Where are the good Android apps for Mastodon?

Image: Mastodon Recently, I started looking for an alternative to Twitter (somehow, I suspect I’m not the only one) and landed on Mastodon. I like it there: most of the residents seem smart, friendly, and less likely to blow up than on Twitter. But after I started getting used to the interface, I realized that … Read more

How to watch the February 2023 Nintendo Direct

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The first Nintendo Direct of the year is almost upon us — and it sounds like it might be a big one. While Nintendo hasn’t provided any real details, the company did say to expect “roughly 40 minutes of information” about games coming out in the first half … Read more

Justin Aversano makes a quantum leap for NFT photography

Artist name: Justin AversanoLocation: Los AngelesDate minted first NFT: Feb. 15, 2021Which blockchains? Ethereum Bio: Unintentionally, the healing process of losing his twin sister at birth sparked Justin Aversano’s career to become the poster child for NFT photography. His most famous collection, “Twin Flames,” has 5,900 ETH in total sales volume on OpenSea and multiple … Read more

Google is still drip-feeding AI into Search, Maps, and Translate

Illustration: The Verge Google announced a bunch of AI-enabled Search, Maps, and Translate updates as part of its “Google presents: Live from Paris” event on Wednesday. While it showed off hints of the ChatGPT-rivaling “Bard” AI chatbot-style search powered by its LaMDA technology, most of the features focused on features we’ve already seen, like “visual … Read more