Image: Kia America Kia America just announced the 2023 pricing for the EV6, and much like many EVs before it, it’s going in the wrong direction. Next year’s EV6 will start at $49,795, including a $1,295 destination charge — a 16 percent price hike, or $7,100 more than last year’s model. Previously, the Light base … Read more
Image: Nintendo Nintendo held its fall Indie World Showcase today showing off a number of titles primed to hit the Switch in the coming months (and some even later today). We got to see cozy Indian cooking with Venba, Desta: The Memories Between got its console debut, and the sequel to Golf Story finally got … Read more
Illustration: The Verge The wait is over: some Google Home users can finally try out the newly redesigned Google Home app. If you want to try out the new Google Home app public preview, you might be able to easily sign up inside the app itself. To get started, you’ll request an invite within the … Read more
What’s next for the Pixel may already be leaking. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have barely been out for a month, and we’re already hearing rumors about Google’s next flagship phones. German mobile news site WinFuture reports two new Google devices with codenames “Husky” and … Read more
E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune via Getty Carvana, the used car dealer that trusts robotic algorithms to buy your car practically sight unseen, was the third-fastest company to ever make it onto the Fortune 500 — only Amazon and Google did it faster. But for the third day in a row, its stock is … Read more
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is starting to roll out iCloud Photos integration into Windows 11. A new update to the Photos app in Windows 11 is now available, which will include the ability to link an iCloud Photos library straight into the built-in Windows Photos app. Windows 11 users will need to update their Photos app … Read more
Elon Musk’s revised Twitter Blue is available now. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The new Twitter Blue, which now costs $7.99 per month and gets you a blue verified check mark, is officially available in its app for iPhones and iPads. Twitter owner Elon Musk began hyping the new Blue just days … Read more
Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the droid B2EMO. | Image: Lucasfilm Production designer Luke Hull and costume designer Michael Wilkinson talk about creating the most grounded Star Wars show yet. Continue reading…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrates her win during an election night party during on November 8th, 2022, in New York City. | Photo by Alex Kent / Getty Images Time is running out for newly elected New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a statewide moratorium on particularly polluting methods of cryptocurrency mining. Hochul … Read more
Tony Gilroy at a launch event for Andor at the El Capitan Theatre. | Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images for Disney Andor creator Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon see the show as a story about the act of becoming and understanding different kinds of sacrifice. Continue reading…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge After briefly rolling out new “Official” verified designations on Twitter, the gray badges disappeared this morning, just a few hours after they were first spotted. “I just killed it,” tweeted Twitter’s billionaire owner Elon Musk, responding to a tweet about the gray check disappearing. “Blue check will be … Read more
The puck-like Nest Mini comes in four colors to match home decor and is wall mountable. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Early Black Friday deals are already landing, so it feels like a good time to start making your list and checking it twice for holiday shopping. How convenient for you that … Read more
Image: GitHub Microsoft-owned GitHub is experimenting with a new voice-based interaction system for its Copilot software. “Hey, GitHub!” will allow programmers to code with just their voice and no keyboard, just like how you’d speak to Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant. The new experiment will be available in Copilot, a $10 per month AI tool … Read more
PC gaming on Windows 11 is set to get faster. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is releasing DirectStorage 1.1 this week, and the biggest new addition is GPU decompression for Windows PC games. GPU decompression is the next natural step in an industry-wide effort to improve game load times on modern PCs. Microsoft originally launched DirectStorage … Read more
If you bought a Stadia controller on the Google Store, you should expect a refund. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Ahead of Google Stadia’s imminent January shutdown, Google is starting to process its promised refunds for Stadia games, add-ons, and subscription fees (other than Stadia Pro). Beginning Wednesday, Google will try … Read more
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is bringing its VPN access to desktop today. Google One subscribers on Premium plans (2TB or higher) can now download VPN apps for Windows and macOS, allowing users in 22 countries to mask their IPs on desktop and reduce online trackers. While Google is expanding its VPN … Read more
An actual photo of our readers trying to get a PlayStation 5 | Image: SIE If you’re still on the hunt for a PlayStation 5, you’re in luck. Currently, Sony’s PlayStation Direct store and Walmart have the God of War Ragnarök bundle in stock — no queues or memberships necessary. While you can just check … Read more
Image: Spotify In a blog post today, Spotify shared details of a revamped Apple Watch app that makes improvements to usability and offline playback. It also adds more visual polish with bigger album art and new animations. “You’ll be able to more easily browse and choose your favorite music and podcasts in Your Library, as … Read more
Image: Netflix The season of Guillermo del Toro on Netflix continues. Following the release of the horror anthology Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities in October, the streaming service has now turned its attention to the film Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. The latest trailer — which follows a teaser from the summer — shows a … Read more
The Ignite 3 is meant for casual users, an audience that isn’t too familiar with Polar. | Image: Polar Electro Folks who like to optimize their days might get a kick out of Polar’s latest fitness watch. The $329.95 Ignite 3 comes with a new feature that claims to predict when you’ll be at your … Read more
The V2 Pro is similar to the Xbox-themed V2 Chroma, aside from some PlayStation-specific inputs, like the touchpad and PS home button. | Image: Razer PlayStation 5 owners have yet another pricey, customizable wireless controller to consider. Razer’s Wolverine V2 Pro is launching today with PS5 and PC support for $249.99, $50 more than Sony’s … Read more
Illustration by Lille Allen / The Verge When you think about getting hacked, you mainly think of the basics: infrared, RFID, Wi-Fi, network security, door locks, etc. This is what people are usually worried about. But what about Bluetooth? What risks does it pose? And are there any tools in a DIY hacker’s arsenal to … Read more
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon might have a new healthcare offering coming soon, according to a leaked video. A video published to the company’s YouTube page Tuesday — and then quickly taken down — described “Amazon Clinic,” an online care program that would offer treatment for “common conditions” like allergies and acne. … Read more
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube’s Music and Premium services added 30 million paid global subscribers over the course of about one year, bringing its total to 80 million. This marks a major jump from the 50 million subscribers YouTube reported last September as more users look to gain access to the perks … Read more
Affinity V2 is now available, featuring a new look and introducing a host of new creative tools and features. | Image: Serif Software developer Serif has launched V2 of its Affinity creative suite, bringing new features and enhancements to its trio of graphic design and content creation applications that undercut Adobe on price. Affinity Designer … Read more
I took 1,000 photos with the iPhone 14 Pro, the Pixel 7 Pro, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. | Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge After so many years of megapixel stasis, Apple finally upgraded the iPhone’s camera to a 48-megapixel sensor this year. Previously, the iPhone’s most advanced camera was the 12-megapixel main … Read more
Photography by Joel Goldberg for The Verge Gift-giving can be pricey. Thankfully, we’ve pulled together a list of budget-friendly recommendations so you can gift more for less. Continue reading…
Twitter’s new gray “official” checkmark and label shown on the @Verge Twitter account. | Image: Twitter Twitter’s solution to breaking its own verification system is beginning to roll out. Several celebrity and publisher accounts now have a gray “official” checkmark — in addition to the blue verified badge. News outlets, including Reuters, The New York … Read more
Your new computer has arrived. | Image: Volvo The Swedish automaker’s new flagship electric vehicle will have 300 miles of range, a starting price under $80,000, and a host of high-powered tech from suppliers like Google, Qualcomm, Luminar, Nvidia, and more. Continue reading…
Photo illustration by William Joel / The Verge We discuss some devices and strategies that can keep your turkey hot and your temper cool. Continue reading…