CASEY CRAFFORD/NETFLIX Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation is better than it has any business being, and the streamer intends to keep all of the first season’s good momentum going with even more episodes, according to Eiichiro Oda.In a move that only comes as (a bit of) a surprise given how opaque Netflix likes to be about the logic behind its choice to cancel some shows just as they’re really taking off, Oda announced today that the live-action One Piece has been renewed for an unannounced number of new episodes / seasons. In an announcement video featuring one of One Piece’s transponder snails, Oda thanked fans, new and old, for supporting his work and said that “it’ll still take a while to get the scripts ready, so please be patient.”“It seems... Continue reading…

Samsung's flagship tablets have been among the best Android tablets for the last few years. But the company took things to a whole new level with the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup last year when it added a new overkill 'Ultra' model packed to the brim with top-of-the-line hardware. While the new Galaxy Tab S9 lineup is more of an iterative upgrade, it still has the potential to be among the year's best tablets, and you should consider picking up a Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, or Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra if you're in the market for a new large-screen Android device for work or entertainment.

This is the monitor you want if you're looking for a high performing gaming monitor that can really keep you immersed in the experience. The Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 gaming monitor offers a 1000R curvature, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. In addition, you're getting excellent colors and contrast thanks to support for HDR10.

Most smartphones these days tend to have good battery life, meaning they last at least one full day on a single charge. It's a basic expectation many users have when shopping for a new phone, especially some of the more recent flagship phones. Smartphone technology has also evolved to a point where critical components like the processor aren’t really power-hungry, which means manufacturers can squeeze out more performance and deliver the same or better battery life without increasing battery capacity. This ensures phones stay slim and efficient.

Image: Square Enix If you’ve poured dozens of hours into Final Fantasy VII Remake, that unfortunately won’t give you much of a leg up in the game’s sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. As part of an interview about the new game posted on the PlayStation Blog, game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that you won’t be able to port over your Remake save or character builds into Rebirth.Here’s the full question and answer:Given this is a direct continuation Final Fantasy VII Remake, can players port over their save file and their character builds to continue their journey into Final Fantasy VII VII Rebirth?Hamaguchi: We have announced that the Final Fantasy VII remake project will be a trilogy and that each entry will be a standalone game in its own right.... Continue reading…

Image: PlayStation Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will come with an even bigger map. The developers behind the sequel — Insomniac Games — have announced they’re “nearly doubling” the size of Marvel’s New York.With the expanded map, you’ll get to swing your way past the East River and web your way across Queens and Brooklyn while completing story missions, side quests, and city activities along the way. There are also new “Web Wings” that help you get across the city faster. You’ll also get to switch between playing as Peter Parker and Miles Morales “near-instantly,” with both characters having different side stories and quests. The game will feature 65 different suits, along with a new Suit Styles feature that lets you apply different color shaders for some... Continue reading…

If you’re an older person looking to buy a laptop or you're buying for your elderly parents or grandparents, it's important to consider a few factors before making a choice. There are some fantastic laptops out there, but that doesn't mean they're the greatest choices for older users. Finding the best laptops for seniors is a bit more tricky than just getting the latest and greatest specs.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Sony’s September show wasn’t quite as big as Nintendo’s, but there were some fun announcements in store. Continue reading…

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a new trailer and a February release date. To close out a rather tame State of Play, Sony knew it had to bring out the big guns. So it did... with the Sister Ray.Junon’s big-ass gun was only one of the many new glimpses of the open world we got with FFVII Rebirth’s new trailer. We also got a first look at Cosmo Canyon and Gold Saucer, and Cait Sith finally makes his appearance.While FFVII Remake and Rebirth diverge significantly from the story laid out in the original Final Fantasy VII, Rebirth looks like it’s still going to add a lot of the side activities that made escaping Midgar on FFVII’s first disc so dang cool. Cloud’s zipping around Costa del Sol on a Segway; he’s playing fighting games in the Gold... Continue reading…

Image: Capcom Capcom’s remake of Resident Evil 4 is getting its Separate Ways DLC starring Ada Wong very soon: it’s due out on September 21st.The expansion allows you to play through sections of RE4’s story as fan-favorite character Ada Wong, seeing the suspenseful horror of the original game unfold through the supporting character’s perspective. Separate Ways first premiered when the original Resident Evil 4 came to PlayStation 2, further finding its way into later HD rereleases.Launching alongside Separate Ways on the 21st is a free update to The Mercenaries time attack mode, featuring Ada Wong and Wesker. Image: Capcom Resident Evil 4 VR Mode on PlayStation VR2. Also coming to PlayStation 5 is Resident Evil 4 VR Mode,... Continue reading…

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Disney is in talks to sell off its ABC network and local TV stations, according to a report from Bloomberg. The entertainment giant reportedly met with Nexstar Media Group, which owns dozens of local news stations, to discuss a sale.Disney’s response to the report is a denial that it has reached a deal to sell off ABC or any of its other linear properties. In a statement published on its website, the company says it’s “open to considering a variety of strategic options,” but it hasn’t made an official decision and that “any report to that effect is unfounded.”Sources tell Bloomberg that the talks between Nexstar and Disney are still early and that a price hasn’t yet been named. Another source tells the outlet that Disney is also... Continue reading…

VPN support on a router can mean a few different things, but to most people, it means using an encrypted VPN service to add a layer of protection between your device and the internet at large. For this, you need a router with VPN client support, and luckily, a few of the best Wi-Fi routers have this feature by default. TP-Link, for example, has even been adding VPN client mode to its routers, even the cheap ones, with firmware updates.