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T-Mobile says its ultrafast 5G capable of up to 3.3Gbps is rolling out now
/ T-Mobile’s new wireless tech is live in a few markets and will be available nationally in ‘weeks.’ a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: how to watch and what to expect
/ The next Unpacked is on July 26th — here’s everything you need to know. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is just days away, and it’s going to be filled with new products. In addition to the highly anticipated launch of Samsung’s next-gen foldables, we’re also expecting Samsung to announce updates to its Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Tab lines. If you’re curious about the upcoming Unpacked, we’ve rounded up all you need to know about the event below. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Where can I watch Galaxy Unpacked? There are sever...
Amazon’s new page alerts buyers to recalled or unsafe products
/ Amazon has argued it’s not responsible for products other companies sell on its site, but now it’s adding a new layer to let customers know about recall and safety alerts. 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 Amazon has a new place to share product recall info for products purchased on its site. The personalized alert page can help consumers learn if anything they’ve bought on Amazon has known issues that make it dangerous to keep using. Amazon says it “always proactively” notifies customers about items purchased on its site that are part ...
Retrospekt Teams Up With Carrots for Limited-Edition Polaroid Camera
Milwaukee-based product design firm Retrospekt, known for refurbishing vintage film cameras, has tapped Anwar Carrots’ namesake brand for a reimagining of the classic Polaroid camera.The limited-edition Polaroid 600 Carrots Instant Film Camera was constructed out of refurbished parts from vintage cameras from the ‘80s and ‘90s and packaged in orange and green hardware, the color palette of the Carrots brand.Retrospekt describes the Polaroid 600 Carrots as working exactly as a new model does. The collaboration has also been officially licensed by both Polaroid and Carrots. To accompany the camera’s debut, Carrots has also designed a limited-edition apparel line.The Polaroid 600 Carrots Instant Film Camera is available on Retrospekt’s website for $179 USD beginning on July 25. The camera use...
LeBron James x PlayStation Team Up For PS5 Accessories
LeBron James has officially taken his talents to PlayStation.
Three new Starfield animated shorts offer more glimpses of Bethesda’s new universe
/ Starfield launches on September 6th.
The Exorcist: Believer looks like a hellish double feature in first trailer
/ The first trailer for David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer introduces a new generation of unsuspecting mortals to an old, familiar demonic presence.
AIAIAI Launches Lighter ‘XE’ Version of its TMA-2 DJ Headphones
Danish audio company AIAIAI has expanded its popular TMA-2 DJ headphones lineup with the introduction of the TMA-2 DJ XE, a "more versatile, cross-functional, and lightweight" model according to the brand's founder Frederik Jørgensen.Like its predecessor, the XE version retains the brand's signature modular design and allows users to replace individual parts of the headphones – from the earpads to the speaker units, components are fully customizable and users can adapt their headphones to suit their needs for a more a cost-efficient and sustainable approach to tech. In addition to this, the speaker units are made with recycled plastics (around 30%), the diaphragms from bio-cellulose, and the ear-cushions use vegan leather. AIAIAI also offers a lifetime trade-in service program in which use...
EU passes law to blanket highways with fast EV chargers by 2025
/ The chargers must be placed every 60km (37mi) and allow ad-hoc payment by card or contactless device without subscriptions. 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 typical scene at ultra-fast charging stations in Europe: everything working and lots of availability. This one had a long protected walking path for the dog along the right-hand side bordering a creek.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″>Europe’s TEN-T network of hig...
July heatwaves “virtually impossible” without climate change
/ Climate change made heatwaves more likely and more brutal. 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 heat advisory sign is shown along US Highway 190 during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16th, 2023.
Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
/ The Stanford Internet Observatory found 112 instances of known CSAM across 325,000 posts on Mastodon. 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 Mastodon, the decentralized network viewed as a viable alternative to Twitter, is rife with child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to a new study from Stanford’s Internet Observatory (via The Washington Post). In just two days, researchers found 112 instances of known CSAM across 325,000 posts on the platform — with the first instance showing up after just five minutes of searching. To conduct its research, the Inter...
Spotify Is Raising the Prices of Its Subscriptions
Spotify has revealed it will be raising the prices of its subscriptions. The streaming service will be hiking the cost of its ad-free premium, family and duo plans.“The market landscape has continued to evolve since we launched,” the company said in its announcement. “So that we can keep innovating, we are changing our premium prices across a number of markets around the world. These updates will help us continue to deliver value to fans and artists on our platform.”The premium plan, which Spotify says has over 200,000,000 subscribers globally, will be $9.99 USD per month to $10.99 USD. The family plan, meanwhile, is also increasing by $1 USD from $15.99 USD to $16.99 USD.The premium duo plan for two members of the couple is going up by $2 USD, being raised from $12.99 USD to $14.99 USD.Be...
