Alameda’s paper trail leads straight to Sam Bankman-Fried Her ex-boyfriend told her not to write anything down she wouldn’t want to see in The New York Times, then leaked her love notes to The New York Times. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Michael M. Santiago, PM Images, Getty ImagesAnd his “very valuable” hair, too. Continue reading…

T-Mobile is pushing some unlimited customers onto pricier plans Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesStarting next week, T-Mobile will move subscribers of some of its older unlimited plans to new (and, in some cases, more expensive) options, the carrier has confirmed to CNET. The plan will apply to users on the One, Simple Choice, Magenta, and Magenta 55 Plus plans, according to documentation posted on Re…

Death, Sex, and the future of WNYC podcasts Image: WNYCThis is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. On Wednesday afternoon, staffers at WNYC’s podcast division sat down for an all-hands meeting looking for answers. Last week, 6 percent of New York Public Radio’s workforce was let go — with most of the cuts targeting its podcast v…

WordPress now offers official support for ActivityPub Photo illustration by Pavlo Gonchar / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty ImagesBloggers and other publishers using WordPress to host their site can now use it to join the fediverse through an official ActivityPub plug-in, announced today by WordPress.com. ActivityPub allows social networks to talk across platforms, meaning users can see and en…

FCC proposal would force cable companies to issue rebates for channel blackouts A blue screen that popped up last month while Disney and Charter negotiated over a new TV deal. | Photo Illustration by Mario Tama / Getty ImagesThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a pair of proposals aimed at dealing with channel blackouts (via Deadline). They follow a recent dispute where millions of Spectrum (Charter Communicat…

RIAA wants AI voice cloning sites on government piracy watchlist Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) now considers AI voice cloning a potential copyright infringement threat and wants the US government to include it in its piracy watchdog list. In a submission to the US Trade Representative (USTR), the RIAA asked the government to include the category o…

Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust? These might just be the Pixel phones we’ve been waiting for, but it all depends on how much trust you’re willing to put into Google. Continue reading…

Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch Google’s addressed a lot of what annoyed me about the first Pixel Watch, but repairability and continued Fitbit integration are still question marks. Continue reading…

Today is the last day to save on Disney Plus and Hulu before the price hike You can save $30 on the annual Disney Plus plan by signing up before the price goes up on October 12th. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeLike nearly every streaming service these days, Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu plans. Starting tomorrow, October 12th, Disney Plus will go from $10.99 per month to $13….

Anker’s bassy Sport X10 earbuds are nearly 40 percent off for Prime Day Like other Anker goods, the Sport X10 are known for offering reliable performance in an affordable package. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeIf you’re tired of your earbuds always falling out when you’re running on the treadmill or working out, it may be time to finally invest in some exercise-friendly audio. That’s where Anker’s Soundcore Spor…

Microsoft has closed the free Windows 11 loophole — Windows 7 keys no longer work Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeMicrosoft is now blocking Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys from activating a copy of Windows 11. It’s been a loophole that has existed for years, allowing people to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 or 11 free of charge. Microsoft originally announced the changes to block Windows 7 and Windows 8 key…

One of our favorite smartwatches for Android users is down to $170 The crisp OLED display on the Amazfit GTR 4 is easily one of its best features, if not the best. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeLooking to add a smartwatch to your wrist but not excited about spending over $300 on an Apple Watch Series 9 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 6? Lucky for you, the Amazfit GTR 4 — a budget wearable that offers man…

Perfect Days is a tidy look at Tokyo’s toilets Courtesy of Master Mind LtdIn Perfect Days, Hirayama (Koji Yakusho) is a bathroom cleaner. He starts his day early, gets a coffee from the vending machine, pops a classic rock tape into the stereo, and drives his van to various public restrooms, where he gets to work. He scrubs and tidies the sink meticulously. The various parts of a bidet are w…

Adobe made an animated dress (and a bunch of wild AI editing tools) Image: Adobe / The VergeSome of the most exciting developments announced during Adobe’s annual Max conference involve the company’s experimental technology previews, and this year is no exception. Eleven new AI-powered prototype tools and features are being showcased under the events “Sneak” program today, including an impressive video upscaler …

FTC lays out new rule that could end hidden fees Illustration by Laura Normand / The VergeThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new rule that it hopes will put an end to hidden junk fees that some businesses often add as a surprise when consumers are checking out. The agency is currently seeking public comment on the rule, known as the Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Decepti…

Sonos vows to keep fighting Google for the benefit of small companies — and its own revenue Illustration: The VergeDespite being dealt a considerable setback in its patent infringement proceedings against Google, Sonos appears confident that it will ultimately prevail against the Big Tech competitor it has for years accused of copying its technology. In a statement provided to The Verge late Tuesday night by spokesperson Erin Pategas,…

California’s newest law will make it easier to delete personal online data Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Delete Act yesterday, making it possible for Californians to either ask data brokers to delete their personal data or forbid them to sell or share it, with a single request. Right now, Californians have similar rights under a 2018 state law, but they had to ask ea…

Microsoft’s new AI Copilot arrives in OneNote in November Image: MicrosoftMicrosoft is bringing its new Microsoft 365 Copilot assistant to OneNote in November. Originally unveiled earlier this year, Copilot in OneNote will be able to generate lists, draft plans, rewrite your notes, and much more. Microsoft 365 Copilot is launching November 1st for Microsoft 365 customers on certain business and enterpr…

TikTok is overhauling how it pays creators of viral filters and effects Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeTikTok is making major changes to its creator fund for the people who make the app’s viral filters and effects. The fund sets aside $6 million to pay creators of effects on TikTok — aesthetic filters, mini-games, and more — that regularly go viral on the platform and become trends in their own right. The E…

Uber Eats will now let you order from two stores at once Image: Uber EatsUber Eats announced multi-store ordering, a new feature that allows customers to order from two stores or restaurants at the same time without an additional delivery fee. The scenario in which this can be useful is if you want tacos and your roommate or significant other wants pizza. With this new feature, you can get both. With…