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Jabra’s Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 Earbuds Converge Performance With Thoughtful Design
Danish audio brand Jabra has unveiled its most advanced hardware to date. The Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 are a duo of compact, lightweight earbuds bringing together high-quality audio and Scandinavian design.True to its name, the Elite 8 Active is built for listening on the go. Durability is prioritized in the buds and beyond benign merely sweat and dirt resistant, they also passed all the tests set forth in the US Military Standard for Ruggedized Electronics. That means they can withstand humidity, rain, high altitudes and temperatures and can be submerged in 1.5 m in water.The buds also pack Dolby Audio for a pristine sound and come with adaptive noise cancellation, which gauges one’s surroundings to block out external noise. Ideal for long treks, the Elite 8 Active has 8 hours of batte...
LAVOIE Aquires E-Bike Label Vanmoof
Early this summer, Amsterdam-based e-bike imprint Vanmoof was declared bankrupt by its local authorities. The rising label gained fame during the COVID-19 pandemic and is notable for its sleek build that pushes technical advancements and sophisticated designs forward. It has been announced that electronic transportation manufacturer LAVOIE has acquired Vanmoof. The McLaren Applied-backed company will aim to reignite the Vanmoof business through stable infrastructure that will continue to develop the brand’s premium offerings. Vanmoof’s e-bikes will expand alongside LAVOIE’s e-scooter operations through an international urban approach. The duo will look to redefine eco-friendly city transportation, promoting safe and active lifestyles. Speaking on the acquisition, LAVOIE CEO Eliott Wertheim...
Nvidia and AMD say they face new restrictions on AI chip sales
/ The Biden administration says it hasn’t ‘blocked’ chip sales, though. 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 Nvidia and AMD say they face new restrictions in some Middle Eastern countries, Reuters reports. This widens the restrictions on these chips beyond China and Russia. The new licensing requirement applies to “a subset” of Nvidia’s top-end chips, the company said. In response, the Biden administration said it “has not blocked” chip sales to the Middle East, Reuters reports. “The Commerce Department declined to comment on whether it had impos...
This USB button helps Jeopardy! contestants get their buzz on
By Andrew Marino, an audio producer, engineer, and writer. Since joining The Verge in 2015, he’s worked on several shows, including The Vergecast and Decoder. Share this story 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 Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The press of a single button can mean the difference between winning thousands of dollars on national television — or winning nothing at all. Jeopardy!’s buzzer is arguably the most infamous game show button; over the past 59 years, the “signaling device” has become a behind-the-scenes character of its own. The button on a stick insp...
The Eve Play brings AirPlay 2 audio to your Hi-Fi gear this November
/ The $150 streaming box only handles Apple’s digital audio spec but joins a limited market of audiophile-ready AirPlay 2 receivers. 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 Eve Play is AirPlay 2-ready.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 Eve Play has a great set of outputs for a variety of setups, but no inputs.a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black...
Google kills Pixel Pass without ever upgrading subscriber’s phones
/ Pixel owners using Google’s subscription who expected “a phone upgrade after two years” will have to get that upgrade somewhere else — Pixel Pass is dead. 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 Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In October 2021, Google launched a new Pixel Pass subscription program alongside the Pixel 6 series of phones that promised three things for one monthly payment ($45 for a Pixel 6 or $55 for a 6 Pro): “Google’s best mobile services, device protection, and regular device upgrades.” However, on Tuesday, Google emailed Pixel Pass customers to say: “We are...
Xbox clips will soon automatically upload to OneDrive cloud storage
/ Microsoft’s latest Xbox feature makes it easier to get your game captures from the cloud. 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 is working on a feature that will allow Xbox owners to automatically upload their screenshots and clips to OneDrive. Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings can now test this new feature, which also allows you to upload your existing clip and screenshot collection to OneDrive. A new wizard will help Xbox owners walk through the process of syncing clips to OneDrive, including the option to upload ...
Apple Confirms New iPhone 15 Launch Event Is Coming
If your current iPhone is acting janky, that means Apple is announcing a new model.
The key ingredient to millions of EVs is buried under a former volcano — but there’s still a lot we don’t know
/ Figuring out how the lithium got there could determine where mining companies look for lithium next. 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: Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The company constructing a controversial new lithium mine to supply GM’s electric vehicles knows where it wants to drill next based on new research it published today. Lithium Americas broke ground on its mine at Thacker Pass in Nevada after facing fierce opposition from N...
The New York subway’s ride tracker has a scary security loophole
/ OMNY lets you tap a phone or bank card to ride the subway — and lets anyone with the card number see where you’ve been. 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 Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge New York’s OMNY subway pass system is supposed to make the lives of its riders easier, but as a 404 Media investigation highlights, it makes tracking your movement a little bit too easy — posing dangers for anyone at risk of stalking or harassment. If you tap a bank card to ride the subway, a “trip history” feature on the OMNY website will reveal your past seven days’ worth of trips — i...
Amna Al Qubaisi Flips Traditional Norms To Pave a Path For the Next Generation
With the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 model signifying innovation and new possibilities in daily communication, Samsung turns the spotlight on those breaking boundaries in their own fields. The two-part campaign series touches on art, fashion and sport in the Middle East, kicking off with a look into racing with the first Emirati woman racer Amna Al Qubaisi. As the first female Middle Eastern motorsport driver, Al Qubaisi has changed the face of the sport and, more generally, sporting for women in the region. For the new episode, Samsung goes behind the scenes of her workshop, exploring the mindset that allows her to go "beyond limits" every day to achieve new goals and inspire others. Flipping open the new Galaxy Z Flip5, Al Qubaisi begins by saying, “One can’t defy societal expectations by being...
Hypebeast Africa x Samsung Culture Scouts: “Home Away From Home”
Last month, Hypebeast Africa teamed up with Samsung to announce the debut of Culture Scouts — an initiative that spotlights creatives from South Africa, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent and hometowns using the tech brand’s latest products.After receiving an overwhelming amount of interest, we handpicked the four winners as this year’s candidates: photographers Mikhailia Vera Martha Petersen and Teboho Hlatshwayo, creative director Nondumiso Shange, and videographer/designer Day Marumo. Over the course of the next six months, each of the creatives will be producing original content around their hometowns — capturing the best in South African street culture, creativity, events, and much more through their unique lens.From noting Nigerian fashion designer Mowalola as a fig...
