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Everything you need to know about switching to USB-C
/ For those planning to preorder the iPhone 15 but aren’t sure about the what the switch from Apple’s Lighting port to USB-C entails, we’ve got you covered. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Do I need to buy new chargers? Apple has made us buy new cables before, but this time, you probably already have the things you need to charge your new iPhone. Apple stopped including charging bricks with the iPhone 12 in 2020, but the 15 and 15 Pro do at least come with a short C-to-C cable in the box. To get the fastest charging speeds on an iPhone 15, you’...
Lightning was great, actually
/ It’s time to retire Lightning, but it had a very good run. 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-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 MagSafe Duo — powered by Lightning.
Meta’s next smart glasses may have just shown up in FCC filings
/ Meta may be on the cusp of releasing a new pair of Ray-Ban Stories. 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 Amanda Lopez for The Verge Meta’s next pair of smart glasses made in partnership with Ray-Ban owner Luxottica might be released sometime soon. As spotted by Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers, a listing for a pair of smart glasses by Luxottica Group has surfaced in the FCC’s database. Given that the original Ray-Ban Stories are listed under Luxottica and recent reports on a second-generation pair of the smart glasses, I’m inclined to believe that these filings are for the new specs...
X will now tell you if someone deletes a post you annotated with a Community Note
Twitter – X/ Tech / The company formerly known as Twitter is giving Community Notes writers another tool to keep users accountable, but I worry it could be used to unnecessarily shame other people. 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 If you add a Community Post to a post on X (formerly Twitter), X will tell you if the person who wrote the post deletes it, the company said on Friday. “Contributors consistently say their goal is to keep others well-informed,” X wrote on the Community Notes account. “This can happen when a helpful note appears on a post, and...
The newest Steam Deck preview tests VRR, HDR, and improvements for Starfield
/ SteamOS 3.5 has a lot of big changes. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
The iPhone 15 Pro’s 5G modem reportedly boosts speeds by up to 24 percent
/ Test data shows the iPhone 15 Pro’s suspected X70 modem might have noticeably better power consumption, carrier aggregation, and the ability to maintain signal at long distances. 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 Nilay Patel / The Verge The iPhone 15 Pro could come with better 5G connectivity. That’s according to data from SpeedSmart (via 9to5Mac), which indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro will offer up to 24 percent faster download 5G speeds when compared to its iPhone 14 Pro predecessor. As shown by the data from SpeedSmart, the biggest jump occurred on Verizon’s network, ...
FaZe Clan Fires CEO Lee Trink “Effective Immediately”
Once uber-popular Esports organization FaZe Clan is struggling and now needs a new CEO.
In the Google antitrust trial, defaults are everything and nobody likes Bing
The first week of US v. Google begins with arguments over the power of deals and data. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Share this story a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>(Don’t) cut off their air supply Before the trial, the Justice Department sought to sanction Google for deliberately (and allegedly) deleting conversations that could illuminate how it approaches competition. In the first week, it’s focused on the tech giant’s judicious use of language. Its first witness was Google chief economist Hal Varian, whom Dintze...
X still significantly slows down platforms Musk considers competitors
/ Want to open a link to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, or Substack? You better be patient. 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 The platform formerly known as Twitter still takes a surprisingly long time to load a few bytes of data — at least, if that data leads to a platform that Elon Musk might consider a competitor. An analysis by The Markup has found that X makes users wait about two and a half seconds to access links to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Substack. If you click a link on X, you get redirected via X’s link shortener, t.co. Mo...
Apple to issue iPhone 12 software update in France to address radiation concerns
/ French owners of the iPhone 12 are getting a software update after regulators ordered a ban of Apple’s handset over radiation exposure concerns. 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 Apple says it will release a software update for iPhone 12 owners in France, after regulators ordered a halt of sales of the phone over concerns the device was breaching strict radiation exposure limits. “We will issue a software update for users in France to accommodate the protocol used by French regulators,” says Apple in a statement to Reuters. “We look forward to iPh...
MGM Resorts Face a Fourth Day of Outages as a Result of Cyberattacks
MGM Resorts, known for its properties on the Las Vegas Strip like the Bellagio, Aria and Cosmopolitan faces its fourth day of outages as a direct result of a cybersecurity attack.Since the attacks began, a ransomware gang by the name of Scattered Spider, thought to be a subgroup of ALPHV, has come forward to claim responsibility -- although, at the time of writing, it's unknown if they've made a request for ransom payment and if they have to what amount.As the hack continues, MGM's properties face a variety of outages including downtime for various accommodation solutions like access keys and out-of-order ATMs and slot machines at its casinos. Some reports have even indicated that staff at some locations have resorted to pen and paper to log guests, resulting in massive reception lines.Cur...
Today I learned this weird Windows keyboard shortcut opens LinkedIn
/ Hold down CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + WIN + L and get ready for some LinkedIn action. 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 Becca Farsace / The Verge Windows never ceases to amaze me. Last month I discovered for the first time that you could pause the Windows Task Manager by holding down the CTRL key and today I’ve stumbled on a special keyboard shortcut that lets you launch LinkedIn, Word, and a bunch of other Office apps. If you’re running Windows try holding down CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + WIN + L. Then watch in bemusement as LinkedIn opens in your default browser. Windows watcher Paul...
