There's a special feature carried over from Windows 10 to Windows 11 called Nearby sharing. As the same suggests, you can use this to transfer files and other items between different Windows PCs. It could be between your laptops or desktop PCs. Leveraging Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, this feature helps you avoid using cloud services, or even USB drives for quick file exchanges on Windows.

Meta’s new headset is better than its predecessors in almost every way. But until there’s more to do in mixed reality, this won’t be the headset that gets everyone wearing headsets. Continue reading…

The MacBook Pro (2023) is arguably the best Mac for power users working on the go. Not only does it pack some of Apple's mightiest silicon, but it also supports macOS Sonoma and all of its rich features. And while newer iterations of this Pro notebook offer a wide variety of ports, it still is missing some types. Worry not, though, as you can easily fix this problem by relying on USB-C hubs. To help you find the best USB-C hub for your MacBook Pro, we've listed some of the best options available below.

An unofficial render of the Pixel 8A. | Image: OnLeaks / Smartprix Google just started selling its new $699 Pixel 8 and $999 Pixel 8 Pro, but a less expensive version is apparently already on the way: OnLeaks and Smartprix have teamed up again to offer unofficial renders of a roughly 6.1-inch Pixel 8A. Like the Pixel 8, it’s a design with two rear cameras and a hole-punch selfie cam, and it’s curvy like the other new Pixel phones, too. And you may not have to satisfy your curiosity with renders alone — because in September, Abhishek Yadav shared photos of this handset too: Google Pixel 8a pic.twitter.com/nQMrucz5qv— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) September 21, 2023Many journalists were a little skeptical about the images and the new rounded design last month — but the photos look almost... Continue reading…

Sonos has a speaker for practically every price point. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Sonos has an ever-growing lineup, and after you’ve bought your first speaker, you’ll likely want to put one in every room. Continue reading…

The best iPhones, including the new iPhone 15 Pro Max are, like any other premium smartphones, as much cameras as they are cell phones for communicating and organizing your daily life. You probably take dozens of photos every day and have hundreds, maybe thousands, stored on the device. The same goes for videos. All these images and videos are viewable by anyone who gets hold of or a peek at your phone unless you hide them in a secret folder. Yes, you can do this. It might be to keep your child from seeing inappropriate memes you have saved to send to family members or work colleagues from seeing personal photos or videos of your night out with friends.

The original Google Pixel Watch was imperfect, but considering it was Google’s first attempt at a smartwatch, it laid a solid foundation for the next iteration. Well, the Pixel Watch 2 is here, and it addresses a lot of problems that were present in the original. You get better battery life, advanced health features courtesy of Fitbit, and faster performance. There’s no doubt that the Pixel Watch 2 will find its way into the list of best smartwatches, but how does it compare against the excellent Samsung Galaxy Watch 6? It's tough to decide, but you'll have a clear answer on which watch is for you.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google isn’t just promising seven years of upgrades for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro — the company says it’ll also stock spare parts for seven years as well. “Parts will be available for seven years. That’s part of our commitment,” Soniya Jobanputra, director of product management at Google, told Android Authority. “[W]e need to make our parts available so you can keep your hardware alive for that long.”While Google didn’t specifically tell the publication it’ll make those parts available to you, it’s hard to imagine otherwise. Not only does iFixit now sell repair parts for every modern Pixel phone with Google’s blessing and support — up to and including the Pixel Fold’s $900 screen — but right-to-repair will almost certainly be the... Continue reading…

Online designers are upset over what appears to be an AI-generated stock image in the poster for Loki’s second season. | Image: Disney / Marvel A promotional poster for the second season of Loki on Disney Plus has sparked controversy amongst professional designers following claims that it was at least partially created using generative AI. Illustrator Katria Raden flagged the image on X (formerly Twitter) last week, claiming that the image of the spiraling clock in the background “is giving all the AI telltale signs, like things randomly turning into meaningless squiggles” — a reference to the artifacts sometimes left behind by AI-image generators.The creative community is concerned that AI image generators are being trained on their work without consent and could be used to replace human artists. Disney previously received backlash regarding its use of generative AI in another... Continue reading…

Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1394, a law that would punish web services for “knowingly facilitating, aiding, or abetting commercial sexual exploitation” of children. It’s one of several online regulations that California has passed in recent years, some of which have been challenged as unconstitutional.Newsom’s office indicated in a press release yesterday that he had signed AB 1394, which passed California’s legislature in late September. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025. It adds new rules and liabilities aimed at making social media services crack down on child sexual abuse material, adding punishments for sites that “knowingly” leave reported material online. More broadly, it defines “aiding or... Continue reading…

Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, Walmart made headlines with a claim that new weight loss drugs might be making people buy less food. Walmart US CEO John Furner told Bloomberg that people taking Wegovy, Ozempic, and similar drugs showed a “slight change” in their purchasing habits: “just less units, slightly less calories.” How does Walmart know this? Because, Bloomberg indicates, it can compare people’s prescription history against their food shopping patterns. It’s the kind of data mining that’s likely possible for any big retail-and-pharmacy operation — and one that raises questions about how private health records should be.We don’t know the details of Walmart’s research. The company didn’t respond to a request for more information from The Verge, and B... Continue reading…

We're just one day ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event, but that doesn't mean the promotions haven't started already. Amazon is now discounting a variety of its popular streaming media devices, offering discounts that go as high as 54% off. While the base model is going to be the most affordable coming in at just $18, you're still getting a lot of bang for the buck here, with an excellent menu system, frequent updates, and access to all your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and more.