More than a week after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the FBI has released footage from a Nest camera by Guthrie's front door. FBI Director Kash Patel says on X that law enforcement has been working with "private sector partners" and that the video was "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." Google spokesperson Patrick Seybold tells The Verge that the company is "assisting law enforcement with their investigations."The FBI has released two videos and a few still images. In the first video, a masked individual with a backpack walks up to the camera and holds a glove in front of it while appearing to touch something below the …Read the full story at The Verge.

On Tuesday, Discord released an update clarifying that the "vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today," without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age so they can use the platform without restrictions. Discord states in the post that "age prediction" using information Discord already has will likely be sufficient for many users:We've seen some questions about our age assurance update and we want to share more clarity. We know how important these changes are to our community.Here's what we want you to know:• Discord is not requiring everyone to complete a face scan or upload an ID to …Read the full story at The Verge.

Samsung's annual Galaxy S-series reveal is later than usual this year, but we finally have a confirmed date to circle on the calendar: February 25th. And if you were hoping for major hardware upgrades from the company's flagship phones, you probably shouldn't hold your breath: an extensive leak published by WinFuture has seemingly confirmed that the S26 series will be a software-focused affair.According to the leaked specs, the standard S26 will allegedly get a nominally larger battery - 4300mAh compared to 4000mAh - which is great news for the last "small" phone left standing. Once again, all three phones will lack built-in Qi2 magnets, o …Read the full story at The Verge.

The EasySMX S10 is a fantastic wireless controller for the Switch 2 that offers nearly as many features as Nintendo’s $90 gamepad. I ranked it as the best Switch 2 controller you can buy, thanks to its satisfying rumble sensation in games, support for motion controls as well as Nintendo’s amiibo NFC figures, plus the ability to remotely wake your console. Not to mention, it has durable TMR joysticks that are designed to last a lot longer than the hardware used by Nintendo in its controller. I think it’s worth considering even at its original $59.99, but it’s considerably cheaper for the rest of the day at Amazon. You can get the black version for $41.99, and the blue and white version is $44.99.EasySMX S10 Gaming Controller for Switch 2Where to Buy: $59.99 $41.99 at Amazon (black) $59.99 at EasySMX $59.99 at WalmartI’d wager that most people aren’t willing to spend $89.99 on Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro controller. Even for those who have the cash to splash, the S10 proves to be just as comfortable to use, even during long gaming sessions. Aside from lacking the Switch 2 Pro’s 3.5mm headphone jack that’s used for private listening, this controller is functionally identical. My biggest issue with the S10 is that the Screenshot, GameChat, and Home button placement is cramped, leading to some accidental presses. But at this price, it’s easier to overlook a small design flaw.

As far as wireless Android Auto adapters go, Motorola's MA1 is the only official option available. The well-reviewed accessory was released over four years ago in January 2022, and now it looks like an update could drop very soon, the "Motorola MA2."

The Next 2 features a 9.06-inch OLED screen with an adjustable refresh rate. | Image: Ayaneo Ayaneo opened preorders for its next Windows 11 handheld and it looks like a powerhouse. The Ayaneo Next 2 is 13.45 inches wide, 10.3-inches tall, and weighs 3.14 pounds. That's more than twice as heavy as the original Ayaneo Next that launched back in 2022, and it easily outweighs the Steam Deck and Switch 2. The Next 2 could be the ultimate Windows handheld if money and pocketability aren't a concern for you.Pricing starts at $1,999 for a version of the Next 2 with a Ryzen AI Max 385 processor with integrated Radeon 8050S graphics, 32GB of memory, and 1TB of SSD storage. But since Ayaneo is using Indiegogo for preorders, early bird prici …Read the full story at The Verge.

Google announced on Tuesday that the public preview of Fitbit's AI personal health coach is rolling out to iOS users in the U.S. as well as both iOS and Android users in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.The update tests a major overhaul of Fitbit's app, introducing a conversational interface with a Gemini-powered AI that interprets your latest results, creates custom routines and workouts based on users' personal health goals, workout equipment, and training preferences. It initially launched in October, when it was only available in the US and only on Android devices. To try out the feature, users need to have an ac …Read the full story at The Verge.

I’m going through a phase where I’ve purchased way more subscriptions than I need and still have nothing to watch. My theory is that I’m not the problem – it’s the streaming platforms that make it very hard to find something worth watching. These platforms show you what they want you to watch: the movie they paid a ton of money to license or a TV show they produced. Your interests always come second.

If you've been a PC builder long enough, you've lived through multiple hardware crises. Sometimes, an unexpected disaster strikes a factory in Taiwan, or a cryptocurrency resurgence shoots GPU demand to the moon. Other times, a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic brings the world to a standstill, inflating prices for every PC component you can imagine. The current PC hardware crisis feels nothing like what came before. There are no unexpected global events at the core. It's simply the inevitability of the AI data center demand eating up all the hardware available. Consumer hardware isn't a priority anymore, and every company is submitting to the promise of accelerated profits, feeding the AI bubble till it becomes too big to fail. It's feeling like a new normal for PC hardware, and PC builders aren't the only ones getting ripped off.

It seems clear at this point to say that Donald Trump does not want to spend a single dime on EV charging. He tried to freeze $5 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was approved as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. And when a federal judge ordered the government to unfreeze the funds, his administration came up with a new tactic to stall the plan. EV chargers must now be built in the US, with components that also originate in the US, in order to receive federal funding, the US Department of Transportation said today. Under the proposal, EV chargers would need to boost their US- …Read the full story at The Verge.

Right after you finish your heated argument about which Linux distro you think is best, the next thing on the list is usually desktop environments. There are so many different ones to choose from, and many of which come as different stock options in your favorite distro of choice. GNOME and KDE Plasma are two of the most common choices for their ubiquitous nature as well as their level of polish, and the differences between the two are usually framed a certain way.

I’ve tried countless productivity apps at this point. Not only is it part of my job, but I’m also passionate about user experience. While it’s not realistic for me to use all of them at the same time, I always give each one a fair shot. And I try to keep my productivity stack flexible and my approach adaptable because sometimes an app is too good to only test-drive for a couple of weeks - this is how AFFiNE ended up permanently replacing Notion for me.