Sundar Pichai will take the stand in Epic v. Google Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai is set to testify on Tuesday in Epic’s lawsuit against Google. Epic plans to call Pichai as a witness as it makes its case alleging that Google Play is an unlawful monopoly. In court documents, Google has requested to use a podium in the courtroom on Tuesday, which suggests that Pichai …

Apple to pay up to $25 million over hiring discrimination Illustration: The VergeApple has agreed to pay up to $25 million to settle claims that it engaged in hiring discrimination. On Thursday, the Department of Justice announced that $18.25 million will go toward creating a backpay fund for affected victims, while the remaining $6.75 million is in civil penalties. The DOJ found that Apple violated th…

Call of Duty anti-cheat update will make cheaters go splat Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeActivision is getting set to launch a new, and dare I say fun, system to counter cheaters in Call of Duty: Warzone. As part of an update to the game’s Ricochet anti-cheat system, a new feature called Splat will randomly and without warning plummet detected cheaters straight to the ground after deployment at…

Umbrella Academy’s first season 4 teaser is one big mystery With Netflix’s Umbrella Academy coming to a close with its upcoming fourth season, it seemed like Netflix planned on giving viewers at least a little peek at what to expect during this week’s Geeked Week showcase. Turns out, that’s not quite the case. Every member of The Umbrella Academy’s core cast seems quite excited about the new directions t…

SpaceX found a legal workaround to block the DOJ’s discrimination lawsuit Laura Normand / The VergeThe Elon Musk-owned SpaceX won a court order preventing the Department of Justice’s hiring discrimination lawsuit from moving forward, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Judge Rolando Olvera ruled that the DOJ’s administrative judges don’t have the authority to review the case. The DO…

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series finally has a trailer Image: NetflixWe’ve seen the announcements, then the actors, the teaser, and now the first official trailer for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation is finally here. The trailer was a short but packed affair, offering really good looks at both the main characters and the just-as-beloved side characters. Kyoshi Warrior Suki looks amazi…

Ultraman: Rising’s new trailer transforms its titanic hero into a dad Ultraman’s classic powers make him well-equipped to deal with almost any larger-than-life situation threatening the lives of ordinary people. But in the first teaser for Netflix’s new animated Ultraman: Rising feature from co-directors Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima, none of the hero’s incredible powers can prepare him for the challenges of bec…

Competitive Overwatch won’t end with the League Blizzard / XboxBlizzard says it’s working on “evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction,” after confirming the League’s end after six seasons. Continue reading…

Netflix teases Arcane season 2 for November 2024 Image: NetflixNetflix has offered a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it first look at Arcane season two. During its Geeked Week celebration of all things animated and nerdy, Netflix finally showed off the tiniest bit of the second season of its award-winning League of Legends adaptation. Arcane. Season 2. November 2024. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/LmLWr…

Tumblr is downscaling after failing to ‘turn around’ the site Illustration: The VergeTumblr is downscaling its ambitions after failing to reach goals for a new audience, aiming to move some staff members to other divisions of parent company Automattic. A leaked memo, which circulated on Tumblr and was confirmed in a Verge comment by Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, says that “the majority” of Tumblr’s non-su…

Humane’s AI Pin: all the news about the new AI-powered wearable A promotional image of Humane’s AI Pin. | Image: HumaneHumane has finally shared the details about its new device. Continue reading…

Mint is going away, but these easy budgeting apps can take its place Image: MintIf you’ve been using Intuit’s Mint app to help you budget, automatically collect your expenses, put them in useful categories, and remind you to pay them, then you were probably a bit shocked to find out that Intuit will be folding Mint into its other financial service, Credit Karma, as of January 1st, 2024. Credit Karma’s main servic…

The iPhone 15 Pro is getting spatial video capture in iOS 17.2 Apple is enabling spatial video capture in beta for use on the upcoming Vision Pro headset. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeApple is rolling out its latest beta version of iOS 17, and it includes the ability to record spatial videos on the iPhone 15 Pro for viewing in the upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Those who have access to and…

ChatGPT is powering a new kind of Snapchat lens Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeSnapchat will soon have AR lenses that use ChatGPT. The company announced the update today at Lens Fest, its annual developer event. The new beta of Lens Studio for developers includes the ability to create filters with ChatGPT. In an example lens, Snap shows a solar system-themed filter where a user has as…

Where to preorder Sony’s Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset The Pulse Explore earbuds retail for $199.99. | Image: SonyPlayStation fans have a ton of gadgets to look forward to in the next few months. The new PlayStation 5 “slim” has already landed (at least in limited quantities), while the PlayStation Portal is set to arrive in less than a week. Meanwhile, the $199.99 Pulse Explore earbuds and $149.99 …

Valve reveals the Steam Deck OLED: $549 buys better screen, battery, and more The Steam Deck OLED. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeOn October 5th, we saw the first proof a refreshed Steam Deck was nigh. Now, Valve is officially revealing the $549 and up Steam Deck OLED, which starts shipping on November 16th. It’s an overhauled version of Valve’s handheld gaming PC but not one that’s focused on performance — the compan…

Steam Deck OLED review: better, not faster A new screen, a pile of improvements, and better pricing make this everything the original should have been. Continue reading…

Valve says it has sold ‘multiple millions’ of Steam Decks Photo by The VergeValve has sold “multiple millions” of its Steam Deck handheld gaming PCs, Valve designers Lawrence Yang and Pierre-Loup Griffais tell The Verge. Given that it just announced a new revision with an OLED screen, the company is probably set to sell a lot more. The Steam Deck has been a hit for Valve right from its launch; when the…

Braid’s long-delayed anniversary edition finally has a release date A screenshot from Braid, Anniversary Edition. | Image: TheklaRemember Braid, Anniversary Edition — the updated version of the time-bending puzzle platformer that was first announced in 2020 with a 2021 release date? The game obviously missed that release window, but on Thursday, developer Thekla finally announced an exact release date: April 30t…

The Apple Watch Series 9 is available at its best price yet Even the cute new pink Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale. | Image: Amelia Holowaty KralesWith all the turkey, eggnog, and chocolate, it can be hard to stay healthy during the holidays. Investing in a smartwatch before the holiday season kicks into full gear can help you stay on track with your health goals, and right now, one of the best is availa…