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Fortnite’s new Jujutsu Kaisen anime collab adds themed outfits and quests
/ The event runs through August 25th. 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: Epic Games Fortnite’s new v25.30 update released Tuesday adds a new anime crossover with Jujutsu Kaisen. Alongside some themed outfits you can buy in the shop, the update adds a special series of quests you can complete to earn in-game rewards. And while you’re running around the island while the crossover is going on, you’ll be able to find cursed llamas that give you powers you might be familiar with from the anime. The official rollout of the crossover isn’t really a surprise; Fortnite itself posted a ...
EU antitrust probe joins threat to Adobe’s $20 Billion Figma merger
/ The European Commission has announced an in-depth probe into the deal over initial anti-competition concerns. 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”>Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge The European Union is launching an in-depth antitrust investigation into Adobe’s bid to acquire product design platform Figma, warning that the deal could “reduce competition in the global markets for the supply of interactive product design software and for digital asset creat...
$5 billion Google lawsuit over ‘incognito mode’ tracking moves a step closer to trial
/ Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers denied Google’s push for a summary judgment in a lawsuit over the way it tracked internet activity even after users switched to “Incognito mode.” 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 On Monday, a California judge denied Google’s request for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by users alleging the company illegally invaded the privacy of millions of people. The people suing Google say that occurred because Google’s cookies, analytics, and tools in apps continued to track internet browsing activity even after users activated Incogni...
Apple’s M3 Max MacBook Pro rumored to have 40 GPU cores and up to 48GB of RAM
/ And four more ‘performance’ CPU cores than the current 16-inch MacBook Pro laptop with an M2 Max. 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 M2 Max model of the MacBook Pro 16.
Netflix is making it easier to give a show a thumbs-up when you’re watching on mobile
/ New thumb buttons will be available when you tap on your device’s screen while you’re watching something. 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 Netflix is adding a way to give a thumbs-up, double thumbs-up, or thumbs-down to a show or movie while you’re watching it on mobile, which could give you an easier way to teach the streaming service’s algorithms about your viewing preferences. With this new change, when you tap the screen while watching something, you’ll see the three different thumb buttons in addition to options you may be familiar wit...
Oladance’s Latest Open-Ear Headphones Marks a First in Audio Tech
Continuing to cement its status as specialists in on-the-go sound, Oladance unveils its latest open-ear headphones with new sound screening functionality – making it the first device of its kind to integrate the feature. Combining an open-ear form with the new feature – embedded in one of three modes – the new OWS Pro headphones are designed with the aim of supporting in-the-moment productivity. The sound screening “Focus Mode” automatically tunes out surrounding noise with smart sensors for what it claims to be a “cleaner listening space.” From the office to the gym, it lends to wear across a spectrum of settings. The new feature, however, doesn’t compromise on the headphones’ audio experience. It integrates the brand’s 2nd generation Virtual Bass enhancement algorithm and amplifier chips...
Here’s your chance to preorder Sony’s slick Spider-Man limited edition PS5
/ A special edition PS5 and a new DualSense controller featuring the symbiote are still available and will ship on September 1st. 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: Sony Preorders for Sony’s upcoming limited edition Spider-Man PlayStation 5 console and some of its matching accessories are still available. The themed setup can be bought as a full bundle with a disc-equipped PS5, a digital code for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and a matching controller for $599.99....
Google Search can now critique your grammar
/ The grammar check feature appears to have been available since at least last month, although Google warns its suggestions might not be 100 percent accurate. 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 next time you want a quick gut check on whether a sentence is grammatically accurate, Google Search might have the answer. 9to5Google has spotted a “grammar check” feature that will offer suggestions on whether a given phrase is grammatically accurate. For example, type “the quick brown fox jump over the lazy dog” into the search engine and Google will highlight tha...
Threads Confirmed To Receive a Web Version “in the Next Few Weeks”
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently took to his new app Threads to confirm that a web version and search function will be coming soon. In a thread, he wrote that users can expect to get both a web version to be used on the desktop as well as a proper search function "in the coming weeks." In the same post he alluded to the growth of the app and that "the community here is on the trajectory" and that he is "excited about the team's pace of shipping." At the moment, Threads posts can be viewed on the desktop, however when users click on the reply, repost, like and send buttons, a QR code pops up to link to the app. Currently, the Threads functions are quite limited and makes it difficult for users to search topics or posts. Meta's Thread push came at an opportune time when Elon Musk continued ...
Elon Musk Offers to Pay Legal Bills for X Users
Elon Musk has just made a pretty significant claim, stating that the X platform, formerly known as Twitter would fund any legal bill of users who have been unfairly treated by employers due to posts or likes on the platform.Musk wrote "If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill. No limit. Please let us know."In a follow-up post, he expressed that he wouldn't just be suing but that he would take "loud" legal action against entire boards.And we won’t just sue, it will be extremely loud and we will go after the boards of directors of the companies too— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2023Since publishing, the post has received over 100 million views and 25,000 quote reposts, many of which are memes or users b...
Nintendo Saw Record Q1 Profit and NASA Launched a Free Streaming Service in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry continued to grapple with the continuous development and omnipresence of AI. At Google, researchers from the company conducted a study alongside Osaka University to test the “music stimulus” that listeners experience when streaming a song, using their brain activity to produce new music. Meta, meanwhile, is testing out a feature for Instagram that flags content as having been generated using AI.On the streaming side, NASA has entered the race with a new streamer of its own presenting science-focused live coverage and original series. And, in the business corner, Nintendo reported its best first quarter to date following the release of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of th...
The PlayStation 5 is on sale for $50 off this weekend
/ The disc-based console is down to $449 at numerous retailers, including Amazon and Walmart. 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: Sony Earlier this week, we saw a rare deal drop on the PlayStation 5 — only for it to disappear as quickly as it arrived. Thankfully, if you missed out on the unexpected deal at Monoprice, you now have another chance at saving $50 on Sony’s next-gen gaming console. Right now, the disc-based PS5 is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, Walm...
