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Google leaks Pixel 8 Pro again with a 360-degree preview
/ A September tradition: Google leaking its upcoming phones left and right. 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 composite of images from Google’s Pixel 8 Pro simulator.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 composite of images from Google’s Pixel 8 Pro simulator.
Apple signs new agreement with Arm that goes past 2040
Apple/ Tech / Apple’s new Arm licensing deal covers the tech behind iPhone and Mac chips for many years to come. 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 Apple has struck a deal with the chip design company Arm that goes past 2040, as reported by Reuters. A disclosure noting the arrangement appeared in new documents Arm filed as part of its planned IPO. The statement about the deal doesn’t have much additional detail. “We have entered into a new long-term agreement with Apple that extends beyond 2040, continuing our longstanding relationship of collaboration with Ap...
These Steam Deck custom resin buttons look phenomenal — and they’re for sale
/ DeckButtons launches its handmade buttons today. 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 custom holographic resin D-pad for the Steam Deck.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″>Such shimmer.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″>These buttons are beg...
U-Turn Audio’s Upgraded Orbit Turntable Aims to “Make High Performance Accessible”
No matter if your taste veers towards Travis Scott or leans to Thelonious Monk, listening to your favorite artist's music on a turntable is an immersive, enriching experience that brings you closer to the music. It has to be done with thought and intention: unlike queuing up a playlist or hitting the "shuffle" button on your phone, you have to make a conscious decision about what you're listening to and physically prepare that music to be played. In an increasingly digital world, this largely analog experience's impact has only increased, with Record Store Day, a celebration of analog music, garnering enhanced interest every year and A-list artists unveiling collectable vinyl on what seems like a weekly basis. However, the world of vinyl can be a somewhat fragmented one: a May 2023 survey ...
iPhone and iPad apps will be available in the Vision Pro App Store by default
/ Apple will make the new App Store available to developers when it releases its visionOS beta this fall. 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: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple’s upcoming App Store for its Vision Pro headset will include all compatible iPhone and iPad apps “by default.” In an update on Tuesday, Apple said it will release the new App Store with the developer beta of visionOS this fall. Both iPad and iPhone apps will appear alongside visionOS apps in the new App Store. As Apple has said previously, it will automatically import iOS and iPadOS apps to its new mixed rea...
PowerA’s new Xbox controller has an IR blaster for some reason
/ The new $44.99 PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X / S consoles has its own RGB lighting and an IR blaster for controlling external Lumectra light strips. 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: PowerA Accessory maker PowerA seems to know that RGB gamer lights are all the rage, but its new Xbox controller and LED strips have very strong “We have gamer lights at home!” vibes. PowerA’s new RGB-infused peripheral is the Advantage Wired Controller ...
Facebook’s unloved “News” tab is going away in Europe
/ But there’s always room for more Reels. 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 Meta plans to “deprecate” the News tab in Facebook’s bookmarks section in the UK, France, and Germany. That’s typically been company speak for removing a feature. The changes are supposed to go into effect in early December, according to Meta. “As a company, we have to focus our time and resources on things people tell us they want to see more of on the platform, including short form video,” the company said in a press release today. This is the latest action Facebook ...
Apple Rumored To Release New AirPods With USB-C Charging Case
With Apple's "Wonderlust" event set to take place next week, reports are stating that the tech giant will unveil a new product in its AirPods line.As per Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple will be introducing an updated AirPods product that arrives with a USB-C charging case rather than the current Lightning port. The change arrives alongside the USB-C charging port on all the four upcoming iPhones as Apple complies with new European Union regulations. Gurman adds that this is the first iPhone connector switch in 11 years.In addition to the iPhone 15 lineup and the new AirPods, Apple could be revealing the Apple Watch Series 9 and a new-gen version of the Apple Watch Ultra.Apple's "Wonderlust" event takes place on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.Elsewhere in te...
Apple and Microsoft reportedly want iMessage and Bing off the EU’s tech ‘gatekeeper’ list
/ A list of services that are covered by Europe’s new Digital Markets Act is due on Wednesday. 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 Microsoft and Apple are reportedly pushing to keep Bing and iMessage, respectively, off a list of “gatekeepers” subject to new European regulations. Financial Times reports that both companies are privately (and separately) arguing that their services aren’t large or powerful enough to justify earning the restrictions of the Digital Markets Act, a rule designed to promote competition in tech. The European Commission ...
Meta’s next Quest Pro might be a team-up with LG
/ The rumored headset could cost around $2,000 and compete with Apple’s Vision Pro. 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 Adi Robertson / The Verge A Korean news report suggests Meta is partnering with LG to release a successor to its high-end Quest Pro virtual reality headset in 2025. As spotted by UploadVR, Maeil Business Newspaper writes that Meta has struck a deal for a joint venture with LG. The resulting headset is rumored to be priced at around $2,000 and use LG displays, as well as other parts from LG subsidiaries like LG Innotek. Maeil Business Newspaper furthermore cl...
The best Labor Day sales happening now
/ Let summer go out with a bang by saving on wireless headphones and earbuds, smart home accessories, and more. 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 Chris Welch / The Verge Labor Day may mark the unofficial end to summer and the beginning of the school year for many students, but it’s also one of the last big sales weekends before the holiday shopping season ramps up ahead of Black Friday (and Amazon’s next not-Prime Day event). Now that Labor Day has officially arrived, we’ve been combing through the various Labor Day sales and promos in the world of tech and compiling a list...
This robot vacuum mop may solve the problem of dirty docks
/ Hands-on with the sizeable SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum mop and its unique automatic water refill station. 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 SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum and mop costs $1,199.99 and comes with an auto-empty / charging dock plus a battery-powered water refill dock.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 removable and replaceable roller mop simultaneously scrubs and washes, performing a self-clean 300 times p...
