Even the defense’s opening statement was a bad look for Sam Bankman-Fried | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge The prosecution came out swinging. Oddly, Bankman-Fried’s defense didn’t. Continue reading…

Image: Amazon Amp Amp, the live radio app launched by Amazon just last year, will soon be no more. Bloomberg reports that Steve Boom, the vice president of Amazon Music, sent a memo announcing the shutdown.The Amp app still appears to be available for download and is still airing live radio shows as of the time of publication. The Verge has reached out to both Amp and Amazon Music for more details on when the service will officially sunset. “This decision was not made quickly or easily,” Boom wrote, according to Bloomberg. “It only became clear after months of careful consideration determining the investments Amazon wants to make for the future.”Amazon’s experiment in live audio only lasted about a year and a half — the app was first launched in March... Continue reading…

Photo by Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images Google is rolling out a Gmail app for Wear OS that will allow smartwatch wearers to view their inbox and open messages. The announcement comes a few months after the app’s initial announcement at Google I/O in May.The app (first spotted on the Google Play Store by 9to5Google) allows users to check their email from the comfort of their Pixel Watch. Per 9to5, you can refresh your inbox, scroll full emails, and switch between multiple accounts from the watch interface. New email notifications can also be displayed on the watch’s face. Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge The Pixel Watch 2 was also launched today. This is a big step up in functionality for those who use Wear OS. Previously, Wear OS watches could... Continue reading…

Despite being a major player in the mobile space, Motorola smartphones don't usually receive a lot of coverage since most of the company's device lineup is geared toward making budget-friendly smartphones. Of course, there are some stand-outs among the bunch, including the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023, which delivers features such as a great screen and excellent battery life, along with things more unique like the addition of a stylus.

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have just been announced and if you’re planning to get either of them, you’ll also want to consider getting some nifty accessories. Google has announced some new official cases for the both smartphones but if you’re looking for more variety, there are plenty of good cases for the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 in the market. Other than protection, you’ll want to get yourself a good pair of earphones, and we have just the list for you.

Image: Amazon Amazon will launch two Project Kuiper test satellites into space on Friday, October 6th. The pair of satellites — dubbed KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 — will shoot into space aboard the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket as part of Amazon’s internet satellite initiative.The launch will take from the Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the two-hour launch window opening at 2PM ET. According to the Project Kuiper team, the Atlas V rocket will deploy the two satellites at an altitude of 311 miles, where they’ll enter low-earth orbit.From there, the Project Kuiper team will perform various tests to establish first contact with the satellites, as well as deploy solar arrays to generate... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge X, formerly Twitter, is no longer showing headlines on articles shared on the platform. Instead, X is only showing the article’s lead image and the domain it will link you to. The change is present on the iOS app for myself and another Verge staffer. You can see the differences between the X iOS app and X on the web in this comparison image I stitched together: Screenshots by Jay Peters / The Verge Screenshots comparing X link previews on iOS (left) and on mobile Safari (right). I also made a post on X to demonstrate what’s going on. Screenshot by Jay Peters / The Verge This change, while very annoying, doesn’t come as a total surprise. Fortune reported in August that this change was in... Continue reading…

Leaks and rumors have preceded the anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, and now that we know its release date, expectations are high. But how does this rendition of Samsung's smartphone stack up against the old, faithful Galaxy A54?

Google's ChromeOS is an intuitive, simple interface to navigate. Of course, even the best operating systems have the occasional bug or issue that pops up. If you've recently encountered bugs on your Chromebook, you might be concerned. Luckily, most errors and bugs are easy to troubleshoot. In this article, we'll discuss how to reset your Chromebook to prepare it for selling, or to fix software issues.

Although it isn't the fastest way to charge your phone in most cases, wireless charging is often the most convenient option. It won't be used to charge your phone quickly in a pinch, but it's a great way to top off your battery throughout the day. All the best phones today support the Qi-compatible charging standard, and iPhones support Qi and MagSafe. You can buy a wireless charger for your desk, nightstand, and car, making it easy to charge your phone wirelessly during the day. However, the wireless charger market can appear cluttered with a lot of cheap and unreliable chargers. To help you find the right one for your daily use, we've rounded up a list of the best Qi-compatible chargers below.

Electric Era’s PowerNode and charger gives businesses | Image: Electric Era A young electric vehicle infrastructure company founded by former SpaceX employees called Electric Era has designed EV charging stations that convenience stores can buy and manage with minimal power upgrades. Now, with a new round of funding led by Chevron Technology Ventures, the startup hopes it can convince prospective buyers to ease in on the electric vehicle future, especially as gas station traffic eventually dwindles down.People who drive gas cars exist in a more than-century-old ecosystem where they post up at a pump for up to 15 minutes to fuel up, use the bathroom, grab a soda and a pack of cigarettes, and maybe a lottery ticket or a crusty hot dog from the convenience store. However, those pumps and stores might not last as... Continue reading…

After you buy a new Chromebook or even a new laptop, one of the first steps to customizing it and making it your own is changing the wallpaper. Whether you're a student with a Chromebook, a parent, a teacher, or someone in business, changing the wallpaper will give your new device a little more personality, just like downloading your favorite Android apps and keeping bookmarks in Chrome.