Across the Spider-Verse hits Netflix this month Image: SonyWhile it’s still not clear when we’ll get a chance to see Sony’s much-anticipated third Spider-Verse animated film on the big screen, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is making its way to Netflix this fall. Deadline reports that following its monstrous $690 million worldwide theatrical run, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is sc…

Netflix’s Geeked Week 2023 is coming in hot Kim, Young Neil, Stephen, and Knives. | Image: NetflixNetflix’s annual multiday Geeked Week virtual showcase has always been meant to get viewers hyped out of their minds over promising glimpses of all the new projects coming down the pipeline, and looking at the lineup for this year’s presentation, the streamer has more than a few promising thi…

The Boy and the Heron’s English cast includes Christian Bale and Dave Bautista Image: Studio GhibliWhen Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron finally hits North American theaters, it’ll be doing so with some star power. Distributor GKIDS announced the English voice cast for the animated feature, which debuted in Japan earlier this year, and it includes some big names: Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe…

Roblox says employees must return to office because the metaverse still isn’t good enough Illustration: The VergeRoblox — a company that builds a hugely popular virtual experiences platform, recently introduced its own spin on video chat, and even created an in-Roblox career center — is “transitioning away” from remote work and will be asking “a number of our remote employees to begin working from our headquarters in San Mateo by nex…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams uses AI to make robocalls in languages he doesn’t speak Mayor Eric Adams during a press conference at City Hall Blue Room on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023.  | Photo by Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Daily News via Getty ImagesThanks to artificial intelligence tools, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sent a barrage of robocalls to residents in languages he doesn’t speak. That includes “thousands” of robocalls…

Rivian’s latest software update makes towing on tough terrain easier New UI for drive modes and gauge views. | Image: RivianRivian is redesigning a bunch of key features for its electric trucks and SUVs to improve the user experience and make towing easier. The company is updating its Drive Mode app, introducing a real-time metrics screen that includes information like live motor temperatures and enhancing the to…

Netflix’s first live sports broadcast pairs up F1 drivers with pro golfers The Netflix Cup | Image: NetflixNetflix’s first live sporting event is here — and it involves a golf tournament between athletes from the streamer’s Full Swing and Formula 1: Drive to Survive shows. The competition, called The Netflix Cup, will air live on the service on November 14th at 6PM ET / 3PM PT. The tournament will take place at Wynn Go…

China cracks open the door to flying taxis EHang executives accept certification for the EHang 216-S. | Image: EHang HoldingsLife is amazing in 2023 — we have tiny computers with amazing cameras in our pockets; massive, dirt-cheap (or free!) TVs; cars that (sort of) drive themselves — but where are our flying cars and jet packs? The flying cars are at least in China, or that’s where they…

Honda made an airport robot to handle all the boring, repetitive tasks Honda’s autonomous work vehicle prototype is ready to be deployed at airports. | Image: HondaHonda’s latest robot is an autonomous work vehicle (AWV) designed to handle all the boring, repetitive tasks at airports. It’s also meant to demonstrate that autonomous vehicles can have other purposes that don’t involve jamming up city streets or obstru…

Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera review: even better with the thermostat Ecobee’s first doorbell camera is also the first that can stream a live view to your thermostat. Yes, it sounds weird, but trust me — it’s good. Continue reading…

Apple announces entry-level Apple Pencil with USB-C charging Image: AppleApple has announced a cheaper Apple Pencil that comes with USB-C. The iPad accessory will cost $79 and comes with a sliding cap that reveals the USB-C port. It also attaches magnetically to the side edge of an iPad — even the 10th-generation model Apple released last year. The cheaper price means that the Pencil doesn’t come with so…

eBay’s early holiday sale brings discounts on Samsung’s The Frame TV and Bose headphones The latest version of Samsung’s 32-inch The Frame can turn itself off to conserve power like larger models. | Image: SamsungHalloween hasn’t even arrived yet, but holiday sales are already starting to pop up everywhere. Best Buy and Target held their own last week to rival Amazon’s fall Prime Day, and now, it’s eBay’s turn. Right now, eBay is ta…

The world’s power grids, 50 million miles’ worth, need a major overhaul Workers erect a steel tower at the 220kV line project in Jiangsu Province, China, on October 16th, 2023. | Photo by Costfoto / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesGovernments and utilities need to add or replace the equivalent of virtually all the world’s power grids by 2040 to reliably keep the lights on while cleaning up pollution from the power sector. …

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: predictable excellence With a traveler-friendly design and superb comfort, Bose’s latest flagship headphones right the course after the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — but they don’t come cheap. Continue reading…

A new Alan Wake game just launched in Fortnite Image: Epic GamesThere’s another Alan Wake game in the works — but this one was built inside of Fortnite. Today, Epic Games announced the launch of Alan Wake: Flashback, a Fortnite experience that “reimagines Remedy Entertainment’s iconic story.” It’s available for free inside the game right now using the island code 3426-5561-3374. While promot…

Clearview AI and the end of privacy, with author Kashmir Hill Photo illustration by Alex Parkin / The VergeNew York Times journalist Kashmir Hill comes on Decoder to discuss her new book, Your Face Belongs to Us, and what the spread of facial recognition technology means for the future of privacy. Continue reading…

Snapchat now lets you embed videos and lenses on the web Image: SnapIt might’ve taken a few years, but now Snapchat will finally let you embed the videos, lenses, and stories from its platform onto the web. While Snapchat previously didn’t allow users to embed videos due to the fleeting (and often private) nature of its posts, giving users this ability is another sign that it’s trying to bolster its s…

Google is fixing Drive download problems related to third-party cookies Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeFrom January 2nd, 2024, Google Drive will no longer require third-party cookies to be enabled to download files, the search giant has announced. The change comes as Google prepares to (finally) disable third-party cookies by default in its Chrome browser, following similar moves by other browser makers like…

Pixel 6 owners who use multiple profiles run into problems with Android 14 Illustration: Alex Castro / The VergeSome Pixel 6 users are reporting strange issues after updating their devices to the new Android 14 OS, which launched on October 4th for Pixel devices. One critical-sounding bug that seems to have spread to multiple users is losing access to internal storage, which ends up in a complete loss of data. Others s…

Sam Bankman-Fried was a bad friend, too What, me worry? | Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Westend61 and Bloomberg, Getty ImagesNishad Singh says he tried to get Bankman-Fried to do the right thing — but he wouldn’t listen. Continue reading…