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/ The FAA needs to sign off on SpaceX’s investigation before the Falcon 9 can fly again. 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: SpaceX SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket experienced an engine failure after it launched late Thursday night from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission, Starlink Group 9-3, was carrying Starlink satellites and failed to reignite its upper second stage after developing a leak. “Upper stage restart to raise perigee resulted in an engine RUD for reasons currently unknown,” Elon Musk said overnight, confirming that the engine experienced a “rapid ...

Whether you want a battery that lasts for days or the very best deal, we’ve got some recommendations for an iPhone you’ll love. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day will occur on July 16th and 17th; however, if you were hoping to snag some steep savings ahead of the event, take a look at our guide to the best early Prime Day deals. The iPhone 16 rumors and leaks have been arriving steadily in recent months, but something much more consequential is on the horizon: iOS 18. It’s out now in beta for developers, and the full update is expected this fall with the iPhone 16. And you won’t need a recent iPhone to downlo...

The Verge’s favorite methods for keeping our tech in reasonable order. One of the great things about moving is the chance to remake your workspace — or your gaming space, depending on what you use your computer for. It’s easy, after several years, to be content with a desk that’s not quite right, a chair that’s not quite comfortable, or cables that have spread all over the floor. But when a move forces you to reorganize that space, it’s a chance to make a better place for yourself. We asked the staff of The Verge what they did when they were either moving into a new workspace or making over their old one. Here are some of their answers; we hope that one or two will be useful for you. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underlin...

/ ‘Verified accounts’ lack authenticity and are being abused by malicious actors in violation of the EU’s DSA. 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 Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Photo: Getty Images The European Union has warned X that its blue checkmark verification system violates rules under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), finding it to be deceptive for users and against established industry practices. Following its investigation into the platform, the EU also found that X is failing to comply with transparency obligations regarding advertising and providing publ...

/ The special edition handheld launches on September 26th, but you can secure yours now. 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: Nintendo Preorders have just opened for the ‘Hyrule Edition’ Nintendo Switch Lite, which commemorates the forthcoming launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Best Buy is currently accepting orders for the limited edition console for $209.99 ahead of its September 26th release date. You’ll still have to purchase Echoes of Wisdo...

/ The COPIED Act seeks to protect journalists and artists from having their work used by AI models without their consent. 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 Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images A bipartisan group of senators introduced a new bill to make it easier to authenticate and detect artificial intelligence-generated content and protect journalists and artists from having their work gobbled up by AI models without their permission. The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act (COPIED Act) would direct the ...

/ Citing Project 2025, the hacktivist collective SiegedSec released 200 gigabytes of the right-wing think tank’s data. 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 A group of self-proclaimed “gay furry hackers” says it breached the Heritage Foundation earlier this month, releasing two gigabytes of the right-wing think tank’s internal data on Tuesday. On its Telegram channel, the hacktivist collective SiegedSec — which has previously claimed responsibility for hacking NATO’s computer systems — said the Heritage hack was part of its #OpTransRights camp...

Mobile/ Tech / Arm’s Accuracy Super Resolution lets phones run games at higher frame rates using less power. 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 Arm is launching its own upscaler for mobile gaming. The chip designer says its Arm Accuracy Super Resolution (ASR) can make games look better, while lowering power consumption on your phone. It’s also making the upscaling technology available to developers under an MIT open-source license. Arm based its technology on AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2), which uses temporal upscaling to mak...

Uprooting your life and moving hundreds — or thousands — of miles isn’t easy. Here’s how to make sense of it all. 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. Moving is one of the most daunting tasks a human can do. But the difficulty level gets even higher when you’re setting off on a long-distance move that has you crossing multiple state lines. My first and only move involved a 1,200-mile trek in a 16-foot moving truck. The whole process, from packing to driving, was pretty stressful, but all of the bumps in the road still didn’t overshadow the satisfaction of actually arriving at my destination and settling in. Here are some of the things I did during my move to keep my san...

/ Videos of The Killers pausing their gig at London’s O2 Arena to celebrate England’s Euro 2024 semifinal win keep vanishing. 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 Killers marked England’s victory against The Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-finals with a bright(side) bang.

/ Redbox’s parent company will shut down operations and try to sell off assets like those distinctive disc rental kiosks. 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 Mario Tama/Getty Images A judge overseeing Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s bankruptcy case granted a request Wednesday to convert it from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers and The Wall Street Journal. The company’s lawyers said Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment will lay off its remaining 1,000 employees and liquidate the businesses, including streaming ...

/ Florida’s Smart ID app has been removed from the iPhone App Store and the Google Play store for Android, while users have been told to rely on physical licenses for now. 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 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has shut down its digital ID app, Florida Smart ID, for iPhones and Android phones. The department emailed users asking them to delete the app and said it’s looking for another vendor to help it revive the service by “early 2025,” according to 9to5Mac. The state promote...