Image: Google Every Friday, The Verge publishes our flagship podcast, The Vergecast, where co-hosts Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn discuss the week in tech news with the reporters and editors covering the biggest stories. This week on The Vergecast, Nilay and Dieter start the show with Verge managing editor Alex Cranz to discuss Google’s surprise
Read MoreDisney Plus is streaming Jungle Cruise and Black Widow at the same time they’re in theaters, plus lots of other movies and shows. Here are the most important things to know. Disney Plus: How to stream Jungle Cruise, Black Widow and everything else – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple’s forthcoming feature that will scan iOS devices for images of child abuse is an “important mission,” a software vice president at the company wrote in an internal memo. First reported by 9to5 Mac, the memo by Sebastian Marineau-Mes acknowledges that the new protections have some people “worried
Read MoreLexus’ rugged SUV gets a new Black Line trim, too. 2022 Lexus GX 460 gets a big tech upgrade – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFlames rise during Dixie Fire near Chico in Greenville, California, United States on August 5, 2021. | Photo by Neal Waters / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The nights have gotten hotter and drier in the Western US, which is making it harder to stop wildfires. Fires burn later into the night and pick back
Read MoreThe Indian Supreme Court upheld the U.S. company’s effort to stop the sale of supermarkets, in a rare win for foreign businesses there. Amazon Prevails Over Reliance in India's Supreme Court Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNiantic rolled back pandemic-related PokeStop and gym range increases in the US and New Zealand. Pokemon Go developer responds to fan outcry over changes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHBO Max has become linked to the idea of streaming new movies when they hit theaters. But next weekend’s big release Free Guy won’t be available there. Free Guy won't stream on HBO Max soon, sorry – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft latest subscription service lets you run a Windows 10 PC in the cloud. What happens if you try to install a Windows 11 Insider Preview on that device? I took the plunge. Windows 365: Can you install Windows 11 on a Cloud PC? Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreYou’re just a measly $10 away from being a total science boss in the kitchen. This smart bowl and scale will make cooking so much fun – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFervent proponents of cryptocurrencies and the blockchains they run on have promised a lot. To them, these technologies represent salvation from corporate power over the internet, government intrusions on liberty, poverty and virtually everything else that ails society. But so far, the reality has mostly involved financial speculation with popular cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and dogecoin,
Read MoreCitizens’ assemblies are having a moment. Growing distrust in governments and experts has revived the ancient Greek method of empowering the public to participate in politics. The model is now gaining traction around the world. In the UK and France, for example, citizens’ assemblies have been convened to deliberate responses to climate change. But selecting the
Read MoreIllustration by James Bareham / The Verge Ongoing efforts to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill could reshape the cryptocurrency world, as lawmakers debate new tax-reporting requirements on various parts of the blockchain system. The Washington Post is reporting that, on Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen directly lobbied lawmakers to keep stronger cryptocurrency tax provisions in
Read MoreThe new season of Netflix hit series comes out in 2022. New Stranger Things teaser shows chilling glimpse of season 4 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTLDR: The DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test can give you all the inside scoop on your dog’s insides, the genetics and health tips that can keep them happy and healthy for years. You may be married. You may have a significant other. You may have a child. You may have several children. Your life
Read MoreTLDR: This Infosec4TC membership opens up more than 90 self-guided courses with instruction of cybersecurity training like ethical hacking, penetration testing, and more. The world needs cybersecurity professionals. Badly. Very, very badly. In fact, the U.S. workforce is estimated to be about half a million cybersecurity pros short right now. That’s a huge number, which
Read MoreGot a kid going back to school this fall? We’ve chosen our favorites for your fave student — all at under $25,000. Best back-to-school cars for 2021 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Netflix Perhaps the most emblematic image of Netflix’s take on The Witcher is Henry Cavill as Geralt, giant shoulders sunken, muttering a raspy “fuck” as he realizes the depths of the problem in front of him. Geralt’s gruffness is a big part of the appeal of The Witcher, as his down-to-earth nature stands in
Read MoreParental guilt is hard to shake off, no matter what decisions you make as a parent. Before you spend too much time over-analyzing your best courses of action though, it’s important to take a step back and think about what those actions may or may not be teaching your child about ambition. For example, mothers
Read MoreThe mandate won’t apply to passengers. United Airlines will require staff to be vaccinated – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSave $100 off of one very serious pair of noise-canceling headphones. Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones are down to 9 (all-time low) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStranger Things season four teaser | Image: Netflix The pandemic-delayed return of Netflix’s flagship nostalgia series Stranger Things has a release window: 2022. A brief teaser (stick around for a few new frames near the end) promises that “it” is almost here. While today’s news fulfills director Shawn Levy’s promise from the Free Guy press
Read MoreGyms have a terrible reputation for not actually canceling your gym membership, so what do you do when they ignore your cancelation emails and keep charging your card long after you canceled? Here are some tips to ensure that you don’t get bilked by an unscrupulous gym. Read more… How to Stop a Gym From Charging
Read MoreGaming monitors can be a very expensive component of building or upgrading your PC. If you don’t want to shell out $500 or more, Best Buy has an attractive deal on a monitor that ticks a lot of boxes for the cost. LG’s 27-inch UltraGear costs $300 at Best Buy and Amazon, down from $400,
Read More{$inline_image}This infrared view of Jupiter’s icy moon Ganymede was obtained by the Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft during its July 20, 2021, flyby. Juno Celebrates 10 Years With a New View of Jovian Moon Ganymede Source: NASA
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