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For over a decade, we've been in a Wallace & Gromit drought. It's been 16 years since the franchise's last short, A Matter of Loaf and Death, and 19 since its first feature film, the Academy Award–winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. That's a long time to be apart from two of Britain's greatest treasures.Thankfully, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is here to put an end to this international crisis. The new film from Aardman Animations and Netflix reunit

Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge Ever wondered why some of your Instagram videos tend to look blurry, while others are crisp and sharp? It’s because, on Instagram, the quality of your video apparently depends on how many views it’s getting. That’s according to a video AMA from Instagram head Adam Mosseri, in which he explained why some videos are lower-quality than others.
Here’s part of Mosseri’s explanation, from the video, which was reposted by a Threads user to

A smart home display that looks like the iMac G4 would be irresistible. | Photo: Wes Davis / The Verge The smart home display that Apple is rumored to be releasing next year could sport a look that harkens back to the iMac G4, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests in his Power On newsletter today.
The new smart home display will apparently be small. Gurman writes it will have a square display angled above a small base that makes it “reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4 from a

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge While there aren’t a lot of new features in Android 15, it does offer some useful additions for your phone — and one of the most interesting is called “Private Space.” Think of it as a separate app vault that locks away specified apps on your Android device.
Of course, the main lockscreen already stops other people from accessing your phone, but Private Space puts an extra barrier in place. The idea is that if you lend someone your

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge When the Mac Mini was first introduced in early 2005, it was pitched as a compact, “stripped down” desktop — and the most affordable Mac in Apple’s lineup. Steve Jobs referred to it as a “BYODKM” system: you’d bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse, and the Mini would provide a dependable computing experience with all the benefits of macOS.The Mac Mini has carried on ever since. There have been periods where the Mini

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: Finji I used to hate jigsaw puzzles. I thought they were frustrating, messy, and took way too long to solve. But my wife showed me how those parts of jigsaw puzzles can actually be fun: there’s something satisfying and meditative about working through those frustrations, sorting through the mess, and putting a picture together, one piece at a time, over the course of a few hours. (Or days.)
The makers of Wilmot Works It Out, a new puzzle game, understand this, and everything about t

Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 58, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, Batman forever, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about Simone Giertz and billionaire assistants and Checo Pérez and Call Her Daddy, learning about “Earthrise,” listening to Quinta Brunson and Conan O’Brien talk comedy, trying to decide

For parents still catching up on generative artificial intelligence, the rise of the companion chatbot may still be a mystery. In broad strokes, the technology can seem relatively harmless, compared to other threats teens can encounter online, including financial sextortion. Using AI-powered platforms like Character.AI, Replika, Kindroid, and Nomi, teens create lifelike conversation partners with unique traits and characteristics, or engage with companions created by other users. Some are even b

The new iOS update, iOS 18, gave us so much: Apple Intelligence, a more customizable Control Center and Home Screen, more emoji Tapback reactions, locking more apps behind Face ID, and more. But one very important update could revolutionize the way you help your parents do something new on their iPhone or show your friend an Instagram post from their blocked enemy — you can now take control of someone else's screen — or let them take control of yours — when you FaceTime on a on

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TL;DR: The NanoPhone is a tiny, fully functional smartphone that costs just $99.97 (reg. $199.99), but only through October 27.Opens in a new windowCredit: Mutant Design LabNanoPhone$99.97 $199.99 Save $100.02Mini smartphone packed with featuresGet Deal
The last thing you want to carry is a bulky device when you're on the go. That's why we're loving the NanoPhone. It's a mini smartphone that makes for a terrific travel companion. It's also on sale for just $99.97 (reg. $199.99) through October 2

TL;DR: The Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for iPhone offers fast, wireless charging for just $34.97 (regular price $119.95) through Oct. 27 at the Mashable Shop.As if we don't have enough on our plates already, we have to also think about how to keep our phones charged throughout the day. Whether it’s for important work calls, keeping in touch with the kids, or just making sure you’ve got enough juice to crush the day's Wordle, staying powered up is a must.That’s where the Speedy

TL;DR: A great gift for gamers: these 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Memberships are only $36.49 (reg. $50).New games are coming out all the time. As exciting as that can be, games aren't exactly cheap. Dropping a fresh $60 on every new title isn't feasible for many gamers, so it's a good thing there's an alternative.Instead of grabbing every new title, try Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to get access to hundreds of high-quality titles on-demand. With exclusive day-one releases, a huge library of indi

I try not to get too worked up over which TV shows get nominated or snubbed at the Emmys, but there's one omission over the past few years that's really made my blood boil. How in the world has HBO's Somebody Somewhere, now in its third and final season, never cleaned up in the Best Comedy category? Adding insult to injury, this critically acclaimed show has never even been nominated. (Thank goodness it won a Peabody in 2024; otherwise, I'd really think I was going crazy.)SEE ALSO:40 shows we ca

TL;DR: Lifetime access to Babbel's language learning platform is just $179.97 (reg. $599) through October 27.Opens in a new windowCredit: BabbelBabbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages)$179.97 $599.00 Save $419.03Get Deal
It's not easy to learn a new language, and it can be expensive to boot. But there's a great deal on an app you can keep for life and soak in all the languages you wish for all your future travels.If you’re looking to learn a new language or refine th

TL;DR: Only through October 27, you can get Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97 (reg. $199).If your laptop is running slow or lagging when you need it to be snappy, you don't necessarily need a new laptop. An easy and affordable alternative is to upgrade your operating system to the most recent one available to help your trusted laptop work out those kinks. Windows 11 Pro happens to be on sale for just $17.97 (reg. $199).Say goodbye to your outdated operating system and embrace the latest features of

TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.It's Week 8 of the NFL 2024 season and both the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to bounce back from Week 7 losses. The Falcons took a surprise loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which broke a three-game winning streak, while Buccaneers blew any early lead against the Baltimore Ravens.But both the Falcons and the Bucs have de

TL;DR: Live stream Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.It's Week 8 of the NFL 2024 season and we're all set for a solid Sunday Football lineup. Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans could prove to be one of the most interesting games of the day.The Colts (4-3) have only lost one in five and beat Miami last week. The Texans, meanwhile, have one of the best records in the entire league so far this s

TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NFL 2024 season rolls on with Week 8. We've got a keen eye on Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders, as both teams look to continue solid form. The Bears (4-2) are on a three-game winning streak — which has included dominant wins over the struggling Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars — while the Commanders obliterat

TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Another NBA season, another year of hope for the Philadelphia 76ers. Can they finally get things right and go all the way? The addition of Paul George is certainly going to help, but much will depend on how he performs with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.The Indiana Pacers will be looking to make steady progress this season, with Tyr

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Samoa in this rugby league series for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.England face Samoa in a couple of absolutely massive international rugby league matchups. It's going to be electric viewing, and better yet, fans can watch both games without spending anything. If you want to watch England vs. Samoa in this rugby league series for free from anywhere in the world, keep reading to find out how.When is

TL;DR: Pay only £15.40 for a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro through 27 October at the Mashable Shop. That's a savings of 89%, but this price won't be around much longer.If your work computer is slowing you down, you don't necessarily have to buy a new computer or laptop to upgrade your tech. Sometimes, all it takes is installing a brand-new operating system to boost your productivity and enhance your computer's security. So before you order a new machine, consider breathing n

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, 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

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 October 27's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and ans

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

Image: The Verge Google could preview its own take on Rabbit’s large action model concept as soon as December, reports The Information. “Project Jarvis,” as it’s reportedly codenamed, would carry tasks out for users, including “gathering research, purchasing a product, or booking a flight,” according to three people the outlet spoke with who have direct knowledge of the project.
Powered by a future version of Google’s Gemini, Jarvis reportedly only works