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Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensions
BYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous. But for those who spend a significant chunk of their lives putting words to virtual paper, there...
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: How does wireless CarPlay connect?
If you're wondering if CarPlay works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the answer is yes. It uses both at different times.
Welcome to Night Vale cocreator Joseph Fink learned storytelling from Grim Fandango
10 out of 10 beard. | Photo: Ben Mekler Joseph Fink is the cocreator and cowriter of Welcome to Night Vale, arguably the most important fiction podcast ever. He's also the creator of the noir...
OpenAI will pull its models from Cursor due to SpaceXAI acquisition
OpenAI is planning to cut off Cursor's access to its models on November 12, 2026.
Why clearing cache won’t always speed up your devices
Clearing cache is a handy troubleshooting step, but you shouldn't use it all the time. Reckless use can actually slow your apps and devices down for a while.
What You Should Look For In A USB To Bluetooth Adapter For PC
Not all adapters handle Bluetooth devices equally well. The right blend of speed, range, and reliability keeps your wireless gear working the way you expect.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction
The Z Flip 8 is designed to be used shut more than ever before. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge What do you want from a flip phone when it's closed? A simple interface, perhaps notifications...
Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters
As audio-focused generative tools and platforms have gotten more sophisticated, the internet has become increasingly filled with AI-generated music whose melodies and vocals are algorithmically...
A sad country song about Texas could become the biggest hit ever
Ella Langley performs at a country music festival in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 4, 2026. | Jason Kempin/Getty Images If you haven’t yet heard about how a certain fella is choosin’ a woman from...
How Zohran Mamdani ended up in a fight over Hindu nationalism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and state Attorney General Letitia James at a press conference on August 12, 2026, in New York City. | Selcu Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images On Tuesday, New York...