Wonka’s first trailer is a whimsical origin story Image: Warner Bros. PicturesIt’s going to be a busy holiday for Timothée Chalamet fans. Not long after he reprises his role as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, we’ll get to see him in something very different: as Willy Wonka in a prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The new flick is simply called Wonka, and we got our first proper look …

Amazon claims it’s been ‘unfairly singled out’ by the EU’s digital content rules Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeAmazon doesn’t believe it fits the definition of a “very large online platform” — at least not how the European Union defines it. The retail giant is taking legal action to challenge the EU’s new content moderation rules for big tech companies, claiming that the company is being unfairly targeted by the leg…

The best Prime Day 2023 phone deals You can save a bunch on a Google Pixel 7 Pro today. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeBecause time is a flat circle, back-to-school season is creeping up on us just as we were getting settled into summer. Fall flagship phone launches are on the horizon, too. But before you trade in your SPF 30 for a pumpkin spice latte, there’s at lea…

Intel is quitting on its adorable, powerful, and upgradable mini NUC computers This Intel NUC 9 Extreme was one of the larger of the mini-computer line and had more gaming horsepower. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The VergeIntel’s NUC computers are super compact, upgradable, and even powerful — but now, they’re being discontinued. ServeTheHome first reported that Intel is giving up on the personal computer business and will no …

All the news about Netflix’s gaming efforts Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeNetflix is deep into video games. Continue reading…

Can banks push Bitcoin to clean up its act? Rows of Bitcoin mining machines at a facility in Rockdale, Texas, on October 9th, 2021.  | Photo by Mark Felix / AFP via Getty ImagesIt’s time for banks and asset managers to start pushing Bitcoin to clean up its pollution, Greenpeace argues in a new report. The environmental organization wants to see Bitcoin change its code to slash energy cons…

Bear 2 is a terrific notes app — and it only took forever to build Bear 2 doesn’t look that different – but it’s a completely new app. | Image: Shiny FrogBear 2, the new note-taking app from developer Shiny Frog, is launching today on iOS, iPadOS, and Mac. It comes with lots of new features. You can now create tables in Bear notes. You can play GIFs, preview links and PDFs, scan documents, add footnotes and a t…

Everything in The Verge merch store is on sale So yeah, it’s Prime Day, and we’ve put together the best deals across the internet. But we’ve got another place for you to shop: The Verge merch store. Over the past year, we’ve been dropping new apparel and accessories designed for you, readers of The Verge. For the next 48 hours, you can take 20 percent off all products. We’ve got tees, hoodie…

Best laptop deals happening during Amazon Prime Day 2023 Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeAmazon Prime Day is one of the few times each year when you can find a bunch of different laptops, of all shapes and sizes, on sale at the same time. But not all deals are created equal (and there are some truly bad ones out there), so we’ve picked out the best bargains right here. If you’re looking fo…

Anthropic’s ‘friendly’ AI chatbot, Claude, is now available for more people to try Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeClaude, the AI chatbot that Anthropic bills as easier to talk to, is finally available for more people to try. The company has announced that everyone in the US and UK can test out the new version of its conversational bot, Claude 2, from its website. Its public availability allows Claude to join the ranks …

The best Amazon Prime Day deals you can get Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The VergeFrom earbuds and smart displays to robot vacuums and phones, here’s the best of what Prime Day has to offer on tech and gadgets. Continue reading…

Amazon Prime Day 2023: the latest news, deals, and coverage Illustration by Hugo Herrera for The VergeEvery ounce of coverage for Amazon’s big, made-up shopping holiday currently taking place on July 11th and 12th. Continue reading…

Best headphone and earbud deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023 Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeWe’ve firmly settled into summer, and the warmer months always make for a good time to upgrade whatever earbuds or headphones you’re wearing everywhere during the nice weather. If you’re due for something new, you might as well seize upon some of the best discounts that are on offer for Amazon’s Prime Day 2023 eve…

Best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023 You can find a ton of discounts on smartwatches, including the Apple Watch SE (2022) and Series 8, on Prime Day. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeWhether you’re looking for an Apple Watch, Android smartwatch, or maybe even a plain old fitness tracker, you’re in luck. Amazon Prime Day 2023 is a great time to snag discounts on smartwat…

Best smart home deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023 Photo by Wes Davis / The VergeThere are roughly a bajillion smart home devices out there. A bunch of them are on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2023. Whether you’re just starting your smart home or you’ve been waiting to add some smart light bulbs, a smart lock, a new indoor or outdoor security camera, or even a robot vacuum, it’s a good opportunity …

The best Apple deals available for Amazon Prime Day 2023 The Apple Watch Series 8 is just one of many Apple products on sale this year for Prime Day. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeObviously, Amazon Prime Day offers an excellent opportunity to save a lot of money on Amazon’s devices — it’s kind of in the name. Luckily, it’s also a good time to save on gadgets from other popular brands. W…

Something odd is happening when you try and search Twitter for Threads links Twitter users trying to find links to Meta’s microblogging rival Threads are finding that the Elon Musk-owned social media network appears to be limiting results. That’s despite Twitter currently being filled with links to Threads content, which you’d expect to be able to find via search. We spotted the behavior via a Threads post from Andy Baio…

Popular AO3 fanfiction site goes down in wave of DDoS attacks The group taking credit for the attack is threatening to keep the site down for weeks. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe popular fanfiction platform Archive of Our Own (AO3) is currently experiencing a wave of distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that have forced the website offline since Monday. AO3 first acknowledged the out…

Porsche is updating how CarPlay works in its cars, adding climate controls and more The My Porsche app allows CarPlay to set up Siri controls, adjust climate settings, and more. | Image: PorschePorsche is releasing an iPhone app update that gives drivers a taste of what future CarPlay can look like — including new buttons for climate, interior lighting, and other controls. The automaker’s My Porsche iOS app connects with the ca…

Google’s AR software leader is out over the company’s ‘unstable commitment and vision’ Illustration: The VergeMark Lucovsky, the former head of operating systems on Google’s augmented reality team, has left the company. In a tweet on Monday, Lucovsky says “changes in AR leadership and Google’s unstable commitment and vision” contributed to his decision. Lucovsky’s departure adds to the numerous challenges Google’s AR team has face…