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Lionsgate pulled the new trailer for Megalopolis within hours of its release on Wednesday, after it was found to include fake quotes from real film critics. The company has since apologised to both the critics and director Francis Ford Coppola, saying that it "screwed up."Megalopolis' latest trailer intended to depict Coppola's previous work as divisive, opening with a voiceover stating that "true genius is often misunderstood." The trailer then proceeded to display quotes purportedly from well-

The new Google Pixel 9 is teeming with AI — and I don’t feel any differently about it now than I did a year ago.That is to say, when I looked at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones last year, I came away thinking Google was focusing on the wrong things. After years of every new Pixel generation introducing genuinely useful features like live transcription in the Recorder app and tons of camera trickery, the Pixel 8 generation brought us a bunch of novel (but ultimately useless

In case you missed it, in a support document on Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it's in the process of phasing out the Control Panel, a 39-year-old Windows feature, in favor of the Settings app.This may not be a surprise for many Windows users. Since October 2020, Microsoft has been redirecting users away from the Control Panel, goading them to use the Settings app instead. "The Settings app [...] offers a more modern and streamlined experience," Microsoft said in the support document.Say good

Illustration: The Verge When will we meet the iPhone 16 and other new items from Apple, like MacBook Pro laptops with M4 chips inside?Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says that based on his sources, a launch event on September 10th could reveal the new iPhone lineup, as well as the Apple Watch Series 10 and two different sets of new AirPods in time for them to go on sale as soon as September 20th. Bloomberg reports that the new phones will be similar to last year but with larger screens on the Pro

The iPhone 16 is so close, you can almost taste it. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple insiders have revealed the iPhone 16 release date which, by extension, also gives us insight into when the next-gen Apple Watch models will drop, too.Mark Gurman, an Apple analyst and reliable leaker, claims that Apple is planning to have its product launch event on Sept. 10.The Cupertino-based tech giant will not only reveal the latest iPhones and smartwatches but also introduce a new pair of Air

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos via Getty Images The Supreme Court could stall action on climate change yet again as it weighs whether to pause new pollution regulations for coal-fired power plants.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized rules this year aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions from coal plants. But red states and industry groups are challenging the EPA in court and have asked SCOTUS to step in and stop the rules from being implemented while they d

MMA fighter turned pro wrestler Ronda Rousey finally apologized for making Sandy Hook truther comments after 11 years. To her credit, it was a thorough, well-crafted apology that didn't hedge or dodge her accountability. Less to her credit, the apology came only after she was pressed and roasted in a recent Reddit AMA. Rousey questioned the reality of Sandy Hook — the massacre that left 20 children and six school staff members dead — back in January 2013 when she shared a YouTube con

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge An appeals court revived a lawsuit against the anonymous messaging service Yolo, which allegedly broke a promise to unmask bullies on the app. In a ruling issued Thursday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shouldn’t block a claim that Yolo misrepresented its terms of service, overruling a lower court decision. But it determined the app can’t be held liable for alleged design defects that allow

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge The Justice Department is suing the company behind a widely used software that helps landlords set rental prices. It alleges that RealPage’s rent recommendation algorithm drives up prices and “deprives renters of the benefits of competition on apartment leasing terms.”
In the complaint, the DOJ, along with eight states, claim that RealPage obtains nonpublic rental price information from competing landlords who use the software. RealPage then all

Two of Microsoft’s Copilot Plus PCs. (Left: the Surface Pro; right: the Surface Laptop.) | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeBefore the beginning of summer, it was a little easier to shop for a basic productivity laptop. You could choose from a single version of Windows (x86), an Apple macOS device, or a Chromebook. Sure, there were still a lot of options from multiple laptop manufacturers, but if you knew what brand or operating system you wanted, especially if you were limited by a budget,

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Labor Day is still ten days away, but we're already seeing some of the biggest sales of the year from major retailers like Home Depot. If you'll be spending your long weekend barbequing with the family, camping out under the stars, or hitting the beach, it's a good idea to shop the deals ahead of time. The best Home Depot Labor Day sale deals so far:Best grill dealWeber Spirit E-315 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill$569 at Home Depot(save $50)Get DealBest firepit dealHeat Maxx Fire Pit Table$309

RIP La Jolla.| Photo by David Pierce / The Verge Meta is calling it quits on making a high-end mixed reality headset to compete with the Apple Vision Pro, The Information reports. This is despite recent news that the headset, codenamed La Jolla, would arrive sometime in 2027.
According to The Information, Meta had already started developing the La Jolla headset in November but told employees to stop working on the device this past week. The decision was due in part to the fact that the La Jolla

Google Maps on iOS is getting a cleaner look. According to 9to5Google, which spotted the update, the bottom bar now has three options instead of five. Previously, when you opened up Google Maps on an iPhone, the tabs were Explore, Go, Saved, Contribute, and Updates. Now the bottom bar shows Explore, You, and Contribute. SEE ALSO:How to share your location on Google Maps
Essentially, Google consolidated some of the Saved and Updates tabs into the You tab. So now when you tap You, you'll see any t

Ring’s latest wired security camera is a lot like the Ring Indoor Cam, only with a motorized base and a lengthy USB-C power cable. | Image: Ring Many of today’s indoor security cameras are great, but unless you have multiple cameras positioned throughout your home at different angles, it can be tough to keep an eye on your pet, porch, and other happenings while you’re away. Enter Ring’s new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam, which is now available in either black or white at Amazon, Be

GET $20 OFF: As of Aug. 23, you can get an Echo Dot (5th gen) for $29.99 at Amazon, down from $49.99. That's $20 off the list price and just $7 more than its lowest price ever. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonOur pick: Echo Dot (5th gen)$29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00Get DealAmazon’s new edition to its Echo lineup, the Amazon Echo Spot (on sale for $54.99), is here, but I’m still a tried-and-true fan of the Echo Dot (5th gen) — especially when it's on sale. Right now, yo

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images A Kansas man was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pouring $47.1 million into a pig butchering scam — using money from the bank he was in charge of. Shan Hanes, the former CEO of the small Heartland Tri-State Bank, pleaded guilty to embezzlement after routing the funds to scammers’ crypto accounts, causing the bank to collapse.
As reported by NBC News, Hanes fell for a pig butchering scam that had him purchasing crypto “to unlo

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UPDATE: Aug. 23, 2024, 11:40 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest information about Prime Big Deal Days 2024, which has officially been announced by Amazon for this October.With Amazon's 2024 Prime Day sale in the rearview, you may be wondering: When is the next Prime Day sale? Thankfully, we know the answer to that question (mostly). SEE ALSO:Yes, Amazon is hosting *another* Prime Day-esque event. Here's everything we know about Prime Big Deal Days.
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Finding the best back-to-school laptop for students can be taxing, to say the least. With so many different brands to choose between and different spec configurations to compare, it can quickly become overwhelming. Luckily, I’m here to make your back-to-school laptop search a little easier.I’ve been reviewing laptops for years, so you could say I know my way around a laptop. At this point, I’ve scrutinized keyboard comfortability, personally run battery and performance tests, a

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by STR / NurPhoto, Getty Images Elon Musk sent an email to X staff overnight about their much anticipated stock grants — but there’s a catch.
In an email to staff viewed by The Verge, the company is planning to award stock options based on the anticipated future impact of employees. That means staff have to submit a one-page summary telling leadership their contributions to the company.
These anticipated stock grants add to the tensions betwee

Looking for Amazon shopping tips? With so many options available, from home essentials to to trendy gadgets, making a decision can be overwhelming. It’s especially challenging when you’re unsure if a product will perform as advertised.That's why YouTuber Ryan Trahan decided to test some of quirkiest Amazon items he could find, including a fart neutralizer and a steering-wheel food tray, to determine whether they actually live up to their manufacturer's claims.I Tested the Weirdest Am

UPDATE: Aug. 23, 2024, 11:20 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest information about Prime Big Deal Days 2024, which has officially been announced for October.Even though it feels like Amazon Prime Day just ended, it's time to gear up for yet another massive Amazon sale in just over a month. That's right, Prime Big Deal Days is back this October, and while it doesn't share the same name as the retail giant's flagship annual sale, it's still a pretty big deal (see what we did ther

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER: As of August 23, you can pre-order Dyson hair tools, like the Dyson Airstrait straightener ($499.99), in the new strawberry bronze and blush pink colorway. Opens in a new windowCredit: Dyson Dyson Airstrait straightener (Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink) at Dyson Get DealIf the special edition topaz orange or Prussian blue/rich copper Dyson hair tool colors had you in a chokehold, prepare to go absolutely feral. Not to be totally dramatic, but the hair-styling world is s

In an early August Bloomberg Law report, it was discovered that ultra-sensitive and personal information of nearly three billion people was leaked in an April 2024 data breach. A cybercriminal group called "USDoD" exposed a database owned by National Public Data, a background check company, on the dark web.Some of the exposed information includes Social Security numbers, addresses, full names, information on relatives, and more. Concerned readers can find out whether they are one of the billions

Image: The Verge Microsoft is hosting an important summit on Windows security at its Redmond, Washington, headquarters next month. The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10th will bring together Microsoft engineers and vendors like CrowdStrike to discuss improvements to Windows security and third-party best practices to try and prevent another CrowdStrike incident.
“Microsoft, CrowdStrike and key partners who deliver endpoint security technologies will come together fo

Apple is rumored to reveal everything about the iPhone 16 in just a few weeks — and this major leak will likely heighten the anticipation.Apple Insider claims that it has secured the iPhone 16's camera specs on Thursday. There are a few key details to note, especially that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will share the same camera specs this year. However, these leaks offer even more to consider.SEE ALSO:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: 3 ways it beats the iPhone 15 Pro Max
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In recent years, there have been several attempts at building a hydrogen boat. But UK startup Drift is navigating new territory with a vessel that isn’t hydrogen-powered, but hydrogen-producing.  Drift is developing an autonomous yacht capable of making green hydrogen at sea. It could offer a quicker, more efficient way to produce and transport the fuel, especially in remote regions. “One of our main advantages is that we can service the hard-to-reach places,” Drift&rsquo

GET $25 WHEN YOU SPEND $250: Don't miss Best Buy's Tech Fest! Get the latest tech deals before the event ends on August 25 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Plus, all members get a $25 bonus reward with any purchase of $250 or more.Our top picks: Best laptop deal MacBook Air 13-inch laptop (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$849 at Best Buy (save $250 )Get DealBest gaming deal Xbox Series X, Insignia 42-inch LED 4K smart Fire TV, and extra Xbox controller $599.99 at Best Buy (save $139.98)Get DealBest headphone deal Sony

In a news release on Thursday, rideshare giant Uber revealed that a new crop of self-driving cars will be launching on its platform as early as next year.Uber announced that this is possible thanks to its multiyear partnership with Cruise, a self-driving car company based in San Francisco. In other words, in 2025, you'll have the option to hail a Cruise robotaxi via the Uber app — but only if your region supports it.How will self-driving Uber rides work?Once Cruise-based self-driving Uber

There’s now another reason to buy a Starlink kit from an authorized reseller. | Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge In an effort to stop resellers from buying dishes in one region — where the hardware is cheaper — and selling them in another, Starlink is imposing a new “outside region fee” for its satellite internet kits activated “outside of the region they were originally sold in.”
Starlink has designated these six specific regions as the US and Canada, E