Gmail will now help you write an email on the web with AI Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeGoogle is expanding “Help me write” to Gmail on the web, allowing users to whip up or tweak emails using Gemini AI. Just like on mobile, users will see a prompt to use the feature when opening a blank draft in Gmail. Google’s “Help me write” feature is only available to users who subscribe to Google One AI …

Apple Intelligence is here, but it still has a lot to learn It’s finally glow time.Apple Intelligence has finally arrived, and like most AI on smartphones so far, it’s mostly underwhelming. The debut features of Apple Intelligence are all very familiar: there are glowing gradients and sparkle icons that indicate the presence of AI; writing tools that make your emails sound more professional; and an AI er…

The best doorbell cameras Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeWe picked the best video doorbell cameras for keeping an eye on people, packages, and anything else that comes across your front porch. Continue reading…

Google now sells ‘like-new’ refurbished Pixel 6 and 7 phones Google is selling refurbished Pixels, including the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeGoogle now sells refurbished Pixel 6, Pixel 6A, and Pixel 7 phones in a special section of the Google Store. The company says that these phones will be of like-new quality with phones, screens, and batteries that technicians “caref…

Google’s AI search summaries are rolling out to over 100 more countries Illustration: The VergeGoogle’s AI Overviews are expanding across more than 100 countries this week. The AI-generated search summaries will appear for users in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Colombia, Chile, the Phillippines, Nigeria, and many more locations. You can view the full list of countries on Google’s website. In each cou…

Here’s where you can preorder Apple’s colorful M4 iMac (and what’s included) Apple’s iMac refresh brings a new processor, more colors, and double the RAM. | Image: AppleBetween new M4-based Macs and the long-awaited arrival of Apple Intelligence in macOS, Apple is taking the entire week to drip-feed us news regarding its new Mac lineup. The 24-inch iMac with M4 is the first up. You can preorder it now from Apple starting…

Microsoft says Google is behind ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its cloud business Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeMicrosoft is taking its gloves off today. The software giant is accusing Google of being behind what it calls “shadow campaigns” to discredit Microsoft’s cloud business. In a scathing blog post, Microsoft deputy general counsel Rima Alaily reveals that Google is about to launch a new “astroturf” group this week. “…

Scout Motors’ plan to ditch dealers is exactly what customers want Image: Scout MotorsThe VW-backed company is following in the footsteps of Tesla and Rivian by selling directly to customers without a dealership. Continue reading…

Apple put the Magic Mouse’s charging port on the bottom again Yup, it’s still there. | Image: AppleApple’s new USB-C-equipped Magic Mouse somehow still has the charging port on the bottom. While Apple could have used the launch as an opportunity to move the charging port from the underside of the device — where the port has remained for nearly a decade, despite other updates to the mouse and being mocked f…

Google Pixel 10 and 11 leak reveals new AI tools and a big camera update Photo: Allison Johnson / The VergeGoogle’s upcoming Pixel phones could come with an upgraded Tensor chip that powers several new AI features, according to leaked documents seen by Android Authority. One feature reportedly coming to the Pixel 11 includes a more advanced, on-device version of the Pixel’s Video Boost with Night Sight feature that b…

Apple quietly released a video announcement for its new iMacs Image: AppleApple did more than put out a series of press releases when it announced the new iMac with M4 and the release of its Apple Intelligence software updates. The company also made a video to go with them — although it took a keen eye to spot it at first, as it was tucked away in a “Watch the announcement” link on the company’s splashy iM…

Beats Solo 4 and Studio Pro headphones are an impressive 50 percent off Solo 3 owners have plenty of reasons to consider upgrading. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeOne of the best deals on wireless headphones during Prime Day earlier this month is back. The Beats Solo 4 headphones, which only launched in April, are 50 percent off at $99.99 ($100 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, matching their all-time low. …

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk to stop $1 million election lottery Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesPhiladelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is suing Elon Musk and his Donald Trump-supporting America PAC. Filed Monday in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, it’s the first legal action against Musk’s $1 million daily award offered to registered voters. As reported previously by CNN and the Philadelp…

Microsoft Teams is getting threads and combined chats and channels Illustration: The VergeMicrosoft is finally adding threaded conversations to its Microsoft Teams communications app. Threaded conversations in Teams won’t arrive until mid-2025, but ahead of that, Microsoft is also combining its separate chats and channels UI inside Teams into a single view. I exclusively revealed Microsoft was planning a new c…

Apple Intelligence is out today The iPhone 16 will finally be able to use the AI it was supposedly “built for.” | Photo: Allison Johnson / The VergeApple’s AI features are finally starting to appear. Apple Intelligence is launching today on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering features like generative AI-powered writing tools, notification summaries, and a cleanup tool to take …

Animal Crossing mobile is getting its new, paid app in December It’s all smiles until your campsite’s owner doesn’t transfer you over and you get deleted. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe final, microtransaction-free version of Animal Crossing mobile is coming to iOS and Android on December 3rd. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is set to replace the existing “free-to-start” version of Po…

Apple updates the iMac with new colors and an M4 chip Image: AppleApple is updating the iMac with an M4 chip. The new iMac, announced this morning, includes an M4 chip with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU. The entry-level model costs $1,299 with two Thunderbolt USB-C 4 ports, while the higher-end models start at $1,499 and have four ports. It’s also bundled with accessories that now use USB-C…

How to take the Apple hearing test Image: Samar Haddad / The VergeIf you own the AirPods Pro 2, you can now take a five-minute hearing test right on your iPhone. With the release of iOS 18.1 and new firmware for the Pro 2, Apple is introducing several new hearing health features — and the hearing test is among them. This will hopefully go a long way in raising awareness about hea…

Apple’s new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad have USB-C Image: AppleApple is finally removing the Lightning port from its lineup of Mac accessories. This morning, the company announced a new iMac with M4 that comes with updated versions of the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad that include USB-C, and is also selling them individually in the Apple Store. All three have featured the propr…

Dragon Age: The Veilguard starts slow but strong Image: BioWareAfter 40 hours with BioWare’s latest fantasy RPG, it feels like I’m just getting started. Continue reading…