Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google will start giving users more information about who’s running the ads they see. The company’s “About this ad” menu will show basic information about advertisers, as well as any other ads they’ve run in the past 30 days. The goal is to help users better judge whether
Read MoreThe second time around, Microsoft’s foldable mobile comes closer to what it actually is: a phone.
Read MoreMicrosoft The Microsoft Surface Pro X now comes in a Wi-Fi-only version. Microsoft is offering a version of its ARM-based Surface device that does away with cellular connectivity. Cellular connectivity on the Surface Pro X has been a bit of a thorny issue. The higher-end version of the Surface Pro X rocks a custom SQ2
Read MoreBrydge, the accessories manufacturer best known for its lineup of excellent iPad keyboards, has announced a wireless keyboard for Microsoft’s newly announced Surface Pro 8, as well as a new Thunderbolt 4 dock. The Brydge SP Plus keyboard has similar specs to the company’s existing Surface keyboards but with a design tailored towards Microsoft’s redesigned
Read MoreCredit: Microsoft Microsoft just took the wraps off the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. It has a new design and new features. The phone has modern flagship specs and a full camera system, unlike the original model. The Duo 2 will cost $1,499 and become available October 5, but pre-orders are open now. Today at the
Read MoreMicrosoft Microsoft recently held its fall Surface event to debut new hardware, and the company essentially refreshed its entire lineup, plus some. Microsoft recently held its fall Surface event to debut new hardware, and the company essentially refreshed its entire lineup, plus some. There’s a Wi-Fi version of the Surface Pro X, followed by the
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Panos Panay at Wednesday’s Surface event. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft just wrapped up its latest Surface event, and it was packed with news — including the redesigned Surface Pro 8, a camera-equipped Surface Duo 2, and even a new flagship laptop that puts a hinge behind the screen. If you weren’t able to watch
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Hands-on with Surface Pro 8: Thunderbolt is welcome, familiar design, new keyboard is great, but base model is underpowered; starts at $1,099 without keyboard — A new screen, new keyboard, new processors, and more — With the new Surface Pro 8, Microsoft has finally gone and done …
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Hands-on with Surface Laptop Studio, which starts at $1,600: new hinge offers three modes, under-device pedestal is strange, and screen is very nice — That’s one way to put something on a pedestal — Alongside the new Surface Pro 8, Microsoft is introducing an all-new computer: the Surface Laptop Studio.
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Hands-on with Microsoft Surface Duo 2: addresses obvious problems with the first model, adding modern specs and a far better camera system, but starts at $1,500 — Duo, part deux — Today, Microsoft is unveiling the Surface Duo 2, a new Android-based smartphone with two screens and a raft …
Read MoreTodd Spangler / Variety: Comcast unveils XiOne, its first streaming device, available to Sky Q customers in Italy and Germany and rolling out to Xfinity Flex customers in the US — Comcast has launched a new wireless streaming device — the XiOne — that will become the company’s standard platform across the globe.
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Fortnite will not be returning to the iOS App Store anytime soon, according to a series of emails published on Twitter on Wednesday by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney. Epic’s iOS developer account had been suspended as a result of the company’s intentional violations of the App Store
Read MoreCameron Faulkner / The Verge: Microsoft announces $130 Surface Slim Pen 2 with a custom Microsoft G6 chip, haptic feedback, up to 15 hours battery life, and more, now available for preorder — Its sharper tip makes it more responsive and accurate — Microsoft has refreshed its Slim Pen to fit in the keyboard …
Read MoreThe Verge: Tim Sweeney says Apple told Epic that reinstating its developer account will not be considered until all appeals have concluded, likely years from now — Epic CEO Tim Sweeney revealed the conversation in a series of tweets — Fortnite will not be returning to the iOS App Store any time soon …
Read MoreContent marketing has become increasingly common nowadays. Brands today understand that their consumers want something more from businesses – they want value and engagement. A great way to do that is by creating and publishing various forms of content. But how can we be sure that the content we are creating will interest our viewers?
Read MoreThese are the games that would make a subscription worth it. Several rumors from gaming insiders indicate that an N64 emulator is likely coming to Nintendo Switch. Who knows, maybe it will be announced during tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct. Many N64 classics heavily influenced the budding 3D gaming space and shaped the state of modern game
Read MoreThe new Surface Duo 2 comes in black and white variants. As expected, Microsoft announced the new Surface Duo 2 during what was an otherwise laptop-focused Surface event. The tech giant debuted the new Android phone alongside four new Surface devices, including the Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 8, and Surface Go 3. Packed with
Read More(Photo: Taun Stewart/Unsplash) (Photo: Taun Stewart/Unsplash) US safety officials are asking Tesla to pump the brakes on its full self-driving (FSD) feature, which the company plans on releasing to a wider range of drivers in a matter of days. They have good reason to worry. According to a new MIT study, drivers become “inattentive” while engaging
Read MoreMicrosoft is announcing the Surface Pro 8 today, the biggest upgrade to its Intel-powered Surface Pro lineup since the Surface Pro 3 in 2014. While we’ve seen tweaks to the design of the Surface Pro for seven years, the Surface Pro 8 jumps to a 120Hz display with thinner bezels, Thunderbolt 4 support, and a
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Surface Go 2 is one of the best cheap laptops you can buy, and it’s gotten a sequel today: the new Surface Go 3. The device looks identical to the Surface Go 2. There’s one significant difference: new Intel processors. Microsoft says the chip bump will make the Surface Go an even more powerful
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft announces Surface Pro 8 with a 13-inch edge-to-edge 120Hz display, Thunderbolt 4, Surface Slim Pen 2, up to 32GB of RAM, and more — The Surface Pro we’ve been waiting years for — Microsoft is announcing the Surface Pro 8 today, the biggest upgrade to its Intel-powered Surface Pro
Read MoreMicrosoft Ocean Plastic Mouse | Image: Microsoft Over the years, we’ve seen many remarkable mice from Microsoft, but the one it’s announcing today focuses on recycling and sustainability instead of innovative scroll wheel controls or high-precision DPI. The Ocean Plastic Mouse is notable because it has a shell made of 20 percent recycled ocean plastic
Read MoreMicrosoft has refreshed its Slim Pen to fit in the keyboard that magnetically fits into the Surface Pro 8’s keyboard. Notably, the Slim Pen 2 has a custom chip called Microsoft G6 and haptic functionality that aims to make writing and drawing feel more realistic. Microsoft says that it’s extending the haptic tech to work
Read MoreMonica Chin / The Verge: Microsoft announces 10.5-inch Surface Go 3 with updated Intel CPUs for up to 60% better performance, Windows Hello, and more — Same RAM, storage, ports, and screen as the Surface Go 2 — Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 is one of the best cheap laptops you can buy, and it’s gotten
Read MoreMicrosoft Surface Duo 2 Microsoft has officially announced the new Surface Duo 2, its second attempt at an Android-powered folding phone. The Duo 2 retains the head-turning design of the first-generation model, but it specifically addresses many of the complaints we had. This time around, Microsoft is putting a legit camera on it, supporting 5G,
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