The ESP32 is a small but mighty microcontroller, capable of all kinds of amazing things. One of the most powerful use cases for one is TinyML, a small machine learning framework that can be used to build things like anomaly detection, audio recognition, or image classification. Image classification is incredibly easy, for example, and I was able to set up binary classification in just five minutes.

While 2025 is almost over, video game releases aren't slowing down. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is out today, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is out later this week, and more games are on the way throughout the month. With The Game Awards not far off as well, December is poised to be a very exciting month for gamers.

Spotify is probably the most-used application on my computer. If I'm working, browsing the web, or just messing around with a new bit of software, I'm probably also listening to music. But I have a gripe with the app that years of updates haven't solved: it's boring. Spotify doesn't have the most elegant interface, nor does it give users a lot of options for customizing it. That's where Spicetify comes in. This CLI (command line interface) tool makes it easy to tweak Spotify with custom themes and third-party extensions that enhance its functionality. Sure, it can be a bit technical to set up, but the end results are definitely worth it.

There's nothing quite like a small-town mystery. I know spooky season's already "over", but there's something about the final two months of the year that really makes mystery media hit significantly harder. Netflix's global phenomenon, Stranger Things, is nearing its end after nine whole years, and the show has certainly booked its slot in our holidays, since it'll be spanning December, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.

Madison Lawrence Tabbey was scrolling through X in late October when a post from a Wicked update account caught her attention. Ariana Grande, who stars in the movies as Glinda, had just liked a meme on Instagram about never wanting to see another AI-generated image again. Grande had also purportedly blocked a fan account that had made AI edits of her. As Tabbey read through the mostly sympathetic replies, a very different message caught her eye. It was from a fellow Grande fan whose profile was mostly AI edits, showing Grande with different hairstyles and outfits. And, their reply said, they weren't going to stop. Tabbey, a 33-year-old liv …Read the full story at The Verge.

Netflix has removed the ability to cast shows and movies from phones to TVs, unless subscribers are using older casting devices. An updated help page on Netflix’s website, first reported by Android Authority, says that the streaming service “no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices,” and instead directs users to navigate Netflix using the remote that came with their TV hardware.The change seems to have rolled out in the last few weeks, with one user on Reddit reporting that casting support was removed on November 10th “with zero warning.” My colleague Dom Preston also found that while he was able to cast to a TV from an older version of the Netflix app, the casting option was no longer available after the app was updated.Casting support is still available on older Chromecast devices or TVs that support Google Cast natively, according to Netflix’s support page, but only for subscribers on pricier ad-free plans, which start from $17.99 per month. Netflix users with an ad-supported subscription ($7.99 per month) will be unable to cast from their phones even if they own legacy Chromecast devices.The casting changes announced on Netflix’s support page do not explain why the feature has been removed. It follows a similar move in 2019 when Netflix removed AirPlay support, citing a desire to “ensure our standard of quality for viewing is being met.” We have reached out to Netflix for comment.

The moment I stopped chasing the "perfect Tana system" was the moment it finally started working for me. Tana — an AI-powered productivity app known for its advanced features like Supertags, custom workflows, and complex database structures — has earned a reputation for being incredibly powerful but intimidatingly complex.

OLED monitors have become extremely popular in the last three years, especially among PC gamers and enthusiasts who care about contrast, motion clarity, and HDR performance. In fact, I use two Alienware QD-OLED monitors in my multi-monitor setup, one ultrawide and one ultra-high refresh rate panel. But I still haven't ditched my good old IPS LCD monitor, the LG 27GN950, just yet. And the reason for that comes down to everyday desktop use, not gaming.

I’ve used the same set of apps for certain things for a long time. For example, I’ve used Google Keep for my notes, but that changed in 2025 when I came across the app that made me switch. After a while, File Explorer wasn't enough, and that’s when I started testing other options. Chrome just didn’t have the features I needed, so I had to look elsewhere.

Zillow has stopped publishing climate risk ratings for sales listings that show the likelihood of properties being impacted by extreme weather, The New York Times reports. The feature introduced by the real estate listings site last year used data from risk-modeling company First Street to forecast which homes are most vulnerable to floods, wildfires, wind, extreme heat, and poor air quality, as climate conditions pose an increasing risk to properties.The change came into effect earlier this month following complaints from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) regarding the accuracy of First Street’s risk models. “Displaying the probability of a specific home flooding this year or within the next five years can have a significant impact on the perceived desirability of that property,” Art Carter, CRMLS chief executive officer, told The NYT.Sales listings on Zillow now link users to First Street’s website instead, where they can manually find climate risk scores for specific properties. First Street data shows that millions more properties are at risk of flooding compared to government estimates.

Cyber Monday is here in full force. It brings with it many of the same deals as we saw during Black Friday, along with a handful of new, limited-time sale prices on Verge-approved tech products. It’s a great time to save on laptops, OLED TVs, noise-eliminating headphones, robot vacuums, and everything in between. If you didn’t get what you wanted during Black Friday proper, now might be your last chance of the year.As you may have already noticed, shopping this holiday season is pricier due to the ongoing tariff situation in the US, which has resulted in raised costs for Sonos speakers, video game consoles, cameras, and other goods we typically recommend. The good news is that our deep, well-vetted deals coverage can help you avoid the higher price tags. We also have tips on how to find the best deals and when to shop, and we’ll continue to highlight discounts throughout the Cyber week — regardless of which retailer you prefer. 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You're not alone if you've ever experienced subpar audio on your Bluetooth headset or speakers connected to your PC. Wireless audio, at least via Bluetooth, isn't the most ideal option on a Windows PC, with issues like cracking and stuttering being common complaints on online forums. While some of these issues are linked to the limitations of Bluetooth as a technology, others can be traced to unoptimized choices or interference from other wireless devices. Here's how you can do your best to fix the common issues related to Bluetooth audio on your PC.