Running a website usually involves subscribing to a hoisting plan with a provider, which then handles all the background processes. To save money, its possible to run a website on your network-attached storage (NAS) device. This is precisely what I did using a Synology NAS enclosure though it will work on a custom NAS with an OS such as TrueNAS or Unraid. Depending on what you need the website to do, a NAS can be a powerful web server.

Image: Jackson Gibbs for The Verge Renting bins is convenient, slightly more sustainable, and not once did I miss cardboard boxes. Continue reading…

NSEU officials said 6,500 Samsung workers participated in the initial three-day walkout — and now it’s rallying more of its members. | Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea have indefinitely extended the first-ever strike at the company in a push for better pay and benefits. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) rallied its over 30,000 members on Wednesday after the company’s leadership showed no indication of holding talks with the union following a three-day walkout.As reported by Reuters, the NSEU is demanding a 3.5 percent increase in base salary, an extra day off to mark the union’s foundation day, and a fairer bonus system between executives and lower-ranking workers. Samsung, the world’s largest maker of memory chips, announced an estimated 15x increase in operating profits for its latest quarter, following a spike in semiconductor... Continue reading…

Earlier this year, Microsoft started forcing Windows users to use the new Outlook instead of the inbox Mail app. Luckily, though, users had the option to simply disable the New Outlook toggle to bring back the old email app. All of that is now in the past, as Microsoft has just made things a lot more complicated for users who want to go back from the new Outlook to the Mail app.

If you've ever set up a Linux distribution like Ubuntu, you may have noticed the installer prompts you to enter a name for your machine. Commonly called the hostname, it's the name that identifies your Linux system every time you connect to another device over a network or Bluetooth connection.

It's been nearly ten years since Meta purchased Oculus. And since that time, Meta has poured a lot of money and resources into its VR projects, not only creating a variety of products, but also building and fleshing out a pretty good ecosystem for its devices as well.

Foldable phones have come a long way, but durability is still a concern. That's why many folding phone owners turn to great cases to add a bit of extra protection to their expensive devices. The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold costs $1,800, the OnePlus Open costs $1,700, and the Pixel Fold costs $1,800. Clamshell foldables like the Motorola Razr or Galaxy Z Flip are cheaper, but are still pricey. Keeping these folding phones up and running for years is vital, and it's also a challenge.

Image: The Verge Microsoft has dropped its seat as an observer on the board of OpenAI, less than eight months after securing the non-voting seat. Apple was reportedly planning to join OpenAI’s nonprofit board, but now the Financial Times reports that Apple will no longer join the board.OpenAI confirmed that Microsoft has given up its seat in a statement to The Verge, following reports from Axios and the Financial Times that Microsoft’s deputy general counsel Keith Dolliver wrote a letter to OpenAI late on Tuesday.“We’re grateful to Microsoft for voicing confidence in the Board and the direction of the company, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership,” says OpenAI spokesperson Steve Sharpe. “Under the leadership of CFO Sarah Friar,... Continue reading…

There are some good EVs and hybrids that are eligible for the incentive. | Screenshot: Umar Shakir / The Verge Carvana is now offering discounts of up to $4,000 at checkout for eligible used EVs and plug-in hybrids. The discount is essentially an advancement of the federal tax incentive for previously owned vehicles, but it lets customers reap the benefit immediately rather than waiting for tax refunds the following year.You will still need to file your taxes correctly using IRS Form 8936, and you have to agree to transfer the credit to Carvana once you do file. So, while it’s not making tax season any easier, Carvana is offering a lower cost of entry to buy an electric vehicle, which could help push customers interested in EVs to take the leap.You can now take advantage of the offer on Carvana’s app or website by searching for EVs or plug-in... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge Google has made it a little easier for those at more risk of targeted online attacks to enroll in its Advanced Protection Program for Google accounts. Now users can set it up with a single passkey — using the built-in biometric authentication of a Pixel phone or iPhone — instead of the two physical security keys the company previously required. The Advanced Protection Program is aimed not at normal users but people like those working on political campaigns or journalists with sensitive information to protect. When it launched, the company required two physical security keys to activate it, and one of those keys plus a password to log in after that. Google changed the feature in 2023 to allow users to sign in with just a passkey — a... Continue reading…

Image: Samsung Samsung will trot out its next foldables and some new Galaxy AI features during the summer edition of its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France, on Wednesday. You can expect a new Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a squarish look and a not-square Z Flip 6, both with much brighter screens and longer battery life than their predecessors.Based on recent leaks, the company will announce new AirPods-like Galaxy Buds and even a new squircle-shaped Galaxy Watch 7 “Ultra,” aimed at the Apple Watch Ultra. Keep an eye out for the Galaxy Ring, too. Rumor has it that Samsung’s new wearable smart ring went into mass production in May.When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked?Samsung will stream Galaxy Unpacked at 6AM PT / 9AM ET on July 10th. Where can I watch Galaxy... Continue reading…

Image: Apple The “Music Dance Experience” is on its way back. Apple just released the first teaser trailer for the much-anticipated second season of Severance, along with the news that the show won’t be returning until 2025. The first episode will start streaming on Apple TV Plus on January 17th and last 10 episodes.The short teaser doesn’t reveal much about what to expect in the new season, but according to Apple, “Mark (Adam Scott) and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.”A day before the trailer dropped, Apple released an appropriately cryptic teaser:pic.twitter.com/046vNV03vz— Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 9, 2024Severance debuted on Apple TV Plus in 2022,... Continue reading…