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How to watch Microsoft’s 2023 Xbox and Starfield showcase
/ A double feature of events from Microsoft should give you plenty of gaming news to dig into. 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”>How and when to watch the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct The Xbox showcase takes place on June 11th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. And while we don’t know exactly how long it will last, Microsoft says that the Starfield Direct will take place “immediately following” the Xbox event. You can watch them on all the official Xbox video channels — YouTube, Twitch, Twitch (ASL), and Facebook — and the YouTube version will...
Apple Debuts Long-Awaited Vision Pro AR Headset
During its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple pulled back the curtain on its hotly-anticipated first AR headset, the Apple Vision Pro. After a reported seven years of development, the innovative device is "the first Apple product you look through, and not at," according to CEO Tim Cook.The headset relies on users' eyes, hands and finger movements for controls, marking the beginning of the tech giant's move into "spatial computing." Upon wearing the device, users will see the apps they are familiar with, and they'll be able to place them anywhere in their space at any desired scale. Using a dial, users can decide how much of the world around them they would like to see. Alternatively, they can choose to launch apps in specific spaces around them, or they can expand apps...
Here’s What Went Down at Apple’s WWDC 2023
In the words of CEO Tim Cook, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) marked “a historic day” for not only the company but the consumer tech industry at large. Though the conference technically spans the entire week, the first day, June 5, is when Cook delivers a keynote address, announcing the new product and software updates that can be expected in the coming year, while the ensuing days largely consist of demos and lab consultations geared towards app developers.This year, Hypebeast was on-site at WWDC at the company headquarters, a nearly 3 million square foot campus dubbed Apple Park in Cupertino, California. After arriving at the iconic Infinite Loop, the keynote commenced outdoors just a few minutes before 10:00 a.m., with Cook taking the stage to a roaring crowd.The CEO gree...
Reddit’s users and moderators are revolting against its CEO
/ Fallout from the unpopular API pricing change and disastrous AMA with CEO Steve Huffman is turning out the lights on some of Reddit’s most prominent communities. 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″>Reddits user and moderator community are very peeved at its CEO right now.
First Look at the New macOS Sonoma Features
Apple has officially previewed the latest version of its desktop operating system, macOS Sonoma. Designed to elevate productivity and creativity, the new OS comes with a number of exciting new features including new interactive widgets, smarter video conferencing, major updates to the Safari browser, stunning new screen savers, enhanced accessibility features, and much more.Highlights include the new interactive desktop widgets which allow you to turn off the lights, pause and play a podcast, manage your to-do list, and more all directly from your desktop. When you open an app or window or use Stage Manager, widgets automatically fade into the background to increase focus on the task at hand.Video Conferencing has also received a number of changes that users will soon be experiencing inclu...
BandWerk Reveals Its Apple Vision Pro Head Bands
Following Apple's presentation during WWDC, many have pondered what the future holds for us. The potential of augmented reality (AR) is endless and with Apple finally entering the headset space, it's only a matter of time until our questions are answered. Having announced the long-awaited Vision Pro AR headset yesterday, Apple has demonstrated its preparedness -- unveiling partnerships with the likes of Disney to back this unprecedented level of innovation. Adding to the excitement, Apple accessory specialists BandWerk have revealed its initial batch of Vision Pro Head Bands.Constructed in Germany with luxurious Italian leather, BandWerk has prepared five colorways of its Vision Pro Head Bands that elevate the experience. Color options include brown, grey, grey-orange, black and creme, wit...
Fitbit’s old-school, OLED-equipped Inspire 3 is down to just $80
/ Plus, you can save on a year of Peacock Premium, smart displays, and our favorite pair of running earbuds, the Beats Fit Pro. 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: Victoria Song / The Verge In today’s day and age, it often feels like we’re constantly wanting our devices to offer more — more pixels, more sensors, more processing power. However, a back-to-the-basics fitness tracker like the Fitbit Inspire 3 can be a welcome change of pace, especially since it’...
Apple TVs will have native VPN support in tvOS 17
/ You won’t have to deal with messy network-level VPN configuration to catch up on shows while you’re traveling. 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″>Native VPN support is coming to tvOS 17
Apple’s Developer Betas Are Now Free to Download
For the first time, Apple is opening its developer beta versions for its new operating systems across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS to everyone for free.Users with free Apple developer accounts will be able to install the latest OS beta releases without paying the annual $99 USD fee for the Apple Developer Program, which was previously required to access the tech giant's latest interfaces. Per an update to Apple's support page, anyone with an Apple ID or an account enrolled in the Developer Program can access the betas now, versus having to wait for the public betas to launch in July, like in past years.Developer betas for software including iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are available for testing. It's important to note, however, that these betas are in their early stages, and ...
Reddit Reportedly Plans To Lay Off 5% of Employees
During a rather bleak year for technology companies and social media platforms, Reddit will reportedly be the latest company to downsize. In an email from company chief Steve Huffman that was seen by the Wall Street Journal, Reddit announced its plans to restructure, which includes laying off nearly 5% of its employees — approximately 90 staffers of its current 2,000. The company also plans to pull back on its current hiring processes: while Reddit initially intended to bring on 300 new team members worldwide, that number has now shrunk to just 100. In the same email, Huffman described Reddit's first half of the year as "solid" – which he believes the second half of 2023 will emulate following the company's restructuring. Reddit was founded in 2005 but garnered more mainstream attention in...
The Vision Pro’s biggest advantage isn’t Apple’s hardware
Apple’s developers already have the tools they need to create apps for the system. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story
How to get free electricity in the UK
Octopus Energy is a shining star during a time of high inflation and a cost of living crisis. By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012. Share this story 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″>Octopus Energy’s Agile tariff is also ideal for EV owners. You can save a bundle of money if you can shift your energy usage outside the peak window. Even if you can’t, you’re still going to save because, for around 20 hours of the day, the Agile rates are far below the standard ones. A standar...
