Windows 11 changed a lot about how Windows looks, and it can be enough to give Windows 10 users some pause. After all, the Start menu, taskbar, and File Explorer are all different. While I'm personally a big fan of the way Windows 11 looks, it's not for everyone, but thankfully, there are ways you can bring back the Windows 10 look and feel, at least to some extent.

How many motors have you got? | Photo by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Tesla’s Cybertruck is finally nearing its first delivery event on November 30th, and yet we still don’t have key details on configurations, prices, and other specifications of the unconventionally designed pickup truck. But today, we got some insight for the launch, including initial Cybertruck powertrain options and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thanks to new VIN info from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).A required VIN decoder submission that Tesla and other automakers must provide to NHTSA before vehicles are delivered to customers is now available for all to see and decipher. A Verge tipster pointed us to a Cybertruck Owners Club forum post where user Throwcomputer provided an analysis of Tesla’s... Continue reading…

Image: iFixit via YouTube We’ve already seen a teardown of the standard Pixel 8 model, but now iFixit has taken apart the $999 Pixel 8 Pro, offering a close look at the new temperature sensing tech that lives beneath the phone’s display.iFixit’s Shahram Mokhtari starts by removing the Pixel 8 Pro’s screen using a heating mat, a clamp, and a pick. After disconnecting the display from the device, Mokhtari folds back the 5G mmWave antenna cable and unscrews the main frame. From there, Mokhtari attempts to remove the 5,050mAh battery by pulling at the plastic tabs beneath the component. Image: iFixit via YouTube iFixit offers a look at the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera setup. However, Mokhtari runs into the same issue as PBKreviews, the YouTube... Continue reading…

Windows 11 made its debut in 2021, and it brought with it a lot of changes to the Windows interface we know from Windows 10. But ever since that initial release, Windows 11 has been receiving more updates, making more visual changes and adding more features. That includes Windows 11 version 22H2, released in 2022, and the more recent version 23H2 that's starting to roll out. But not everyone is ready to make the jump yet, and you may want to test Windows 11 in a virtual machine, or VM, first.

This is one of the best laptops out right now. The Lenovo Yoga 9i takes the top spot in our list as being the best overall laptop in 2023. Lenovo delivers a beautifully designed laptop with excellent accents here and there. Furthermore, it also manages to put together some of the best specifications you can cram into a laptop of this size, with a 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of internal storage.

Illustration: Beatrice Sala Here’s where we’ll keep track of late-in-the-week news companies really wish you wouldn’t read. Continue reading…

iPadOS 17 recently launched on the latest iPads, bringing an overhauled, customizable lock screen, a dedicated Health app, communication upgrades, and much more. Despite all of this, this operating system is still relatively lacking in terms of power user features, especially since Apple has marketed this device as a laptop replacement. That's why we hope that iPadOS 18 introduces some new features when it gets previewed next June.

Google's Pixel Watch 2 is the quintessential Wear OS smartwatch, and the closest you can get to Google's ideal experience. As we found in our review, this model comes with a new processor with improved performance and more advanced sensors that deliver better fitness tracking capabilities overall, making it one of the best smartwatches around. But $349 is still a big investment, and you'll probably want to make sure you protect it. One way to do that is by buying a case for the Google Pixel Watch 2, but if you don't want to add a lot of bulk, buying a screen protector is a good idea, too.

X’s community notes feature isn’t doing much to prevent the spread. | Illustration: The Verge The vast majority of viral misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war being posted on X (formerly Twitter) is being pushed by verified users, according to a recent study by NewsGuard — a for-profit organization that rates the trustworthiness of news sites. After analyzing the 250 most-engaged X posts between October 7th and October 14th that promoted incorrect or unverified information relating to the war, researchers at NewsGuard found that verified X accounts were behind 74 percent of it.The 250 posts analyzed within the study promoted one of 10 false or unsubstantiated war narratives identified by NewsGuard, including claims that CNN had staged footage of its news crew under attack in Israel, and videos claiming to show Israeli or... Continue reading…

When it comes to everyday media devices and audio accessories, there’s no beating the seamless connectivity of your favorite Apple earbuds automatically pairing with your iPhone, iPad and other Apple ID ecosystem gear. But what if you own the AirPods Pro 2 but no iOS devices? For those of us rocking Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones, is there just too much functionality to lose when your earbuds of choice aren’t optimized for Android devices?

Finding the best keyboard will heavily depend on what you use it for and, ultimately, your personal preferences when it comes to feel, sound, and layout. There isn't really one keyboard that we can recommend to everyone, which is why this collection of keys has so many different options. There are compact wireless keyboards designed for use around the house, mechanical keyboards that can handle productivity work and gaming, and all-out gaming keyboards drenched in RGB lighting with high-performance switches that give you an advantage over the competition. Most people should be able to find something that works for them, but rest assured there are plenty more options out there in our other collections; they're linked throughout this roundup to offer you a broader selection. Here are the best keyboards out there right now.

Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more.Well, this is a weird email to write — today is technically my last day at Hot Pod. But you’ll still see my byline around from time to time because I’m joining The Verge’s news team in November. Starting next week, the newsletter will entirely be back in the very capable hands of lead Hot Pod reporter Ariel Shapiro. Although I’m sad to leave, I’m also really excited to see her take the reins again and continue to churn out the coverage that Hot Pod is known for. It’s probably not a surprise to most of you that I knew very little about podcasts before taking this job back in April — a time that also coincided with some seismic changes... Continue reading…