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Barbara Krasnoff @ The Verge · 08/28/2025 08:30 EDT

The best alternatives to Spotify for listening to music

When this article was originally written in February 2022, the big Spotify controversy was that artists were abandoning the audio service in protest of the company's contract with podcaster Joe Rogan, and some subscribers were deciding to follow the musicians' example. More recently, some users have threatened to bail after CEO Daniel Ek invested in […] Read more ›

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Andrew J. Hawkins @ The Verge · 08/28/2025 08:30 EDT

ChargePoint’s new megawatt EV chargers could level the playing field with China

ChargePoint is ramping up the power for its next-generation DC fast charging architecture to 600 kW for passenger vehicles, and up to 3.75 megawatts (3,750 kW) for heavy-duty trucks — enough to power an entire football stadium. Most EVs on the road aren’t able to accept more than 350 kW of power while charging, but […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 08/28/2025 08:05 EDT

MagSafe PopSockets have come for your Kindle

You can now add swappable magnetic PopSocket grips to Kindle e-readers without undertaking any DIY hacks. PopSocket has launched new PopCase Kindle cases that come with a built-in MagSafe ring, optimally positioned for hand placement and weight management when a MagSafe-compatible PopGrip is attached.  The $40 cases are available for 11th and 12th-generation Kindles in […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 08/28/2025 08:00 EDT

DJI’s Mic 3 crams more features into a smaller package

DJI is making its latest wireless lavalier microphone system even smaller without scrimping on features or battery life. The DJI Mic 3 is half the size and weight of its Mic 2 predecessor and introduces new capabilities, including two adaptive gain control modes, three voice tone presets, and a sizable increase in storage capacity for […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 08/28/2025 07:12 EDT

Apple pulls iPhone torrent app from AltStore PAL in Europe

Apple has removed the iPhone torrenting client, iTorrent, from AltStore PAL’s alternative iOS marketplace in the EU, showing that it can still exert control over apps that aren’t listed on the official App Store. iTorrent developer Daniil Vinogradov told TorrentFreak that Apple has revoked his distribution rights to publish apps in any alternative iOS stores, […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 21:48 EDT

Microsoft fires two employee protesters who occupied its president’s office

Microsoft has fired two employees that were involved in a sit-in protest in vice chair and president Brad Smith’s office. Software engineers Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle were both dismissed today, after being part of a group of seven protesters that managed to get inside Smith’s office in Building 34 yesterday. Microsoft was forced to temporarily […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 20:10 EDT

FDA approves updated covid vaccines, but with severe new limits

On Wednesday, the FDA approved the new round of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax for use by seniors over the age of 65. But for anyone younger than that, the FDA approval only mentions  people who have “at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.” […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 19:00 EDT

Samsung is Unpacking again in early September

Apple isn’t the only tech company to send out launch event invitations this week. If you’re keeping score at home, September is actually next week somehow, and Samsung is sneaking a virtual Unpacked in on September 4th before Apple hosts its annual iPhone event the following week. But it’s not just a convenient date to […] Read more ›

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Tina Nguyen @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 17:11 EDT

4Chan and Kiwi Farms file joint lawsuit against the UK

On Wednesday, 4Chan and Kiwi Farms, two of the most controversial social media sites on the internet, filed a federal lawsuit against the British government, arguing that the requirements of the UK's Online Safety Act infringe on their Constitutional rights as American corporations. In a filing submitted to the U.S. District Court in the District […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 15:22 EDT

The 75 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and while the prospect of cooler weather and shorter days can be a tough adjustment, at least there is always a great selection of deals to combat the post-summer blues. You’ll have to wait until September 1st to celebrate the actual holiday, sure, but in the meantime, […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 14:48 EDT

Microsoft’s Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is officially coming to TVs, starting with Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and smart monitors. With the integration, you can call upon Copilot and ask for movie suggestions, spoiler-free episode recaps, and other general questions. On TV, Copilot takes on a “friendly, animated presence” that resembles the opalescent Copilot Appearance Microsoft […] Read more ›

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Justine Calma @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 14:37 EDT

Trump administration suspends FEMA employees who warned about disaster response

FEMA has suspended at least 30 employees after they warned that spending limits, staffing cuts, and gaps in leadership hurt the agency’s ability to respond to disasters. The employees received emails notifying them that they’d been put on administrative leave on Tuesday night, according to The New York Times, which reviewed copies of the email. […] Read more ›

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Tauriq Moosa @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 14:30 EDT

Metal Gear Solid Delta awkwardly mixes modern visuals with old-school frustrations

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater seemed to be designed specifically for me, at first. I've played and loved nearly every entry of the Metal Gear Solid series, and the original MGS is one of my favorite games of all time. These weird, third-person stealth action games feature bizarre characters and scenarios that have lingered […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 13:30 EDT

Microsoft’s employee protests have reached a boiling point

Some Microsoft employees are willing to risk everything to protest their employer. No Azure for Apartheid, a group led by current and former Microsoft employees, started last year as a petition to Microsoft executives. It demanded that Microsoft end all Azure contracts and partnerships with the Israeli military and government, disclose all ties, call for […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 13:30 EDT

Brisk It’s beginner-friendly smart smoker is more than $100 off for Labor Day

My desire to make authentic-tasing barbecue at home was always tempered by the intimidation of regularly using a smoker. I’ve tried a couple of smart smokers before, but none were as easy to set up, cook with, and maintain as Brisk It’s Zelos-450. An early Labor Day deal has dropped its price to around $328.99 […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 13:00 EDT

Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too

Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI features together in a way that actually makes sense - and it manages to upgrade the hardware a bit, too. […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 12:25 EDT

Disney sues Sling TV over its one-day cable passes

Disney is suing Sling TV over its new streaming passes that give you access to live cable networks for as little as one day. The lawsuit, filed under seal, claims Sling violated the terms of its licensing agreement with Disney and included its networks in the short-term packages without permission, according to a report from […] Read more ›

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Karl Bode @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 12:20 EDT

The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead

With Dish Network owner EchoStar selling $23 billion in valuable spectrum to AT&T, any pretense that the TV provider will become a serious wireless competitor is dead. But the project was always doomed to fail, and despite plenty of assurances by the Trump administration and other companies involved, the very obvious writing was always on […] Read more ›

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 12:19 EDT

OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death

After a 16-year-old took his own life following months of confiding in ChatGPT, OpenAI will be introducing parental controls and is considering additional safeguards, the company said in a Tuesday blog post. OpenAI said it’s exploring features like setting an emergency contact who can be reached with “one-click messages or calls” within ChatGPT, as well as an opt-in […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 08/27/2025 12:00 EDT

Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock, as well as a less expensive Matter-over-Thread deadbolt, and a smart garage door opener this fall. Kwikset also […] Read more ›

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