The Bluetooth headphones feature is coming to just the new Model 3, at least for now. | Image: Tesla A Tesla software update is adding the ability to connect Bluetooth headphones so kids in the back seat can enjoy streaming movies and shows without disturbing their parents in the front. As Not a Tesla App notes, so far, the 2023.38.8 software update with the new feature for content viewed from Tesla’s Theater app is rolling out only for the redesigned Model 3 that offers an infotainment screen for back seat passengers. The new vehicle launched in Europe in September but has not yet reached the US market. The latest Model S and Model X vehicles in the US do have rear screens, but we have not heard about the update becoming available for them yet.For now, those who own a redesigned Model 3 can connect up to two Bluetooth headphones by... Continue reading…

With the release of its latest iPhones, Apple finally retired the classic mute switch on the Pro models. So, if you have an iPhone 15 Pro Max or the smaller 15 Pro variant, you will find a new Action button located right above the volume controls. By default, the Action button still acts as a silent mode toggle, and thanks to iOS 17, users can pick one of several other actions. Furthermore, you can even use some workarounds to supercharge it and assign multiple tasks to it. If you're looking to explore the Action button's functionality, whether you're new to iPhones or more of a power user, we've got you covered.

It was basically a foregone conclusion that Marvel’s animated What If...? series would return to Disney Plus with even more stories from far far corners of Marvel’s ever-expanding cinematic universe. But the show’s new season 2 trailer also makes it seem like its next chapter is going to jack directly into the big multiverse moment that most of the studio’s recent live-action films and series have become entangled in, which suggests some interesting things about the future.Though tinkering with people’s lives in season 1 damn near led to reality falling apart, The Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) is up to his old tricks in the new season 2 trailer. And he’s once again keeping a close eye on unique variants of characters from films like Black... Continue reading…

Black Friday has evolved into a month-long extravaganza now, giving you plenty of time to find the best deals on your favorite gadgets and other essentials. A lot of retailers have already started offering early access to some of their best deals to the customers, meaning plenty of great deals are already live. We've already highlighted some great Black Friday PC and laptop deals, and it's now time to check out some unmissable deals on smartphones. There's no better time than Black Friday to splurge on the smartphone you've been eyeing for a long time, and many of these deals are simply too good to pass. From cutting edge flagships to some solid mid-range smartphones, here are the best Black Friday smartphone deals you can grab early if you don't want to wait.

When it comes to app development, you have probably heard of Visual Studio Code. Often called VS Code as shorthand, this is a popular code editor used on Windows and even macOS. If you're on one of the many great laptops that run Ubuntu Linux or an Ubuntu-powered desktop, however, you should be happy to know that you can run VS Code on your system. You can install it as a snap package, as an apt, or even through the Ubuntu Software Center or through a manual download. We will take a look at all three methods for you right here.

Illustration: The Verge Sonos is in a bit of a rough patch with its consumer hardware business. Demand isn’t nearly on the same level that it was a few years ago, and CEO Patrick Spence has used the word “challenging” more than once when discussing the company’s last several financial quarters. Today’s earnings, which saw revenue decrease by 5.5 percent year over year, are another example. “While it was a challenging year in the categories in which we play, the strength of the Sonos brand and product portfolio enabled us to retain a strong market share position,” Spence said in Sonos’ press release.But Spence and the Sonos team predict big things ahead in 2024. Namely, some sort of significant new product is on the roadmap for later next year that Sonos... Continue reading…

Here’s hoping this Starship test flight ends better than the first attempt. | Image: SpaceX The second test flight for SpaceX’s Starship rocket has now been given the all clear by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA said in a statement that it “has given license authorization for the second launch of the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy vehicle. The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental, policy and financial responsibility requirements.”SpaceX confirmed it’s now targeting November 17th for the test, with a two-hour launch window starting at 8AM ET.The launch was initially grounded following an investigation into the first orbital launch test for the Starship and Super Heavy booster in April, which burst into flames and fired detonators to self-destruct about four minutes into its flight. SpaceX said in... Continue reading…

Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft is investigating Windows activation issues that appear to be linked to the company’s recent move to block Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys from activating copies of Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you have an installation of Windows 10 / 11 that has been activated using the free upgrade from Windows 7 or 8, then there’s a chance it might become deactivated if you swap some hardware components or even upgrade your BIOS version.I personally experienced this in late October on a copy of Windows 11 after swapping a motherboard in one of my test PCs and no longer being able to activate it using the digital key assigned to my Microsoft account. I had to purchase a new Windows 11 key instead.A Verge reader experienced the same issue and... Continue reading…

Orders for the new Model 915 Cyberquad for Kids are expected to ship in late November. | Image: Tesla After being recalled last year for not meeting product safety standards, Tesla’s $1,900 Cyberquad for Kids is once again available to purchase on the Tesla webstore in the US. The latest release of the Cybertruck-inspired ride-on toy — identified as Model 915 — is an updated version of the Model 914 Cyberquad for Kids that launched back in December 2021. Orders for the Model 915 are expected to begin shipping in late November.Like the Model 914, the new Model 915 Cyberquad for Kids was jointly created by Tesla and popular children’s toy maker Radio Flyer, best known as the makers of the Little Red Wagon. The battery-powered Cyberquad for Kids has a 500W motor with a top speed of 10 mph (that parents can switch to 5 mph) and a max range... Continue reading…

Building your own Windows PC can be a fun adventure, no matter if you’re a novice or an enthusiast. Of all the components needed to build a PC, the motherboard is the backbone of it all. Choosing the best motherboard is one thing, but if you really want to improve your PC build, there’s nothing quite like a clean, pristine white PC. There are plenty of white PC cases, and white GPUs on the market, but having a white motherboard will truly help your build stand out. Here are some of the best white motherboards for you to choose from.

We've already seen plenty of rumors and leaks about Windows 12, the next operating system release from Microsoft. From quashed rumors of Windows 12 being subscription-based to other unconfirmed tidbits, there's a lot to talk about. However, we do know that Windows 12 will have AI and machine learning features at the epicenter, starting with Copilot. In fact, Microsoft is so confident Copilot will be part of the best PCs in the future that it plans to bring the feature to one billion Windows 10 users as well. Despite all the hype, though, I'm not convinced that Copilot will revolutionize workflows in Windows 12.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Adobe is working on a new audio tool designed to break apart different layers of sound within a single recording. The tool is called Project Sound Lift, and it can use AI to separate elements like applause from the sound of someone’s voice.As shown in a demo sent to The Verge, all you have to do is import an audio file into the application, then choose which sound you want the tool to filter out. There are quite a few options to choose from, including applause, laughter, alarms, speech, crowds, traffic, typing, and more. Project Sound Lift will automatically detect each sound and spit out separate files containing the background noise and the track you want to prioritize, like someone’s voice or the sound of an instrument.You can... Continue reading…