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Apple Watch Series 10 rumored to add sleep apnea detection
/ The next-gen Apple Watch could also come with larger screens and a thinner case. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Rumors about the Watch Series 10 have been relatively scant in the runup to Apple’s event next week, where it’s expected to debut alongside the iPhone 16. However, a report from 9to5Mac says it will have an upgraded ECG sensor capable of detecting sleep apnea. That backs up today’s reporting from Bloomberg, which says the Watch Series 10 will be capable of identifying whether someone shows signs of sleep apnea — a condition ...
WhatsApp will send messages to other apps soon — here’s how it will look
/ WhatsApp and Messenger will eventually allow calls from third-party services, too — but only in the EU. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge Meta has finally pulled the curtain back on what its plans for third-party chats in WhatsApp and Messenger will look like. The change, which is coming for users in the European Union, introduces new options to put Messenger and WhatsApp messages in the same inbox as third-party chats or keep them separate. It’s building new notifications into Messenger and WhatsApp as well, which will let users know when they can link cha...
iPhone 16 Pro reportedly gets ultrasmooth 4K 120fps video recording
/ Apple is adding high-speed ProRes 4K video recording to the iPhone 16 Pro, plus third-party camera app support for the rumored new ‘Camera Button.’ a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>iPhone 15 Pro shoots 4K 60fps in ProRes.
Telegram disables ‘misused’ features as CEO faces criminal charges
/ Pavel Durov has started changing Telegram following his arrest in France last month and says he’s trying to make moderation ‘a point of praise.’ a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images In a post on Telegram Friday, founder and CEO Pavel Durov set out a new approach for the app and announced it’s disabled some “outdated” features. The first changes to the app following his arrest in France last month affect its built-in blog posts and a “People Nearby” location-based feature. The changes come as Durov attempts to reverse Telegram’s reputatio...
Hisense TVs can now sync with these smart lights — no additional hardware required
/ Yeelight’s smart lighting cubes and strips can easily link up with compatible TVs. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Yeelight Yeelight’s array of smart lighting products will now automatically sync with Hisense VIDAA TVs. During the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Yeelight revealed that its app now integrates directly with Hisense TVs, allowing it to capture the audio and video on your screen while relaying matching effects across Yeelight’s devices. That...
Telegram will start moderating private chats after CEO’s arrest
/ The company has updated its FAQ to say that private chats are no longer shielded from moderation. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Telegram has quietly removed language from its FAQ page that said private chats were protected from moderation requests. The change comes nearly two weeks after its CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly allowing “criminal activity to go on undeterred on the messaging app.” Earlier today, Durov issued his first public statement since his arrest, promising to moderate content more on the plat...
Ugreen’s new Uno chargers have cute emoji faces that change when you charge
/ You can get various chargers, a power bank, and even a USB-C hub that look like friendly little robots — some more expressive than others. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Instead of a boring number or some dots of light to show battery level you get a silly face.a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Ugreen There’s also the $70 Uno 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger, which I got to try ahead of ...
Osom Products, the phone company founded by ex-Essential employees, is shutting down
Business/ Tech / The company, which is facing a lawsuit alleging that the CEO misused company funds, will reportedly lay off most of its staff on Friday. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The Osom OV1 smartphone was created by former Essential engineers and designers.
Verizon looks to expand Fios with $20 billion purchase of Frontier
/ The deal may see Verizon claw back some of the Fios business that Frontier acquired in 2015. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Verizon has entered an agreement to acquire the fiber internet provider Frontier in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion. In its press release announcing the transaction, Verizon says the deal will “significantly expand Verizon’s fiber footprint across the nation, accelerating the company’s delive...
SharkNinja’s latest robot vacuum and mop combo gives itself a big lift to save your rugs
/ The new PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2-in-1 tilts up so the mop won’t smear mom’s spaghetti all over the carpet. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Like an El Camino with hydros, this robot vacuum tilts and lifts.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>SharkNinja won’t be winning any aesthetic awards, but the NeverTouch has some promising functionality.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover...
X wins block on part of California’s content moderation law
/ An appeals court ruled that requiring social platforms to report efforts to combat misinformation and hate speech likely violates the First Amendment. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge X has won an appeal to block parts of California’s content moderation law, which requires social platforms to publicly post policies against hate speech and misinformation, as well as submit semiannual reports on their enforcement efforts. A federal appeals court decided on Wednesday that the reporting aspect of the law likely violates the First Amendment, as reported earlier...
The NSA’s podcast will have you listening in on them this time
/ Starting tomorrow, you can listen to the NSA wherever you get your podcasts. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The National Security Agency (NSA) will start sharing stories about some of the agency’s past missions in a new podcast. Dubbed No Such Podcast, the podcast will initially focus on foreign signals intelligence and cybersecurity in the first two episodes, both of which will be available to listen to starting tomorrow, September 5th. For years, the work of the NSA has been a closely kept secret. Then, in 2013, former agency contractor Edward Snowden leaked secret information about surveillance programs like PRISM and Boundless Informant. Outrage and intense debate over the agency’s ac...
