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Google will let friends help you recover an account
Google is introducing new recovery tools that aim to make it less frustrating to regain access when you’re locked out of your account. Instead of answering security questions or entering a recovery...
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox
What does "Xbox" mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it's a collection of Xbox-native titles like Halo, Gears, Forza, and Fable. I think...
Halliday Glasses review: Ambitious smart glasses with frustrating flaws
Every now and then, you review a product you can’t get along with in any way, shape or form. Sometimes, it’s about the quality of the hardware, but more often it’s about the philosophy of its...
Honor’s Magic 8 phones have huge batteries and oodles of AI
The Magic 8 Pro’s design hasn’t changed too much from the Magic 7 Pro’s. Honor announced its Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro flagships at a launch event in China today, with an international launch...
Verge subscribers, here’s how to set up ad-free podcasts
Ad-free podcasts are now officially available for Verge subscribers! There are a few steps to follow to set up ad-free feeds, so read on for instructions. If you’re not yet a Verge subscriber but...
There are many ways the world could end. Don’t forget nuclear armageddon.
There’s no shortage of things that could end the world. But between climate change, risks from AI, and biological threats like pandemics, we seem to be forgetting about one human-made existential...
Leading the way for El Salvador’s digital future
Based in San Salvador, Valeria Zavaleta is a digital artist who brings imaginary worlds to life. She uses a combination of 3D design, animation, and artificial intelligence to build digital...
Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over after ‘irrefutable’ gambling evidence
After an investigation found ‘irrefutable’ evidence of gambling, it appears Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over. MLB Insider Héctor Gómez has posted on X that...
Japan asks OpenAI not to infringe on 'irreplaceable' manga and anime content
Japan's government has asked OpenAI not to infringe on anime and manga content that it called "irreplaceable treasures," according to a report from ITMedia seen by IGN. The request...
Windows 10 support has ended, but here's how to get an extra year for free
You'll get access to Windows 10 a little longer by doing this. (Getty Images) Still running Windows 10 on your PC? Did you know that as of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of...