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Google’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and more
/ And it finally lets the Pixel 8 Pro take your body temperature with its built-in thermometer. 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: Google A “fresh” new color for the Pixel 8 series isn’t the only thing Google is announcing today. The company is also detailing its latest feature drop, which brings the brand-new Circle to Search feature — first seen on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 — to both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Google says Circle to Search will go live on January 31st, which just so happens to be the release date for Samsung’s S24 lineup. With a long press of the home button or naviga...
Google’s Pixel 8 phones now come in a new mint color
/ Google’s 2023 flagships have added a fourth color option, but it’s only available from the Google Store and Google Fi — and only with 128GB of storage. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Google wasn’t exactly subtle with its teases earlier this week, and now the company has confirmed that it’s launching both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in a new mint green color. The latest color option is a bit muted compared to the “bay” blue 8 Pro. But if you’re a fan of the smaller regular Pixel 8, this is your first chance at a color beyond the very safe black, hazel, and rose gold options that have been available since the phone shipped back in October. For both phones, mint is only available with the base 128GB of stor...
PlayStation 5 update blocks Cronus Zen cheat devices
/ The latest update for the PlayStation 5 prevents the Cronus Zen controller emulator from connecting — but it’s unclear whether it was intentional. 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 Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The PlayStation 5’s latest update blocks players from using the Cronus Zen — a device cheaters use to get an unfair advantage in first-person shooters and other games — as spotted by Call of Duty news site CharlieIntel. A notice on the Cronus website warns players that the 24.01-08.60.00 update for the PS5 no longer allows the Cronus Zen to connect to the console. Altho...
Rivian’s R2 vehicle launch date appears to leak in town council minutes
/ Laguna Beach City Council members met to discuss whether to let Rivian display cars in a park. 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 Daniel Golson for The Verge City council members in Laguna Beach, California met last night prepared to approve a request (PDF) from Rivian to park six vehicles on the grass in a city park for a March 7th “R2 launch.” The company appears to be planning to officially announce its forthcoming electric SUV, the R2, which is supposed to be smaller and more affordable than its current lineup of EVs. A local community publication called Stu News Lagun...
CASETiFY Readies Collaborative ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Collection
For its latest standout collaboration, CASETiFY is now readying a limited-edition Jujutsu Kaisen collection. The collaboration with the hit Japanese Anime series is led by a Prison Realm Airpods Case that brings to life the iconic element associated with Gojo Satoro.Other standouts include AirPods Max covers that bring the Malevolent Shrine to life and cursed energy Thermal Interactive Case that turns a deep purple hue in reaction to the heat of a user's hands. Aside from cases for the iPhone, Samsung devices, and Google Pixel, the collection features AirPods and AirPods Pro cases, Apple Watch bands, iPad cases, laptop covers, wireless chargers, and phone straps. The entirety of the range features graphics and motifs celebrating characters like Yuji Itadori and Ryomen Sukuna, along with th...
Pokémon with guns? All the latest on viral gaming hit Palworld
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: Pocketpair It seems like everyone on Earth is either talking about or playing Palworld. Indeed, in the three days since its early access launch on Steam on January 19th (and simultaneous release on Game Pass), the game has sold over 5 million copies. While that’s not quite Tears of the Kingdom numbers, to have a game from a relatively unknown developer do that kind of work in that short of time? Okay, Palworld, you have our attention. Let’s see exactly what it is you have to say. Palworld’s announcement trailer released in 2021. It started ge...
The Verge’s favorite mobile phone gadgets
/ We talk about the cases, chargers, and other gadgets we use with our phones. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A fabric back with rubber sides Nathan Edwards, senior reviews editor Peak Design’s phone cases for iPhones, Samsung phones, and Pixel phones have a fabric back with protective rubber sides. They use built-in magnets for optional accessories like a tripod or a bike mount. My favorite iPhone case. It looks good for how durable it is, and the magnets that help it connect to Peak Design’s SlimLink accessories also make it MagSafe (and Qi2) compatible. That’s great for iPhones, but Peak Design also makes cases for Pixels and Samsung Galaxy phones, so you can ...
Nintendo has set the April shutdown date for 3DS and Wii U online play
/ And if your eShop account still has money in it, the deadline to move over to a Nintendo Account is in March. 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 by Alex Castro / The Verge We now know the date and time when Nintendo will disconnect online services for 3DS and Wii U software, which is scheduled for April 8th, 2024, at 4PM PT / 7PM ET. If you’re in Japan, it will be the morning of April 9th, at 9AM. If you’ve been using one of those systems, you should note this support page warning users that if you have an unused eShop balance tied to a Nintendo Network ID, you have un...
The X iPhone app added passwordless logins with passkeys
/ You can now secure your X account with Face ID or Touch ID. 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 is now supporting passkey log-ins on iPhones and iPads, granting members access to the security feature regardless of their “Premium” status. Generating a passkey for X allows users to completely skip entering a password when they log in to their accounts and instead rely on the device’s security (with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device’s passcode). For now, passkeys are only available in the US, and X hasn’t revealed when it’s rolling out the login tec...
Here’s more proof ADT is about to launch a new smart home security system
/ A YouTube video posted by ADT appears to confirm the leaked ADT Smart Home Security System is coming soon, maybe next month. 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”>Screenshot: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge All signs are pointing to an imminent launch of ADT’s new Smart Home Security System, a DIY security system born of a collaboration between Google and ADT. This could be a better home security option for those of us who loved and lost the excellent but expen...
Netflix is going to take away its cheapest ad-free plan
/ The Basic Netflix subscription that costs $11.99 per month in the US is being “retired” — Canada and the UK will be the first to see it go. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
OnePlus prices latest flagship phone for the US alongside more affordable 12R
/ The OnePlus 12 and 12R will be joined by a new version of the company’s true wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Buds 3. 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 OnePlus 12 in green.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 OnePlus 12R in blue.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]:shad...
