Image: Procreate Digital illustration software company Procreate has announced Procreate Dreams, its new 2D animation app for iPad that aims to provide animation tools that anyone can use, regardless of their animating experience. Procreate Dreams will be globally available to download from the App Store on November 22nd for a one-time purchase of $19.99 — a rare sight in an industry that has widely transitioned to subscription pricing models.Designed for touch, Procreate Dreams features tools like Performing that enable users to automatically add keyframes to a project using gestures that record the animator’s actions in real time. Procreate claims the tool will “forever change the way creatives animate” by allowing them to instantly respond to their... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The organization behind the Grammys wants to make it clear that the AI Drake song “Heart on My Sleeve” won’t qualify for an award. In a video on Instagram, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says the song is “not eligible for Grammy consideration” (via Deadline).On Tuesday, the anonymous creator, who goes by Ghostwriter, released another track using the AI-generated vocals of Travis Scott and 21 Savage. That’s when a report from The New York Times also suggested that the creator is shooting for a Grammy, with Mason Jr. telling the outlet that “as far as the creative side, [the Drake song is] absolutely eligible because it was written by a human.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harvey... Continue reading…

Image: Will Joel / The Verge From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s an e-reader for everyone. Continue reading…

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Spotify is planning on rolling out a free audiobook trial for subscribers, The Wall Street Journal reports. The pilot program will feature titles from some of the largest US publishers, and users can expect up to 20 hours of listening — roughly two audiobooks — per month.Spotify first began offering audiobooks last year after acquiring Findaway, an audiobook platform. The main difference is it’s so far been using a pay-per-download model. However, as the WSJ notes, users had to purchase audiobooks via a web browser in an attempt to circumvent Apple’s 30 percent commission for in-app purchases. The pilot program will instead allow users to download books directly within the app. The program will purportedly roll out to English-speaking... Continue reading…

SpaceX Starship prototype | Image: SpaceX The first orbital launch attempt for SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy booster in April ended explosively about four minutes into its test flight, and the FAA isn’t ready to clear a follow-up attempt yet. Today, the agency closed its mishap investigation and said the report identified 63 actions that need to be implemented by SpaceX before launches can resume. They include redesigns to prevent leaks and fires, a redesigned launch pad, and other fixes.A new post from SpaceX discussing “Upgrades ahead of Starships’s second flight test” appeared shortly afterward that didn’t directly reference the 63 actions, but its details on why the first test flight lost control reflect what the FAA says needs to be addressed. Testing development... Continue reading…

This is the webcam you want if you're looking for excellent image quality and a product that can keep up with your movements. The Obsbot Tiny 4K webcam delivers a unique feature called auto framing that allows the camera to follow your movements to keep the subject in frame. As you can imagine, there are a number of benefits of owning a camera like this, so if you've been looking to up the quality of your web presentations or needed something more substantial for web streams — this is going to be the camera for you.

A new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer has been unveiled, showcasing the much-anticipated Jean-Claude Van Damme alternate skin for Johnny Cage. In addition, Hollywood actor Megan Fox will join the cast as the voice of a returning fighter, Nitara.

Samsung introduced two new smartwatches that debuted last month, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The former is a modern smartwatch that resembles the same general design of the Galaxy Watch 5, but with a few tweaks. It features a larger display and new dimensions, which you'll find in 40mm and 44mm variants. In our hands-on with the smartwatch, we found that the new screen on the Galaxy Watch 6 is a notable upgrade and looks great. However, since the new display size affects the dimensions of the Galaxy Watch 6, you won't be able to use your old Galaxy Watch 5 cases with your new smartwatch.

The latest iPhones pack powerful camera systems that can output some breathtaking shots. Though, naturally, Macs offer more storage space and advanced editing features. That's why many users might want to import their photos from an iPhone to a Mac. Whether you have a MacBook Pro (2023) or any other recent model, you can pick between three different methods to transfer your media. All you need is a USB cable, iCloud, or AirDrop.

Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge The nations of the world have to seriously ramp up their clean energy ambitions because time is running out to meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement, a sweeping new United Nations report card says.It’s the first “Global Stocktake” of the progress nearly 200 countries have made since they adopted the Paris agreement in 2015. By pushing nations to slash their greenhouse gas emissions, the global accord strives to avoid climate change so extreme that life on Earth would struggle to adapt.The planet has gotten about 1.2 degrees Celsius hotter since the Industrial Revolution, and that’s already been enough to cause more extreme weather, intensify wildfires, and raise sea levels high enough to push coastal communities away from their... Continue reading…

Apple's annual iPhone event is right around the corner, meaning all eyes are set on the Cupertino tech giant to see what kind of iPhones it has in store this year. The company is all set to introduce the latest iPhones alongside the Apple Watch Series 9 and even an Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Image: Google Google just released a teaser video of the Pixel Watch 2, and while the smartwatch looks awfully similar to the original, there are some notable differences, such as a new crown, IP68 rating, and a totally different sensor array.In the run-up to its Made by Google launch event on October 4th in New York, Google’s been “leaking” glimpses of its upcoming Pixel lineup, including Thursday’s closeup of the Pixel 8 Pro and the much smaller Pixel 8. However, our looks at the Pixel Watch 2 have been relatively fleeting. This new video, while short, is the first time we’ve been able to confirm some real differences in terms of design. (Yes, I replayed the video several times and held up my own Pixel Watch as a reference.)For starters, the... Continue reading…