This $89 Wi-Fi router is designed to let you run whatever firmware you want The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) announced last week that the OpenWrt One, a Wi-Fi router created with open-source software in mind, is now available to buy for $89 on AliExpress. The SFC says the router “will never be locked down” and gives its owners the “right to change, modify, and repair” as they like. The OpenWrt One is aimed at givi…

Sony brings back original PlayStation boot screen with PS5 anniversary update Image: PlayStationThere are certain sounds that just feel good to the over 30 set. There’s the sound of dial-up internet or the new message jingle on AIM or MSN Messenger. Most of these nostalgic noises have been replaced with new ones or lost to time, but PlayStation has revived one in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Yeah, you know the one…

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns from struggling carmaker Stellanis is the parent company behind many brands and vehicles, including the Dodge Charger Daytona EV (pictured). | Image: StellantisCarlos Tavares is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis, effective immediately, following a sharp decline in the carmaker’s sales. As the Wall Street Journal notes, in July, the company reported …

Animal Crossing’s paid mobile app launches a day early Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp is making its return a little earlier than expected. The free-to-play mobile game shut down on November 28th after launching seven years ago, and Nintendo had plans to launch a new version that would allow players to transfer their campgrounds to a new app that cuts out the …

Intel’s CEO is out after only three years Laura Normand / The VergeIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired after over four decades at the company and stepped down from the board of directors effective December 1st, 2024. He’d rejoined the company as CEO in February 2021, taking over from Bob Swan to turn around the already struggling chipmaker — an effort that hasn’t gone as planned. It’s …

The company behind Arc is building a new AI web browser called Dia Image: The Broswer CompanyThe Browser Company CEO Josh Miller teased in October that it was launching a more AI-centric product, which a new video reveals is Dia, a web browser built to simplify everyday internet tasks using AI tools. It’s set to launch in early 2025. According to the teaser, Dia has familiar AI-powered features like “write the…

I can’t get over how good a deal the Pixel 8A is for $399 You’re practically making money on this phone at 400 bucks. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The VergeFor someone who wants to spend the absolute least on a phone and not have to think about buying another one for a good long while, I’ll always recommend Google’s A-series Pixel phone. That’s doubly true now with the Pixel 8A on a $100 discount for Bla…

The 100 best Cyber Monday deals under $100 The snazzy Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are down to $69, from $99. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeGadgets make for expensive gifts, but that’s the beauty of sales. As noted in our roundup of the absolute best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, this year’s shopping event has brought steep discounts on Apple devices, TVs, and plenty of other price…

Eufy’s excellent X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac hits a record low for Cyber Monday Between extensive self-cleaning options and AI smarts, it might be even better than a pet. | Photo: Eufy2024 has been a rough year. It might be nice to go into the new year with a robot that can take some housework off your plate. Unfortunately, there’s no telling when or if Elon Musk’s all-purpose Tesla robots will ever be ready, but in the mea…

Gamers Nexus claims NZXT’s Flex PC rental program is a ‘scam’ NZXT’s Player: Three prebuilt gaming PC. | Image: NZXTAn hour-long video published Saturday by Gamers Nexus, a YouTube channel focused on PC gaming hardware, accuses NZXT’s PC rental program of “bait-and-switch” tactics, with prices and specs that are constantly changing. The Flex program allows customers to rent prebuilt gaming PCs starting at …

Intel Arc B570 GPU specs leak just days before launch Image: IntelIntel is expected to release a pair of entry-level Battlemage GPUs this week, and now marketing materials posted by reliable leaker Roland Quandt show what we might see from the lower-specced Arc B570. The leaked materials, which have details for a dual-fan ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC GPU, suggest that the new chip may feature 18 X…

The 2024 Installer gift guide, part one Image: David Pierce / The VergeHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 62, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy Post-Thanksgiving Chill Weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about junk food and Madden 2004 and Anthony Je…

Elon Musk targets OpenAI’s for-profit transition in a new filing Illustration: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Image: Getty ImagesIn a new motion filed late Friday in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Elon Musk’s attorneys have asked for a preliminary injunction to stop OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit enterprise, reports TechCrunch. They also asked the judge to forbid the company from continuing alleged pract…

This high-powered portable power bank is down to just $74 right now This beefy battery from Anker, which can keep all your gadgets charged while traveling, is on sale for its lowest price to date. | Image: AnkerAs a power-hungry tech journalist, I’m constantly on the lookout for good bargains on portable power to keep my devices charged while I’m traveling for work. So, I snapped up Anker’s 24,000mAh 737 Power B…

Fortnite’s latest concert turned pop stars into kaiju Image: Epic GamesFortnite’s most recent virtual concert was supersized in multiple ways. Unlike previous events, which focused on specific artists like Ariana Grande or Metallica, this one featured a cast of four different artists: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD. And it turned each one of the large lineup into a kaiju-siz…

Marvel Rivals gets Wolverine, Black Widow, and more in the latest trailer With a new Marvel Rivals trailer, Marvel has revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow, Iron Fist, Squirrel Girl, and Cloak and Dagger will all be part of its upcoming 6 v 6 hero shooter. The company says in an announcement that each of them will be “fully revealed” in one trailer per day leading up to its December 6th launch. The trailer hints at so…

The best Black Friday deals you can still get today Image: Elen Winata for The VergeJust because it’s Saturday doesn’t mean the deluge of deals on laptops, headphones, and other Verge-approved gadgets is letting up. Continue reading…

How to watch Fortnite’s big Juice WRLD, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Ice Spice concert Image: Epic GamesIf it feels like Fortnite just had a major concert, that’s because it did — the beginning of November saw a live performance from Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice in New York that also aired in game. That event was used to kick off a mini season that remixed the battle royale’s second chapter. Now here we are with another virtual concer…

You can still score a PlayStation 5 for as low as $374 for Black Friday If white isn’t your style, Sony is also discounting some of its colorful console covers. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeSony and other game makers are running all kinds of Black Friday sales right now, allowing you to save on games, consoles, and plenty of accessories. However, one of the better offers still available is on the la…

Here are some Verge favorites that are still on sale for Black Friday Insta360’s Link webcam, which can physically track your movements, is matching its all-time low for Black Friday. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The VergeWhenever Verge staff is asked to describe their favorite games, smart tech, desktop accessories, or whatever, they are free to talk about things they recently bought, things they picked up 10 ye…