Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo ($499 for students) has sent shockwaves through the PC ecosystem, and now Microsoft is responding with deals targeting studenâŚ
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Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO
Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.
YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts
YouTube's time management settings now have an option to put a zero-minute time limit on Shorts, effectively removing them from your app in Android anâŚ
The First âClayfaceâ Footage Was Wonderfully Disgusting
Tom Rhys Harries stars as the Batman villain in the new film arriving October 23.
Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo
Apple's MacBook Neo is a $600 (or $500 for students) shot across the bow at affordable Windows laptops, and it seems like Microsoft has ready its firsâŚ
Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker
Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.
AT&T Rumored to Launch New Top-Tier Unlimited Phone Plan Soon
Online reports point to a new plan, potentially called Elite 2.0, that boosts hotspot data for a premium price.
Spotify Will Let Customers Buy a Hard-Copy Book With a Click in the App
The music streaming app is starting a new feature with Bookshop.org.
Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation?
A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly -- but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last monthâŚ
Scientists Use AI to Map Ocean Currents in Incredible Detail
Understanding ocean currents is important for work such as weather forecasting, climate research, search-and-rescue operations and oil spill response.
Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving
Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Squirrel With a Gun and More Are Coming to PlayStation Plus in April
Some other games might be fun, but Squirrel With a Gun has my full attention.
Scientists Found Literal Ink From Ballpoint Pens in Martian Meteorites
This doesn't devalue scientific research thus far, but we might need a more unified approach for cleaning important samples, the study says.
Monarch Tractorâs collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar
The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.
Here Are the 7 Best Places to Recycle Your Old Electronics Ahead of Earth Day
Why let outdated gadgets just sit there when these platforms are here to help you turn them into cash? Itâs green for your pocket and the planet.
Google Launches Dedicated Gemini App for MacOS
Get faster access to some of Gemini's best features without switching tabs.
The âGalaxyâs Edgeâ Han Solo Proves You Really Canât Replace Harrison Ford
'It may not look like much, but it's got it where it counts' is probably not something you want to say to someone's face wandering 'Galaxy's Edge.'
BYD Is Rolling Out 5-Minute Charging on Several Popular EVs
The new Blade Battery 2.0 Flash Charging system can recharge EV batteries from 10% to 70% in five minutes.
Jury Does What Trumpâs DOJ Wouldnât, Deems Ticketmaster a Monopoly
Imagine actually holding a corporation accountable.
Elevate Your Cooking With This One Simple Ingredient
Despite it being a popular beverage, it's also a versatile cooking ingredient.
NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Muskâs xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis
Suit alleges the billionaireâs AI company is illegally spewing toxic pollutants from its datacenter in the Memphis areaA new lawsuit accuses Elon MuskâŚ
Motorola Razr Fold Price Revealed Thanks to UK Preorders Going Live
The two-panel folding phone could be pricey in the US based on a direct currency conversion, but it might not be the final cost.
EU Is Rolling Out an Online Age Verification App That Could Become the Global Blueprint
The momentum is building for a social media ban for minors in one of the largest economies in the world.
Federal jury finds concert business Live Nation is a monopoly
Live Nation, which operates the Ticketmaster platform, has been determined to be a monopoly. A federal jury handed down its decision today that the coâŚ
"TotalRecall Reloaded" tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11's Recall database
"The vault is solid. The delivery truck is not." Two years ago, Microsoft launched its first wave of âCopilot+â Windows PCs with a handful of exclusivâŚ
Fordâs EV and software chief Doug Field is leaving the company
Ford is shaking things up as it relates to its EV and software teams. Doug Field, who left Apple five years ago to helm Ford's multibillion-dollar betâŚ
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 16 #774
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 16, No. 774.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 16, #1040
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 16, No. 1,040.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 16, #1762
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for April 16, No. 1,762.
16 Underrated Anime That Deserve Your Love
To celebrate National Anime Day, here are io9's favorite slept-on gems from 'Anohana' to 'Violet Evergarden.'
Trumpâs posting even more AI-generated Trump-Jesus fan art
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about Big Tech power plays in Washington and beyond. (And when I say beyond, I meanâŚ
Google releases new apps for Windows and MacOS
Google mostly creates products for the web, but it has some new desktop apps today. Most people access Google's search and AI products through a browsâŚ