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I’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the Black Friday deals I’d shop—many are over $400 off
Aside from TVs, Black Friday is the best opportunity to save on one of the biggest tech purchases we’re all likely to make: a new laptop. A new generation of laptops is always arou…
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The Nothing (1) Headset Is Discounted for Black Friday
These over-ear headphones compete with the Airpods Max at a fraction of the price.…
A nationwide internet age verification plan is sweeping Congress
For years, lawmakers at the state and federal levels have tried a variety of measures aimed at making kids safer on the internet, from kids-tailored design standards to age verific…
Europe Is Bending the Knee to the US on Tech Policy
The Trump administration's pressure on European regulators is having an impact, with fewer restrictions on Big Tech and canceled measures.…
Apple’s new limited edition iPhone grip is all about accessibility
Apple has partnered with artist and designer Bailey Hikawa on a new MagSafe iPhone grip “designed with accessibility in mind from the ground up.” The $69.95 Hikawa Phone Grip & Sta…
Grok’s Elon Musk worship is getting weird
It’s no secret that Elon Musk shapes the X social platform and X’s “maximally truth-seeking” Grok AI chatbot to his preferences. But it’s possible Musk may have needed a bit of an …
OpenAI is launching group chats in ChatGPT
OpenAI is widely rolling out group chats inside ChatGPT, allowing you to invite up to 20 other people to your conversation with the AI chatbot. The feature is now available globall…
Google’s Gemini is now on Android Auto
Move over Google Assistant, there’s a new robot to yell at while driving. Starting today, Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto users, allowing drivers acce…
AR startup Viture is stealthily working on new AI glasses
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Meta is about t…
With the Rise of AI, Cisco Sounds an Urgent Alarm About the Risks of Aging Tech
Generative AI is making it even easier for attackers to exploit old and often forgotten network equipment. Replacing it takes investment, but Cisco is making the case that it’s wor…