Illustration: The Verge A collection of 2,500 leaked internal documents from Google filled with details about data the company collects is authentic, the company confirmed today. Until now, Google had refused to comment on the materials.The documents in question detail data that Google is keeping track of, some of which may be used in its closely guarded search ranking algorithm. The documents offer an unprecedented — though still murky — look under the hood of one of the most consequential systems shaping the web.“We would caution against making inaccurate assumptions about Search based on out-of-context, outdated, or incomplete information,” Google spokesperson Davis Thompson told The Verge in an email. “We’ve shared extensive information about how Search... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon now offers restaurant food delivery. And if you pay for Amazon Prime, the delivery part is free.Amazon is now embedding Grubhub into Amazon.com and the Amazon Shopping app, and Amazon Prime customers paying $139 per year for Amazon Prime will now pay $0 for food delivery fees on orders of $12 or more, among other benefits.Amazon had previously offered Prime customers a free one-year subscription to GrubHub Plus, but that one auto-renewed at $129 per year. Now, it’s a permanent part of the Amazon Prime subscription.Amazon says the ordering experience is “identical” to ordering from Grubhub’s website or app and is accessible to all customers, even without Prime.Amazon and Grubhub say they’ll continue collaborating on other... Continue reading…

You shouldn’t miss this rare opportunity to grab the GOTY contender. | Image: Square Enix As legendary as Final Fantasy VII is, even its staunchest supporters have a hard time recommending newcomers to play the original PlayStation’s classic JRPG. The sharp polygonal graphics of the era don’t do the memorable story and characters justice today for many audiences, but Final Fantasy VII Remake was a refreshing first attempt at modernizing it. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — the second game in the planned trilogy — has been out on PlayStation 5 for a few months now, and it’s worth continuing the journey, especially with a $15 discount that brings it down to $54.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.Rebirth picks up right where the original left off, with Cloud Strife leading his comrades on a search for Sephiroth across an... Continue reading…

The OnePlus 12 hit the market in January, and it's been turning heads with its flagship-like features, attractive price point, and impressive design. But with a new phone comes the need for everyday protection. A good case isn't just about keeping your phone looking new; it's about ensuring it stays safe from drops and spills that can cause costly damage. Whether you're prone to dropping your phone or just want to keep it scratch-free, finding a suitable case is essential, so we've rounded up all the best cases for the OnePlus 12 you can buy right now. After you've selected a good case, check out these OnePlus 12 deals if you still need to order the phone, you can likely score one at a discount.

Peter Serafinowicz will host Million Dollar Secret. | Photo: Kate Green / Getty Images for Paramount Pictures UK Netflix has a new game show on the way called Million Dollar Secret. Netflix says that the eight-episode series will set 11 contestants on the hunt for a 12th one who’s been given a $1 million prize in an effort to be the last person standing (and win that prize).The show seems to be aimed at the same audience that made the similarly dystopian-in-tone Squid Game: The Challenge the 15th-most watched TV show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 with over 33 million views (enough to slightly edge out CoComelon S1, Suits S1, and The Crown S6 but still well short of CoComelon S8).Once the $1 million prize holder is found and eliminated by another contestant, the money goes to them, Netflix wrote. But it involves some strategy: players who... Continue reading…

We've been using accounts for decades and with the rise of malicious individuals, security measures have had to be developed to better shield accounts from attacks. Passwords are notoriously risky due to the need to make them easy enough to remember without using the same password for every account. Doing so would make the process of logging into all your services painless, but it would also mean all your accounts would be affected by a single security breach. This is where a password manager comes into play a single login to manage thousands of accounts with randomly generated passwords.

Image: The Verge Free ChatGPT users can now access custom GPTs, analyze charts, ask questions about photos, and other features added with GPT-4o in early May. Features like model and web responses, data analytics, chart creation, vision, file upload, memory, and custom GPTs were available to paid users — ChatGPT Plus, Teams, and Enterprise — but are now open to anyone using ChatGPT. While free ChatGPT users can discover and use custom GPTs — previously only available to paid subscribers — they won’t be able to create their own. Custom versions of ChatGPT we’ve used already have ranged from an on-demand thesaurus to an Ikea shopping guide. Makers of custom GPTs can also participate in a revenue sharing scheme that OpenAI began testing in March. Having... Continue reading…

The future is back, baby. | Photo: Dan Seifert / The Verge After a few years of legal battles, you can once again control grouped speakers using the Google Home app and Google Assistant. The feature was slipped into Android 15 beta 2 last week, and now it’s going out to everyone, so users shouldn’t have to adjust the volume one speaker at a time anymore from their Android phones.From the Google Home app, you should be able to adjust the volume from the Now Playing screen in the app when you’re playing to multiple speakers just by adjusting the volume as normal — the same goes for Google Assistant-compatible smart speakers. The company says there will be other ways to access its “Group Volume Control” feature later, including from an Android smartphone lock screen or smart displays like the... Continue reading…

Health trackers can be useful, but a lot of them are closed-source. As such, people concerned about their privacy may be a bit hesitant about where all their personal data goes after it's been collected. There haven't been many open-source health trackers that let people see how their data is used, but the HealthyPi Move wants to change that. Its open-source nature means you can check the entire codebase to ensure you have control over where your data goes, and best of all, you can grab a unit yourself by supporting its crowdfunding campaign.

Image: Instagram Instagram is expanding “limits,” a safety control you can use to hide DMs and comments from accounts who may be harassing you. Now, instead of just hiding content from recent followers or people who don’t follow you, Instagram will mute incoming messages from everyone except the users on your close friends list.Even though Instagram first rolled out limits to help creators deal with harassment campaigns, anyone can use the feature if they’re facing unwanted messages and comments from bullies and other bad actors. It could give a way to shut down incoming noise without disconnecting people from a supportive community. Image: Instagram When limiting interactions from everyone but close friends, you’ll only see DMs,... Continue reading…

Google introduced a Windows 11-inspired faster snapping experience to Chromebook devices with the ChromeOS 124 update, released last month to the Stable channel. Now, this month, Google has released the ChromeOS 125 update to the Stable Channel, bringing AI features you won't find on Windows PCs.

If you're looking for the best graphics cards out right now, chances are, you've got your eye on a few cards from Nvidia. The brand has been doing stellar things over the past few years, and although the prices might be up there, there's no denying the results you get when you're paying top dollar.