Rimac, the company behind the absurdly quick Nevera EV, says it’s now made it even faster with the Nevera R. This new version of Rimac’s new electric supercar can apparently hit 60mph from a stop in just 1.74 seconds, or about a tenth of a second faster than the original.The EV apparently generates 2,107 horsepower, or about 200 more than its predecessor. On top of that, Rimac says the Nevera R has better aerodynamics, more downforce, and improved grip, and that it managed to knock 3.8 seconds off the Nevera’s lap time on the Nardo Ring, a high-speed Italian track owned by Porsche. Like the regular Nevera, the new EV supercar requires “manufacturer oversight” to unlock its top speed of 256mph. Without that, the car is limited to... Continue reading…

The iPhone 15 Pro. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge What the rumor mill says about the first new iPhones in the era of Apple Intelligence. Continue reading…

PC building may not be rocket science, but it isn't a walk in the park either, especially for a first-timer. Around two decades ago, I was on the cusp of building my first-ever gaming PC. So, I was naturally a bit nervous, worried I might end up messing it up. The level of PC building information available on the internet wasn't as widespread in those days, so I was mostly on my own.

Intels 14th-gen Core processors have been around since 2023 and are due for a refresh. Before Arrow Lake arrives, AMD launched the 9000 Ryzen series, including the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. This flagship processor is positioned to take on the 14900K and 14900KS, both offering exceptional performance. The Ryzen 9 9950X is all about efficiency, however. AMD stuck to the same number of cores and threads, etching out more performance with a lower power draw.

Commonly known as OpenOffice, LibreOffice is an evolved version that is a worthy alternative to the industry giant Microsoft Office. Thanks to robust features, cross-platform availability, and continuous improvements via frequent updates, LibreOffice has garnered a loyal fan following among students, individuals, and professionals worldwide. In this article, we will delve into the top reasons why LibreOffice continues to reign supreme as the best free alternative to Microsoft Office.

One of the most common image editing tasks is removing the background from a subject. Maybe you want the subject to be pasted onto another image, or to replace the existing background with another one for a better overall image. Or perhaps you want to play with Generative Fill, and let AI decide what the new background will be. Whatever the reason for removing the background, Photoshop enables you to accomplish this in various ways. Once you know the different options for background removal, you'll know which one you want to use in the future.

When it comes to picking hardware for your PC, it's natural to want the latest and greatest. When choosing the best SSD for your build, just from looking at specifications, you'd likely want a PCIe 5.0 SSD which comes with the highest transfer speeds. I'm here to tell you that you probably don't need it though. Unless you're doing specific tasks that require a high volume of sequential read and write speeds, you can buy any SSD that fits your budget and get roughly the same experience in daily use.

It’s no ROG Ally X, but Asus’ last-gen handheld is still a powerful gaming machine. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Now that the new and improved Asus ROG Ally X has arrived, we’re starting to see some solid deals on its predecessor, the Asus ROG Ally. Now until August 19th, for instance, the Windows-based gaming handheld is available at Best Buy with a Z1 Extreme chip for an all-time low of $499.99 ($150 off). That’s almost half the price of its successor, which costs $799.99, rendering it a good alternative if you’re on a tighter budget. The lower-end model with the Z1 chip is also on sale for $379.99 ($120), though, given the performance downgrades, we’d recommend sticking with the Extreme configuration.At this price, the standard Asus ROG Ally offers good value, even if it didn’t impress us as much as ROG Ally X when it comes to comfort,... Continue reading…

When the Nintendo Switch launched, it was a big event for a few reasons. No less was it a comeback story for Nintendo following the dreadful sales of the Wii U, but it was a promise to developers that piracy would no longer be a problem on Nintendo hardware. From the Nintendo DS, to the Wii, to the Wii U, and the Nintendo 3DS, piracy was a rampant issue across the company's entire portfolio. However, that quickly became a problem for the Switch as well, but this time, it wasn't really Nintendo's fault.

Microsoft is keen on tying Windows 11 installations to a Microsoft account, which is supposed to be a good thing since it automatically backs up your data, plus your BitLocker encryption keys. However, this makes it a bit harder to pass on the computer to someone else, since the computer will be tied to your Microsoft account.

If Microsoft Outlook is your go-to app for checking email, its probably where you like to keep your calendar organized as well. However, a lot of people tend to share calendar updates and invites via Google Calendar. While theres nothing wrong with that, it can be a bit frustrating when you pull out your Galaxy Z Flip 6 and have to open two different apps to see all your upcoming appointments.

Image: Becca Farsace / The Verge Instagram is a popular place to show off your latest photos, but if you’re a real photography enthusiast, it may not be enough. You may want a better-looking portfolio — not to mention feedback and suggestions from other photographers. One way to get that is to exhibit your work on a site specifically geared toward the visual arts.What follows are sites that offer amateur and / or professional photographers a space to showcase their images, solicit comments, have discussions, and possibly even sell some work. In other words, a community — one that offers critiques, support, and good conversation. Instagram Screenshot: Meta This may not be a typical Instagram feed, but it shows that you can search for and find... Continue reading…