Technology news

Image: The Verge Threads is about to begin testing the ability to schedule posts, according to Instagram’s Adam Mosseri. “Replies cannot be scheduled,” he added, explaining that “we want to balance giving people more control to plan their Threads posts while still encouraging real-time conversation.”Mosseri also makes sure to note that Instagram has been working on this feature “for months.” I’m choosing to take as a sign that the Instagram chief i

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is partnering with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to help creators identify content using their AI-generated likenesses on the platform and submit removal requests. The company will test the controls with celebrities and athletes early next year before rolling it out to “top YouTube creators, creative professionals, and other leading partners representing talent.”
In September, YouTube announced plans for tools that would help manage A

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Forbes will stop using freelancers for some types of stories indefinitely — and has blamed the change on a recent update to Google Search policies.
In recent days, Forbes has said it will stop hiring freelancers to produce content for its product review section Forbes Vetted, according to a journalist who has written for the site. In a note shared with The Verge, an editor at Forbes cited Google’s “site reputation abuse” poli

Did VideoCardz obtain an image of the PC, too? | Image: VideoCardz In August, an Asus thermal engineer goofed by revealing the existence of possibly the most powerful tablet PC ever made — an Asus ROG Flow Z13 powered by an unannounced AMD “Strix Halo” chip, one boasting an incredible 80 watts of power for its GPU alone.
Now, VideoCardz is reporting that the chip (and tablet) are about to become official at CES 2025 next month — as the AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 Plus, a Zen 5 p

Image: Amazon Amazon’s push into video game adaptations shows no signs of letting up. Today the company announced that Secret Level — an anthology of animated shorts all based on different video game properties — has been renewed for a second season on Prime Video. No other details about the new season have been announced yet.
Secret Level actually just premiered on Prime Video, and comes from the same team behind Netflix’s animated sci-fi anthology Love, Death and Robots

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida with Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe at a press conference in March. | Image: Honda Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge to better compete with electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla, BYD, and others. As reported by Nikkei Asia, the two have discussed signing a memorandum of understanding that outlines plans to split equity into a new holding company from which both will do business, according to anonymous sources.
Both Honda and Nissan are also discuss

This is the RTX 4080 Super, not the new cards. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Nvidia’s new RTX 50 series graphics cards are looking like more of a lock for CES 2025 than ever, with Zotac and Acer now having leaked as many as five new GPUs — ones which may also have a new AI trick up their sleeves that we’ve never seen before.Inno3D, an Nvidia graphics card partner, says it plans to “highlight” a wide slate of Nvidia AI features at the Las Vegas show, including &l

Image: Riley Testut The Delta gaming emulator is now providing a link to sign up for Patreon-exclusive membership perks directly within the iOS app in Apple’s US App Store. Developer Riley Testut is heavily encouraging users to click that external link by tripling the price you’d otherwise pay to Apple for In-App Purchase versions of those same Patreon tiers. Testut calls it the “do not buy sale.”
The update both embraces and protests the External Purchase Link Entitlemen

Image: The Verge I was driving home the other day and wanted to call my partner and let him know that I was stuck in traffic. (Not an unusual event on Brooklyn’s Belt Parkway.) I’ve got a relatively old car (it’s a 2007 model, so we’re talking no real smarts), and so I depend on my phone rather than any built-in intelligence to deal with calls, music, etc. Usually, there’s no problem, but this time, when I called out, “Hey Google — call Jim on his mobile

Colin Angle, the former CEO of iRobot, is launching a home robot startup. | Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Colin Angle, the co-founder of iRobot and its CEO for three decades, is getting back into robotics with a new startup called Familiar Machines & Magic. According to The Boston Globe, the company is developing a new kind of home robot focusing on health and wellness that might take the form of an animal or a “familiar.”The company is currently in s

Nvidia announced the latest in its Jetson Orin Nano AI computer line, the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit. Sort of like a Raspberry Pi but for powerful AI processing, the tiny $249 computer packs more of an AI processing punch than the kit did before — for half the price. It’s available to buy now.
The Jetson Nano line has been a low-cost way for hobbyists and makers to power AI and robotics projects since its introduction in 2019. Nvidia says the Nano Super’s neural proc

The Roomba Combo j7 Plus is a highly capable robot vacuum / mop hybrid that comes with its own auto-empty dock. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Cleaning up after holiday parties can be a real pain, but a robot vacuum like the iRobot Roomba Combo j7 Plus can speed up process. And thankfully right now it’s just $669 ($331 off) at Wellbots, which is just $20 shy of its Black Friday all-time low price. If you want to gift the robot vacuum / mop hybrid, you can get it by Chr

Nov. 17th, shop Amazon deals on tablets from Amazon Fire, Samsung, and iPad before the holidays.The best tablet deals on AmazonBest Fire tablet dealAmazon Fire HD 10$74.99(Save $65)Get DealBest Samsung tablet dealSamsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11”$149.00(Save $70.99)Get DealBest Apple tablet dealApple iPad (10th Generation)$279(Save $70)Get Deal
What's the easiest entry point into the world of technology? Today, that's a tablet. Whether you go for a classic iPad, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, or you

SAVE 50%: The AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 is just $45 at Amazon, down from the typical list price of $89.99. That's a savings of $44.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AeroGardenAeroGarden Harvest 2.0$45.00 at Amazon $89.99 Save $44.99Get DealNothing is as delicious or satisfying as making a meal with vegetables you grew yourself. However, winter weather puts a snag in the ability to grow much of anything outside. If someone on your holiday shopping list loves to garden, but pauses during the winter, ch

A 15-second time exposure image. | Image: Don Pettit NASA astronaut Don Pettit created his own device to help him take photos of the stars while on the International Space Station — and the results are pretty impressive. In a Reddit thread spotted by Space.com, Pettit describes how he brought a homemade star tracker with him to space, allowing his camera to capture long-exposure photos without the stars leaving any trails behind.
Star trackers are designed to rotate with the Earth —

The best streaming deals to watch 'Anora':WATCH NOWBuy 'Anora' on Prime Video$19.99Get DealWATCH NOWBuy 'Anora' on Apple TV+$19.99Get DealWATCH NOWBuy 'Anora' on Fandango at Home (Vudu)$19.99Get DealWATCH NOWBuy 'Anora' on YouTube$19.99Get DealWATCH NOWBuy 'Anora' on Google Play$19.99Get DealWATCH LATERHulu annual subscription$99.99 per year(save 16%)Get Deal
Anora, winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, is flooding award nomination lists this season. And we couldn't be more

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge The ever-dwindling field of games media has a new player: Walmart. Restart is new website run by Moonrock — a marketing company specializing in bringing brands to video games — and sponsored by the largest retailer in the United States.
A new games site sponsored by Walmart doesn’t seem inherently bad, especially as the games media landscape continues to shrink. Publications are shutting down, ad revenues are drying up, and existing sites now op

Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Nearly three years ago in January of 2022, the Senate seemed poised to reform antitrust law and place a check on Big Tech’s power. The Senate Judiciary Committee had just voted to advance the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). The bill would have forced major changes to how many tech businesses operate, including by prohibiting them from self-preferencing their own products on

Writer/director Barry Jenkins has proved himself as a passionate filmmaker through such gorgeous, human dramas as the San Francisco-set love story Medicine for Melancholy, the Best Picture-winning coming-of-age tale Moonlight, and the poignant adaptation of James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk. So, if anyone could course-correct Disney away from the dead-eyed CGI remake of 2019's The Lion King, it'd be Jenkins, right? Mufasa: The Lion King might be the greatest challenge the filmmaker has

Apple's Home app is about to get more handy.At least, that's according to the first developer beta for iOS 18.3. Per Aaron Perris on X (via 9to5Mac) Apple launched the first beta for the next iOS build this week, which notably features support for robot vacuums in the Home app. In case you don't know, that's Apple's all-in-one mobile app for controlling supported smart home devices, whether they were made by Apple or come from an authorized third-party.SEE ALSO:Apple is finally getting serious a

SAVE $40: Snag the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for just $149.99 ahead of Christmas. That saves $40 for 21% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids$149.99 at Amazon $189.99 Save $40.00Get DealWith the holidays creeping up, it's time to kick things into high gear and find last minute gifts guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas. If you're buying for a kid in your life, and stumped on the hot ticket items, look to the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. It's no secret that Ki

T-Mobile is starting to roll out Starlink access for satellite connectivity in dead zones. On Monday, the telecom company shared that it has opened registration for a Starlink beta program. All T-Mobile customers can register to join the beta program and test out the satellite messaging feature. But spaces are limited, and T-Mobile is prioritizing first responder individuals and organizations, said the announcement. SEE ALSO:T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon were all tested for speed. Which one wo

SAVE $17: As of Dec. 17, get Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch for just $42.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's a discount of 28%. Opens in a new windowCredit: Woot'Super Mario Bros. Wonder'$42.99 at Woot $59.99 Save $17.00Get Deal'Tis the season to buy and play more video games. Whether you're planning on gifting a console to someone this year or you want to stock up on some new games as a gift to yourself, saving money is never a bad idea. You can get one of the

Dec. 19th, Hydro Flask water bottles are on sale for up to 50% off from retailers like Amazon, REI, and Hydro Flask.A great water bottle is all-year round. Hydro Flask might have hydro right in the name, but these famous water bottles and tumblers are for far more than a icy draught of water on a hot July day. With thick insulation, they’ll keep your water drinkable in freezing weather or warm. Additionally, many are well-suited for hot beverages. The initiated grab their Hydro Flask whene

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Dec. 17:OUR TOP PICKAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus$199.99(save $50)Get DealBEST SMARTHOME DEALAmazon Echo Show 8$84.99(save $65)Get DealBEST DEAL FOR KIDSKindle Kids$109.99(save $20)Get DealBEST PHOTO PRINTER DEALHP Sprocket 3x4 instant photo printer$110.49(save $39.50)Get DealBEST FITNESS TRACKER DEALFitbit Charge 6$119.95(save $40)Get Deal
If you're a last-minute holiday shopper (guilty), you'll be happy to know there are still tons of deals at Am

SAVE $120: The Dec. 17 Best Buy Drop of the day is the Litter-Robot 4 Self-Cleaning Litter Box Core Accessories Bundle. Usually $799, the Litter-Robot 4 is now on sale for $679 ($120 in savings) as long as you go through the Best Buy mobile app.Opens in a new windowCredit: WhiskerWhisker Litter-Robot 4 Self-Cleaning Litter Box Core Accessories Bundle$679.00 at Best Buy $799.00 Save $120.00Get DealCat parents share countless universal experiences, but hosting around the holidays spotlights one in

A green sea turtle, named Charlotte by rescuers, was struck by a boat back in 2008, in an accident which left him with with partial paralysis and “bubble butt syndrome" — an ailment where air trapped in the back of turtles’ shells makes their rears buoyant, impacting their ability to swim.Charlotte was rescued by Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium, who collaborated with 3D printing companies Adia and Formlabs to develop a harness to help the turtle swim again. The team 3D-scann

Google could soon add a feature that makes it super easy to learn about a file. Rumors and reports online suggest that the tech giant could be working on a feature that'll let you attach a file then search within it, in order to then analyze the document. SEE ALSO:Google Search AI Overviews at 6 months: Is the feature getting better?
As spotted by Android Authority, this new, rumored tool from Google would let a user upload a file in the search bar with the familiar paperclip icon, then parse th

SAVE $25 WHEN YOU SPEND $200: Thousands of outdoor and fitness products are included in this Amazon deal that'll save you $25 when you spend $200 or more on eligible items.Best outdoor and fitness deals at AmazonBest camping dealColeman Pack-Away Portable Camp Kitchen$85.68 at Amazon(save $29.31)Get DealBest walking pad dealLifepro Walking Pad Treadmill$271.99 at Amazon(save $68)Get DealBest fitness dealSunny Health & Fitness Under Desk Pedal Exerciser$188.08 at Amazon(save $81.91)Get Deal
I

Google announced a bunch of new stuff last week, from Gemini 2.0 and Project Mariner to Android XR and Project Moohan. As ever with Google, it feels like a lot of stuff without necessarily a coherent plan behind it. But if you look closely enough, and start to put some of the pieces together, the combination of those announcements might add up to something like Google’s vision for the future of everything.
On this episode of The Vergecast (our last Tuesday episode of the year), The Verge&

SAVE $39.96: As of Dec. 17, get a pair of Beats Studio Buds+ for $129.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 24%.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonBeats Studio Buds+$129.99 at Amazon $169.95 Save $39.96Get DealTrying to find a last-minute gift that's perfect for just about anyone on your holiday list? Why not get a pair of earbuds? Anyone can appreciate music, or if they're more into podcasts, they can enjoy their favorite on the go with a great pair of buds. They can also be used for taking calls

Image: A New Social, NASA The open social web still isn’t as open as we all might want, but a non-profit is being formed to try and change that. The non-profit, called A New Social, is being headed up by Ryan Barrett, the founder of Bridgy Fed, and Anuj Ahooja, an engineering leader and writer.
“We believe that a healthy ecosystem competes on innovative features, not critical mass,” A New Social says on its mission page. “The social web should be centered around people, n

Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge The Federal Trade Commission has approved a new rule preventing hotels and ticket sellers from hiding extra fees associated with a purchase. Under the rule, businesses must provide “up-front disclosure” of the total price of a hotel stay, vacation rental, or live event tickets before checkout.
The rule, which was first proposed last year, targets the “resort,” “convenience,” and “service” fees that often cov

SAVE UP TO 89% ON KINDLE BOOKS: Shop deals on Kindle books up to 89% off. Get bestsellers like Project Hail Mary for just $2.99, saving 80%, or Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City for $1.99, saving 89%.The best Kindle book dealsBest fiction deal'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir$2.99 at Amazon(Save $17.01)Get DealBest non-fiction deal'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson$1.99 at Amazon(Save $16)Get DealBest fantasy deal'The Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas$2.99 at Amazon(Save $12.21)

Image: Honda Out to prove that the sports coupe is far from dead, Honda announced the return of the Prelude with an all-new hybrid-electric powertrain.
It’s been over two decades since Honda last released a new Prelude, but the company began laying the groundwork for its return with the release of a concept version last year. Now, a hybrid Prelude is scheduled to arrive in the US in 2025.It will also mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, a new drive mode that the company says “further ad