laptops. When choosing the best laptop deals, we considered everything fro

Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which can showcase artwork and widgets when idle, is down to just $34.99 for Prime Day. | Image: Amazon Amazon Prime Day has officially arrived, bringing with it an abundance of deals spanning all price points and categories. And while many of the steepest discounts in the world of tech are reserved for premium noise-canceling headphones and TVs, there are still plenty of budget-friendly gadgets and gizmos on sale for those looking to pick up cheap(er)

If you simply can't find that old photo you swear used to be on your iPhone, Apple may have a fix for that when iOS 18 officially drops later this year.According to MacRumors, the next big software update for iPhones will have a new feature in the Photos app that will let you recover lost or damaged photos and videos that may not properly appear in your other albums like they should. You can find these photos by opening the Photos app, going to Albums, and scrolling down until you see Utilities.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here. If you don't want to miss out on the best deals of the season, there are a few things you might want to know — now that the ribbon has officially been cut, how long do you have to take advantage of deals before the shopping event ends?With deals flooding your feed for weeks already, it's easy to get your wires crossed. We've got you covered with the full schedule and details.What time does Amazon Prime Day 2024 start?Prime Day 2024 is live now. While ear

SAVE UP TO $20: During Prime Day, Prime members can either get direct savings or receive a promotional credit when they shop gift cards at Amazon.Sure, the main draw of Prime Day is the savings you can get on big-ticket items like headphones or robot vacuums, but one of the most underrated Prime Day deals is Amazon's selection of gift cards. You're already planning on ordering from Doordash or seeing a movie at Regal; might as well save some money now for future purchases.Gift card deals at Amaz

SAVE $102: The Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones are one of our top picks for the best headphones. This Prime Day deal brings them down to $298 at Amazon, from the list price of $399.99. That's 25% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WH-1000XM5$298.00 $399.99 Save $101.99Get DealWhile wired headphones can still be elite, wireless headphones have gotten really good in recent years. Sony has made some excellent ones, and its latest flagship pair of noise-cancelling headphones is an easy re

SAVE $400: The Robotrock S8 Max Ultra robot vacuum and mop with self-emptying base is on sale during Amazon Prime Day for $1,199.99, down from the usual price of $1,599.99. That's a 25% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock S8 Max Ultra robot vacuum and mop with self-emptying base$1,199.99 at Amazon $1,599.99 Save $400.00Prime exclusive dealGet DealWhen it comes to house (or apartment) keeping, two things are certain — the laundry hamper will never be empty and the floors

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge HeHealth’s AI-powered Calmara app claimed, “Our innovative AI technology offers rapid, confidential, and scientifically validated sexual health screening, giving you peace of mind before diving into intimate encounters,” but now it’s shut down after an inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The app prompted daters to submit dick pics to check for sexually transmitted infections, promising “clear, science-backed answers

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge HeHealth’s AI-powered Calmara app claimed, “Our innovative AI technology offers rapid, confidential, and scientifically validated sexual health screening, giving you peace of mind before diving into intimate encounters,” but now it’s shut down after an inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The app prompted daters to submit dick pics to check for sexually transmitted diseases, promising “clear, science-backed answers a

Image: Universal Though Universal’s Twisters is set to drop as the US deals with a massive heatwave, wildfires, and the aftermath of multiple deadly storms, the movie goes out of its way to avoid mentioning climate change because its director didn’t want to make audiences uncomfortable.
It would have made sense if Twisters — a film about storm chasers studying a spate of unusually powerful and destructive tornadoes — worked climate change into its story. But in a recent i

The Generac EV charger starts at $649. | Image: Generac Generac — a power and energy management company known for its gas-powered home backup generators — has released its first electric vehicle charger. The new charger joins the company’s home battery solution in its move toward clean energy. Generac also owns Ecobee, a smart thermostat company.The Generac Level 2 charger costs $649 for the 40amp version or $699 for the 48amp model and is compatible with all EVs on the market

The Generac EV charger starts at $649. | Image: Generac Generac — a power and energy management company known for its gas-powered home backup generators — has released its first electric vehicle charger. The new charger joins the company’s home battery solution in its move toward clean energy. Generac also owns Ecobee, a smart thermostat company.The Generac level 2 charger costs $649 for the 40 amp version or $699 for the 48 amp and is compatible with all EVs on the market toda

UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 2:15 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to reflect current pricing and availability during Prime Day 2024.Don't miss out on the best Prime Day laptop deals. See our picks below:The best Prime Day laptop deals at a glance:Best MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3)$899 at Amazon(save $200)Get DealBest Windows laptop dealLG gram 17$899.99 at Amazon(save $500)Get Deal
On any given day, Amazon's best laptop deals include some markdowns on Apple MacBooks... and not much

Are you going to Paris this summer to watch the Olympics? No? How about back home to the midwest to visit family, or to the nearest body of water to relax? A town away to visit your best friend?Wherever you're traveling this summer, Uber may have just made financial planning for your trip just a bit easier. Now, you can search average fares and wait times in more than 10,000 cities.SEE ALSO:'Uber Tasks' is like Uber Eats, but you get completed chores instead — 7 jobs the app can do
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Your iPhone has the ability to play "white noise" audio with built-in sounds that can be accessed via the Accessibility settings. You can choose between sounds like Ocean, Rain, and Stream. (Rain is my personal favorite.)However, with iOS 18 (which you can now test via the iOS 18 public beta), Apple added two new sounds to the library.SEE ALSO:iOS 18: 4 'Apple Intelligence' features you won't see until 2025
iOS 18 adds new built-in 'white noise' audioWhile testing the iOS 18 public beta, you'll

Image: NCC There have been leaks aplenty in recent weeks showing every angle of Google’s Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. But so far, the company’s second-generation foldable phone has managed to keep better cover ahead of next month’s product event. So much for that! As reported by Android Authority, new regulatory photos from Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) have fully revealed the Pixel Fold 2 Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The images confirm that Google is moving awa

UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 1:59 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest pricing and availability on Ninja deals on the first day of Amazon's Prime Day sale.It's almost hard to recall Instant Pot's reign as the star of Prime Day kitchen deals when Ninja deals are going as hard as they are in 2024.Regardless of the corner of your kitchen you're looking to spruce up — whether it's the empty countertop slab where an air frying indoor grill could go or the cabinet where dusty, rus

Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge Instagram will now let you add up to 20 audio tracks to your Reels, according to an update spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. When you add different tracks to a reel, Instagram will label the audio mix as belonging to you, allowing other users to share and reuse it.
Before this update, you could only add one track to your Reels. But now that you can include multiple tracks, you can sync different audio to the text, stickers, and clips that

We're well into Amazon Prime Day, and we've spotted 150+ deals that are worth shopping. From robot vacuums to Apple products, the summer sale is loaded with epic price drops.But if your summer goal is to stick to a strict(er) budget, you might be feeling some FOMO. Chin up — plenty of great Prime Day deals are under $25 and some are even free if you're already a Prime member. Best deals under $25 during Amazon's Prime Day saleBest tech deal under $25Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Bluetooth track

Amazon Prime Day is here and that means gaming deals are coming in faster than we can count. The best part is that Amazon is actually giving away a few big-name video games for free.That part isn't new, as Amazon has offered a bundle of free video games leading up to Prime Day through its Prime Gaming promotion since late June. With Prime Day upon us, though, Amazon is expanding the list with three popular or otherwise noteworthy video games:Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueChivalry 2Rise o

SAVE $100: Nintendo's Switch Lite console is down to one of the lowest prices we've seen it at, with Walmart selling it for $159. Not only is that a $40 discount, but this bundle comes with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, one of the Switch's most popular games.Opens in a new windowCredit: Nintendo/WalmartNintendo Switch Lite (Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition) 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Bundle$159.00 at Walmart $199.99 Save $40.99Includes a digital download of 'Animal Crossing: New Hor

Image: Google Google is ending a months-old experiment that let people attach colorful notes to search results, the company confirmed to 9to5Google.
Google announced the Notes experiment for Search Labs in November. If you had opted in to Notes, you could see and add annotations featuring text and images to links in search results in the Google app. (They were kind of a Google-y take on X’s Community Notes.) But given Tuesday’s announcement, it seems the test wasn’t popular eno

A chumbox pictured at the bottom of a story. | Screenshot: The Verge Taboola, one of the biggest providers of chumbox ads on the internet, has a deal to sell ads that will show in Apple’s News and Stocks apps, Axios reports. Apple lists Taboola as one of its “Authorised advertising resellers” whose ads appear in the apps’ feeds and “select publisher articles” for users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.The deal doesn’t mean Apple News will soon be lit

UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 1:40 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest self-emptying robot vacuum deals from Prime Day 2024.Best self-emptying robot vacuum deals at AmazonBest budget dealShark AV2501S AI Ultra$409.00(save $140.99)Get DealBest robot vacuum mop combo dealEufy X9 Pro$449.99(save $450 with code X9PROEUFY)Get Deal
If a robot vacuum is the big purchase on your radar this Prime Day, you're clearly someone who sees the value in automating one of the most tedious chores. Con

Fans of pink colored smartphones, rejoice.According to multiple Apple analysts and leakers, a rose iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is coming in September when Apple's new smartphone line launches.This would mark the first time that a Pro model iPhone was offered in pink since the iPhone 6 line was launched with a "rose gold" color in 2015.SEE ALSO:iPhone 16: Every single thing we know so far
A 'rose' iPhone Pro on the way?The latest source of news comes from an Apple leaker from the China-ba