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Audacy takes $10 million hit to exit “onerous” podcasting deal with APM
/ American Public Media confirmed that its multiyear partnership with the cash-strapped company will conclude a year early. 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 Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images This story originally ran in Hot Pod Insider, a newsletter from The Verge on podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here. American Public Media and Audacy’s Cadence13 will exit a multiyear advertising partnership at the end of August — roughly a year before its intended end date, Hot Pod has learned from APM. Neither company has disclosed the exact reasons for th...
It looks like cross-device integration is coming to Android
/ Android devices signed in to the same Google account could soon support easy call switching and internet sharing. 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″>There’s no word yet on when the new feature will start rolling out.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″>This is apparently the settings menu that users will see for the Link Your Devices feature once it rolls out.
Elon Musk’s new round of X Ads Revenue Sharing payments arrived, eventually
/ The program that pays Twitter / X posters for views by other paid-for verified accounts, based on revenue from paying advertisers, now will pay out once an account earns $10. *:last-child>*:last-child]:mb-0″> X / Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino will be on stage at this year’s Code Conference to discuss Twitter’s transformation into X, working alongside Elon Musk, and courting advertisers to the platform. Apply to attend Code here. Musk’s comment also confirmed that the payouts are only for views generated by accounts that have verified handles, claiming that otherwise, bots would simply spam the system, despite reports of bot and spam accounts that have verified accounts. In another post, responding to a user whose account was reinstated after being banned for posting imagery of c...
Olivia Rodrigo just released a new song — and a new Instagram feature
/ A new Instagram music feature allows users to add a song as a soundtrack to their carousel posts. First up: Olivia Rodrigo’s new song, “bad idea right?” 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: Instagram A new Instagram feature allows users to add music to their grid posts — and Olivia Rodrigo is the first person to do it. The feature was introduced today by Rodrigo, who used it to unveil her new song, “bad idea right?” Instagram users can attach a song of their choice to soundtrack a carousel post with multiple photos or videos, similar to how tracks can be added to Stories or Re...
We asked LG for a burn-in warranty on its OLED monitor — and it’s delivering
/ After four months of asking, LG says burn-in due to normal Windows desktop use should be covered under the two-year warranty. 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″>LG’s 27-inch OLED monitor.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″>Another image of LG’s 27-inch gaming OLED.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underl...
The next Final Fantasy VII mobile game launches next month
/ Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis finally has a release date. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
PopSockets’ New MagSafe Grip Brings Magnetic Connectivity to All
Mobile accessory brand, PopSockets has rolled out a new collection of MagSafe phone grips which will allow all device users to experience the convenience of magnetic connectivity including wireless charging. This new MagSafe collection from PopSockets drops the former pill shape design that inevitably covered the bottom half of a phone case and now sports a slimmer, more compact round profile – a nod to the brand's original and most-known phone grip shape. MagSafe technology is hailed as the go-to option for wireless charging, and with the use of PopSockets’ new round grips, users now have an extremely versatile mobile accessory at their fingertips wherever they go.Paired with the brand’s already-released adapter ring sticker, PopSockets is making MagSafe technology more available for non-...
Wacom’s new drawing tablets offer flexibility on a budget
/ The new Wacom One tablet lineup starts at $50, supports third-party styluses, and connects via a single USB-C cable — even the display models. 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″>A single USB-C cable for a display tablet? About dang time.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 new Wacom One 12 and 13 touch look visually similar to the existing Wacom One display tablet.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-blac...
Sonos’ $900 Dolby Atmos soundbar has a loud pop issue that’s taking years to fix
Sonos/ Tech / Hundreds of Sonos Arc owners have been experiencing loud explosive-like audio pops, and the main workaround is to disable Dolby Atmos. 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: Chris Welch / The Verge I bought a Sonos Arc soundbar and an LG OLED G2 six months ago to use with my Xbox Series X thinking it would be the most convenient way to expand my existing Sonos setup to handle Dolby Atmos audio from apps like Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and Disney Plus. Now, however, my Sonos Arc soundbar sounds like it’s exploding with a startling loud bang and a series of audio pops whe...
NEIGHBORHOOD Prepares a Special Version of Polaroid’s SX-70 Alpha Model
Over the years, photography brand Polaroid has increased its presence in streetwear thanks to various collaborations with the likes of Nike SB and Carrots. Back in 2018, one of the brand's most expensive collaborations saw sacai outfit the iconic SX-70. Now, another Japanese label has been tapped to rework the portable instant film camera: NEIGHBORHOOD.Taking on the SX-70 Alpha model, NEIGHBORHOOD has put its own touches on the archival camera. Its exterior has been re-done with crocodile leather spread throughout. At the rear, traditional Polaroid branding is joined by NEIGHBORHOOD's "CRAFT WITH PRIDE" logo while maintaining the classic folding mechanism.For those eager to purchase the NEIGHBORHOOD x Polaroid SX-70 Alpha model, it's scheduled to go up for sale exclusively via NEIGHBORHOOD...
A Canadian woman says she has gotten over 50 Amazon packages she didn’t order
/ Amazon sellers have been sending non-stop packages to a woman in British Columbia, leaving her on the hook for customs charges for stuff she didn’t order. 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 A woman in British Columbia, Canada, has received over 50 Amazon packages that she’s never asked for, as reported by CBC. As a result of getting these shipments, which she hasn’t had the chance to refuse upon arrival, the United Parcel Service (UPS) has sent her customs bills for more than $300. “They keep coming and it just doesn’t end,” Anca Nitu said to...
Disney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensive
/ Disney is increasing the no-ads subscription price of both services in October. You’ll be able to get a new duo combo that bundles them for $20 per month. 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 Nick Barclay / The Verge Disney is once again raising the ad-free prices of both Disney Plus and Hulu this fall. Beginning on October 12th, Disney Plus will cost $13.99 per month, while Hulu’s no-ads tier will run $17.99. The ad-sponsored tiers of both services will (for now) each remain $7.99. Perhaps to ease that blow, the company is introducing a new combo subscription that wi...
