Apple and Samsung are neck-and-neck in global smartphone sales with Xiaomi gaining Xiaomi was the fastest growing of the major manufacturers last year. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The VergeWorldwide smartphone sales grew in 2024 following two consecutive years of decline according to reports from Counterpoint, Canalys, and IDC. The bulk of the growth came from Chinese manufacturers including Xiaomi and Vivo, though Apple and …

Microsoft stops using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google Illustration: The VergeMicrosoft has quietly killed off its spoofed Google UI that it was using to trick Bing users into thinking they were using Google. Earlier this month you could search for “Google” on Bing and get a page that looked a lot like Google, complete with a special search bar, an image resembling a Google Doodle, and even some sma…

Drake withdraws accusation that UMG and Spotify illegally boosted Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Photo by Prince Williams/WireimageDrake has withdrawn the petition he raised accusing Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of illegally boosting Kendrick Lamar‘s diss track “Not Like Us.” According to documents filed with the New York Supreme Court on Tuesday, the pre-action case is being discontinued with no financial cost to any of the part…

Microsoft won’t support Office apps on Windows 10 after October 14th Image: MicrosoftMicrosoft says it will no longer support Office apps, known as Microsoft 365 apps, on Windows 10 later this year. The support cutoff coincides with Windows 10’s end of support on October 14th, and will mean businesses and consumers that rely on Microsoft 365 apps will need to upgrade to Windows 11. “Microsoft 365 Apps will no lon…

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Stalled Stablecoin Supply Casts Doubt on BTC’s Bullish Recovery as U.S. Inflation Report Looms The combined supply of top four stablecoins has stabilized with barely any change over the 30-day period.

Microsoft’s former Surface design chief joins Amazon Ralf Groene inside Microsoft’s Surface hardware labs. | Image: GettyMicrosoft’s former head of design for Windows and devices has started a new role at Amazon this week. Ralf Groene was responsible for the design of Microsoft’s Surface tablet, and worked closely with former Windows and Surface chief Panos Panay on a line of Surface devices over …

Social media platforms are not built for this Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesLike the wildfire conditions in Los Angeles County, my For You page on TikTok turned overnight. I woke up last week to a phone screen filled with ravenous flames and video after video of razed homes, businesses, and other structures. Influencers broke from their regular cadence of content to film th…

Drake sues his label, UMG, saying ‘Not Like Us’ is defamatory Photo by Prince Williams/WireimageDrake’s ongoing legal battle with his label, Universal Music Group, has escalated. The artist filed a lawsuit in federal court today, accusing UMG of harming his reputation and endangering him for profit. The suit stems from the diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, another UMG artist. Drake’s legal compla…

Sling TV adds unlimited recording to its DVR — but it still costs extra Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeStreaming TV services keep getting more expensive, and those subscription costs will only continue to rise in 2025 and beyond. Amid all these price hikes, the best we can hope for is that the companies behind them will continue to add new features to ease the sting of paying more. Sling TV is trying to do just tha…

Adam Scott on using Severance’s weird, retrofuturistic computers Image: AppleMuch of Severance — the sci-fi workplace thriller on Apple TV Plus — takes place in a brightly lit office, with characters huddled over strange computers where they do work they’re told is both mysterious and important. In the show, that work looks a bit like an alternate reality take on Minesweeper, except the characters are attempt…

The Google Home app will soon support the Nest Protect Image: The VergeWill the last device leaving the Nest app please turn out the lights? The day finally arrived; Google has announced it’s transitioning the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm to the Google Home app. This means you’ll be able to get alerts and notifications for your alarm directly through Google Home, as well as hush alarms, according…

Sonos continues to clean house with departure of chief commercial officer Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeThis week is quickly becoming a sea change moment for Sonos as the company looks to undo the damage done to its reputation since last May. It all began on Monday with the departure of CEO Patrick Spence, who was replaced by board member Tom Conrad. Then came news that chief product officer Maxime Bouvat-Merlin wou…

uBreakiFix will be able to repair your Xbox Series X and S Image: Tom Warren / The VergeMicrosoft will soon let you get in-person repairs for Xbox Series X / S consoles at uBreakiFix stores, the company announced today. Microsoft already offers in-person Xbox repairs at Microsoft retail stores, but uBreakiFix will be the “the first Xbox Authorized Service Provider,” according to the announcement. You’ll…

Trump’s transportation pick says he’ll let Tesla investigations proceed Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesSean Duffy, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Transportation, said he would allow safety investigations into Tesla’s advanced driving technology to proceed, possibly setting himself up for a clash with a top supporter of the president-elect. Duffy, a former Republican congressman, lobbyist, and Fox …

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Deribit CEO Confirms Strategic Investment Inquiries, Rules Out Takeover Report The crypto options platform is reportedly working with FT Partners to assess takeover bids.

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How to show new tariff on site How are you all handling this? Will you add tariff to product price or will you have a specific line item at checkout to show the tariff? Anyone give thought to this? submitted by /u/Othelo2