Steam Deck is arguably the best handheld gaming console out there right now. Not only does it allow you to take your Steam library with you on the move, but you can also run Xbox Games Pass on Steam Deck, or use it to play non-Steam titles from other launchers. It's also one of the most customizable open-source handhelds that lends itself to loading non-games apps and emulators.

Yelp’s new AI releases. | Image: Yelp As Yelp tries to remind users it’s more than just a place to find a new restaurant to try, it’s launching the Yelp Assistant, an AI chatbot that “contextually” understands what users are looking for and can match them with service professionals in their area. If you want to replace your bathtub, the chatbot will ask questions like what type of bathtub you want and which features you’re interested in, then suggest a couple of nearby bathtub installers. People have the option of writing their own messages to selected businesses or having Yelp Assistant make one for them. After you review the final project request (generated based on what you asked for in your chat session), the bot can send it to service providers on your behalf, which... Continue reading…

The Lenovo Legion Go has been out for quite a while now, and with all of the updates that have come out since its launch, you might be wondering whether it's a good idea to factory reset it. You might also have made some software tweaks and need to undo them, and in both cases, factory resetting is an easy and quick procedure. It's the same as any other Windows machine, and here's how to do it.

Musk said he wants Tesla to be “absolutely hard core” about the headcount reduction. | Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Barely two weeks after initiating layoffs for at least 14,000 staffers, Tesla is now reportedly laying off hundreds more — including senior executives and the majority of its Supercharging team. According to an email first reported by The Information and then Electrek, the automaker’s senior director of EV charging Rebecca Tinucci is leaving the company on Tuesday, alongside most of the 500-person team she oversaw. Tesla’s head of the new vehicles program, Daniel Ho, is also out along with his team. These cuts come in addition to the recent 10 percent workforce reduction — and Musk’s email leaves room for more.In the email sent to executives last night, Musk said he wants Tesla to be “absolutely hard core” about the cuts, and that... Continue reading…

HEIF or HEIC images are becoming more common on the internet. This is a new image format and codec that allows images to be compressed more efficiently, allowing for smaller sizes while retaining higher quality. However, out of the box, you may not be able to open them on your Windows 11 PC.

YubiKeys have been on the scene for well over a decade now, and have slowly but surely been growing to support more and more use cases. YubiKeys offer a second hardware factor for authentication, requiring not only that a code or key is provided, but that the physical device is inserted as well. They even include a physical button, or biometric sensor on some models, to ensure that the device is physically touched and can't be remotely manipulated. Here are some great ways to make use of your YubiKey that you might not be taking advantage of yet.

Zhao “violated US law on an unprecedented scale,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo. | Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering charges. Continue reading…

The shark still looks fake. | Image: Wes Davis / The Verge Remember Google’s AR search, which can make augmented reality bugs, dinos, neat objects, and buildings appear atop the real world through the lens of your phone? Now might be a good time to take it in because it seems to be vanishing.According to 9to5Google, the number of animals that will give you AR renders when you search for them has shriveled to just a few. My editor, Richard Lawler, saw the same thing on his Pixel 8 Pro, as did I when I checked my Pixel 6. But when I searched in Safari on my iPhone 15 Pro, there they were: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Spinosaurus, Rhinoceros Beetle, Jewel Beetle, and a Giant Panda! Perhaps it’s just a bug? Or perhaps Safari is a temporary workaround. Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge ... Continue reading…

If you haven't heard the news, ads are making the slow, somber march toward the Windows 11 Start menu. Right now, the feature is only on the beta branch of Windows 11, but it's only a matter of time until it arrives on the release branch. As such, ads in the Windows 11 Start menu will eventually become the norm.

If you've been looking for a new charger, chances are, you've seen how many different options are on the market in 2024. The sheer volume of choices can be a little overwhelming, which is why it's always important to find one that can meet all your needs and fit within your budget.

Image: Supercell Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is becoming a playable video game character in Clash of Clans this week. It’s the first time a real person has been added to the game, and footballer Haaland will become the Barbarian King character during a month-long football-themed seasonal event.Clash players will be able to recruit the Norwegian striker or raid his village and ruin it — perfect if you’re an Arsenal fan like me.Haaland has played Clash of Clans for more than 10 years and reached out to Supercell, the Finnish game developers behind the popular mobile game, to make a partnership happen. Supercell jumped at the opportunity. “When we heard Erling Haaland was a fan of our game and that he wanted to partner with us, it was really... Continue reading…

Windows 11 is great for gaming, thanks to features like DirectStorage, Auto HDR, and of course, having the largest library of games out of any platform. Many of those games can be obtained through the Xbox app, which is built into WIndows 11 and gives you access to a ton of games (including cloud gaming) plus social features.