The Verge 2018 tech report cards | Artist: Alex Castro When NYU economist Thomas Philippon moved to the United States from France in the 1990s, he noticed everything from laptops to internet access was cheaper in America. But over time, as the access industry consolidated, prices slowly rose and now Americans pay more for data
Read More{$inline_image} Whether you’re buying gifts for other people, or taking advantage of seasonal deals, the holiday season usually means a spike in packages delivered to your place of residence. Online shopping is so convenient—getting what you need sent right to your door without having to brave the crowds—except in situations when… Read more… What to
Read MoreApple has a new laptop out today, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and so Apple’s marketing chief Phil Schiller is out and about, talking trash about the competition. In an interview with CNET, Schiller is asked about the growing popularity of Chromebooks for education, an important battleground for Apple where it’s been losing ground to Google’s
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Adobe shared a preview of a direct photo import feature for Lightroom CC on iOS 13.2, which is slated to arrive in an update by the end of the year. Lightroom product manager Tom Hogarty demonstrated the feature in a video showing him transferring RAW files off
Read MoreMotorola’s expected Razr may have just been outed by the FCC. Motorola's new Razr leaks at the FCC ahead of tonight's event – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTesla’s Chinese factory could be a make or break moment for the automaker. Tesla cleared to start mass production of electric cars in China – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney says that’s the last number it’ll give out for months. Disney Plus: More than 10 million people signed up – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Disney Disney+ surpassed 10 million subscribers in its first day, the company announced today. Disney’s announcement comes after Apptopia reported that the Disney+ app has been downloaded more than 3.2 million times. That’s despite tech problems that affected the service throughout the day. The Mandalorian, the live-action Star Wars show easily considered the crown
Read MoreThe Dutch are aiming to reduce nitrogen pollution and limits on vehicle speed are one part of a comprehensive plan to do just that. Netherlands cuts national speed limit to 100 kph in bid to lower emissions – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Defender will star in a chase sequence in the upcoming 25th James Bond film, which will be Daniel Craig’s last. Watch the 2020 Land Rover Defender hoon through the woods for No Time To Die – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft CTO Kevin Scott is going to be heading up Microsoft’s combined AI and Research Group, effective immediately. Harry Shum, who has been heading up the group, is leaving the company, but there’s no official word on where he’s going. Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott takes over from Harry Shum as head of AI and Research
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Read MoreThe makers of three visually arresting games discuss the role art played in their creation Are games art? We asked three developers. Here’s how they answered. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreChrome: I download a lot of things. We all do. In my case, my Windows Downloads folder is basically my catch-all for everything I’m working on, as well as the primary archive for files and folders I need to save somewhere else (but haven’t yet). This means said Downloads folder can get unruly, and I
Read MorePhoto by Becca Farsace / The Verge Tesla’s first Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada, has a well-documented place in the company’s history, both for how it helped Elon Musk ship his first mass-market electric car and because production problems there nearly doomed the automaker. But what’s been harder to come by is an account of the
Read MoreYou know you do it: texting and walking at the same time. It’s not safe, obviously. Here’s how to take control of your tech use. Reading This While Walking? Here’s How to Break That Awful Habit Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLaunched last month, Google’s Pixel 4 came packed with a ton of new features, like face unlock, a rear-facing telephoto lens, and the ability to take astrophotography. Are these enough to put the Pixel on the top of your shopping list when Black Friday arrives in a few weeks? Let’s take a quick look at
Read MoreStarting at 10am EST today and continuing on Friday, public impeachment hearings for President Trump will be broadcast live, beginning with three current and former public officials who worked with Ukraine’s leaders. Read more… How to Watch Today's Public Impeachment Hearings Live Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreCan’t stand those ugly cords running down your walls and along your baseboards? Here’s an easy, attractive fix. Hide unsightly cables with this 125-inch raceway kit for .55 – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is planning to offer checking accounts within its Google Pay app, The Wall Street Journal reports. Its “Cache” project, which could launch as soon as next year, will be offered in partnership with Citigroup and a small Stanford University credit union. Google says that the accounts will
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge To gain federal approval of their $26 billion merger, T-Mobile and Sprint have spent years promising a universe of incredible benefits, from lower prices to better rural wireless coverage. So far, agencies like the Federal Communications Commission have been more than happy to believe them. “The merger will
Read MoreOne group’s spokesman says it’s acting as ‘unpaid consultant’ to Facebook The Technology 202: Disinformation campaigns targeting veterans are in the spotlight on Capitol Hill today Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image}One group’s spokesman says it’s acting as ‘unpaid consultant’ to Facebook The Technology 202: Disinformation campaigns targeting veterans are in the spotlight on Capitol Hill today Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image}One group’s spokesman says it’s acting as ‘unpaid consultant’ to Facebook The Technology 202: Disinformation campaigns targeting veterans are in the spotlight on Capitol Hill today Source: Washington Post Tech
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