Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Logitech is rolling out a firmware update for its popular G Pro X Superlight 2 mouse this week that will enable 4kHz response rates. The higher polling rate is designed for high DPI / low in-game sensitivity players who play esports PC games, which is who Logitech markets its Superlight series of mice toward. A higher polling rate on a mouse essentially means that when a frame is rendered, you get a more recent and accurate cursor position shown on your screen. The time delay between your cursor and where it’s being displayed on your screen is reduced the higher the polling rate.Firstly, for PRO X Superlight 2 users, we are excited to share a new firmware update for your mouse that will increase your response rate to 4kHz for free.... Continue reading…

The HomePod Mini isn’t for everyone, but it’s still a solid choice for Apple users. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge With most of the Apple news this week revolving around the new M3 MacBook Air and Apple’s ongoing app store kerfuffles in the EU, it’s not surprising that Best Buy’s current promos on the HomePod Mini and second-gen HomePod have slipped under the radar. That’s a shame, however, given the smart speakers are on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) and $269.99 ($30 off), respectively, which doesn’t happen often.If you’re deciding between Apple’s latest Siri-based smart speakers, there are a few things to consider. The latest HomePod is essentially a rehash of the original model from 2018, only this time, it comes with support for spatial audio, the new Matter standard, and temperature and humidity sensing. The pint-size HomePod Mini, meanwhile,... Continue reading…

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images, Nathan Howard / Stringer President Joe Biden is set to deliver his third State of the Union address on Thursday as he hurdles toward a likely rematch with former President Donald Trump in November.Biden will deliver the speech at the US Capitol at 9PM ET.This year’s address comes just a couple of days after Super Tuesday, where Biden and Trump each dominated primary ballots across multiple states. That brings them one step closer to entering the official general election campaigning stage.We’ll be watching for what Biden has to say that could shape the tech policy issues at the forefront of both the presidential campaign and the next few legislative months. The White House has made the safe deployment of artificial intelligence a priority in the past year... Continue reading…

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Amazon’s Drop In feature has become a useful tool for contacting people in your household, finding out what your kids are up to (especially when they’re being too quiet), and checking in on elderly relatives. It allows you to literally “drop in” using an Alexa-capable device, either just via audio or with audio and video. But since you don’t want anyone dropping in on you unwanted, it’s a good idea to understand how to set it up and how to use it.Set up your device for Drop InIn order to allow somebody to drop in on an Echo or Fire device (or any Alexa-capable device that allows you to make calls), first you have to enable the Drop In feature on that specific unit.Open the Alexa app on your phone and select the Device icon on the... Continue reading…

Stephen Dubner speaking at On Air Fest | Alexa Hoyer This is an excerpt of an interview that took place at On Air Fest on March 1st between Freakonomics Radio host Stephen Dubner and Hot Pod reporter Ariel Shapiro. The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.Alright so, you know podcasting. You know economics. What do you make of this moment in the podcasting industry?It really depends on what angle you’re coming at it from. The short version is that there was probably a little bit too much panic, because of the combination of the recession that never quite happened, and then the big iOS adjustment and how it’s playing out in reality and in perception. Additionally, from the platform side, there was just massive, massive acquisition, acquisition, acquisition,... Continue reading…

With computers now coming with built-in NPUs, Microsoft is keen to put them to work. For a while now, we've been hearing rumors that Microsoft is revamping Windows to have a heavy AI focus, which would make having an NPU handy. And now, there are whispers that Microsoft is going to reveal one of its first AI-powered tools...and it's Paint.

Image: Adult Swim Even Warner Bros. Discovery games are subject to the capriciousness of the executive suite. Several developers of games published under Adult Swim Games, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, have said that the company has reached out to inform them that their games will soon be removed from digital storefronts on PC and console.“It saddens me to announce that we received notice from Warner Bros. Discovery (the owners of Adult Swim Games) that Fist Puncher will be retired and removed from Steam in the next 60 days,” wrote Matt Kain, one of Fist Puncher’s developers, on Steam.Other developers with Adult Swim Games said they received the same message. “Within the next 60 days, Soundodger+ will be removed from Steam,” wrote Studio Bean on X.S... Continue reading…

While Microsoft keeps adding new features to OneDrive to improve the overall experience, the company doesn't shy away from removing something users don't find useful. According to Microsoft, the ability to upload files to OneDrive directly from URLs is one such feature that not many users benefit from and, therefore, is being discontinued.

The Miyoo Mini is a popular retro gaming handheld that can emulate a ton of older consoles. Those consoles include the NES, GameBoy, SNES, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, and so much more. However, while the software out of the box is excellent and can play quite a few games, there's a way to get even more out of your Miyoo Mini with OnionOS.

Since the launch of the Steam Deck, the market for great PC gaming handhelds has boomed. Just about every major manufacturer has bought into the concept and made their own gaming handheld. That includes the likes of Valve, Lenovo, Asus, and soon MSI. We've reviewed all of them, from the Steam Deck OLED to the Lenovo Legion Go, and love the experience of playing full-fledged PC games on the go. But since these devices are also capable PCs, gaming handhelds have the potential to be much more than just gaming consoles.

Image: Epic Games Fortnite is going even more old school for its next season. Epic just launched Chapter 5: Season 2 of the battle royale game, dubbed “Myths & Mortals,” and it’s all about Greek mythology. That means playing as Greek gods, fighting across Mount Olympus, and wielding Zeus’ thunderbolt. The launch was preceded by a clever in-game event involving Pandora’s box.First up, the new locations. A number of mythological locales have been added to the map, including Mount Olympus and the underworld, which, naturally, is guarded by Cerberus. To go along with this are a number of power-ups and items to collect, including the Wings of Icarus so you can fly, Zeus’ bolts which let you “rise into the air and hurl lightning bolts at your target,” and a... Continue reading…

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge One of the more frustrating aspects of TikTok used to be the difficulty in finding a video that you really liked and wanted to see again but had accidentally swiped past or watched a day or two ago. Previously, there was a long, complex series of steps you had to follow to find out your watch history on TikTok — making it hardly worth the effort. Now, however, you can easily find your watch history — and, if you want, erase it. All you have to do is:Tap your Profile icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.Select the three-line icon in the top-right corner.Tap on Settings and privacy > Activity center.You should now see a gallery with all of the videos you’ve watched over the last 180 days. Tap on any that you’d like to... Continue reading…