The Verge X really wants you to forget about Twitter — and that includes in its terms of service. Users are starting to see pop-ups about new terms that go into effect on September 29th, and one adjustment is two instances of “retweet” (the only use of “tweet” in the current terms) to “repost,” essentially putting the final stamp in the death of the word tweet.There are a bunch of other branding changes in the new terms, including a nearly wholesale removal of the word “Twitter” in favor of X. I say nearly wholesale because, hilariously, many of the URLs included in the terms still seemingly have to include the word “twitter,” like in this link to a developer-focused website: https://developer.x.com/en/docs/twitter-for-websites. There have been... Continue reading…

As phone manufacturer’s like Apple and Samsung make moves to reduce plastic waste (which is a great thing!), it comes at the expense of you not having a charger for your new Galaxy Z Fold 3 (which is a not so great thing!). Add Galaxy Z Fold 3 chargers to the list along with Samsung Galaxy Z fold cases, of additional purchases you need to make as soon as you buy a new phone. But don’t worry, we’ve done the digging to unearth the best Z Fold 3 chargers.

Image: Lotus Lotus revealed the 2024 Emeya electric hypercar, a four-door sedan with nearly 1,000 horsepower and a burning desire to reach 60mph in under three seconds. Lotus claims that the Grand Tourer “is one of the fastest GTs in the world” — but we’ll need to see some unbiased testing first before we agree to that hyperbole. Still, the Emeya seems fast, with a top speed of 155mph and a zero to 60mph time in 2.8 seconds. When it goes into production in early 2024, the Emeya is expected to compete with other luxury sports cars, like the Audi E-tron GT and Porsche Taycan. Lotus didn’t reveal a lot of the most relevant specs, like battery capacity or range. The company did say that the Emeya is expected to be “broadly similar” to Lotus’ first EV,... Continue reading…

The Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t a massive step up from the prior model, but it does offer a few new features. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Nearly a year ago, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, introducing the first-ever Ultra ($799) alongside the Series 8 ($399) and a new Apple Watch SE ($249). Each wearable has its own pros and cons, but the introduction of the high-end Ultra also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market before than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had.But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch you can afford so that it continues to receive software updates from Apple. The latest update, watchOS 9, launched on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models last year, and watchOS 10 will offer the same compatibility when it arrives in the fall, likely on... Continue reading…

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is one of the best Android tablets, with a beautiful, high refresh rate AMOLED screen. It comes with the superlative S Pen in the box, so straight away, it’s versatile for productivity tasks. The powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset is the most powerful Qualcomm chip on the market, so it’s got the power you need. To keep that screen pristine and the power topped up, you’ll want to pick up some accessories. A screen protector is my first suggestion, followed by a case to protect from falls. There are tons of other accessories for what is sure to be a popular device, so I rounded up some of my favorites.

The NFL 2023 season is finally here, starting with tonight's Thursday night game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs. Last season, the Lions finished up with a 9-8 record while the Chiefs went 14-3 and won the Super Bowl. As a season opener, on home turf, it's likely that Kansas City will be looking to make a statement tonight, but unfortunately Travis Kelce is currently questionable for the game after a knee-related injury from earlier this week. The Mahomes - Kelce connection is real, so it will be interesting to see how Mahomes adapts to overcome if Kelce does not play in the opener.

Select iPad models go on sale quite regularly. | Image: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge While the best iPad deals usually come around during major sale events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and even last month’s Amazon Prime Day, you can still find plenty of great discounts at all times of the year if you know where to look. Whether you’re after the high-end iPad Pro or the most affordable entry-level iPad, there’s likely a sale going on somewhere that you may be interested in.Of course, it’s difficult to know exactly where you can find the most notable deals unless you’re scouring the major retailers on a daily basis. But that’s often what our deal hunters at The Verge are doing each and every day, so let us help you out. Below, we’ve listed the best deals you can get on each iPad model that is currently available,... Continue reading…

When you buy a new iPhone or iPad, you may want to get rid of your older iDevice. However, before doing so, it's important to factory reset your used iPhone or iPad to ensure that the new owner doesn't get access to your data or personal information. Factory resetting could also come in handy if your existing iDevice is bloated or misbehaving. Follow the steps below to utilize this essential feature.

Microsoft has been going all in on its AI endeavors recently. The company has been integrating its AI Copilot services across its Microsoft 365 suite of products and even Windows. However, as the Redmond tech firm expands services in this field of generative AI (GAI), there are natural concerns regarding the potential legal and regulatory hurdles, due to the technology being at a stage of relative infancy. Now, Microsoft has addressed some of the questions in this area in an attempt to assure commercial customers that they should use its GAI technologies without worrying about the legalities.

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge We know for a fact that Valve’s hardware ambitions didn’t end with the Steam Deck. Over the past two years, Valve has suggested it would like to see a standalone VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and a Steam Deck revision with better battery life and screen. Now, Valve may be actually getting ready to ship at least one of its hardware ideas. South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency has certified a “low power wireless device” from Valve with the designation “RC-V1V-1030,” as spotted by @dxpl at Arca.live (via Brad Lynch).A new Valve hardware device just received radio certification in South KoreaValve Index was 1007Steam Deck was 1010??? is 1030https://t.co/AfgKorlyFZ pic.twitter.com/ECJPhqxTsu— Brad Lynch (@SadlyItsBradley) S... Continue reading…

Netflix Netflix has just released a new trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne, and it’s all about the Bloodlines. The new trailer features more of Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel), the new scion of the Belmont house, as he does what his family does best: kill vampires. Nocturne is set during the French Revolution as a new vampire cult rises around a so-called vampire Messiah, Erzsebet Báthory (Franka Potente), who has pledged to do her bloody, bitey bidding. To stop her, Richter will need the help of his new friends, some of whom will be familiar to longtime Castlevania fans.Richter's bandana. A new rendition of Divine Bloodlines. Maria, Annette, Olrox, Drolta, and Edouard in all of their glory. Please enjoy our Official Main Trailer for... Continue reading…

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