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Rivian R1S, without CarPlay. | Image: Rivian Despite Apple's claims that most consumers will only consider purchasing vehicles that support CarPlay, Rivian says it still doesn't have any plans to adopt the iPhone mirroring system. Talking to The Verge EIC Nilay Patel in today's episode of Decoder, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe likened Rivian adopting CarPlay to Apple choosing to use Microsoft's Windows operating systems instead of developing its own in-house iOS and macOS alternatives.We have a great relationship with Apple," he said. As much as I love their products, there's a reason that ironically is very consistent with Apple ethos for us to want to control the ecosystem." CarPlay isn't consistent with how we think about really creating a pure product experience,"... Continue reading...

Now you're playing with 12,000mAh of power. | Image: Ayaneo Ayaneo's Retro Power Bank isn't the most powerful portable charger, but it is the first to wrap a 12,000mAh lithium battery in a miniature homage to the Japanese version of the Super Nintendo. And it's now finally listed in the company's online store for $39.99.The company is best known for its handheld gaming PCs designed to compete with Valve's Steam Deck, but late last year, Ayaneo teased a collection of retro-themed devices that included this portable charger. At a quick glance, it looks like the Super Famicom, but upon closer examination, there's no cartridge slot, and what appear to be controller ports on the front are actually USB-C ports. Image: Ayaneo Looks can be deceiving. Ayaneo's new retro power bank... Continue reading...

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images A Nevada man was sentenced to 65 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for sextorting more than 100 children on Omegle, Snapchat, TikTok, and Mega and distributing child sexual abuse material on dark web forums.From 2018 to 2021, James Patrick Burns used several platforms to contact minors and coerce or threaten them into producing sexually explicit content, according to court documents presented at trial. Prosecutors called Burns the most prolific creator" of illegal content on these forums in the years he was active.Snap released new features last month intended to protect teen users from sextortion scams. The features include in-app warning messages when teenagers get messages from users other people have... Continue reading...

Image: Shokz Shokz may be getting some fresh competition in the open-ear headphone space from the likes of Bose and Suunto, but it's hard to beat the value of its OpenRun Pro - especially while they're still discounted to $124.95 ($55 off) at Amazon and Best Buy until July 23rd at 1AM ET.The OpenRun Pro are a form-follows-function device, designed primarily for fitness and exercise use with bone conduction tech that doesn't block your ears. The wrap-around headphones may not be the prettiest, but are incredibly helpful if you want to venture out into busy streets without blocking out your surroundings. To go along with the running-focused name, the OpenRun Pro are both lightweight and water / sweat resistant, so you can get plenty gross and clammy... Continue reading...

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit has struck deals with major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and the MLB, as the company looks to boost revenue following its move to go public. Through the program, Reddit will show more game highlights, behind-the-scenes videos, and ask-me-anything (AMA) sessions with players.In exchange, advertisers on Reddit, such as Samsung, Ford, Volkswagen, and FanDuel, can show ads alongside video content posted by the leagues. Reddit will then share the revenue it gets from advertisers with the participating sports leagues, according to The Information. In the example shown below, Reddit shows an ad just before a highlight from a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. GIF: Reddit You... Continue reading...

Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Rivian Rivian's founder on the R2 and R3 roadmap, the company's $5 billion VW deal, and his thoughts on the Tesla Model Y. Continue reading...

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will not ship with the Samsung Messages app pre-installed in the US, according to 9to5Google. Those who still prefer Samsung's app will have to download it from the Galaxy Store, where it's still available.Starting with Starting with the Flip6, Fold6 and newer models, the Samsung Messages app will no longer be preloaded," reads a Samsung message posted by Android leaker Max Weinbach. Instead, Google Messages will provide a new and enhanced experience to express your emotions, making communication safe and fun."Google Messages has been the default for Samsung phones since 2022 when Samsung made the switch, which was a boon for RCS messaging.

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images, Anna Moneymaker President Joe Biden says he will stand down from his reelection bid and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term." Biden announced his decision with a letter posted to social media (first X, then Instagram / Threads, and then Facebook) after a growing movement among Democrats and the media called for him to step aside.Biden is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement, writing, Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year."Harris ran for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president before dropping out and later endorsing Biden for the position. Biden named her as his running mate in August 2020, which eventually made... Continue reading...

Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images Within 30 minutes of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Elon Musk did what he had previously promised not to do.I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," the billionaire posted on X. So much for that vow to stay on the sidelines.But it didn't stop there. Days later, The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk planned on donating vast sums of his own wealth to a super PAC supporting Trump, possibly upwards of $45 million a month. (Musk later disputed the report, calling it FAKE GNUS.")Whether he plans on flooding the election with cash or not, Musk's MAGA awakening is probably pretty befuddling for his fan base. After all, Musk has staked his legacy on shifting the world to... Continue reading...

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 46, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you like silly gadgets, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I've been writing about Apple betas and AR gadgets, reading about Donald Glover and the scourge of meetings and what it takes to feed the Olympics, admiring Christian Selig's keyboard layout, watching Hard Knocks and The Beekeeper, and trying (and failing) to perfect my blueberry muffin recipe.I also have for you a couple of great iOS apps that are finally available on Android, a new way to play some classic Nintendo games, an expensive new camera, and stuff to watch this weekend both at home and in... Continue reading...

Gamma supports Dual Shock controls now. | Screenshot: Gamma The Gamma PS1 emulator has gained a number of significant updates since it launched as one of the first console emulators for iPhones in May. Recent updates added a new Enhance Audio" feature and better multiplayer support, joining other key updates over the last few weeks.Developer Benjamin Stark (aka ZodTTD) told The Verge in an email that the Enhance Audio feature in his most recent update improves audio using reverb and interpolation effects." He also added Multitap emulation" for games that used Sony's adapter that expanded the PS1's controller port count from two to four. (That was used for games like Crash Team Racing, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, and more.)

Would you confront Ganondorf 10 times over to acquire such a relic? | Image: Nintendo It's a good time to be a Legend of Zelda fan. A live-action film based on the franchise is currently in development, for one, and Nintendo recently announced that the next mainline game in the series, Echoes of Wisdom, will launch on the Nintendo Switch later this year.To mark the occasion, Nintendo plans to launch a Hyrule Edition" Switch Lite, which is now up for preorder at Best Buy, GameStop, and Target for $209.99 ahead of its September 26th release date. You'll still have to purchase Echoes of Wisdom separately, but the special-edition console does include a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (a $49.99 value) as a bonus.The console comes dipped in a golden hue with black trim - an iconic... Continue reading...

A worker sealing drums of uranium yellowcake at a mine in 2006. | Photo: Getty Images Next-generation nuclear reactors are heating up a debate over whether their fuel could be used to make bombs, jeopardizing efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.Uranium in the fuel could theoretically be used to develop a nuclear weapon. Older reactors use such low concentrations that they don't really pose a weapons proliferation threat. But advanced reactors would use higher concentrations, making them a potential target of terrorist groups or other countries wanting to take the fuel to develop their own nuclear weapons, some experts warn.They argue that the US hasn't prepared enough to hedge against that worst-case scenario and are calling on Congress and the Department of Energy to assess potential security risks... Continue reading...

The DC-1 is very much an outdoor tablet in a world filled with indoor tablets. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge So far, this thing doesn't seem like a very impressive tablet. But Daylight is more a display company than a tablet company - and the display is pretty great. Continue reading...

A new approach to power stations that does more than fast-charge (select) DJI drones. Continue reading...

The wheel features a handcrafted carbon fiber shell keeping it rigid but lightweight. | Image: Sim-Lab Sim-Lab has just released a new $2,499 steering wheel it claims is an authentic as possible" replica of the wheels Lewis Hamilton uses while driving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team's race cars. It's a lovely piece of hardware to just stare at but a reminder that getting really into simulators can be dangerous for your budget.If that price tag has your jaw on the floor, don't bother picking it up. You can't just plug the steering wheel into your PC and hit the simulated streets of Montreal. It needs to be attached to a wheelbase, which translates the steering wheel's turning motions and button inputs to a racing game while also providing force feedback. Those can also set you back several thousand dollars, and one isn't... Continue reading...

Photo: Getty Images Ryan Selkis, the cofounder and CEO of the crypto research platform Messari, is stepping down from his position in the aftermath of a social media tirade following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.Selkis, an outspoken Trump supporter who attended David Sacks' sold-out fundraiser for him in June, said on X that Trump's detractors should die in a fire," claimed the shooting was a deep state plot orchestrated by Democrats, and called for the deportation of a US green card holder who disagreed with his posts. I hope we send you back," he said in an exchange captured by CoinDesk. You are protected by constitutional rights, but you are not entitled to citizenship. I hope it stays that... Continue reading...

Image: Meta Meta is rolling out a revamped version of its Quest mobile app that links it more closely with its 3D social platform Horizon Worlds. The app, now called Meta Horizon, comes with a new tab that lets you complete quests from your phone and customize your avatar.You can also use the app to explore and join new worlds, as well as connect with friends in Horizon Worlds, which launched on mobile and the web last September. Meta says the update won't take away any features in the existing app, and you can still use it to set up your Quest headsets and browse the library of apps in the Meta Horizon Store.Another small update coming to the Meta Horizon app is the addition of light mode, allowing you to easily swap between light and dark... Continue reading...

Blue Screens of Death in Indira Gandhi International Airport. | Photo by Kabir Jhangiani / NurPhoto via Getty Images Photos of a world seeing blue due to the massive outage affecting Microsoft Windows systems on Friday. Continue reading...

Photo: Getty Images Twitch has reinstated former President Donald Trump's account after indefinitely" suspending him following the January 6th, 2021, attacks on the US Capitol.We reinstated former President Trump's Twitch channel," a Twitch spokesperson, who asked to remain anonymous due to safety concerns, says in a statement. We believe there is value in hearing from Presidential nominees directly, when possible. Trump is now the official Republican nominee for US president." (Trump accepted the GOP nomination for president Thursday night.)We continue to enforce our Community Guidelines and take necessary enforcement action when we identify violations of our rules," says the spokesperson. Twitch doesn't have a public figure policy,' meaning all... Continue reading...

The Xiaomi Mix Flip features a 4.01-inch cover screen. | Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi has announced two new folding phones for the Chinese market. The upgraded Mix Fold 4, which introduces water resistance for the first time, and the Mix Flip, the company's first flip phone foldable featuring a 4.01-inch cover screen surrounded by a nearly non-existent bezel. Image: Xiaomi The Xiaomi Mix Flip features a 4.01-inch external display and can be used to make calls without being opened. Xiaomi claims the new Mix Flip has the largest external display on a flip-style folding smartphone. At 4.01 inches in size, it's just slightly larger than the four-inch screen on the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 but much bigger than the 3.4-inch external screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.The Mix Flip's 120Hz... Continue reading...

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos via Getty Images It's only been a couple of weeks since the Supreme Court issued its opinion on a pair of social media cases this term, but it's already making a splash in arguments over other tech laws being challenged by the industry.Lawyers and judges for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California repeatedly referenced the Supreme Court's opinion in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton during oral arguments in two different cases on Wednesday. The cases before the Ninth Circuit, NetChoice v. Bonta and X v. Bonta, concern two different California laws regarding kids online safety and tech company disclosures (Rob Bonta is California's attorney general, charged with enforcing the laws).The arguments gave an early look into how the SCOTUS... Continue reading...

Amazon Prime Day may be over, but some of the better deals - including those on Beats Fit Pro - are still kicking. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge I don't know about you, but I can't get on board with the AirPods Pro's tailpipe design. If I'd participated in The Verge's summer in / out list, they'd go firmly in the out" column. But the Beats Fit Pro are a great alternative that you can often find on sale for significantly less, especially around events like Prime Day. Right now, for instance, Beats' gym-friendly earbuds are matching their all-time low of $149.95 ($50 off) at Best Buy, Target, and Amazon (for Prime members).What's most appealing to me about the Beats Fit Pro are the fins that help the earbuds stay lodged in your ears - I personally can't get the AirPods Pro to stay put in my canyon-sized canals, even when I'm stationary. Beats' last-gen earbuds are also rated... Continue reading...

Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge The FBI used an unreleased tool from the Israeli mobile forensics company Cellebrite to unlock the Trump rally shooter's phone - and opened it in less than an hour, according to reports from Bloomberg and The Washington Post.Investigators at the FBI's Pittsburgh field office first tried to open Thomas Matthew Crooks' phone with a Cellebrite tool but weren't able to break into it. The phone was sent to the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia, on Sunday, where agents called Cellebrite's federal team, people familiar with the investigation told Bloomberg. Cellebrite sent the FBI an unreleased tool that's still in development, which was able to unlock Crooks' phone in 40 minutes.The Verge has reached out to Cellebrite for comment. The FBI... Continue reading...

Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Just days after former President Donald Trump vowed to send Mark Zuckerberg to prison for long periods of time," the CEO of Meta is returning the favor - by complimenting Trump.In an interview with Bloomberg that's set to air on Tuesday, Zuckerberg was asked about what's at stake in the upcoming US presidential election. Zuckerberg first spoke about how Meta is focusing less on politics across its platforms by allowing users to tweak their settings to see less political content and recommending less content of that kind to users. Zuckerberg also says he will not personally endorse" either President Joe Biden or Trump - before offering, unprompted, his take on the Trump rally shooting.Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in... Continue reading...

Image: Channel 4 / Talkback Thames Have you turned it off and on again? That familiar refrain from IT departments and The IT Crowd is being echoed by Microsoft today as a recommended way of fixing the faulty CrowdStrike update that has taken down thousands of Windows PCs and servers today.In a support note on Microsoft's Azure outage page, the company says it has heard from customers that rebooting virtual machines and PCs multiple times can help. We have received feedback from customers that several reboots (as many as 15 have been reported) may be required, but overall feedback is that reboots are an effective troubleshooting step at this stage," says Microsoft.If rebooting a machine 15 times doesn't do the trick, Microsoft recommends the workaround that many IT... Continue reading...

Image: Adrienn Szabo / Paramount Plus Paramount has canceled its live-action Halo series for Paramount Plus, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. But if you're a fan of the show and want to see it continue, there's a sliver of hope: both publications report that the show's producers are shopping the series around, so perhaps there will be a third season.The Halo show premiered in 2022 and ran for two seasons, with the second debuting earlier this year. Pablo Schreiber starred as Master Chief.We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master... Continue reading...

Photo by Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images Look, in the grand scheme of the global outage that's wreaking havoc across airlines, banks, supermarkets, TV stations, and countless businesses, being unable to order a Trenta iced coffee from Starbucks with my smartphone is a minor inconvenience. But you can add the company's mobile ordering system to the list of casualties from this CrowdStrike BSOD situation.

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge On Friday morning, some of the biggest airlines, TV broadcasters, banks, and other essential services came to a standstill as a massive outage rippled across the globe. The outage, which has brought the Blue Screen of Death upon legions of Windows machines across the globe, is linked to just one software company: CrowdStrike.CrowdStrike plays an important role in helping companies find and prevent security breaches, billing itself as having the fastest mean time" to detect threats. Since its launch in 2011, the Texas-based company has helped investigate major cyberattacks, such as the Sony Pictures hack in 2014, as well as the Russian cyberattacks on the Democratic National Committee in 2015 and 2016. As of Thursday evening,... Continue reading...

Image: The Verge A Trump2024" banner labeled Promoted by Team Trump" sat atop the What's Happening summary on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, during the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday.While the #Trump2024 hashtag temporarily showed the American flag, and clicking it caused an animated hashfetti" effect with flags raining down, it was the icon attached to the number one trending #MAGA topic that caught our eyes. Image: X.com The Trump hashmoji" attached to #MAGA. It temporarily featured a low-res version of a now-famous image showing Trump with his fist raised while being lifted to his feet by Secret Service agents following an assassination attempt during his campaign... Continue reading...

Photo by Anthony Kwan / Getty Images IT admins around the world are scrambling to fix a major issue with Windows computers today after a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike knocked thousands of PCs and servers offline with a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. While CrowdStrike has fixed the update that originally caused the problems, many systems are still offline, with banks, airlines, supermarkets, and TV broadcasters struggling to cope without their machines.The fix, for many, won't be easy. IT admins are still trying to use an initial workaround provided by CrowdStrike, which involves booting Windows systems into Safe Mode and deleting a system file: