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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...
CNET is deleting old articles to try to improve its Google Search ranking
/ The tech news site has been ‘pruning’ older stories in an effort to show Google that its content is ‘fresh, relevant and worthy of being placed higher than our competitors in search results,’ according to an internal memo. 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: Garret Beard / The Verge Technology news outlet CNET has deleted thousands of older articles from its site, telling staff the deletions will improve its Google Search ranking, according to an internal memo. The news was first reported by Gizmodo. Gizmodo reports that, since July, thousands of articles have been removed fr...
Disney is “actively exploring” ways to crack down on password sharing
/ Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company will update its subscriber agreements later this year. 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 Move over, Netflix — Disney might be the next company to carry out a password-sharing crackdown. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is “actively exploring ways to address account sharing.” Iger added that Disney “will begin to update our subscriber agreements with additional terms and our sharing policies” later this year and will also “roll out tactics to drive monetization” i...
Threads is getting some useful new features
/ Including the ability to add custom alt text to photos and videos. 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 Threads, Meta’s Twitter competitor, is getting some new features “this week,” according to a post from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The new features include the ability to share a Threads post to your Instagram DMs, a way to add custom alt text to photos and videos that you include in posts, and a new “mention button” that lets you “easily mention someone’s account in your Thread,” Zuckerberg says. (For some reason, this link only works for me on mobile.) To share a...
