Sega cancels live-service shooter Hyenas Image: Creative Assembly / SegaSega is canceling the live-service shooter Hyenas before the game’s launch. Sega announced the news in a press release, stating the cancellation was due to “the lower profitability of the European region.” In addition to Hyenas, Sega will also cancel other unannounced in-development projects. Hyenas was billed as a…

Google’s whiteboarding app is joining the graveyard Google’s Jamboard software and the hardware are both shutting down starting October 1st, 2024. | Photo by James Bareham / The VergeIt’s never a dull day at the Google graveyard — the company has blogged a Workspace update today announcing the end of its collaborative Jamboard whiteboarding software. Google plans to wind down the app in late 2024…

Five ways the Meta Quest 3 will (let developers) change the game On Wednesday, Meta didn’t announce an obvious killer app alongside the $499 Meta Quest 3 headset — unless you count the bundled Asgard’s Wrath 2 or Xbox Cloud Gaming in VR. But if you watched the company’s Meta Connect keynote and developer session closely, the company revealed a bunch of intriguing improvements that could help devs build a nex…

Trump and the GOP are trying to drive a wedge between autoworkers and EVs Image: GettyLast night, former President and current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump appeared before a crowd in suburban Detroit and tried out his new attack lines against electric vehicles. EVs are too expensive, the former president argued (via The Detroit News); they don’t have enough range and will spur American job losses. EV batteries …

Mark Zuckerberg can’t quit the metaverse MetaAlmost two years ago, Mark Zuckerberg rebranded his company Facebook to Meta — and since then, he has been focused on building the “metaverse,” a three-dimensional virtual reality. But the metaverse has lost some of its luster since 2021. Companies like Disney have closed down their metaverse divisions and deemphasized using the word, while …

SpaceX inks first Space Force deal for government-focused Starshield satellite network Image: The VergeSpaceX has won its first contract with the US Space Force to provide satellite communications via Starshield, Bloomberg reports. Announced last December, SpaceX describes Starshield as a “secured satellite network for government entities,” offered alongside its civilian-focused Starlink satellite internet service. Bloomberg notes…

Epic Games cuts around 830 jobs Illustration: Alex Castro / The VergeBloomberg reports that Fortnite developer Epic Games is expected to lay off 16 percent of its workforce. In a statement from Tim Sweeney, Epic has confirmed the layoffs will impact around 830 employees. He wrote that the company intends to divest from Bandcamp — an independent music storefront company Epic a…

‘Nerfball’ introduces Nerf’s smartest foam yet — it detects dart impacts College basketball player Lyric Swann poses in the official Nerfball gear. | Photo: HasbroHere’s Nerfball, the first official ‘sport’ from the company behind the blasters. Continue reading…

Apple’s Argylle looks like the ultimate power clash in new trailer AppleYou might think that it would take a lot of effort to make Henry Cavill look like a huge dork, but the first trailer for Apple TV Plus’ new meta spy comedy Argylle from director Matthew Vaughn proves that all it takes is a velveteen sweater and an unforgiving trip to SuperCuts. Rather than focusing entirely on its namesake himself, Argylle …

The Fitbit Charge 6 looks like a return to form The Fitbit Charge 6 sticks to what Fitbit does well. | Image: Google / FitbitFitbit is back with the Charge 6 — and on paper, this one feels like the most Fitbit-y Fitbit since Google actively began folding the company into its ecosystem. Not only has the price been lowered from $179.95 to $159.95 but the device also adds an improved heart rate …

Microsoft is testing low-carbon concrete for its data centers A worker smooths a sample of concrete mix in a canister that contains materials to lower the overall embodied carbon in concrete. | Image: Dan DeLong for MicrosoftTo clean up some of the pollution stemming from its supply chain and data centers, Microsoft is experimenting with new kinds of concrete. Cement, a key ingredient in concrete, happen…

Glowforge Aura review: a beginner-friendly laser cutter for hobbyists For $1,199, the Aura comes nearly ready to use out of the box, complete with a library of readymade designs you can use for an added cost. Continue reading…

Beyerdynamic’s first wireless gaming headset opts for simplicity over RGB German headphones that lean toward a utilitarian design? Color me geschockt. | Image: BeyerdynamicBeyerdynamic is making its first wireless gaming headset, offering a premium $249 set of cans that are compatible with PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles via a USB receiver. But instead of opting for a gamer-y aesthetic with vivid colors …

New PlayStation 5 owners can currently snag a free game courtesy of Sony You can get God of War Ragnarök for free if you pick up a PS5 before October 20th. | Image: Santa Monica StudioWe’re now less than a month away from the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Thankfully, if you have yet to pick up a PlayStation 5 and need a refresher as to what all the fuss is about, Sony is offering a terrific deal on its flagship g…

Reddit will no longer let you opt out of personalized ads Reddit says most users shouldn’t see a noticeable difference after the update is live. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeReddit is removing the ability for some users to opt out of ad personalization based on their activity on the platform. Announced on Wednesday alongside several incoming updates to its privacy, advertising, and location…

The FTX trial is bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried What evidence is he sitting on? | Image: The VergeAnd potentially very embarrassing for all of crypto. Continue reading…

Philips Hue will soon require an account to use its app — here’s what that means The Philips Hue Bridge is required to access many of Hue’s smart lighting system features, and soon, you’ll need an account to use them, too.Smart lighting stalwart Philips Hue is making some more changes. After launching a new security system last month and finally making good on its promise to support Matter, the company is now requiring users…

Details emerge on Jony Ive and OpenAI’s plan to build the ‘iPhone of artificial intelligence’ Ive (pictured) has been brainstorming ideas for the device with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. | Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox MediaApple’s former chief design officer, Jony Ive, is reportedly in discussions with OpenAI to build the “iPhone of artificial intelligence,” aided by over $1 billion in funding from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son. Acc…

The Raspberry Pi 5 is finally here Photo by Emma Roth / The VergeDespite doubts that the Raspberry Pi 5 would launch this year, the latest version of the microcomputer has arrived with some notable upgrades at a $60 starting price. Not only is it supposed to perform better than its predecessor, but it’s also the first Raspberry Pi to come with in-house silicon. Powering the brain…

Apple will have to face an antitrust lawsuit alleging iOS Apple Pay dominance Illustration: The VergeCalifornia Northern District Judge Jeffrey White partially denied (PDF) Apple’s request to dismiss a proposed federal class action lawsuit over Apple Pay, reports Reuters. Three credit unions argued Apple violated the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by charging too much in processing fees and being too exclusionary by not letting o…