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The Logitech G G515 Lightspeed TKL wireless keyboard is just 22mm thick and features upgraded MX-compatible keycaps. | Image: Logitech Logitech has announced a new low-profile gaming keyboard, the G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless, featuring upgraded low-profile switches that are now compatible with Cherry MX-style keycaps, improving the keyboard's customizability.The G515 is a welcome upgrade to Logitech's G915 Lightspeed Wireless keyboard, which debuted in 2019. The new G515 features a TKL (tenkeyless) design that's similar to the smaller Logitech G915 TKL update from 2020; this one completely eliminates not only the G915's number pad but also the wide volume wheel that sat above it.Saying goodbye to that physical volume wheel leaves the G515 keyboard, which should be available today, with a $139 price tag that's significantly cheaper than both the $249.99 G915 and the... Continue reading...

You can even charge your EV in a pinch. | Image: EcoFlow EcoFlow just released its new Delta Pro 3 portable solar generator that can scale to power your entire home during a blackout, a van or RV's electrical system, or a party at the beach. It can even add a few extra miles to your EV in a pinch.The Delta Pro 3 improves upon the very capable Delta Pro I reviewed in 2022 with even more storage capacity, more powerful inputs and outputs, reduced noise, and a wider wheelbase that should make moving this 115 pound (52Kg) battery a little bit easier.As a home backup solution, a single Delta Pro 3 (DP3) battery can scale from 4kWh of LFP capacity to 12kWh when stacking two 4kWh expansion batteries. Notably, it can power both 120V and 240V appliances with up to 4000W of output (8000W peak). That's... Continue reading...

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Gmail is getting more AI features that could make it easier to stay on top of your email.On the web, Google is beginning to roll out a new Gemini side panel that can do things like summarize email threads and draft new emails. The tool will offer proactive prompts" but you can also ask freeform questions," Google writes in a blog post, and it's built to leverage Google's most capable models," such as Gemini 1.5 Pro. In the Gmail mobile apps, Google will also give you the ability to have Gemini summarize threads.These improvements could be useful, but they'll only be available to paid Gemini users: you'll need to be a Google Workspace customer with a Gemini Business or Enterprise add-on, a Gemini Education or Education Premium... Continue reading...

Photo by Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images Midnight Society, the game studio co-founded by Dr Disrespect, has terminated its relationship with the streamer. In a post on X, the studio wrote, On Friday evening, we became aware of an allegation against one of our co-founder's Guy Beahm aka Dr Disrespect."That is the day and time that former Twitch employee Cody Conners posted a tweet about the alleged reason for Beahm's permanent ban, saying it was for sexting a minor in the then existing Twitch whispers product." Robert Bowling, a former Infinity Ward developer and fellow Midnight Society co-founder, posted shortly after, saying, I'm now aware and I'm dealing with it... I landed from Stockholm, reconnected, saw the tweet and immediately began an investigation to learn... Continue reading...

The original Steam Deck is still a great handheld, and right now, it's as affordable as it gets in new condition. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Summer has various official and unofficial starts to kick off the season, but the real one for many of us gamers is Steam's annual Summer Sale - which Valve recently announced will begin on Thursday, June 27th, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. And as an added treat, Valve's entry-level Steam Decks are already on sale for an all-time low in the run-up to the event.Valve is discounting the base Steam Decks sold through Steam's online storefront by 15 percent through 10AM PT / 1PM ET on July 11th, dropping the price of the LCD-equipped handheld to $296.95 (about $52 off) in the 64GB configuration and $381.65 (about $67 off) in its 512GB variant. In addition to the storage upgrade, the 512GB model features an antiglare etched glass cover on its... Continue reading...

Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images The auto industry's main lobbying group is requesting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reconsider" its recent rule requiring all vehicles sold in the US to have robust automatic emergency braking (AEB), calling the current technology insufficient to meet the high standards outlined by the government.In letters sent to NHTSA as well as members of Congress, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents most of the major automakers, argues that the rules finalized earlier this year are practically impossible with available technology." The group claims that the auto industry's suggestions were rejected during the rulemaking process. And it's requesting that regulators reconsider several key aspects in order... Continue reading...

Image: Paramount Just like it did last summer, Paramount Plus is getting ready to hike the prices on some of its streaming service subscriptions.Paramount announced today that, beginning August 20th, the monthly costs for its Paramount Plus with Showtime, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus with limited commercials plans will increase for all new subscribers. Paramount Plus with Showtime will now cost $12.99 a month ($1 more expensive), Paramount Plus with limited commercials will now cost $7.99 a month, and Paramount Plus Essential will now cost $7.99 a month ($2 more expensive).Prices for annual Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime aren't changing, and people already subscribed to Paramount Plus Essential on a monthly... Continue reading...

Less than a year after its iPhone debut, Blackmagic's robust camera app is now available for select Android devices. | Image: Blackmagic Design After launching on the iPhone last September, the robust Blackmagic Camera app is available on Android devices today, with the same professional-grade shooting features and compatibility with Blackmagic Design's other video production pipeline tools.The Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone has been incredibly popular since it was launched last year," says Grant Petty, the company's CEO. We are excited to be able to give customers with Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phones the same controls for shooting digital film as our professional cameras."A Blackmagic Design spokesperson, Terry Frechette, confirmed to The Verge that there is one unfortunate limitation to the Blackmagic Camera app on Android. The app can be used on phones running... Continue reading...

Image: Apple Apple released new developer betas for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia on Monday, and spokesperson Fred Sainz confirmed on Friday that the company planned to introduce the ability for users to mirror their iPhone on their Mac. Sainz also said the iOS 18 beta would include new SharePlay screen sharing capabilities.The new feature, which Apple first announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month, lets you interact with your iPhone right from your Mac, meaning you can browse apps and even drag and drop files from your Mac to your phone. Your Mac will even show notifications from your iPhone, and when you click on them, your Mac can open them in the mirrored iPhone interface. Image: Apple While mirroring... Continue reading...

I've tried dozens of gaming headsets and still haven't found one I like more than the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge I've run through an alarming number of gaming headsets over the years from almost every brand you can think of - including Razer, Turtle Beach, HyperX, Logitech, and Corsair - but none impressed me more than SteelSeries'. Its latest high-end set is the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and while not cheap, you can get a refurbished model at Woot until the end of June with a 90-day warranty for $179.99 ($170 off the MSRP).SteelSeries headsets are widely lauded for their comfort, well-balanced audio, great mic quality, and sleek design. You can get most of these benefits from the brand's more affordable options since they typically use similar drivers and microphones, but the Nova Pro Wireless is ideal for multiplatform gamers. Its dual USB base... Continue reading...

Our ideas about vampires have evolved significantly since F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror debuted on the silver screen, but the first teaser trailer for Robert Eggers' remake makes it seem like it's going to be a moody, haunting return to the undead basics.Set in 19th-century Germany, Nosferatu tells the tale of how an unsuspecting woman named Ellen Hutter (Lily Rose-Depp) becomes the latest obsession and target of Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgard) - a Transylvanian nobleman and legendary vampire. It's clear that Orlok already has some degree of influence over Ellen in the teaser as she wonders whether the menacing longing she feels is a sign of evil living within her. But while Ellen is somewhat certain that she's being... Continue reading...

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images A group of record labels including the big three - Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records - are suing two of the top names in generative AI music making, alleging the companies violated their copyright en masse."The two AI companies, Suno and Udio, use text prompts to churn out original songs. Both companies have enjoyed a level of success: Suno is available for use in Microsoft Copilot though a partnership with the tech giant. Udio was used to create BBL Drizzy," one of the more notable examples of AI music going viral.The case against Suno was filed in Boston federal court, and the Udio case was filed in New York. The labels say artists across genres and eras had their work used without consent.T... Continue reading...

The SwitchBot Universal Remote can control infrared, Bluetooth, and even Matter-compatible smart home devices. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot's new screen-equipped universal remote can take control of more than just your home entertainment center. With support for Bluetooth and Matter, the remote should also operate smart home devices without users having to reach for their smartphones.For those who struggle to keep tabs on the myriad remotes now included with everything from ceiling fans to light bulbs, the SwitchBot Universal Remote currently supports up to 83,934 remote control models" over infrared, with a code library that gets updated every six months.The remote is also compatible with SwitchBot's other smart home devices, including its robovacs and curtain controllers and Bluetooth-controlled devices, which is what many standalone smart light bulbs opt for.... Continue reading...

Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Netflix The co-CEO who replaced co-founder Reed Hastings details the company's new culture memo, its ad ambitions, and what's next for Netflix. Continue reading...

A promotional image for Shopify's Sidekick chatbot. | Image: Shopify Shopify's new AI Sidekick" chatbot is officially launching in early access, the company said as part of its Summer 24 Edition" updates announced on Monday.Sidekick, which the company first revealed last year, functions as a support chatbot for merchants, helping them do things like make discount codes, generate reports about your store, or suggest blog post ideas. Sure, it sounds like pretty typical AI chatbot stuff, but it seems like it could be a useful way to get help or assistance, especially if Shopify continues to tailor the chatbot to fit merchant needs.Sidekick is live across thousands of Shopify stores, but it's currently limited to merchants who have English stores in North America, Vanessa Lee, Shopify's vice president... Continue reading...

Enso's eco-friendly tire. | Image: Enso Congratulations, world. We've done it. Since passing the Clean Air Act in the 1970s, we've reduced cancer-causing particulate emissions from our cars and other sources dramatically, a change that has added years to our lives.That's the good news. The bad news is that we can now spend more time focusing on the remaining sources, including some unexpected ones. In an EV era, tires are becoming the greatest emitters of particulate matter, and as we've seen, whether it's the microplastics in our shrimp or the preservatives in our salmon, they're having a disturbing impact on our environment.In an EV era, tires are becoming the greatest emitters of particulate matterGunnlaugur Erlendsson wants to do something about that. The affable... Continue reading...

Apple is once again the focus of the EU's competition policy. | Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple's App Store steering" policies violate the EU's Digital Markets Act meant to encourage competition, said regulators in their preliminary ruling Monday. The European Commission has also opened a new investigation into Apple's support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe, including the core technology fee it charges developers.Our preliminary position is that Apple does not fully allow steering," said Margrethe Vestager who heads up competition policy in Europe. Steering is key to ensure that app developers are less dependent on gatekeepers' app stores and for consumers to be aware of better offers."Under the DMA, Apple and other so-called gatekeepers must allow app developers to steer consumers to offers outside their app... Continue reading...

Dr Disrespect at a golf tournament in January 2024. | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Twitch abruptly banned one of its biggest stars - Herschel Guy" Beahm, better known by his persona Dr Disrespect - in 2020 without a word of explanation. Now, four years after Beahm's permanent ban, two former Twitch employees have come forward to describe events they say contributed to his removal from the platform.One former Twitch employee, who asked to remain anonymous citing the potential risk to their career, told The Verge that Beahm had used Whispers, Twitch's now-defunct messaging system, to exchange messages with a minor and initiate a conversation about meeting up at TwitchCon. The employee worked on Twitch's trust and safety team at the time of the ban in 2020.Their comments corroborate a post from Cody Conners, a former... Continue reading...

For the past two weeks, I've been editing in the newest version of Final Cut Pro for the iPad. For many professionals, the original release of this app last year missed the mark. Its tools have just been too limited to use on a daily basis. The new version doesn't necessarily change that - but despite my many frustrations, I'm finally discovering the joy of using it.The new version of the app, confusingly named Final Cut Pro for iPad 2" (it is for all current iPads, not the iPad 2), came out this week. And perhaps the biggest new feature in this year's release isn't entirely a Final Cut Pro feature: it's a brand-new app that integrates with it.The new Final Cut Camera is a standalone app for your iPhone that offers advanced camera... Continue reading...

Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge For months, I've been thinking about selling my PlayStation VR2. After a damning scoop, I'm finally ready to let it go.Months ago, I stashed the PSVR 2 away in a closet. I hadn't played it for a very long time, but I hoped Sony might release new games that would make me want to bring it back out. Based on Android Central's reporting, I should let those hopes go: apparently, Sony has cut funding for VR games and has just two more PSVR 2 titles in the works. Two!The future of the headset has been grim for a while. Earlier this year, Sony laid off developers at Firesprite, the studio that made Horizon Call of the Mountain. It closed its London Studio, which made PlayStation VR Worlds, a game that came bundled with the original PSVR. Since... Continue reading...

Image: The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 43, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I've been reading about memexes and telepathy and John Lennon's wristwatch, watching Presumed Innocent and Ren Faire, testing Genspark for AI search stuff, redoing my homescreen with Dumbify, and experimenting with overnight oats in an attempt to make mornings less chaotic. (Turns out, peanut butter makes pretty much everything 20 percent better.)I also have for you a new tech podcast, a couple of handy new gadgets, a new calendar app, the game that will take over your weekend, and much more. Let's get... Continue reading...

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The superior way to ask Siri to set a timer when you're not at home or in the car. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge There's a time and place for everything. In the privacy of my own home, I've got no problem saying hey" to Google, Alexa, Siri, Meta, and on occasion, Bixby. But out in public? Where other people can perceive me? I'd rather crawl under a rock.This has been one of my biggest problems with AI gadgets these past few months. All of them seem convinced that the best way to interact with AI assistants is to actually talk to them, not unlike the movie Her. In reality, I've rarely seen my friends and family use their phone's assistants when we're hanging out privately and never out in public. So it felt like a tiny Aha!" moment when, during last week's WWDC keynote, Apple mentioned that iOS 18 will let you type to Siri instead.Technically,... Continue reading...

Image: The Verge AT&T can't pull the plug on landline service for customers across California. In a ruling on Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T's request to release it from its obligations as a Carrier of Last Resort (COLR), as reported earlier by Ars Technica and CBS News.AT&T has had a COLR designation in California since 1996, which ensures everyone in the state has access to affordable and reliable telephone service. Some people in California - especially those who live in remote areas - have come to rely on their landline service, as it allows them to make emergency calls even when the power is out or cellular service isn't available.Earlier this year, AT&T asked CPUC to be released from its duties as a... Continue reading...

Photo by Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images Redbox's financial situation continues to spiral out of its control. On Thursday, a Los Angeles court entered a $16.7 million judgment against the company in favor of NBCUniversal, after Redbox failed to pay a scheduled installment of a settlement the parties reached earlier in May.The missed payment bodes ill for the DVD kiosk company, which now owes the remaining balance in full. More importantly, the missed payment suggests the company simply did not have the requisite money on hand, and the prospect of bankruptcy may be looming for Redbox and its deeply indebted corporate parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.NBCUniversal sued Redbox over unpaid DVD and online rental royalties in February. The studio alleged in its... Continue reading...

Image: Tesla A 20-month-old child was rescued after being trapped in a Tesla Model Y in Scottsdale, Arizona - where temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees this week - after its 12-volt battery died, according to a report from Arizona's Family.The child was safely removed from the car after firefighters used an ax to smash through a window. But the issue raises concerns about why there isn't an easy way to open the car from the outside when its 12-volt battery - the one that powers things like its door locks and windows - loses power.The car's owner, Renee Sanchez, was taking her granddaughter to the zoo, but after loading the child in the Model Y, she closed the door and wasn't able to open it again. My phone key wouldn't open it," Sanchez said in... Continue reading...

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Amazon in Seattle that alleges the company unlawfully disciplined and terminated an employee" after they assisted in organizing walkouts last May in protest of Amazon's new return-to-work directives, issued early last year.In February 2023, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sent an email to the company's staff outlining new return-to-work guidelines. Previously, individual teams within the company could decide where employees were expected to work, but Jassy's email revealed that starting on May 1st, 2023, most Amazon employees were expected to work from the office at least three days per week. (Some roles, such as salespeople and customer support, were exempted.)In response,... Continue reading...

Traffic moves along Highway 11 near the airport as viewed opposite Volcanoes National Park on December 12th, 2016, in Hilo, Hawaii. | Photo by George Rose/Getty Images A group of young plaintiffs reached a historic climate settlement with the state of Hawaii and Hawaii Department of Transportation in a deal that will push the state to clean up tailpipe pollution.The 13 youth plaintiffs filed suit in 2022 when they were all between the ages of 9 and 18. In the suit, Navahine F. v. Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), they alleged that the state and HDOT had violated their right to a clean and healthful environment," which is enshrined in Hawaii's constitution.We got what we came for, and we got it faster than we expected."The settlement, reached on Thursday, affirms that right and commits the DOT to creating a plan to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 2045. To hit... Continue reading...

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge I have a bad habit of accidentally deleting files that I suddenly need a day later. Luckily, when files are deleted," they are actually not fully wiped from a system - and if they're backed up to connected cloud storage services, well, those services have their own ways of handling deleted files. So it's a good idea to know where to look.This is also something to keep in mind if you're selling or giving away a system - because in that case, you'll want to make sure your files are completely, totally wiped.Whether you're looking to restore previously deleted files or permanently erase them, here's what you need to know about them on Windows (and OneDrive) and Android (and Google Drive).Deleted files on WindowsDelete a file in the... Continue reading...

Image: The Verge OpenAI has acquired Rockset, an enterprise analytics startup, to power our retrieval infrastructure across products," according to a Friday blog post.This acquisition is OpenAI's first where the company will integrate both a company's technology and its team, a spokesperson tells Bloomberg. The two companies didn't share the terms of the acquisition. Rockset has raised $105 million in funding to date.Rockset's infrastructure empowers companies to transform their data into actionable intelligence," OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap says in a statement. We're excited to bring these benefits to our customers by integrating Rockset's foundation into OpenAI products."Rockset will become part of OpenAI and power the retrieval infrastructure... Continue reading...

Image: TC Sottek / The Verge After years of pursuing a group of piracy advocates for illegally hosting and streaming thousands of stolen TV shows, the Department of Justice doled out a series of convictions.On Thursday, the Department of Justice announced that Kristopher Dallmann, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi, and Peter Huber - five men who were responsible for running Netflix knockoff Jetflicks - have been convicted on multiple counts of copyright infringement and money laundering by concealment that could ultimately lead to jail time. The five defendants (along with three other individuals) were first charged back in 2019 when the US government argued that their illegally operated streaming service had led to the loss of millions in revenue for... Continue reading...

Tidal is dropping support for MQA. | Image: The Verge Big news for audiophiles: Tidal is shaking up its audio formats. Starting July 24th, Tidal will drop support for Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) and 360 Reality Audio formats. Going forward, the streaming service says FLAC will be the default for stereo, while Dolby Atmos will be the format of choice for immersive sound.Tidal allows users to stream in three tiers of audio quality: low, high, and max. Low uses AAC files, which go up to 320kbps. High offers CD-quality lossless FLAC files. And Max goes beyond that, with MQA and higher-res FLAC files. The Max tier is where the decision to drop MQA matters - and probably isn't all that surprising to longtime Tidal users.Tidal was one of the few services that supported streaming in MQA... Continue reading...

Samsung's The Frame TV is a stylish 4K TV with some impressive specs, including a 120Hz refresh rate. | Image: Samsung If you plan on relaxing this summer by sitting back with a cold drink and streaming the Olympics and your favorite shows, it's worth investing in a TV that isn't an eyesore. Samsung's The Frame TV is one of the most stylish TVs on the market, and through June 29th, you can buy the last-gen model from Woot in the 43-inch and 50-inch sizing for $697.99 ($300 off) and $837.99 ($460 off), respectively, which are their lowest prices to date. It's also on sale in the massive 85-inch configuration for $2,497.99 ($1,800 off), which is one of its best prices.As with the current 2024 lineup, the last-gen TV showcases artwork from around the world when idle. The screen's colors aren't as sharp as the newer model's, but its anti-glare matte... Continue reading...