ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades
Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.
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X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits
The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.
Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji
Now, if you want to, you can use Google's 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the littleā¦
All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
Th Honda Prologue will no longer be sold in the U.S., joining a growing list of EV models to exit the market this year.
This July Belongs To the X-Men
Across TV, games, and potentially movies pretty soon, everything's truly coming up X-Men these days.
Your Childās Next Teacher Could Be a Sex Robot
Because of course this is a thing that is happening in 2026.
The Top Continuous Glucose Monitors That Doctors Recommend
If you need to track your glucose, these are the CGM monitors to consider.
Best VPN for Travel: Stay Private and Unblock Streaming Sites While Traveling This Summer
A virtual private network can keep your internet browsing activity private, let you unblock regional streaming content and bypass censorship, making Vā¦
Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again
The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.
Your āLiveā World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live
Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?
The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?
GoProās discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
A 360-degree camera is a great way to ensure you capture every bit of the action, but prices tend to be on the high end for models worth your attentioā¦
A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesnāt suck anymore
A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.
Everybodyās Suing Paramount This Week
It's not just the states or the common people: writers and investors also don't want Paramount to get its hands on Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Guardianās Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
Carter Sherman has been covering sex, gender, and the complex personal and national politics that accompany them for years. She was a senior reporter ā¦
Iāve Never Used a 3D Printer Before. Is This One for Kids as Easy to Use as It Claims?
A thin emoji skin over a genuinely great printer.
Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
Hands-free unlocking is the future of smart locks. The best smart home tech removes friction, and having your door unlock for you as you walk up is asā¦
Flockās CEO Is Sorry for Calling Privacy Activists āTerroristsā
If Tucker Carlson's "douchebag factory" remark is any indication, the backlash is bipartisan.
If You're a YouTube TV and DirecTV Subscriber, You Could Be Eligible for a Disney Settlement Payout
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
SwitchBot Home Dashboard Review: An E Ink Smart Display for the Weather-Obsessed
SwitchBotās E Ink smart display is great at what it does, but youāll need programming chops if you want it to do more.
Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter
Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.
Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent
Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.
Sonyās flagship RGB LED TV is incredible
The Sony Bravia 9 II is the most anticipated new TV in years. It's an amazing RGB LED TV. I watched Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on theā¦
YouTube TV Review: Even at This Price, Still the Best Channel Selection You'll Find
A standout channel lineup and user-friendly features make YouTube TV a top live TV streaming service, but its value isn't what it used to be.
The Same 5G Network Your Phone Uses Can Identify and Track Rogue Drones
In a proof-of-concept demonstration, AT&T and Ericsson showed how existing 5G networks can track aerial objects that might threaten public safety.
This Adorable BlackBerry-Inspired Phone Keeps Me Focused in Ways I Didn't Expect
The $490 Unihertz Titan 2 Elite has a few quirks, but it nails that BlackBerry Curve feeling.
More games should be on rails (literally)
It's been a good few weeks for games on rails. Nintendo's Star Fox remake wisely kept the tightly scripted, action-packed levels from Star Fox 64 largā¦
The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 136, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope your neighborhā¦
Let Me Show You How to Easily Change Your IP Address Using a VPN and Other Techniques
Changing your IP address may seem difficult, but there are user-friendly ways to hide your IP with a VPN and other methods.
AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out
Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out.
Will AI fix prior authorizationāor make it worse?
The government is piloting a program that uses AI for insurance-coverage decisions. If youāre like me, you or a loved one has struggled through the prā¦
iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Upcoming Handsets
There are now more rumors about Apple's next flagship phones that point to a new foldable, a variable-aperture camera, more RAM, improved battery lifeā¦