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YouTube is testing its cheaper Premium Lite subscription again, but it now has limited ads
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Last year, YouTube axed Premium Lite, its cheaper version of YouTube Premium, but the company has been testing a new version of the subscription in Australia, Germany, and Thailand, YouTube confirmed to Android Authority. The company confirmed the tests to The Verge as well, with spokesperson Jessica Gibby…
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The best robot vacuums
Image: The Verge Floor-sweeping robots are only getting better, with new mopping skills, better navigation chops, and more automation, meaning less work for you. We picked the best bots you can buy right now. Continue reading…
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Rivian’s new update could make your EV feel like Knight Rider (or Back to the Future)
Gen 2 Rivian vehicles can animate a red scanner light up front like KITT from Knight Rider. | Image: Rivian Rivian’s getting into the Halloween spirit by adding new “car costumes” to its electric vehicles that can theme out its screens to look like the Time Machine interface from Back to the Future or KITT…
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Automattic offered employees another chance to quit over WordPress drama
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg offered a second buyout round to employees who don’t agree with his actions, according to a report from 404 Media. In a message to employees seen by the outlet, Mullenweg gave employees until October 17th to decide whether they would resign in exchange for nine…
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McLaren updates Google Chrome
Image: McLaren McLaren is updating the version of Google Chrome on its F1 racecar. By that, I mean: McLaren’s got more Google Chrome logos and chrome finish than usual on the F1 car it’s bringing to the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, this weekend. McLaren’s MCL38 continues the…
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Brazilian police arrested the hacker who stole everyone’s SSN
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Federal Police of Brazil announced the arrest of the hacker linked to a breach that leaked 2.9 billion records that included sensitive personal information, including some Social Security numbers. The data from that hack, which came to light in August, was put for sale on the…
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Unity attempts to turn things around with its latest game engine release
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Unity hasn’t had the easiest go of things as of late, but as part of its efforts to get back in the good graces of game developers, the company has released Unity 6 globally. In addition to new features like tools that let developers to target mobile web,…
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The best MagSafe and Qi2 chargers for your iPhone
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Thanks to Qi2, there are way more great chargers for your MagSafe phone than ever before. Continue reading…
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The best smartphone you can buy for under $500
You can get a great device for less than $500 these days if you know how to pick your priorities. | Image: The Verge You can’t have everything at this price, but you can get a great smartphone. Whether you want an iPhone, a 120Hz screen, or water resistance, you’ve got options. Continue reading…
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Xbox’s Fall partner showcase 2024: All the news, trailers, and previews
Image: The Verge Xbox is putting on a 20-minute “no fluff, all games” showcase from third-party studios. Continue reading…