Porsche fills out Macan EV lineup with rear-wheel drive models Image: PorschePorsche announced two new rear-wheel drive versions of the forthcoming Macan electric SUV, including a higher-powered, lighter-weight 4S model. Porsche said deliveries are expected to begin later this year. When it was announced earlier this year, Porsche said the Macan EV would come in two trims: the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo, …

Best headphone and earbud deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024 Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeI don’t know how people wear headphones in the summer heat. I’m strictly in earbuds mode when the temperatures climb this high. But no matter your preference, Amazon Prime Day is a great opportunity to upgrade your aging gear (and declining battery life) with the latest and greatest from Bose, Samsung, Sony, and p…

RCS on the iPhone is almost the solution to our green-bubble nightmare Illustration by William Joel / The VergeThe photos aren’t blurry! As a longtime iPhone user married to a longtime Android user, I’ve spent years sending and receiving photos that come through both postage-stamp small and about as sharp as a pointillist painting. But a few minutes after I installed the iOS 18 beta on my iPhone 15 Pro, I asked Ann…

AI hacktivists target Disney in massive data leak The hackers say they accessed Disney’s internal systems via an employee’s compromised computer. | Image: The VergeOver a terabyte of data supposedly obtained from Disney’s internal messaging channels has been leaked online by a self-proclaimed “hacktivist group,” including login credentials, code, images, and information about unreleased project…

Apple is finally embracing Android’s chaos Image: AppleFor years, I’ve kept a pretty spare iOS homescreen. Two or three rows of icons on the top of the screen, sometimes arranged in such a way that the app icon colors complement each other, and three apps in the dock. Because of Apple’s resistance to letting its users muck with the homescreen’s look and feel, I haven’t been able to make …

Uber will let you see average fares and wait times for different cities Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeUber rolled out a new update that lets users search average fares and wait times for planned trips in other cities. The company said it wants to give people who are planning trips or vacations more visibility into how much it will cost to book Uber rides when they get there. The update will give people acc…

The Xreal Beam Pro has good ideas about AR — but not enough juice Image: XrealThere are two possible paths for augmented reality devices. One path is the all-in-one approach, which you might call the smartphone path or the Vision Pro Path: you buy a full-fledged single device with everything you need, and when you need an upgrade, you buy a new one. The other path is the unbundled one: your AR system might be …

Elgato’s limited-edition atomic purple Stream Deck is $35 off for Prime Day Image: ElgatoAmazon Prime Day is just beginning, and Elgato is already dropping a sweet deal. Prime subscribers can get the limited-edition atomic purple version of Elgato’s Stream Deck MK. 2 for $124.99 ($35 off) at Amazon. Normally, the standard Stream Deck MK. 2 comes in black or white and sells for $149.99 (or discounted as low as $109.99 d…

It’s never been easier for the cops to break into your phone Image: Kristen Radtke / The VergeThe FBI said it ‘gained access’ to the Trump rally shooter’s phone just two days after the attempted assassination. Continue reading…

Music labels sue Verizon for more than $2.6 billion Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergePowerful record labels, including UMG Recordings, Warner Music, and Sony Music, filed a lawsuit Friday accusing Verizon of intentionally ignoring its customers’ copyright violations for profit, reports Music Business Worldwide. The plaintiffs say they are entitled to as much as $150,000 per violation under…

iOS 18 might help you rescue photos you thought were gone forever Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeApple’s next major iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates will add a new “Recovered” album in the Photos app to help you find photos and videos on your device that may have been lost or damaged, according to 9to5Mac. When you update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, your device will scan for potential photos or vi…

The Trump rally shooting is a cash cow for the dropshippers Image: The VergeNews moves fast following shocking events. But the hustlers trying to make a quick buck might move even faster. Within hours of a shooter attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday, countless products emblazoned with an image of Trump, bloodied and fist raised, were for sale on e-commerce platforms. A shirt on …

Appeals court halts return of net neutrality Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty ImagesA federal appeals court has agreed to halt the reinstatement of net neutrality rules until August 5th, while the court considers whether more permanent action is justified. It’s the latest setback in a long back and forth on net neutrality — the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) …

YouTube Music tests AI playlists tailored to what you want to hear Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeYouTube Music is testing a new feature that lets you use AI to generate a playlist. In a statement to The Verge, YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby said that Premium users in the US will be able to create a custom playlist by “describing exactly what they want to hear.” As shown in screenshots obtained by 9…

The FBI says it has ‘gained access’ to the Trump rally shooter’s phone Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe FBI has successfully broken into the phone of the man who shot at former President Donald Trump at Saturday’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “FBI technical specialists successfully gained access to Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone, and they continue to analyze his electronic devices,” the agency said in a …

How to install the iOS 18 public betas Image: Samar Haddad / The VergePeople with Apple developer accounts have had all the fun with the iOS 18 betas so far, but now that the public betas are out, anyone can try the new features. Setting up the public beta is slightly less involved than setting up the developer beta but just as free. And if you’re looking for help with the iPadOS 18 …

Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and more Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeYou can now download the public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11. Apple’s updated operating systems will eventually include Apple Intelligence AI features and a better Siri — if you have the right device, that is. For now, the betas will bring less exciting but still useful featur…

Apple’s public betas: all the news on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more Illustration: The VergeApple lets the public in on beta testing, but Apple Intelligence is likely still months away. Continue reading…

The watchOS 11 beta slowed me down, in a good way The Modular Ultra face now allows you to have bezels for your training load and vitals.One thing always irked me about the Apple Watch. Rain or shine, in sickness and in health, it pushed me to close my rings. Never mind if I had covid-19, shin splints, or was mentally in a dark place. It nudged me to be a “better” version of myself, so long as …

This HR company tried to treat AI bots like people — it didn’t go over well Image: Lattice“Today Lattice is making AI history,” CEO Sarah Franklin wrote in a July 9th blog post. “We will be the first to give digital workers official employee records in Lattice. Digital workers will be securely onboarded, trained, and assigned goals, performance metrics, appropriate systems access, and even a manager. Just as any person …