Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Between flashy shots of a sleek new Apple Watch and a colorful array of iPhones, Apple made a major announcement for a two-year-old product: the AirPods Pro 2. The earbuds will soon gain a hearing aid function that anyone can access, a move that will provide a cheaper alternative to traditional hearing aids and an all-in-one solution that could change the way people get help for hearing loss.The Food and Drug Administration signed off on over-the-counter hearing aids in 2022, giving people access to cheaper alternatives that don’t require them to see a doctor. Provided Apple receives approval from the FDA, Apple’s new “clinical-grade” over-the-counter hearing aid capability will roll out as a free software update this fall. Some people... Continue reading…

If you have one of the new Macs, then you might have tried to install the macOS beta on it. And with the macOS Sequoia beta available for download, you might be well on your way to doing it for the first time. While beta operating systems can be rewarding for impatient enthusiasts, they typically pack plenty of bugs and glitches that can make your Apple computer unreliable.

Photo by Paul Hennessy / Anadolu via Getty Images The Starliner debacle fueled speculation that the space agency would dump Boeing. But if it did, it would be left with SpaceX — and Elon Musk. Continue reading…

If you have a Steam Deck, then, like me, you've probably started to delve into the rest of your Steam library since you picked it up. There are a ton of great games on Steam that play well on the Steam Deck, but sometimes, you'll want to play them on your PC, too. Thankfully, if you don't have a controller for your PC but still want the controller experience on your PC, you can use the Steam Deck as one, and it's pretty easy.

Samsung's ever-evolving SSD lineup has a new member in the form of the 990 Evo M.2 SSD. It debuted in January 2024 as Samsung's first drive to have PCIe 5.0 support, making it a solid option for those who want the versatility of both PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 compatibility. The added versatility automatically makes it a better option to consider over many other SSDs in 2024, but let's find out how it stacks up against the 970 Evo Plus, which is the only other SSD that's available as a part of Samsung's Evo lineup in 2024.

There's something special about writing on a dedicated word-processing device. No apps, no distractions, not even a spell checker - it's just you, the keyboard, and the words you're typing. If you're a huge fan of portable typing devices that come with minimal features (for the better), Zerowriter has a crowdfunding campaign that you're going to want to see.

Private clouds are great if you dont want to rely on external service providers to store your precious data. While there are plenty of ways to run private file-sharing servers, CasaOS provides a simple UI for managing a personal cloud - and offers a ton of self-hosting features to help you access all your favorite home lab services without investing in extra hardware. If you havent heard about CasaOS, then read on! This article might just convince you to give it a shot.

If you've been looking to score a 50-inch 4K TV for cheap, you won't want to miss this deal. The Pioneer Xumo smart TV is now on sale, with a deep discount from Best Buy that knocks $110, dropping to just $190 for a limited time. This is the lowest price we've seen for this TV, so get it while you can because this deal won't last long. Of course, if you're looking for something smaller, you can always pick up the 43-inch model, which is also on sale. Regardless of which one you choose, you're going to be getting a great TV for the a good price.

Image: The Verge Microsoft is laying off around 650 employees in its gaming division today. The latest cuts come months after Microsoft laid off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees, and after the closure of several game studios, including Redfall developer Arkane Austin.Xbox chief Phil Spencer announced the layoffs to employees in an internal memo this morning, seen by The Verge. The cuts are related to the Activision Blizzard deal, and Spencer makes it clear in his email that “no games, devices or experiences are being cancelled” and no studios are being closed as part of the layoffs today.“As part of aligning our post-acquisition team structure and managing our business, we have made the decision to eliminate approximately 650 roles across... Continue reading…

The entire iPhone 16 lineup also supports faster 25W MagSafe charging. | Image: The Verge All the new iPhone 16 models unveiled this week can reportedly charge more than 50 percent faster through a wired USB-C connection than the previous series. That’s according to a Chinese certification posted on Weibo indicating that Apple’s latest iPhones can support up to 45W of wired fast charging.The certification from the China Quality Certification Centre regulatory body, also posted to X by user ShrimpApplePro, shows all of the new iPhone 16 models were tested at 5-15 volts and 3 amps, which equates to a 45W maximum. The iPhone 15 lineup maxed out at 29W. As noted by 9To5Mac, it’s not unusual for Apple to neglect announcements around wired charging. The 45W max of the iPhone 16 easily bests the Google Pixel 9’s 27W capabilities... Continue reading…

Minecraft is one of the most popular games of all time, and it should be considered one of the best games to play on the Steam Deck. It's a game that can eat up days months of your life before you know it, and being able to sit back with your Steam Deck to comfortably navigate the blocky world just makes sense.

If you've been eyeing a new Qualcomm Snapdragon powered laptop but didn't want to spend all that much, we think this new deal is going to be right up your alley. The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge not only looks good, but it's also built solid as well. Furthermore, it's now seeing a fantastic discount from Best Buy that knocks $450 off from its original retail price. For a limited time, you can now grab this laptop for an absolute steal at just $850. So get it while you can because this deal is too good to pass up.