Dyson unmasks its super customizable OnTrac headphones Image: DysonWith replaceable ear cushions and outer caps, there are over 2,000 ways to customize these $500 noise-canceling headphones — without the Bane mask this time. Continue reading…

NASA cancels its VIPER rover that would’ve searched for water on the Moon Image: NASA/Daniel RutterNASA isn’t moving forward with its VIPER program — short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover — which aimed to put a rover on the far side of the Moon to search for water. On Wednesday, NASA cited cost increases and several delays as its reasons for canceling the project. VIPER was originally expected to l…

The 10th-gen iPad is matching its best price to date for Prime Day One of the best deals of Prime Day doesn’t require a premium membership. It’s funny how that works. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The VergeShort of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you probably won’t find a better opportunity to save on an iPad than during Amazon Prime Day. Right now, for instance, the 10th-gen iPad with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage has d…

Microsoft integrates Nvidia’s GeForce Now into its Xbox game pages Illustration: The VergeMicrosoft is integrating Nvidia’s GeForce Now service into its store pages for Xbox games. The integration will allow you to pick between either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia’s GeForce Now service when you view a game listing on the web. Currently, Microsoft only lists its own Xbox Cloud Gaming service under “play with cloud…

This Prime Day has cranked up the deals on Bose and Sony speakers Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeFinding especially good deals on Amazon Prime Day can be challenging (trust me, I do it nonstop for our coverage), but the discount on the Bose SoundLink Flex is a standout one. For now, you can get the portable Bluetooth speaker in select colors for $99 ($50 off) at Amazon and direct from Bose or for $99.99 at Be…

Nintendo’s offering a rare discount on its wireless NES gamepads Until the end of July, you can save $12 on Nintendo’s retro gamepads. | Image: NintendoIf you’re looking for a more authentic way to set a new speedrunning record when Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launches tomorrow, Nintendo’s now offering a 20 percent discount on its wireless NES gamepads, bringing the price down from $59.99 to $47…

The best thing you can buy on Prime Day is some silly VU meters for your speakers Photo by Nilay Patel / The VergeMy friends, it is Prime Day, and that means you can justify buying silly gadgets because they are even slightly on sale. This is what it means to be American. In my case, that gadget is the Neohipo ET30, a vintage-looking VU meter that swings its needles around when you listen to music. I have mine connected betwe…

A long-delayed hands-on with Essential’s skinny Android phone Didn’t think we’d see this phone again. | Image: EssentialSomeone obtained Essential’s unreleased smartphone that took the “candy bar” style phone a bit too far. Originally revealed in 2019 as “Project Gem,” this PH-2 looks like what you’d get from splitting an already tall Sony Xperia 1 in half. It reminds me of memes that popped up about the s…

Deals from the desks of The Verge’s staff Image: NuphyWhat you have on your desk and in your workspace at home can reveal a lot about you: how your work, what you like to distract yourself with, what kind of toys and other tschotchkes you like to have around you. That is why we have the What’s On Your Desk? series, where we look at how some of our co-workers organize their spaces. It gi…

This flying robot needs a hug EPFL researchers drew inspiration from bats and owls to design a flying robot that crash lands with style. | Image: NatureInstead of hunting for a runway, researchers have built an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can land by crashing into trees or poles and wrapping its grippy wings around them to prevent a fall. It’s an unorthodox approach b…

This case turns your Apple Watch into a tiny iPod C’mon, how cute is that. | Image: TinyPodIf you’ve been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod lately, well, I have great news. TinyPod is a case you put on your Apple Watch — sans strap — so you can hold it and use it like your favorite vintage MP3 player. A $79 version includes a scroll wheel, which physically turns the watch’s digital crown. For…

Some of the best all-in-one robot vacs are up to 50 percent off for Prime Day Robot vacuums with multifunctional docks that make cleaning virtually handsfree — like the Dreame L20 Ultra — are seeing some serious discounts this Prime Day. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeRobot vacuums have come a long way since their bump-and-roll days, when they had to be rescued whenever they encountered a sock or a particul…

Google’s AI results are showing up less frequently, a study found Illustration: The VergeGoogle appears to be showing its AI-generated search results less often in recent weeks, according to a recent study from an SEO company. The data, collected by BrightEdge and reported on by Search Engine Land, suggests that AI Overviews dropped from appearing in 11 percent of queries on June 1st to 7 percent of queries on…

Instagram will help researchers study if it’s hurting teen mental health Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeInstagram will let a select group of researchers access its data to study how the platform affects the mental health of teens and young adults. The pilot program, launched in partnership with the Center for Open Science (COS), could produce independent studies that offer insight into the relationship betwee…

Spotify launches a new voice and language for its AI DJ Premium Spotify subscribers can switch between DJ’s English and Spanish voice options. | Image: SpotifySpotify is launching a Spanish-language version of its “AI DJ” feature. The new Spanish-language voice has been provided by Spotify’s senior music editor, Olivia “Livi” Quiroz Roa, with users able to switch between hearing Livi or Xavier “X” Je…

A custom sticker printer sent a pro-Trump mass SMS and enraged its clients Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge; Photos by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe fallout from the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend is seeping into even the most tangential circles — in this case, the print-on-demand custom sticker industry. This week, Sticker Mule, a popular opti…

The ‘godmother of AI’ has a new startup already worth $1 billion Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for WIREDFei-Fei Li, the renowned computer scientist known as the “godmother of AI,” has created a startup dubbed World Labs. In just four months, its already valued at more than $1 billion, the Financial Times reported. World Labs hopes to use human-like processing of visual data to make AI capable of advanc…

How to get a transcript for a YouTube video Illustration by Samar Haddad / The VergeWhile I edit and write “how-to” articles, I also sometimes find myself in need of how-to directions myself. But when I do a search for guidance on, say, a difficult crochet stitch, it often helps to have a blow-by-blow text explanation that I can have handy without having to sit and watch a video over and …

The next No Man’s Sky update makes planets feel more real Image: Hello GamesThe developers of No Man’s Sky have announced their next update, which is dubbed Worlds Part I. According to Hello Games founder Sean Murray, this update will be one of the game’s prettiest yet, literally changing the way players see the universe. “In No Man’s Sky, what you see on screen is generated by the computer,” Murray wr…

The best Apple Watch deals for Amazon Prime Day Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe Apple Watch often sees its fair share of limited-time discounts throughout the year, but Amazon’s Prime Day offers a chance for someone to shop deals across most available models all at once. For this Prime Day, we’re seeing some worthwhile sales across the range of the 2022 Apple Watch SE, Apple W…