The new PS5 (right) is a bit shorter than the original (left). | Image: @phantompainss The launch of the slimmer PlayStation 5 is just weeks away, and one user seems to have already gotten their hands on the updated console. In a series of images posted to X (formerly Twitter), user @phantompainss shows how the updated console stacks against its chunkier counterpart.The new PS5 looks like it’ll have a slightly smaller footprint when compared to the original console. Not only does it have a slimmer profile than the standard PS5, but it’s also a couple of inches shorter as well. Despite the thinner design, the back of the device appears to retain the same ports as its predecessor, including an HDMI port, two USB ports, a power connector, and an ethernet port. Image: @phantompainss The images also appear... Continue reading…

Image: Toby Fox Deltarune fans, consider your bones trousled. On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of Deltarune’s release, Undertale and Deltarune developer Toby Fox shared some wonderful news worthy of a spooky celebration. In a development update, Fox shared that Deltarune’s third chapter is “nearing completion” and outlined his plans for the game’s full release.“Chapter 3 is pretty much content complete! There will be essentially no more changes to dialogue or gameplay from here,” Fox wrote on his website, interspersed with cute Halloween-themed sprites of everyone’s favorite monster crew. Though Fox explained that there is still more work to be done on Chapter 3 before it can be released in full, he said that his team has mostly transitioned to... Continue reading…

Image: Apple In addition to a new iMac, Apple announced new M3-powered versions of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro during its “Scary Fast” event on Monday. The new laptops can be configured with either the M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max chip, all of which should offer larger performance gains than the last-gen M2 chip. Each MacBook Pro is currently available to preorder online ahead of its release date in November, with the M3 and M3 Pro models due to arrive on November 7th, while the M3 Max will ship later.If you’re wondering how the new laptops compare with the M2 models on paper, we’ve rounded up everything we know so far based on specs and statements from Apple. Stay tuned as well for our full reviews, in which we’ll let you know how well the laptops... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge Match Group and Google announced a settlement on Tuesday in Match’s lawsuit against the company. The last-minute decision leaves Google scheduled to go up against Fortnite publisher Epic Games alone in an antitrust trial that starts next week, with Epic alleging that Google Play’s payment policies are anticompetitive.Match sued Google in May 2022, alleging the company “illegally monopolized the market” for app distribution with Google Play and imposed an “extortionate tax” with the fees it takes from transactions on the marketplace. Its claims dovetailed with an existing complaint from Epic as well as a coalition of state attorneys general. Google and the states announced their own settlement in September.Under the terms of this latest... Continue reading…

The taskbar on a Windows PC is one of the most convenient places to house applications you use often. However, the size of your screen will dictate how many apps you can see on the taskbar, which can become a problem, especially on smaller laptops. Plus, if you've recently purchased a new computer, the taskbar is likely already filled with unneeded programs.

As USB-C connectivity has become standard in 2023, opting for a USB-C mouse is a good idea. A USB-C mouse will allow you to connect a mouse to nearly any modern laptop easily, and there are a few benefits to going with a USB-C mouse over a USB-A connected mouse, as USB-C has a higher data throughput, allowing for you to have a lag-free mouse experience when connected via USB-C. Wireless mice also see a stronger connection when connected via USB-C and Bluetooth simultaneously, so whether you are looking for the best gaming mouse or a mouse to connect to your new laptop, we've compiled a list of our favorite USB-C connected mice to help you search. You can also pick a fantastic mouse from our best mouse in 2023 round-up.

Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Twitch is pulling the plug on its Nintendo Switch app; the streaming company is “ending support” for the app, according to a support page. It will be removing the app from the Nintendo eShop on November 6th and people who already have it downloaded will “lose access” on January 31st, 2024. Twitch launched its Switch app in late 2021, but users have voiced some complaints with the app. You can’t see a stream’s chat, for example, meaning you have to use another device if you want to see what other people are talking about or type a message of your own. You can’t subscribe to creators if you want to support them. And you also can’t use the app to broadcast your own gameplay.“We recently made the difficult decision to remove the Twitch app... Continue reading…

It may be hard to believe, but Windows 11 is over two years old now, with a few updates already under its belt. We got Windows 11 version 22H2 in 2022, and multiple Moment updates throughout 2023, with version 23H2 also starting to roll out now. While Windows 11 is still fresh thanks to its frequent updates, all signs point to Microsoft launching Windows 12 at some point in 2024.

Ever since Valve launched the Steam Deck, handheld PC gaming has only grown with newer players entering the market. There are a bunch of Steam Deck alternatives out there. Chinese brand Ayaneo has been releasing handheld gaming devices at a regular clip and has released as many as six handhelds since 2022. We take a look at how the Ayaneo 2 compares with the Steam Deck. In terms of technical specifications, the Ayaneo 2 does seem to have an upper hand over the Steam Deck, but does that automatically put it in the driver’s seat? The answer is more nuanced.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge DoorDash has added a pop-up in its app this week warning customers that orders with no tip might take longer to get delivered. Upon seeing the prompt in a since-deleted tweet on X, formerly Twitter, The Verge confirmed that if you enter $0 in the tip amount in the DoorDash app while placing an order, an alert appears with the below warning, prompting you to add a tip or continue without a tip:Orders with no tip might take longer to get delivered — are you sure you want to continue? Dashers can pick and choose which orders they want to do. Orders that take longer to be accepted by Dashers tend to result in slower delivery.The move appears to be an effort by DoorDash to show customers that drivers are likely going to prioritize more... Continue reading…

Marathon and Destiny 2’s The Final Shape have been delayed. | Image: Bungie Bungie is laying off around 100 staffers as well as delaying two of its forthcoming titles: Marathon and Destiny 2’s forthcoming expansion, The Final Shape. The latter is now expected to launch in June 2024, while the former won’t be expected until 2025.The layoffs, first reported by Bloomberg, are part of ongoing cuts within Sony’s PlayStation division. Ex-Bungie employees have begun posting on social media about the layoffs, which impact around eight percent of the studio’s workforce. Sony purchased Bungie last year in a $3.6 billion deal that was supposed to see the Destiny developer operate as an independent unit within the company. “Today is a sad day at Bungie as we say goodbye to colleagues who have all made a significant impact... Continue reading…

MFW my supervisees tell me to stop asking questions because it is distracting. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images His employees told him he ‘should stop asking questions because it was distracting.’ Continue reading…