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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 10:26 EDT

Microsoft Excel adds Copilot AI to help fill in spreadsheet cells

Microsoft Excel is testing a new AI-powered function that can automatically fill cells in your spreadsheets, which is similar to the feature that Google Sheets rolled out in June. You would use the “COPILOT” function followed by a natural language prompt and (optionally) specify the cells you want it to reference; the AI would then […] Read more

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Ash Parrish @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 10:15 EDT

Kirby Air Riders glides onto the Switch 2 in November

The Switch 2 exclusive list is getting longer with the racing game Kirby Air Riders coming to the console on November 20th. Today, Nintendo offered a luxurious 45 minutes devoted to its cutest pink blob who, when you think about it, is really an eldritch horror of incalculable power. Here are the highlights from the […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:43 EDT

Ayaneo’s dual-screen Android handheld is its next modernized Nintendo DS

First announced just a few weeks ago in late July, the Ayaneo Pocket DS dual-screen handheld is now available for preorder through Indiegogo starting at $519 but discounted to $399 for the earliest backers. Shipping is expected to start as early as October 2025. Although the company is concurrently running another Indiegogo campaign for a […] Read more

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:32 EDT

Spotify’s new track mixing tool adds DJ features to your playlists

Spotify is testing a new audio mixing feature that allows you to customize track transitions for your playlists. Now rolling out in beta for “eligible Premium users,” the Mix feature provides an option to automatically blend transitions between tracks, or manually adjust aspects like volume, EQ, and effect curves while looking at waveform and beat […] Read more

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:00 EDT

We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we?

Robots are coming, but are we ready for them? All the big consumer tech companies are working on robotic companions for our homes. There's Amazon's Astro, Samsung's Ballie, LG's AI Agent, and whatever it is that Apple is dreaming up in Cupertino. Clearly, home robotics is approaching a major moment. But what will these robots […] Read more

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:00 EDT

It’s Google’s turn to convince us to care about AI on our phones

Any way you look at it, Android is in the lead. Google has shipped actual AI features on phones. And I don't mean a silly AI image generator or a tool to rewrite your email like Shakespeare. I mean stuff that's actually useful: putting six different events from an email on my calendar in one […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:00 EDT

Nanoleaf’s new immersive TV lighting kit is better at extending what’s on screen

Nanoleaf has announced a new version of its 4D immersive TV lighting kit that includes an LED light strip adding an ambient glow behind your TV, connected to a camera that it uses to match what’s on the screen. As with the original that debuted in early 2023, the new Nanoleaf 4D V2 is a […] Read more

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Thomas Ricker @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:00 EDT

Anker’s latest power station is compact, capable, and temporarily cheap

1kWh power stations like Anker’s new Solix C1000 Gen 2 are in the sweet spot for most people in need of a big-ass battery. Its long-lasting LFP chemistry and 2,000W inverter combine during a blackout to keep devices like a router, fridge/freezer, and some lights running for a few hours, and it’s portable enough for […] Read more

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 09:00 EDT

Adobe’s AI Acrobat file hub is designed for more than PDFs

Adobe is introducing a new Acrobat platform that combines the PDF app with its Adobe Express content creation service and AI assistants that can automate specific productivity tasks. Acrobat Studio allows users to upload up to 100 documents and consolidate the information together into a single workspace. The idea is to evolve Acrobat beyond being […] Read more

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 08:44 EDT

Intel will receive a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank

SoftBank will invest $2 billion into Intel as the struggling chipmaker pulls back on spending and lays off thousands of workers. In an announcement, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said the investment aligns with the firm’s belief that “advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States.” SoftBank’s investment in Intel makes it […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 08:00 EDT

How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025

It’s almost time for Geoff Keighley’s next major gaming show. The 2025 edition of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event kicks off at 2PM ET today, and you can watch everything on the official livestream on The Game Awards’ YouTube channel. Ahead of the main event, there will also be a preshow at 1:30PM ET featuring […] Read more

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 08/19/2025 05:11 EDT

UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption

The United Kingdom will no longer force Apple to provide backdoor access to secure user data protected by the company’s iCloud encryption service, according to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Over the past few months, I’ve been working closely with our partners in the UK, alongside @POTUS and @VP, to ensure Americans’ private data […] Read more

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Sean Hollister @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 15:30 EDT

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games

It’s been two and a half years since Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service got a big boost in graphics, latency, and refresh rates — this September, Nvidia’s GFN will officially add its latest Blackwell GPUs. You’ll soon be able to rent what’s effectively an RTX 5080 in the cloud, one with a whopping 48GB […] Read more

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 15:30 EDT

Nvidia gives fake Harrison Ford better hair using spheres

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be the first game to get Nvidia’s new RTX Hair features next month. Instead of using triangles to model hair, Nvidia will use spheres to improve Harrison Ford’s virtual hair in the Indiana Jones game. RTX Hair is designed to improve lighting and shadows, all while maintaining performance […] Read more

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 15:30 EDT

Nvidia’s app gets global DLSS override and more control panel features

The Nvidia app is getting improvements to DLSS override, more control panel features, and Project G-Assist changes this week. Nvidia has been gradually improving its new app over the past 18 months since its release, and it’s getting closer to fully migrating all the legacy control panel options. This week’s Nvidia app update will include […] Read more

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Sean Hollister @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 15:30 EDT

‘Play Instantly on Discord’: Fortnite will be Nvidia and Discord’s first instant game demo

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is getting a big upgrade next month — and it’s also part of an intriguing new experiment. Nvidia, Discord, and Epic Games have teamed up for an early test of instant game demos for Discord servers, which could theoretically let you immediately try a game without buying it, downloading it, or signing […] Read more

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 15:10 EDT

YouTuber Mark Rober is getting a Netflix series

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer now known for his science-focused stunts he publishes to more than 70 million subscribers on YouTube, will launch a competition show on Netflix in 2026. Rober will also bring “some of his most beloved, ambitious, and informative experiments to Netflix later this year,” Netflix says. The Wall Street Journal […] Read more

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 15:00 EDT

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant strides in its […] Read more

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 14:49 EDT

Google Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostats

Google has announced that users of the US and UK versions of the 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E can now schedule temperature adjustments using the Google Home app. Newer versions of the Nest thermostats already allow you to manually set schedules in the Home app, but those older models required […] Read more

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 08/18/2025 14:21 EDT

Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan

Two years ago we learned, thanks to the FTC, that Microsoft was working on a separate “dedicated” version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart then hinted, a few months later, that there could be a free version Xbox Cloud Gaming in exchange for ads. Now, Microsoft is hinting at making Xbox Cloud […] Read more

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