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Save over $600 on Samsung’s art-like Frame TV
/ One of Samsung’s coolest TVs is on a great sale. Plus, deals on Belkin’s 2-in-1 MagSafe charger, Apple’s M2 and M2 Pro Mac Minis, and more. 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”>Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung’s Unpacked presentation may have brought new announcements of Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 phones, new smartwatches, and some new tablets, but one of the best Samsung deals right now is on its wall art-inspired The Frame TV from last year. Woot is cu...
CD Projekt Red is laying off about 9 percent of its staff
/ ‘There’s no easy way to say this, but today we are overstaffed.’ 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: CD Projekt Red CD Projekt Red (CDPR), the video game studio behind franchises like The Witcher and Cyberpunk, is laying off “roughly” 9 percent of its staff, according to a Wednesday blog post. That number translates to around 100 people. “There’s no easy way to say this, but today we are overstaffed,” CEO Adam Kiciński wrote in the post. “We have talented people on board who are finishing their tasks and — based on current and expected project needs — we already know we don’t...
Google will start pushing Android developers hard for large screen support
/ Android tablets and, by extension, foldables may finally get good full-screen apps without OS hacks from phone makers. 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: Google Google will start highlighting apps in Google Play that offer good full-screen support on Android tablets and foldables — and shaming the ones that don’t. The company announced the changes in a blog post yesterday in a clear bid to get developers on board with supporting larger screens for the OS. “To promote high-quality apps that shine on large screens, we’ve made several ranking changes to boost quality across Pla...
Microsoft’s new Xbox Home UI is now available
/ After nearly a year of testing, the new Xbox Home experience includes more room for your backgrounds and quick access to games, the store, and settings. 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 Xbox Home UI.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″>You can pin games and groups of apps or games to the home interface.
GitHub and others call for more open-source support in EU AI law
/ The companies want some rules relaxed for open-source AI development. 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 In a paper sent to EU policymakers, a group of companies, including GitHub, Hugging Face, Creative Commons, and others, are encouraging more support for the open-source development of different AI models as they consider finalizing the AI Act. EleutherAI, LAION, and Open Future also cosigned the paper. Their list of suggestions to the European Parliament ahead of the final rules includes clearer definitions of AI components, clarifyin...
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 ...
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.
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.
