Uber is ditching the 'split fare' feature in April
The Uber app will lose the "split fare" option in April as the company attempts to build a better system for sharing the cost of a ride. A replacement feature should roll out within the next few...
View ArticleAnnoyingly, the Mac Studio's software lock prevents SSD upgrades
The dream of an upgradeable Mac Studio is dead – at least for the time being. If you follow Apple blogs, you probably saw that over the weekend teardowns of the company’s latest desktop computer showed...
View ArticleLine 6 overhauls its legendary delay pedal with the DL4 MkII
If you're a guitarist, you almost certainly have heard of Line 6 — the company is well-known for building gear like amp and effects modelers, digital tools that can convincingly re-create a vast array...
View ArticleTwitter can now create GIFs using your iOS camera
The humble GIF may have been invented in 1987, but in many ways, it’s never been more popular. Whether you pronounce the acronym with a soft g as its creator does or with a hard one as most people do,...
View ArticleMusk's Starlink is raising prices
It feels like the price of most things has increased lately — that's the rub with inflation. While many Americans who have experienced the rollercoaster of capitalism before have some familiarity with...
View ArticleMicrosoft and Okta detail the impact of recent Lapsus$ attacks
Both Microsoft and Okta have admitted that their systems were indeed infiltrated by the Lapsus$ hacking group, but both companies also said that the cyberattack's impact was limited. In a post on the...
View ArticleGoogle is removing the Movies & TV section from the Play Store
Google gave its TV app an overhaul last year, redesigning its interface and turning it into a hub for your streaming needs. In the near future, it will also serve as Google's official home for movies...
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Eero's newest mesh routers include a WiFi 6E model
Eero is relatively late to WiFi 6E, but it's showing up in style — and making WiFi 6 more practical in the process. The Amazon brand has launched two new mesh routers led by the Eero Pro 6E (pictured...
View ArticleGoogle Home app updates bring simpler controls and improved privacy
The Google Home app should soon be more convenient — and familiar, if you're an Android user. Google is rolling out updates to Home for Android and iOS that should provide more powerful controls even...
View ArticlePlayStation Network issues are affecting PS4, PS5 and other Sony consoles
The PlayStation Network is currently having some issues that are impacting PS3, PS4, PS5, PS Vita and web services. Sony said on a status page that it's working to resolve the issues, but players might...
View ArticleSnap buys a brain-computer interface startup to power future AR glasses
You might one day control Snap Spectacles glasses with your mind. Snap has bought NextMind, a French startup developing brain-computer interface technology (BCI) to help steer wearables and other...
View ArticleNothing's first phone will launch this summer
Nothing will release its first handset, the Phone 1, this summer, the company confirmed on Wednesday ahead of its “The Truth” livestream. In the usual marketing style of its CEO, OnePlus co-founder...
View ArticleAndroid finally lets you delete your recent Google search history
You no longer have to prune your Google app search history by hand if you're an Android user. Google confirmed to The Verge that it's rolling out the option to delete the last 15 minutes of search...
View ArticleWashington DC Attorney General sues Grubhub over hidden fees
Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine has filed a lawsuit against Grubhub over alleged hidden fees and other "deceptive trade practices." His office has accused Grubhub of violating the...
View ArticleInstagram’s chronological feed is back
A chronological feed is once again available on Instagram. More than five years after the company first switched to an algorithmically-ranked feed, the app is bringing back the ability for users to see...
View ArticleRocksteady delays 'Suicide Squad' game to 2023
You'll have to wait a while longer to slay Superman. Rocksteady Studios has delayedSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League from sometime in 2022 to spring 2023. Company co-founder Sefton Hill didn't...
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Apple Studio Display review: For Mac-loving eyes only
Much like the Mac Studio, Apple's new Studio Display is something its devoted fans have been begging for for years. LG's Ultrafine 5K display was, well, just fine, but it wasn't Apple-quality hardware....
View ArticleAn NFL football game is coming to Meta Quest and PlayStation VR
The NFL is making its first-ever VR game. And rather than work with longtime partner Electronic Arts on the project, the league is partnering with StatusPro, a startup that uses real-time player data...
View ArticleArizona is the first state to allow driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet
It took several months, but Apple Wallet can finally hold your state driver's license. Arizona residents can add their driver's license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch. You're...
View ArticleSpotify will reportedly integrate live audio into its main app
In addition to music and podcasts, Spotify may soon offer live audio within its primary streaming app. According to Bloomberg, the company plans to integrate Greenroom into its mainline app. In the...
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