Despite being a major player in the mobile space, Motorola smartphones don't usually receive a lot of coverage since most of the company's device lineup is geared toward making budget-friendly smartphones. Of course, there are some stand-outs among the bunch, including the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023, which delivers features such as a great screen and excellent battery life, along with things more unique like the addition of a stylus.

Leaks and rumors have preceded the anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, and now that we know its release date, expectations are high. But how does this rendition of Samsung's smartphone stack up against the old, faithful Galaxy A54?

Google is making a series of changes to Gmail to root out spam for good. As part fo its plans, bulk emailers who send more than 5,000 messages per day will now be required to authenticate their emails in a move that the company believes will "close loopholes exploited by attackers that threaten everyone who uses email." The mandatory authentication program started last year, and Google says it has already helped reduce malicious emails by 75 percent.

Apple is rolling out iOS 17.0.3 with a fix for the iPhone 15 overheating issue. The incoming update also patches a couple of critical security vulnerabilities, including a new zero-day security flaw that was being actively exploited against iPhone and iPad users. The update also fixes a WebRTC flaw that could result in arbitrary code execution.

Electric Era’s PowerNode and charger gives businesses | Image: Electric Era A young electric vehicle infrastructure company founded by former SpaceX employees called Electric Era has designed EV charging stations that convenience stores can buy and manage with minimal power upgrades. Now, with a new round of funding led by Chevron Technology Ventures, the startup hopes it can convince prospective buyers to ease in on the electric vehicle future, especially as gas station traffic eventually dwindles down.People who drive gas cars exist in a more than-century-old ecosystem where they post up at a pump for up to 15 minutes to fuel up, use the bathroom, grab a soda and a pack of cigarettes, and maybe a lottery ticket or a crusty hot dog from the convenience store. However, those pumps and stores might not last as... Continue reading…

Although it isn't the fastest way to charge your phone in most cases, wireless charging is often the most convenient option. It won't be used to charge your phone quickly in a pinch, but it's a great way to top off your battery throughout the day. All the best phones today support the Qi-compatible charging standard, and iPhones support Qi and MagSafe. You can buy a wireless charger for your desk, nightstand, and car, making it easy to charge your phone wirelessly during the day. However, the wireless charger market can appear cluttered with a lot of cheap and unreliable chargers. To help you find the right one for your daily use, we've rounded up a list of the best Qi-compatible chargers below.

Google announced the new Pixel 8 series, which is the company's latest slab-style smartphones, and it shakes up the Pixel lineup quite a bit. For starters, both the flagship Pixel 8 Pro and the base-model Pixel 8 received a $100 price hike. That puts the Pixel 8 Pro up with other flagship smartphones, like the iPhone 15 Pro, and finds the Pixel 8 still undercutting the market. Both phones have received key upgrades this year, including a slight redesign. You can even make the argument that the Pixel 8 is closer to the Pixel 8 Pro than ever in terms of specs and performance, so you might be wondering whether the latter is worth an extra $300. To help you out, we've compared these devices, which look to be some of this year's best phones.

Earth-shattering explosions, the clang of swords clashing, and the sounds of enemy footsteps creeping in the darkness are the stuff immersion in gaming is made of, and even a great pair of iPhone earbuds aren’t going to let you experience them in all their glory. The best gaming headsets out there are designed to deliver maximum immersion with pristine audio, an accurate stereo or spatial audio image, and a clear, detailed mic, while also delivering low latency, a good battery life, and a comfortable fit. Regardless of whether you’re a PC player on a budget, a PS5 purest, or an audiophile with a gaming itch, we’ve collected them all here for your perusal.

Even the defense’s opening statement was a bad look for Sam Bankman-Fried | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge The prosecution came out swinging. Oddly, Bankman-Fried’s defense didn’t. Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge The clouds are gathering over Microsoft’s Azure operations in the EU and now the UK, with the launch of a new investigation into major cloud service providers that also includes Amazon. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is just about to wrap up its concerns over cloud gaming with Microsoft’s proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition, but it will soon turn its attention to Microsoft’s Azure cloud offerings and Amazon Web Services (AWS).It’s part of a fresh investigation into public cloud providers in the UK, after telecoms regulator Ofcom “identified a number of features in the supply of cloud services that make it more difficult for customers to switch and use multiple cloud suppliers.”Ofcom found issues with charges that... Continue reading…

The most important piece of gear in your life is probably your laptop. So, you might want to protect it when out and about with a laptop backpack. These come in all shapes and sizes and different types of materials. So when it comes to finding a great laptop backpack, there are a number of things to consider.

Google's ChromeOS is an intuitive, simple interface to navigate. Of course, even the best operating systems have the occasional bug or issue that pops up. If you've recently encountered bugs on your Chromebook, you might be concerned. Luckily, most errors and bugs are easy to troubleshoot. In this article, we'll discuss how to reset your Chromebook to prepare it for selling, or to fix software issues.