Windows 11’s new Recall feature has been cracked to run on unsupported hardware Image: MicrosoftMicrosoft unveiled its new Copilot Plus PCs last week, designed to usher in a new wave of AI features in Windows that are exclusive to new laptops. Now, less than two weeks later, Windows enthusiasts have managed to crack Microsoft’s flagship AI-powered Recall feature to run on unsupported hardware. Recall leverages local AI mode…

Here are a few of our favorite deals from Sony’s latest Days of Play sale The new PlayStation 5 “slim” is matching its all-time low of $449 ($50 off) for a limited time. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeSony’s recent State of Play showcase may have given us a brief glimpse into the company’s plans for 2024 and beyond, but that probably does little if you were hoping for something you can play right now. T…

A $25,000 electric Jeep? Challenging but possible, CEO says Image: StellantisEarlier this week, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares took the stage at the Bernstein investor conference and threw down the gauntlet. Tavares, who oversees companies like Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and, most importantly, Jeep, said the launch of the new all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S would signal the start of an EV “offensive” that …

A pandemic-era internet subsidy is officially ending Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty ImagesMay 31st marks the official last day of a covid-19 pandemic-era internet subsidy, the Affordable Connectivity Program. The up to $30 monthly broadband discount (up to $75 for those on Tribal lands) helped 23 million low-income households in every county in the US access high-speed internet duri…

Acer now has a 3D camera for its glasses-free 3D laptops The Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera fully integrates with the rest of Acer’s SpatialLabs device lineup. | Image: AcerAcer isn’t a brand that you’d typically associate with photography, but its new camera offering comes with an interesting twist — the ability to snap pictures and video in stereoscopic 3D. Announced ahead of next week’s Comput…

The OnePlus Watch 2 broke the nerdy covenant that smartwatch crowns must scroll When I reviewed the OnePlus Watch 2 last month, I said it had a digital crown. I did so because it had a button with grooves that you could twist and press. I didn’t think much of it, but a few readers contested its crown-ness. This, they said, was naught but a mere button. To that, I furrowed my brow. The problem was that twisting the OnePlus …

Google defends AI search results after they told us to put glue on pizza Image: The VergeLast week, Google rolled out its AI search results for millions of users to tinker with. The goal was to deliver a better search experience. Instead, AI delivered all sorts of weird results, like saying people should put glue on their pizza to help the cheese stick and eat rocks. Google worked quickly to remove some inaccurate A…

TikTok is reportedly splitting its source code to create a US-only algorithm Illustration: The VergeA report from Reuters says that work has been ongoing since last year to create a version of TikTok’s recommendation algorithm that operates independently from Douyin, the Chinese version of the app operated by its parent company ByteDance. According to the unnamed sources, completing the project could take more than a yea…

Monster Hunter Wilds looks very wild in new gameplay trailer Image: CapcomWe finally have a few more details about the previously mysterious next Monster Hunter game. Capcom released a new gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds at Sony’s State of Play event, and it features some free-flowing combat, a pretty dark-looking world, and what appears to be some new monsters — including one that looks a lot l…

The incredibly charming Astro Bot launches on the PS5 in September Image: Sony Interactive EntertainmentSony’s most adorable character (sorry, Sackboy) is getting another outing. At its State of Play showcase today, the company revealed the latest Astro Bot game, which was rumored earlier in the month. It appears to be a direct sequel to Astro’s Playroom, so it should make excellent use of the PS5’s controller …

Twitch is disbanding its Safety Advisory Council and will replace it with streamers Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeAccording to a report published at CNBC, Twitch has decided to terminate the contracts of all the existing members of its Safety Advisory Council. The council received the news that Twitch would not be renewing their contracts earlier this month, and they will reportedly be terminated effective Friday, May…

Jeep’s Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept teases a fully electric off-roader In New York today, Jeep unveiled its first fully electric SUV for the North American market. And while all the focus was on the $71,995 Wagoneer S, the automaker had one more thing to show off: an off-road-capable Trailhawk concept of the same EV, sitting pretty on 31.5-inch tires. The forest green SUV sports several features that distinguish i…

The first electric Jeep for the US is finally here Image: JeepSpoiler alert. Continue reading…

Silent Hill 2’s remake hits PS5 and Steam in October Image: KonamiKonami provided a fresh — and terrifying — look at its upcoming remake of the survival horror classic Silent Hill 2, sharing a new trailer and release date during Sony’s State of Play and offering an extended look at gameplay during Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission event. In the trailer, husband of the year James Sunderland makes h…

Windows adds suggested replies to Phone Link for Android Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeAs May draws to a close, Microsoft is squeezing another Windows 11 Canary build across the line that comes with a fresh new connected Android phone feature: Suggested Replies. Now when someone texts to ask how you’re doing, you can just click one of several replies like “Not bad, you?” or “Fine, you?” so yo…

Scuf’s Nomad controller for iPhone has full-size drift-free sticks at a competitive price The stick layout almost reminds me a bit of the Steam Deck. | Image: ScufCorsair-owned Scuf is best known for its vividly colored, outlandishly priced esports controllers. But its new $99.99 mobile phone controller looks built more for the normies. The Nomad is a clamp-style iPhone controller akin to a Backbone or Razer Kishi, though it features…

Google finally brings Nest doorbell alerts to the Pixel Tablet The Pixel Tablet can now be a video intercom for your Nest doorbell. | Image: GoogleThe Google Pixel Tablet is getting an update that will make it slightly more useful as a smart home device. In a blog post published today, Google said the $400 Pixel Tablet can now pull up a livestream from a Nest video doorbell to show who’s at the front door a…

Experience Ragnarök on PC this fall Image: Santa Monica StudioRagnarök is nigh — that is, if you’ve got a PC capable of handling it. During its summer State of Play event, Sony announced that God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC Setptember 19th. The news was accompanied by a brand-new trailer including the info that the game is now available for pre-order. It’s been just over a ye…

Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devices Photo by Ashley Carman / The VergeSpotify is now offering refunds to people who purchased its $90 Car Thing dashboard accessory. While the streaming company unceremoniously discontinued its first and only hardware product in 2022, just five months after its release, it recently announced plans to deactivate all remaining Car Things on December 4…

Perplexity will research and write reports Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty ImagesAI search platform Perplexity is launching a new feature called Pages that will generate a customizable webpage based on user prompts. The new feature feels like a one-stop shop for making a school report since Perplexity does the research and writing for you. Pages taps Perplexi…