This deal knocks 87% off Windows 11 Pro, dropping it down to just $24.97 for a limited time. Right now is the perfect time to upgrade if you're running an older version of Windows, or are looking to grab a copy if you're trying to build a new PC. This deal is incredible, especially because you can use this copy and install it on two devices, making the price even sweeter. So grab it while you still can, because this deal won't last long.

Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft's popular operating system (OS), and it's still fairly recent, having launched on October 5th, 2021. Just like Windows 10 before it, Windows 11 gets major updates every now and then, such as Windows 11 version 23H2 in late 2023, and version 22H2 a year prior. These updates can change a lot about how the OS works, and so, it can sometimes be important to check what version of Windows 11 you have.

Illustration: The Verge X is now supporting passkey log-ins on iPhones and iPads, granting members access to the security feature regardless of their “Premium” status. Generating a passkey for X allows users to completely skip entering a password when they log in to their accounts and instead rely on the device’s security (with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device’s passcode). For now, passkeys are only available in the US, and X hasn’t revealed when it’s rolling out the login technology on Android, for desktop operating systems, or in other countries. Also, X’s rollout of passkeys doesn’t seem to be complete yet (some users reported still not having access as of Tuesday night on the East Coast), so don’t fret if the feature hasn’t popped up yet.Today we’re... Continue reading…

Rumors of a 5G-modem enabled MacBook Pro have been gaining more and more traction in 2023. With Apple completing its acquisition of Intel's failed modem business in 2019, and increasing reports that Apple is now developing its own 5G modems in-house for use in the iPhone, the ground may be being laid for a cellular enabled Laptop. When we'll actually see a cellular MacBook Pro is a matter of debate, but there's one question to discuss in the interim. Do users really want a cellular-enabled laptop? We think so, and we'll explore some of the reasons why we think that cellular connectivity might be a huge upgrade for the MacBook Pro.

The Verge eBay is following in the footsteps of Google, Discord, Twitch, Unity, and more — by laying off loads of workers this January instead of right before the holidays. The company writes it’s laying off around 1,000 workers, or 9 percent of the company’s full-time employees, and that’s just the start: eBay will also lay off an unspecified number of contractors “over the coming months.”Despite reporting profit of $1.3 billion last quarter, which it described as “another quarter of solid results,” eBay today suggests that there is a “Need for Change.” Company president and CEO Jamie Iannone writes that “there is more we can do to ensure our success,” and argues that eBay should be a “more nimble” company that “makes decisions more quickly” to... Continue reading…

At the Ignite conference in November last year, Microsoft confirmed that 3D immersive experiences powered by Microsoft Mesh are coming to Teams. True to its word, the Redmond tech giant has announced that Mesh experiences are now generally available in Microsoft Teams, offering ready-made 3D immersive spaces that blur the line between virtual and in-person meetings.

Concept Tesla design images shown off in a recent corporate video. | Image: Tesla Tesla is eying a June 2025 kickoff for production of a new mass-market compact crossover, Reuters reports. The company has apparently invited suppliers to bid to work on the car, and is forecasting producing 10,000 vehicles weekly. Tesla did not respond to The Verge’s request for comment on Reuters’ report.News that production of the next-generation vehicle could be just a year and a half away comes as Tesla is facing intense competition in the electric vehicle market from BYD, a Chinese automaker that Reuters reports overtook Tesla to become the world’s top EV maker by sales in the fourth quarter of 2023. While BYD has grown rapidly off the back of its affordable cars, The Wall Street Journal notes that it’s moving into selling more... Continue reading…

Building a new PC can be a fun, if somewhat daunting process if you're doing it for the first time. Even if you run into some challenges, it's usually worth it for the feeling of turning it on for the first time knowing you have a faster (presumably) experience waiting for you... That is, until you realize you still have to install an operating system, such as Windows 11.

It's not every day that a company releases a driver for your graphics card that could potentially double your framerates, but when it does happen, it's definitely worth noting. AMD has done exactly that by adding its AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) technology into the main branch after a testing period, and while the potential FPS gains are huge, it does come at a cost.

Image: Pocket Pair Palworld, a new multiplayer monster-collecting survival game, has sold more than 7 million copies in just five days, and now the developers behind it are sharing a roadmap of what’s to come. Dubbed “Pokémon with guns” by many, Palworld is set to get player-vs-player (PvP) fights, raid bosses, a PvP arena mode, and Steam / Xbox crossplay support.Developer Pocket Pair revealed the planned future updates in a post on X (formerly Twitter) today with no time frame for when they will arrive. Palworld is also getting “various Xbox feature improvements,” alongside server transfers and migrations, improvements to the game’s building system, and new islands, pals, bosses, and technologies.[The Future of Palworld] We would like to share with... Continue reading…

Image: The Verge For years, Apple’s App Store policies have made it impossible for apps to sell digital services and goods on their own terms. A new law in the EU could change all of that — and Spotify is prepared. Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge We now know the date and time when Nintendo will disconnect online services for 3DS and Wii U software, which is scheduled for April 8th, 2024, at 4PM PT / 7PM ET. If you’re in Japan, it will be the morning of April 9th, at 9AM. If you’ve been using one of those systems, you should note this support page warning users that if you have an unused eShop balance tied to a Nintendo Network ID, you have until March 11th at 10PM PT to link the wallet with a Nintendo Account so that those funds can be used to buy items for use with the Nintendo Switch. Even if you don’t have a Switch, you can still create an account and merge the funds.Nintendo announced the spring shutdown a few months ago, explaining that while StreetPass, Pokémon Bank,... Continue reading…