SSDs have replaced the archaic mechanical hard drives for the most part, and they're readily available on the market now. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and connectors, which makes choosing the right SSD for your motherboard a bit tricky. An incompatible SSD can be too fast, too slow, or simply not work. To avoid this frustration and save money, let's dive into M.2 SSD compatibility and ensure you get the perfect drive for your build.

Power banks and chargers are among the most popular products that sell like hot cakes during Prime Day sales. They tend to get the most number of deals each year, and we're expecting this year to be no different. That's a good thing because good charging doesn't usually come cheap, and it makes deal days like these perfect for shopping.

VLC is a well-established media player for Windows that has been around for a very long time, and it's almost always recommended over the default Windows Media Player. Sure, what's included in Windows may be good enough for most people, but that doesn't meant it's great or that it can't be better.

Some of these products are already better than they were during Black Friday, and we’re just getting started. | Image: Shira Inbar After several months of teasing, we now know that Prime Day 2024 will take place on Tuesday, July 16th, and Wednesday, July 17th. Fortunately, if you’re looking to get a leg up on deals ahead of the upcoming sales event, Amazon has already begun rolling out steep discounts on several of its own devices, including Echo speakers, video doorbells, TVs, ebook readers, kid-friendly tablets, and even Alexa-powered shades. The list of Prime-only deals is still relatively short for now, but it’ll explode to include thousands of products in just a few short weeks.However, keep in mind that you must be an Amazon Prime subscriber to take advantage of any and all Prime Day deals. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial as a new... Continue reading…

What, exactly, is Perplexity’s innovation? | Image: The Verge In every hype cycle, certain patterns of deceit emerge. In the last crypto boom, it was “ponzinomics” and “rug pulls.” In self-driving cars, it was “just five years away!” In AI, it’s seeing just how much unethical shit you can get away with.Perplexity is basically a rent-seeking middleman on high-quality sourcesPerplexity, which is in ongoing talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars, is trying to create a Google Search competitor. Perplexity isn’t trying to create a “search engine,” though — it wants to create an “answer engine.” The idea is that instead of combing through a bunch of results to answer your own question with a primary source, you’ll simply get an answer Perplexity has found for you. “Factfulness and accuracy is... Continue reading…

Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge The chair of the Federal Communications Commission proposed a new rule that could make it easier for consumers to unlock their cellphones. The proposed regulation, which the agency announced on Thursday, would require mobile providers to unlock consumers’ phones within 60 days of activation.Under current regulations, consumers who want to unlock their phone — as in, freeing up a phone so it can move from one network to another — are at the mercy of their service provider. Per the FCC, consumers who want to unlock their device should contact their service provider to find out when and how their phone can be unlocked. To then unlock a device, a consumer must be in “good standing” with their provider, meaning their phone must be paid off... Continue reading…

Keyboard macros can make you more productive, especially if your keyboard has dedicated macro keys. A lot of people think macro keys are just for gaming keyboards, but they are completely wrong. Macros can help with your productivity, no matter your needs. From gaming to office work, they can help you conquer any repetitive task you may have.

When companies develop some of the best monitors available, they're usually sleek, modern, sometimes even rainbow-colored - but rarely cute. Fortunately, there are companies out there that make products that appeal to those who want a cute desktop layout, and LG's new ping MyView smart monitor is no exception. If you want to add some pink to your workstation, now's your chance - but be quick, as it is a limited edition product.

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Joe Biden and Donald Trump are expected to face off on Tuesday, November 5th. Continue reading…

Image: Hyundai Meet the Hyundai Inster, the latest cute, small electric vehicle that is being cruelly denied a North American debut. This subcompact EV has over 200 miles of range, an almost retro-inspired interior aesthetic (think lots of plastic and chunky buttons), and an adorable face that won’t be making an appearance on US roads any time soon. Oh, and did I mention that it will be very affordable? Automotive News is reporting that the Inster will be priced below $26,000. So not only is Hyundai entering the fray for affordable EVs, but it’s doing it as at an extreme distance from the US — which is very much in need of affordable EVs. Tesla is being wishy-washy on making a more affordable $25,000 “Model 2.” Ford is still trying to... Continue reading…

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has joined the defense team for a neo-Nazi accused of plotting to sabotage Baltimore’s electrical grid, The Baltimore Banner reports. Attorneys from the ACLU’s National Security Project will be working with Brandon Clint Russell’s defense “for the limited purpose of challenging the government’s secretive warrantless surveillance under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act,” Ashley Gorski, a senior staff attorney with the National Security Project, said in a statement to The Verge.“Based on the government’s own disclosures, we have good reason to believe that Mr. Russell was subjected to Section 702 surveillance and his case is a rare and important opportunity to challenge the... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is working on new plans for its YouTube Premium subscriptions, the company said in a community post on Thursday. “We’re committed to bringing members more plan options by expanding our existing offers to more regions, while also introducing new plans and exploring ways for you to share your benefits with friends in the future,” according to a post from a YouTube team member identified as Hazel.Currently, there are only a handful of YouTube Premium plans: Individual for $13.99 per month (or 12 months for $139.99); Family for $22.99 per month; and Student for $7.99 per month. By subscribing, you get perks like ad-free videos, the ability to download videos to watch offline, and ad-free access to the YouTube Music library.... Continue reading…