Technology news

Screenshot: YouTube With all the noise from the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential election next week, you’d be forgiven for having missed some of the trailers that came out over the last few days. Not to worry; I’ve got you covered for some of the best ones.
This week’s trailers included a teaser for Netflix’s second season of Squid Game, a new haunted house horror film from Steven Soderbergh, and a look at Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Daniel Craig showed up in a trailer f

Image: David Pierce / The Verge People have started receiving their orders of Amazon’s first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, and many say they’re disappointed to find a yellow, discolored strip at the bottom of the display. Complaints about the $279.99 e-reader’s display have spread online and dragged down its Amazon star rating, and some report customer service reps say a fix is on the way.
A Reddit user posted a thread with images (see below), saying i

Amazon might be in a pickle with the promised AI upgrades to Alexa.Bloomberg reported that the company's signature voice assistant, which was supposed to get a big AI overhaul before the end of this year, will instead get that upgrade in 2025. The idea is to make Alexa smarter and more powerful by making it more conversational and capable of new things. Unfortunately, by all accounts, that isn't happening.SEE ALSO:How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership
The Bloomberg report goes on to detail

Okta just squashed a particularly unusual bug in its software.The digital security management company posted a bug fix report to its website (as spotted by The Verge) letting users know that a glitch in the system that theoretically allowed bad actors to gain access to accounts had been ironed out. Sounds normal enough, right? Well, here's the kicker: The bug could've allowed someone to log into an account without entering the password as long as the username was 52 characters or longer.SEE ALSO

Let’s face it, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better location tracker if you’re tapped into the Apple ecosystem. | Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Thanksgiving is just around the corner, meaning airports everywhere are about to get slammed. Thankfully, if you plan on flying out of town this holiday season, Apple’s AirTags can help you speed through the baggage claim with some extra piece of mind. A four-pack normally goes for $99, but right now, you can buy them for just

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: Motion Twin Some of the most beloved roguelikes are single-player — the likes of Hades, Balatro, and Dead Cells are all solo titles. But Windblown, the new roguelike from Motion Twin, the studio that created Dead Cells, showed me just how cool it can be to play a roguelike with other people.
In Windblown, your character, one of a few adorable animal adventurers like an axolotl or a bat, is shot out of a cannon into a mysterious giant tornado to fight your way through various zones.

Image: Zoox This week, Zoox cofounder and CTO Jesse Levinson announced at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 that it would start rolling out its purpose-built autonomous vehicles in San Francisco and Las Vegas in the coming weeks.But little was said about the ongoing investigation into the Amazon-owned company’s claims that its vehicles — which are shaped like giant toasters and lack traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals — comply with federal safety rules.The National Highw

Can ChatGPT tell you where to vote or even how to vote?With the presidential election swiftly approaching, it seems we all need a search engine to tell us what to do. Most voters in 2022 confirmed that they still use search engines to find election information, and one information systems expert, Varol Kayhan, told The Guardian, "We're at the mercy of Google when it comes to what information we're able to find." Does the same go for ChatGPT?People use ChatGPT as a search engine similar to how th

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Pittsburgh Panthers and SMU Mustangs football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.

TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NBA season is up and running, with a lot of interesting storylines already developing. Something that has caused a lot of conversation in the early stages is Joel Embiid's insistence on resting his body whenever he feels like it. That's a shame for fans, but Philadelphia won't care if they end up making the playoffs with a h

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Most affordableParamount+7-day free trial, then $12.99/monthGet DealMost channelsFuboTV7-day free trial, then $59.99 for the first month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Oregon Ducks and Michigan Wolverines football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. SEE ALSO:How to watch colle

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Louisville Cardinals and Clemson Tigers football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Memorial Stadium in Clemson. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m.

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan State Spartans football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/1

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs football teams go head-to-head this weekend at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m

A little over a decade ago, astronomers found a large gap between two belts circling Vega, hinting that the nearby star probably hosts several exoplanets. Then in 2021, other researchers saw what they believed was perhaps a signal of a Neptune or Jupiter-like gas giant orbiting extremely close to the star. Surely, they thought, when the ultra-sensitive James Webb Space Telescope launches into space, they'll finally get the definitive proof of a planet. But after pointing Webb at the target,

TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is just $29.97 (reg. $499) through November 3.If you're unhappy with your coding process, a software switch could be in order. Elevate your coding experience with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows. It was designed to help you code faster, more accurately, and across multiple platforms — and it's only $29.97 through November 3.This powerful IDE is packed with features that allow you to code smarter, build collaboratively,

Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the unsettling true crime saga of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. In the latest chapter from frequent collaborators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, Monsters revisits the tale of the two brothers accused of brutally murdering their parents, citing years of abuse at the hands of their father, José. The nine-episode series and subsequent but separate Oct. 7 documentary, The Menendez Bro

Historically, if you wanted a pair of earbuds with good noise cancellation, impressively balanced sound, decent battery life, and the ability to switch between your devices with ease, you were looking at a price tag of at least $200 or so. Likely more.That said, the tides are starting to change. This past September, Apple released its first non-Pro model of noise-cancelling earbuds, the AirPods 4, for $179.99. Now Bose has entered the ring with the Bose QuietComfort earbuds, with a price tag of

If you’re on a budget and things look bleak in the relationship department, don’t panic (yet). You don’t need to shell out hundreds to find a genuine connection. The best free dating apps can help you meet a partner with potential so that you don't have to die alone amongst your belongings (or pets). Sure, you'll still have to pay for the first date (and even more if things work out), but the cost of matching, swiping, and chatting doesn't have to be yet another item on your mo

TL;DR: This 9" wireless display brings hands-free convenience, GPS, and entertainment right to your dashboard for $94.97 (reg. $179) through November 3.Every driver deserves a tech-savvy car experience, and with this 9” Wireless Car Display, you can add Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and more to your dash for just $94.97. Ideal for anyone looking to make their drive safer and more convenient, this display is packed with features to modernize your car’s infotainment system without the h

TL;DR: Get over 130 hours of expert ethical hacking training across 18 courses for just $39.97 through November 3—you have only one day left.Are you feeling stagnant at your current job? Here's a fact that might finally inspire you to switch to cybersecurity: there are about 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs out there, and some of those companies are willing to pay top dollar for experts who can protect their businesses from cyber threats.You may think you need to return to coll

If the thought of ordering a drink at a crowded bar or making small talk with strangers at a party fills you with the incomprehensible urge to jump out the nearest window, you’re probably an introvert — and that’s totally okay! We see you. We are you.There’s no shame in being more comfortable curled up with a good book than out on the town, but that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a life of solitude, either. In fact, introverts make for amazing partners,

Sorry to disappoint, but if you're looking for a quick list of easily identifiable and foolproof ways for detecting AI-generated videos, you're not going to find it here. Gone are the days of AI Will Smith grotesquely eating spaghetti. Now we have tools that can create convincing, photorealistic videos with a few clicks. Right now, AI-generated videos are still a relatively nascent modality compared to AI-generated text, images, and audio, because getting all the details right is a challenge tha

TL;DR: Get the Microsoft suite — including Windows 11 Pro, Office Professional Plus 2019, Project, and Visio — all for just $71.97 through November 3.Opens in a new windowCredit: ShutterstockUltimate 2019 Microsoft Bundle: Office, Project, Visio and Windows 11 Pro$71.94 $927.98 Save $856.04Get DealDo you like the sound of an all-in-one bundle that transforms how you work, play, and stay secure online? For a limited time, you can access Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Office Profe

TL;DR: Surprise the first-time flyer in your life with a feature-packed 4K dual-camera drone, on sale for just $64.97 (a 45% discount) through November 3.Opens in a new windowCredit:RochasDivineMart4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance (Orange)$64.97 $119.99 Save $55.02Get DealIf you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who’s always wanted to fly a drone, this 4K Dual-Camera Drone is made to impress and built for beginners. Now on sale for just

Science fiction can run the gamut from far-flung space adventures to journeys to the bottom of the ocean. The genre can introduce us to awe-inspiring robots, horrific extraterrestrials, or harrowing experiments. Whether the sci-fi ranges from the mostly true to the truly outrageous, there's always fun to be had in this sandbox. But how to pick which to watch? Hulu's got a wide selection of movies, but how to know the best from the rest? We've got you covered. Here's the best sci-fi movies now st

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

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Ole Miss Rebels and Arkansas Razorbacks football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Duke Blue Devils and Miami Hurricanes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT

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

Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Beaver Stadium in Lisbon, Ohio. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, and is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m.

TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 WTA Finals for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The WTA Tour has travelled all around the world this season, with everything coming to a conclusion in Riyadh. The best singles and doubles players will battle it out in a round-robin tournament, followed by knockout games to decide the winner. We're excited to follow all the action.If you want to watch the 2024 WTA Finals for free from anywhere in the world, w

TL;DR: For just £19.32 through 3 November, unlock a lifetime of hassle-free PDF conversions and edits with PDF Converter Pro.Opens in a new windowCredit: AcethinkerPDF Converter Pro: Lifetime License£19.32 at the Mashable Shop £77.35 Save £58.03Get DealWe’ve all been there: struggling to make sense of a stubborn PDF when you just need a simple edit, signature, or conversion. It’s frustrating, time consuming, and who has the patience? Meet PDF Converter Pro, th

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 November 2'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

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images On Friday evening, Okta posted an odd update to its list of security advisories. The latest entry reveals that under specific circumstances, someone could’ve logged in by entering anything for a password, but only if the account’s username had over 52 characters.
According to the note people reported receiving, other requirements to exploit the vulnerability included Okta checking the cache from a previous successful