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Google is taking another step toward making Gemini a more helpful assistant. It's rolling out scheduled actions," a feature AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers can use to ask the AI assistant to perform tasks at specific times, like providing a summary of their calendar at the end of each day or generating ideas for [...]

With summer just around the corner, sunglasses make a practical and timely Father's Day gift. If you want to gift a pair that'll truly impress, right now you can buy the latest Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses starting at $239.20 (about $61 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Beyond just protecting dad's eyes, these stylish [...]

While you could play Fortnite on the original Nintendo Switch, it was a less than ideal situation that made the game feel more like a rough around the edges tech demo than a polished piece of software. Because of the Switch's hardware limitations, Fortnite could only run at 30 frames per second max, which could [...]

After retroactively lowering the original Nintendo Switch's repairability score from an 8 out of 10 to just 4 out of 10 to reflect 2025 standards, iFixit has found the Switch 2 to be even harder to fix. Following its full teardown of the new console, iFixit is giving the Switch 2 a 3 out of [...]

When Mission to Zyxx debuted in 2017, the podcasting space was very different. There were fewer shows, and more money was being spent as companies rushed to figure out how to capitalize on the growing medium. At a time when many big podcasts were focused on news and investigative reporting, Zyxx - an improvised comedy [...]

Apple is planning some significant design changes across its core apps, including Phone, Camera, and Safari, that it will announce at WWDC next week, according to a report from Bloomberg. For its Phone app, Apple will reportedly add a new view that puts favorite contacts, recent calls, and voicemails into a single, scrollable window." Bloomberg [...]

Now in its third year, the Access-Ability Summer Showcase is back to redress the lack of meaningful accessibility information across the ongoing video game showcase season. As we see progress broadly slow down, it's also a timely reminder of the good work that's still happening in pursuit of greater accessibility in gaming. "At a time [...]

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5th, and with it, so did a bunch of games. Some are first-party Nintendo titles, though most are third-party offerings, including some notable ports of games we've been enjoying for a while on other gaming platforms. We bundled together all of the Switch 2 accessories in one, easy [...]

OpenAI says it's forced to store deleted ChatGPT conversations indefinitely" due to a court order issued as part of The New York Times' copyright lawsuit against it. In a post on Thursday, OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap says the company is appealing the court's decision, which he calls an overreach" that abandons long-standing privacy [...]

Oh shit. Did I leave my phone at home? I experienced that moment repeatedly while testing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. I'd glance into my bag, or note the lack of weight in my jacket pocket, and my stomach would drop. The phone isn't there. But lo and behold, after another moment of digging through [...]

When I first started using Signal, I would connect with friends using our phone numbers. Now, I use Signal to find people to interview for stories, which is why some of my social media posts and articles include a note telling folks how they can reach me on the app. Needless to say, I'd rather [...]

This year's developer conference is coming to a close, but most years the last one is the biggest one: Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, when the company announces its software plans for the year to come. This year feels different, though. Apple is reportedly planning a redesign that will touch all its operating systems, and a [...]

When you're preparing to move, you can find yourself faced with a lot of paper documents. Holiday cards, leases, letters, tax documents, notes, doodles - whatever - can really stack up over time. If your choices are only "keep" or "trash," it can be hard to let go, even if you choose one of the [...]

There is no better way to elevate your living room than by elevating that big TV from a stand and onto a wall. Wall-mounting a TV may seem daunting, but if your space allows it you can reclaim precious real estate on your entertainment center and help your living area feel more open and airy. [...]

United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with audiobooks and video podcasts, courtesy of Spotify. The partnership with Spotify provides passengers with free access to more than 450 hours of curated playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts, including Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo. This content [...]

Some people reported an unwelcome surprise after picking up their Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at GameStop: staples used to attach receipts to Switch 2 boxes ended up damaging the screens on the console, as reported by IGN. However, GameStop says this was an issue that was isolated" to a single store and that it has [...]

For the past couple of years, the virtual FediForum conference has offered a glimpse at what's new in the open social web, with last year's big news being Threads' foray into the fediverse. This year's presentation was no different, with several developers showing off new apps that will help to expand the ecosystem of decentralized [...]

Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, Nintendo said that the eShop would be improved and run more smoothly on the new console. Based on our initial testing at The Verge, it's immediately apparent that the Switch 2's eShop is much better. On the original Switch, the eShop can be extremely sluggish. Even just moving [...]

The Switch 2 has finally landed, but it isn't the only hardware Nintendo is launching this week. The company also introduced a range of new accessories for its new gaming console, the bulk of which are now available online at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target. From a redesigned Pro Controller to a camera that [...]

Razer has announced a new Phantom Collection featuring updated versions of four of its accessories designed to enhance a feature the brand is probably best known for: LED accent lighting. The company even sells wireless earbuds that glow, but they're not included in the Phantom Collection which features shells and other components made from translucent [...]

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most media-addled personalities of our time, are publicly torching their relationship by posting on the public social media networks they each respectively own. I have seen theories that this is kayfabe, and I don't buy it. Trump and Musk have publicly shit-talked people, including each other, before [...]

Wing, the drone company owned by Alphabet, and Walmart are expanding their delivery partnership to five new cities in the US, the companies announced today. Customers who shop at Walmart stores in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa will soon have the ability to request a drone deliver their online shopping orders. Walmart and Wing [...]

So, you got (or are soon getting) a Nintendo Switch 2. You're probably ready to throw your original Switch into storage, but before that, you should transfer all of your data to the new console. Good news: it's easy for those who have a Switch 2. Not only that, it's easy even if you don't [...]

As part of my job as a tech writer, and as part of my ongoing efforts to get organized at some point, I've tested a whole pile of note-taking apps through the years: the simple, the sophisticated, the quirky, the AI-powered, and on it goes. It's a popular app category, and there's no shortage of [...]

What's Snapchat without the ability to snap and send photos to your friends? It's the social platform's new Apple Watch app that instead provides a quick way to preview messages and reply right from your wrist. Joining mobile and web-based versions of Snapchat, the Apple Watch app lets you preview incoming messages on your wrist [...]

Anthropic on Thursday announced Claude Gov, its product designed specifically for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. The AI models have looser guardrails for government use and are trained to better analyze classified information. The company said the models it's announcing are already deployed by agencies at the highest level of U.S. national security," and that [...]

Depending on where you are in the US, it hasn't been easy to grab a Nintendo Switch 2 (though, our own David Pierce would disagree). In-store and online stock has sold out at most participating retailers, but Target is offering another opportunity, specifically for online shoppers, starting in the early morning" hours of June 6th. [...]

X has updated its developer agreement to add a new restriction on using posts on the platform to train AI. The updated policy, spotted earlier by TechCrunch, says developers can't use content from X or its API to fine-tune or train a foundation or frontier model." The policy change could set up X to make [...]

Of all the many ways Microsoft could mark its 50th anniversary, I wasn't expecting the software maker to launch a magazine. "It's our answer to a timely question: How do we earn trust and hold attention in an age of scroll and skim? How do we create Signal in a world of noise?" asks Frank [...]

Midea is recalling around 1.7 million of its U and U Plus window air conditioners sold in the US, plus another 45,900 sold in Canada. The air conditioners launched in 2020 with a unique U-shaped design that allowed windows to close with the unit installed, reducing the amount of noise heard while they were running. [...]

If you missed your chance the first time around, you now have another opportunity to pick up Nintendo's GameCube Controller for the Switch 2. It's is available once again from the My Nintendo Store for $64.99, giving fans another shot at securing the wireless gamepad. To place your order, you'll need to be logged into [...]

While Bluesky and Mastodon are both decentralized social media networks, they operate on different protocols, ActivityPub and AT Protocol. You might not ever know that unless you're our kind of nerd and / or someone who's trying to expand their reach on other platforms without starting from scratch. Tools like Bridgy Fed exist for broadcasting [...]

Lionsgate was always going to need to take the John Wick franchise in a new direction if it wanted to keep the film series going after the inevitable exit of its central star. A spinoff series came and went with a telling lack of fanfare that spoke, in part, to how John Wick stories feel [...]

Let's face it - cleaning is the worst, and most of us would rather do literally anything else. If you ever wished somebody else would take care of it for you, today's deal on the Narwal Freo X Ultra is worth a look. The robot vacuum / mop hybrid does most of the hard work [...]

Belkin has announced a new collection of accessories for the recently launched Switch 2, including a case that does more than protect the console and keep cartridges organized. There's also a 10,000mAh battery inside the case that Belkin says has enough capacity to fully charge the console 1.5 times. We haven't reviewed the Switch 2 [...]

Wacom has relaunched its popular Cintiq pen display tablet lineup with a modern new look, cramming more powerful screens into a slimmer, boxier design. The redesign is visually similar to the updates made to Wacom's flagship Cintiq Pro series in 2022, making the mid-tier Cintiq versions more attractive and portable for hobbyists and entry-level creatives. [...]

After dropping a series of very promising teasers, FX has finally released a trailer for Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth series. Set before the original Alien film, Alien: Earth follows a team of researchers from Earth set out to learn what's hiding on a space ship that happens to crash land onto their planet one day. [...]

Today, I'm talking with Runway CEO and cofounder Cris Valenzuela. This one's special: Cris and I were live at an event in New York City last month hosted by Alix Partners, so you'll hear the audience in the background from time to time. Runway is one of the leading AI video generation platforms. The basic [...]

I'm standing outside the GameStop at Union Square in New York City on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon, with plenty of cars rolling by and people basking in the late spring sun. On the corner of E 14th Street and University Place, a line has formed around the block. Tonight is the official launch of the [...]

Moving is stressful at the best of times, and while moving to a new country is exciting, it also adds a layer of logistical complications, especially when it comes to tech. As someone who's tackled several international moves - most recently, from my native Australia to the US in mid-2023 - here are some tips [...]

Doomscroll on TikTok long enough, and you'll come across an ad for AI video apps. In one ad, a stereotypically nerdy girl puckishly smirks as she uploads a picture of herself and her much more handsome crush. Boom - suddenly, thanks to AI, they're smooching. In another, I'm shown a woman in a blouse and [...]

The best apps are those that save you a significant amount of time or genuinely fire up your imagination. Room planners make a strong claim to do both. These tools are able to give you 2D or 3D visualizations of your new home quickly and easily, letting you dream about the sort of spaces you [...]

OnePlus has launched the Pad 3, the first tablet outside of China powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It's been upsized since the Pad 2, with a larger 13.2-inch display, but that's allowed OnePlus to make it impressively thin at just 5.97mm. That big screen is LCD, rather than OLED, but the 144Hz [...]

Lime, the shared scooter and bike company, is getting ready for another busy summer by cozying up to one of its biggest supporters, Uber. The two companies recently signed a new multiyear agreement that allows Uber to continue to feature Lime's shared bikes and scooters on its ridehail app. As part of the deal, Lime's [...]

Future Amazon orders may be delivered to your door by a humanoid robot workforce. The Information reports that Amazon is developing AI software that will enable robots to operate as package delivery workers that are ferried around in Rivian electric vans, and will soon be ready to start real-world testing at a new facility. Citing [...]

The auto industries in both the US and Europe could come to a standstill within weeks thanks to China's ongoing restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals and magnets. Several European car part manufacturers have already halted production lines according to the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA). China introduced strict export controls on rare [...]

Volvo is looking to boost its reputation for safety with the release of a new multi-adaptive safety belt" that uses real-time data from the vehicle's sensors to better protect the person wearing it. Seatbelt technology hasn't changed much since Volvo patented one of the first modern three-point safety belts in the early 1960s. But cars [...]

Update, June 5th: Walmart, GameStop, and BJ's Wholesale Club have seemingly sold out of their available Switch 2 inventory, at least online. Target is set to open online preorders on June 6th; however, it's also possible that some retailers still have units available in-store. The Switch 2 is here. Nintendo's latest console launches in the [...]