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PowerA’s new Xbox controller has an IR blaster for some reason
/ The new $44.99 PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X / S consoles has its own RGB lighting and an IR blaster for controlling external Lumectra light strips. 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: PowerA Accessory maker PowerA seems to know that RGB gamer lights are all the rage, but its new Xbox controller and LED strips have very strong “We have gamer lights at home!” vibes. PowerA’s new RGB-infused peripheral is the Advantage Wired Controller ...
Facebook’s unloved “News” tab is going away in Europe
/ But there’s always room for more Reels. 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 Meta plans to “deprecate” the News tab in Facebook’s bookmarks section in the UK, France, and Germany. That’s typically been company speak for removing a feature. The changes are supposed to go into effect in early December, according to Meta. “As a company, we have to focus our time and resources on things people tell us they want to see more of on the platform, including short form video,” the company said in a press release today. This is the latest action Facebook ...
Apple and Microsoft reportedly want iMessage and Bing off the EU’s tech ‘gatekeeper’ list
/ A list of services that are covered by Europe’s new Digital Markets Act is due on Wednesday. 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 and Apple are reportedly pushing to keep Bing and iMessage, respectively, off a list of “gatekeepers” subject to new European regulations. Financial Times reports that both companies are privately (and separately) arguing that their services aren’t large or powerful enough to justify earning the restrictions of the Digital Markets Act, a rule designed to promote competition in tech. The European Commission ...
Meta’s next Quest Pro might be a team-up with LG
/ The rumored headset could cost around $2,000 and compete with Apple’s Vision Pro. 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 Adi Robertson / The Verge A Korean news report suggests Meta is partnering with LG to release a successor to its high-end Quest Pro virtual reality headset in 2025. As spotted by UploadVR, Maeil Business Newspaper writes that Meta has struck a deal for a joint venture with LG. The resulting headset is rumored to be priced at around $2,000 and use LG displays, as well as other parts from LG subsidiaries like LG Innotek. Maeil Business Newspaper furthermore cl...
The best Labor Day sales happening now
/ Let summer go out with a bang by saving on wireless headphones and earbuds, smart home accessories, and more. 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 Chris Welch / The Verge Labor Day may mark the unofficial end to summer and the beginning of the school year for many students, but it’s also one of the last big sales weekends before the holiday shopping season ramps up ahead of Black Friday (and Amazon’s next not-Prime Day event). Now that Labor Day has officially arrived, we’ve been combing through the various Labor Day sales and promos in the world of tech and compiling a list...
This robot vacuum mop may solve the problem of dirty docks
/ Hands-on with the sizeable SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum mop and its unique automatic water refill station. 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 SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum and mop costs $1,199.99 and comes with an auto-empty / charging dock plus a battery-powered water refill dock.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 removable and replaceable roller mop simultaneously scrubs and washes, performing a self-clean 300 times p...
The Audi Q6 E-tron has three screens lighting up the entire dashboard
/ Dubbed the ‘Digital Stage,’ the Audi Q6 E-tron has two displays for the driver and one for the passenger. 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 “Digital Stage” stretches across the entire dashboard.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″>Passengers gete a 10.9-inch screens for movies and infotainment controls.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shado...
New Godzilla Minus One trailer takes the kaiju king back to his metaphorical roots
/ Takashi Yamazaki’s new Godzilla film looks like a monstrous exploration of the horrors that devastated postwar Japan.
Burning Man access is closed as heavy rains muddy the playa
US & World/ Tech / Tens of thousands of Burning Man attendees were asked to shelter in place after rainstorms left the area filled with sticky mud. 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 picture from Burning Man in 2009.
Mini’s new Cooper EV centers a giant circular OLED on the dash
/ The all-electric Mini Cooper now has vibe-setting RGB lighting and a modernized interior with a huge OLED screen. 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 2025 Mini Cooper EV’s interior.
Airline fears around 5G may finally be over
/ Delta, the last holdout, has updated its airline equipment.
Google raises Nest Aware subscription prices up to $30 per year
/ The price increase affects both Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus 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″>Nest’s wired indoor camera.
