The newest Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are on sale for the first time The new Paperwhite is bigger, and the base Kindle comes in a new color. | Photo: David Pierce / The VergeIt’s about that time of the year to turn on the heat, warm up some cocoa, and curl up in your reading nook. If you’re running out of space for physical books to enjoy, Amazon’s newest Kindle ebook readers can hold thousands of digital ones, a…

FCC passes auto safety spectrum rules Image: Department of TransportationThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to finalize new spectrum rules that will push cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications technology forward. C-V2X will use existing cellular networks to send messages from vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to infrastructure, vehicle to cyclists, or ve…

Snap says New Mexico intentionally friended alleged child predators, then blamed the company Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeSnap says the basis of a scathing lawsuit suggesting it systematically recommends teens’ accounts to child predators is backwards — the company is now accusing the New Mexico attorney general of intentionally seeking out such accounts before recommendations were made. The company says the AG’s case is based…

OpenAI accidentally erases potential evidence in training data lawsuit Image: The VergeIn a stunning misstep, OpenAI engineers accidentally erased critical evidence gathered by The New York Times and other major newspapers in their lawsuit over AI training data, according to a court filing Wednesday. The newspapers’ legal teams had spent over 150 hours searching through OpenAI’s AI training data to find instances w…

Apple is reportedly working on ‘LLM Siri’ to compete with ChatGPT Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeApple is planning a major AI overhaul of Siri that will make the digital assistant more like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini Live, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The assistant, reportedly called “LLM Siri,” will be powered by Apple’s AI models and will let users have more conversational, …

Rabbit now lets you teach the R1 to perform tasks for you Photo: David Pierce / The VergeRabbit is rolling out “teach mode” to its R1 devices, allowing you to create an AI agent that can perform tasks for you. The feature works by “learning” a task you demonstrate, such as retrieving updates from a content creator you follow, or helping you draft a post on social media. You can access the feature by lo…

It will soon be easier than ever for Android apps to stay signed in on a new phone Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeTransferring your data from your old Android device to a new one will soon be less daunting, thanks to “Restore Credentials,” a new developer feature for Android which can keep you logged into your apps when you make the switch. While some apps already did this, Google is making it easier for developers to …

Automakers plead with Trump: don’t kill the EV tax credit Image: Laura Normand / The VergeThe auto industry is sending an urgent message to President-elect Donald Trump: spare the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. In a November 14th letter to Trump and his transition team, the auto industry’s main lobbying group urges the new administration to preserve incentives for EV buyers and manufacturers that…

The company that sold cameras with ‘terrible’ security flaw has a new problem Image: EkenThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing more than $700,000 in fines against Eken, a Hong Kong-based video doorbell manufacturer whose products were found to be susceptible to hackers, for an unrelated rules violation discovered during the commission’s ongoing investigation. The commission began investigating Eken aft…

WhatsApp will soon transcribe your voice messages Illustration: The VergeWhatsApp is introducing a new transcription feature that makes it easier (and more convenient) to communicate using voice messaging. The feature is rolling out globally to Android and iOS users “in the coming weeks” according to WhatsApp, and will automatically create a text version of voice clips under the message for mom…

A new ‘ultra-secure’ phone carrier says it can make you harder to track Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImagesA new cell phone carrier is launching with an interesting pitch: it says it will offer secure cell service that limits how much personal data users give up, as reported earlier by 404 Media. The service, called Cape, is geared toward “high-risk” individuals like politicians, journalists, activists, a…

Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to $200 off ahead of Black Friday The Sonos Era 100, our go-to smart speaker, is down to an all-time low of $199 right now. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeGood news: Black Friday has come early for Sonos fans. Now through December 2nd, you can potentially save hundreds on a variety of Sonos products, including soundbars, smart speakers, and headphones. There are a lot of thin…

Kia announces high-performance EV9 GT with virtual shifting and native Tesla charging The new 2025 Kia EV9 GTKia came to the LA Auto Show with not one but two revamped electric vehicles, a sign that the South Korean automaker is still feeling bullish about its momentum in the plug-in car market. First off, the 2025 Kia EV9 GT is a performance version of its three-row SUV, which we first tested earlier this year. This one promise…

Star Wars Outlaws’ first expansion brings Lando into the game Image: UbisoftA few months after it first launched, Star Wars Outlaws is getting some major updates. First up is the game’s first batch of downloadable content, which adds a new storyline involving Lando Calrissian and what appears to be a very dangerous game of Sabacc. The new expansion is called Wild Card and will be followed by a second DLC u…

Google reportedly cancels Pixel Tablet 2 and might quit the category — again Photo by Dan Seifert / The VergeYesterday Android Headlines reported that Google had canceled its development of the Pixel Tablet 3 — even before announcing a second-gen model. Well, today Android Authority is saying that it’s in fact the second-generation Pixel Tablet that has been canned, meaning that the device released last year will apparen…

Steam is adding support, and more rules, for ‘season pass’ content Image: The VergeSteam is building support for season passes into its platform and setting up rules to help protect buyers from buying ones with unclear promises. Steam published new guidelines urging developers to “think about whether there’s a customer benefit” for purchasing season passes, as reported by SteamDB creator Pavel Djundik. Season p…

Google’s Black Friday sale features record low prices on Pixel, Nest, and more The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL have never been cheaper than they are today. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The VergeGoogle’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with sizable discounts on Pixel phones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart home gear, and more. You’ll notice the base 128GB Pixel 9 is down to $649 ($150 off) at Google and Best Buy, for e…

Wicked is a dazzling reminder of how good movie musicals can be Image: UniversalJon M. Chu’s Wicked adaptation gets at the heart of what makes musicals such a spectacular form of storytelling. Continue reading…

Threads’ algorithm will focus more on the people you follow Illustration: The Verge“We are rebalancing ranking to prioritize content from people you follow, which will mean less recommended content from accounts you don’t follow and more posts from the accounts you do starting today,” Threads boss Adam Mosseri announced on Thursday. This is another significant change to Threads since many people started …

An anti-deepfake declaration may have been written by AI Illustration: The VergeA federal lawsuit over Minnesota’s “Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence An Election” law is now directly dealing with the influence of AI. In a recent filing, attorneys challenging the law say an affidavit submitted to support it shows signs of containing AI-generated text. The Minnesota Reformer reports Attorney Gene…