Microsoft Paint could soon get AI-enhanced features on Windows 11 Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeMicrosoft Paint could be the next Windows app to get the AI treatment. According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft is exploring ways to bring AI-powered features to the app in Windows 11, which could include the ability to generate a canvas based on a text prompt. Sources tell Windows Central that…

Meta refreshes promise to roll out default end-to-end encryption in Messenger this year Illustration: Nick Barclay / The VergeMeta plans to roll out default end-to-end encryption for its Messenger product by the end of this year, the company confirmed in a blog post Tuesday. “Starting today, millions more people’s chats on Messenger will be upgraded to stronger encryption standards as part of our ongoing end-to-end encryption (E2EE…

Here are the best deals on headphones and wireless earbuds we could find Sony’s LinkBuds earbuds are on sale for $128 at multiple retailers. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeWhen it comes to headphones and true wireless earbuds, there are a ton of brands and products to choose from. However, the sheer range of available models can also make them difficult to shop for, especially since many of them cater to different…

Google and YouTube are trying to have it both ways with AI and copyright Photo by Silver Screen Collection / Getty ImagesGoogle has made clear it is going to use the open web to inform and create anything it wants, and nothing can get in its way. Except maybe Frank Sinatra. Continue reading…

Twitch is testing a TikTok-style feed Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeTwitch is the latest tech company to try a TikTok-like way to browse content. The company is experimenting with a feature that surfaces clips in a new vertically-scrolling feed that it calls the “discovery feed,” and the feed is starting to roll out to “select users” on Tuesday, according to a post from Tw…

HBO and Max content leader Casey Bloys is coming to the Code Conference HBO and Max content leader Casey Bloys. | Photo: Warner Bros. DiscoveryHBO and Max content leader Casey Bloys is coming to the Code Conference next month to discuss the state of streaming and the company’s big rebrand with Vox senior correspondent Peter Kafka. Bloys spent nearly two decades working on HBO’s programming and has overseen a parade …

The best ebook reader to buy right now Image: Will Joel / The VergeFrom reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s an e-reader for everyone. Continue reading…

AT&T is bringing its $55 per month 5G home internet plan to more places Image: AT&TAT&T is expanding the availability of its $55 per month Internet Air plan (or $60 per month without autopay), which uses 5G to beam Wi-Fi into your home. The plan comes with no overage fees, equipment costs, or annual contracts, but AT&T will charge up to $10 per month extra for up to five Wi-Fi extenders. The plan offers download spe…

LAist Studios relaunches Imperfect Paradise as weekly podcast and radio program LAist Studios/SCPRThis is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. I’m writing to you today from Podcast Movement in Colorado — where I hope to meet many of you over the next few days. This morning kicked off with a discussion on the state of the podcasting industry hosted by Amplifi Media…

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023: all the news and trailers Photo by JC Olivera / Getty ImagesOpening Night Live 2023 will have over two hours of trailers and announcements. Just don’t expect too many world premieres. Continue reading…

Destiny 2: The Final Shape arrives on February 27th to finish a light vs. dark battle Image: BungieThe first saga in Destiny’s universe is coming to an end with an epic battle between light and darkness. Destiny’s light and darkness saga has always been about The Traveler, a mysterious entity in the universe of Destiny that hangs motionless in the sky as a source of light for Destiny players. Now, The Traveler is asking Destiny 2…

Forza Motorsport on PC includes DLSS, FSR 2, and DirectStorage support Image: XboxMicrosoft has shared the minimum PC specs you’ll need to play Forza Motorsport when it’s released on October 10th. While it looks like it’ll be playable across a range of PCs (in addition to Xbox Series X / S consoles), you’ll still need some high-end specs if you want to play the game on ultra settings. Forza Motorsport can run at na…

Brilliant’s new smart home controller makes it easier to put a touchscreen on your wall The new plug-in version of Brilliant’s wired smart switch is simpler to install and just as easy to use. But still-limited integrations keep it from being truly brilliant. Continue reading…

The Amazfit GTR 4 has dropped to its best price of the year The Amazfit GTR 4 is our favorite budget-friendly wearable. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe fall semester is officially kicking off in much of the country, so if you haven’t started preparing for the year ahead, it’s wise to start now. Thankfully, the Amazfit GTR 4 — which is one of our top back-to-school guide picks — has retur…

A new Atari 2600 will play your old cartridges The Atari 2600 Plus. | Image: AtariAtari has announced it’s relaunching its most well-known console as the Atari 2600 Plus on November 17th for $129.99, with preorders open now. It’s a fully functioning, 80 percent scale, HDMI-outputting version of the console that comes with a 10-in-1 game cartridge. Atari says it even supports both 2600 and la…

Netflix is going to let DVD.com subscribers keep any unreturned discs Illustration: Alex Castro / The VergeNetflix won’t charge DVD.com customers for any discs they still have after September 29th, the company announced from its DVD.com account on X on Monday. That generous offer, combined with Netflix’s recent announcement that it may send customers as many as 10 extra discs from their queues, means that some peo…

Ahsoka brings mystery back to Star Wars Image: Suzanne Tenner / Lucasfilm Ltd.At this point, live-action Star Wars shows are no longer novel. In fact, it’s getting pretty crowded out there, with everything from the ongoing adventures of The Mandalorian to series like Andor, Obi-Wan, and The Book of Boba Fett. So, a new story like Ahsoka needs to do something a little different to stan…

Ads are coming to TikTok search results Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeTikTok users searching the app for specific videos will begin to see sponsored content in search results. The company announced today that advertisers will be able to place ads alongside organic content that appears when searching in the app. When a user clicks on an ad, they can continue scrolling to view…

Fandom runs some of the biggest communities on the internet — can CEO Perkins Miller keep them happy? Photo illustration by Alex Parkin / The VergeToday, I’m talking with Perkins Miller. He’s the CEO of Fandom, which runs thousands of wikis for everything from Disney and Taylor Swift to The Matrix and Grand Theft Auto as well as several publications like TV Guide, Metacritic, and GameSpot. It’s a big, complicated media company in a big, complica…

Here’s our first look at the new Philips Hue security cameras We’ll likely get a proper look at the cameras soon if Philips officially unveils them at IFA. | Image: Philips / FCCThe first images of what are believed to be Philips Hue’s new home security cameras have emerged online, just a few weeks after rumors first emerged that the company was entering the smart home security market. First spotted by the…