CapCut is the video-editing tool owned by ByteDance, the developers of TikTok. While the social platform itself has been in and out of hot water with the U.S. Senate over whether or not TikTok should be banned in the USA, its video-editing tool, CapCut, is flying under the radar with its shady privacy practices. Once you read the Privacy Policy, youll question whether CapCut should continue being your go-to video-editing tool or not, and it might even make you question the ethics of TikTok too.

Jack Sweeney says that 38 of his jet tracking accounts have been suspended. | Illustration: The Verge Meta has suspended several Threads and Instagram accounts that track the private jets of celebrities such as Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, and former US president Donald Trump. Jack Sweeney, who gained notoriety for his @ElonJet account on X and maintained many of the suspended accounts, said on Threads that the development is “reminiscent of all my accounts getting suspended on Twitter.” The shuttered accounts, which used publicly available data to show the flight paths of private jets, initially displayed a message on Monday that read, “The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed.”Meta provided no direct warning or explanation for the suspensions, according to Sweeney, who says the... Continue reading…

There are a few apps I never use, and eventually, I let my Mac maintenance routines delete them. Its not that I need the storage; rather, its an effort not to be such an app hoarder. That being said, there are a handful of apps Ill never delete, and theyre the first ones I install when Im setting up a new Mac. These apps have been super helpful in keeping me focused and productive, especially since I work entirely from a home office.

Although some of us like to play it a little riskily and use the best smartphones bare, most people put a case on their phone as soon as they buy it. However, there's a choice you have to make: do you want a thin and light case or a rugged and protective one? There are certainly pros and cons to each, and with how expensive the newest iPhones are, you won't want to make the wrong choice. Whether you've got an iPhone 16 or the highest-end iPhone 16 Pro Max, these are the reasons to slap a rugged case on your device.

It can be easy to forget about the ergonomics of your setup in the midst of designing your home office. Factors like gear, performance, and general practicality are often at the forefront, and things like desk height, chair, and comfort can be an afterthought to many. But I'm guessing that you probably would like to be able to work and play for long periods without sacrificing your body (or your wallet). Ergonomic solutions can cost a fortune, but you don't have to go down that route. Here are 4 free ways to improve the ergonomics of your home office that you can do today.

Microsoft has been clamping down on the methods people use to dodge Windows 11's system requirements, but some third-party apps have kept fighting to dodge anything thrown at them. For instance, Rufus has been a go-to method for a long time now, and it's still letting people perform in-place updates with incompatible hardware. As good as Rufus is, it's always good to have alternative apps in the mix, and this new one seems to fit the bill nicely.

So far, the implementation of generative AI has been rather limited in the gaming space. One might argue that the so-called next-gen artificial intelligence can be used in coding and creating assets for games, but we haven't seen many practical cases where LLMs and generative artificial intelligence models can be beneficial for gamers.

In the world of mobile content creation, shaky footage can ruin what would otherwise be a perfect shot. Whether you're a travel vlogger capturing your latest adventure, a social media enthusiast trying to take your content to the next level, or just someone who loves to record family memories, having the right gear can make all the difference.

I love my pfSense firewall and couldn't see myself returning to a router supplied by an internet service provider (ISP), but it's not for everyone. While I would recommend building a custom firewall and router to those who'd be able to set it up and manage their LAN, I can understand why some may find it daunting or not worth the effort. Here are some reasons you may not need to build one for your home.

A portable monitor is going to be the only way to go if you're looking to expand your screen real estate without adding a lot of bulk and clutter. And if you've been looking to expand your workspace without spending a lot of money, then we think this Asus portable monitor is going to be a great buy right now, especially with its convenient connectivity and large 15.6-inch panel.

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge If you want to subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu on your iPhone, you can’t do that anymore. Support documents for Disney Plus and Hulu now say that new and returning subscribers to those streaming services can’t sign up through Apple, as reported by MacRumors.I’m not currently paying for Disney Plus, so out of curiosity, I tried logging into my account through the iOS app to see what would happen. After entering my email and password, I was greeted by a message that says: “Unfortunately, this app doesn’t support in-app sign up. Finish setting up your account on the website. Create and manage your account at disneyplus.com/next.” Hulu’s iOS app also pushes you to the Hulu website if you try to log in without an active subscription. ... Continue reading…

The 990 Evo Plus is one of the latest SSDs from Samsung, offering a new affordable option that delivers performance at a great price. This isn't to be mistaken for the standard Samsung 990 Evo model, with the Plus version offering substantial benefits like sequential read speeds up to 7,250 and sequential write speeds up to 6,300MB/s.