The best robot vacuum for me is the one I hacked A little extra hardware, a handful of Linux commands, and boom, the vacuum is free. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The VergeConceptually, I love robot vacuums. A little friend who cleans up my floor? Fantastic. Into it. The issue is, unfortunately, I don’t trust them. They constantly report back to the external servers, and they can be …

Chrome on iOS now lets you move the address bar to the bottom Get to popular sites like example.com without having to stretch your thumbs. | Image: GoogleGoogle’s Chrome browser on iOS is officially getting the option to move the address bar from the top of the screen to the bottom, the search giant has announced. Early signs of the feature were spotted in a beta version of the browser this year, but as of…

The Guardian accuses Microsoft of reputational damage after distasteful AI poll Illustration: The VergeMore than three years after Microsoft gutted its news divisions and replaced their work with AI and algorithmic automation, the content generated by its systems continues to contain grave errors that human involvement could, or should, have stopped. Today, The Guardian accused the company of damaging its reputation with a …

8BitDo’s NES buttons are a big, red, Nintendo-themed invitation to experiment The keyboard and buttons are an ode to all things Nintendo.The retro NES styling of the mechanical keyboard is one thing, but the accompanying programmable buttons steal the show. Continue reading…

Sam Bankman-Fried doesn’t recall Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Bloomberg, Getty ImagesBankman-Fried gets a shot at his side of the FTX story — then promptly shreds his own credibility with the jury. Continue reading…

Apple’s new M3 MacBook Pro marks the end of the Touch Bar Image: AppleApple is finally moving on from the Touch Bar. The company has just announced a new entry-level version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro, replacing the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar keyboard. This new model has the standard M3 chip; the 14-inch model previously was only available with the higher-end Pro or Max chips. The biggest n…

Apple announces a speedier M3 iMac The outside isn’t changing much, but the M3 processor will purportedly make this new 24-inch iMac two times faster. | Image: AppleThe 24-inch iMac is finally getting a refresh. At its “Scary Fast” event, Apple announced a new M3 version of the iMac that is supposedly two times faster than its over two-year-old M1 predecessor. What’s really new t…

Apple’s new high-end MacBook Pro comes in black with up to 128GB of RAM Image: AppleAlongside a refreshed iMac and new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M3 chip (and sans Touch Bar), Apple is introducing upgraded models of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max processors today. Design-wise, they retain the exact same look and port layout as their predecessors but now come in a new “s…

Apple’s new M3 chips have big GPU upgrades focused on gaming and pro apps Image: AppleApple is unveiling its new M3 processors today, and all three include big improvements to the GPU side of the chips. The M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max will all offer faster CPU performance, but crucially, the M3 family of chips will include significant changes to the GPU to improve professional apps and gaming performance. All three M3 chip…

Apple ‘Scary Fast’ Mac launch event: the 4 biggest announcements Apple’s “Scary Fast” showcase has come to a close. During the launch event, Apple took the wraps off of some brand-new Macs that come equipped with the latest version of the company’s in-house chip. If you’re curious about all the new products, here’s a roundup of the major announcements from the event. A more powerful line of M3 chips Image: …

Here’s where you can preorder Apple’s new M3-powered Macs The 24-inch iMac is back with a refresh, and it’s bringing a slate of M3 MacBook Pros with it. | Image: AppleApple’s first foray into the world of prime-time product launches (for those of us on the East Coast, that is) kicked off with a new generation of Apple Silicon, the M3 processor. And announced alongside the new M3 chips were the handful …

Belkin’s new 2-in-1 charging dock might blend into your bedroom Image: BelkinBelkin has a new 2-in-1 charging dock that’s all about the looks. Yes, it offers the types of features you’d expect from a $129.95 charger, including letting you fast charge iPhones with MagSafe as well as Apple Watches. But if you do pay up for the new charging dock, you’re probably buying it because it looks great. Offered in two …

Bungie delaying Destiny 2 expansion and Marathon release amid layoffs Marathon and Destiny 2’s The Final Shape have been delayed. | Image: BungieBungie is laying off an unspecified number of staffers as well as delaying two of its forthcoming titles: Marathon and Destiny 2’s forthcoming expansion, The Final Shape. The latter is now expected to launch in June 2024, while the former won’t be expected until 2025. The…

Porsche is adding Google to its cars as VW’s software problems worsen Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergePorsche said today that future models would include native versions of popular Google apps, like Maps and Assistant. The German automaker is the latest to support Google built-in, enabling native Android apps with over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Earlier this year, Porsche said it was considering adopting Go…

Sundar Pichai argues in court that Google isn’t evil, it’s just a business Photo: Getty ImagesYou might not expect an antitrust trial focused on Google’s overwhelming dominance in the year 2023 to spend a lot of time talking about Internet Explorer circa 2005. But you’d be wrong. Google CEO Sundar Pichai spent a good chunk of Monday in a DC courtroom, testifying as part of the ongoing US v. Google antitrust trial. He s…

Gambling streams are ‘part of the contract’ for Kick’s newest streamer Image: Kick.com / InstagramNick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff recently inked a reported eight-figure deal with Twitch rival Kick. In a recent livestream, the Faze Clan co-owner and popular Call of Duty streamer said that, as part of his new deal, he will be running gambling streams. “The first question I’ve been seeing is like, ‘Nick, are you gonna do ga…

X is officially worth less than half of what Elon Musk paid for it Image: Laura Normand / The VergeEveryone knew that Twitter wasn’t worth $44 billion when Elon Musk bought it a year ago. Now, we know what Musk himself thinks the company is worth today: $19 billion. On Monday, employees at X were awarded equity in the company at a valuation of $19 billion, or $45 per share, according to internal documents seen …

Google once asked Apple to preload its search app on iOS Illustration by Cath Virginia / The VergeIn late 2018, Google CEO Sundar Pichai floated a bold idea to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook had just told Pichai he wanted to be “deep, deep partners, deeply connected where our services end and yours begin,” according to notes from the meeting. Pichai responded with a proposal: What if Apple preinstalled a Go…

Sony’s new PlayStation Link earbuds and headset finally have release dates Image: SonySony has finally announced a release date for its PlayStation-branded Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset. While the Pulse Explore earbuds will launch on December 6th, 2023, Sony’s wireless headset comes out on February 21st, 2024. Both devices will be available for preorder starting on November 9th in the US, UK, France, Ge…

Apple’s best move is giving us what we want A bigger iMac has been rumored for a long time — but where is it? | Photo by Becca Farsace / The VergeEarlier this year, I bought a 15-inch MacBook Air. In many ways, it’s the computer I needed at the time — but in the four months I’ve had it, I must confess, it’s not the Mac I wanted. What I wanted was the bigger 32-inch iMac that’s been rumore…