Android
All hail the new Fat Bear Champion
Bear #32, also known as Chunk, has won Fat Bear Week. | Photo: Christine Loberg via National Park Service The votes are in, and the winner of Fat Bear Week 2025 is the indomitable Bear Read more…
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Things I wish I knew when I started programming
Brent Roose has written an excellent book. This time on his programming journey and the lessons learned along the way. It’s not too long, I personally read it in one sitting, and liked it very Read more…
Android
Here’s where to preorder all of Amazon’s new Alexa devices and when they arrive
Amazon’s fall hardware event had a little of everything: updated Echo speakers, several Blink security devices, and even a Kindle Scribe with a color screen. Most of the gadgets won’t ship for at least a Read more…
Android
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
Google appears to have blocked AI search results for the query “does trump show signs of dementia” as well as other questions about his mental acuity, even though it will show AI results for similar Read more…
Android
TikTok, #freedom edition
Hello and welcome to Regulator. Today is the last day of The Verge‘s very good subscription sale: $4 for a month and $35 for the year, for full access to the entire site. Don’t delay! Read more…
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Refurbished Sonos headphones, speakers, and soundbars are up to 25 percent off right now
You can get the Era 100 for just $134. | Image: The Verge With the impact of President Trump’s tariffs leading to higher prices on Sonos gear, scoring a deal feels extra special. Right now, Read more…
Android
You can now preorder LG’s 6K 32-inch Thunderbolt 5 display for $2,000
LG’s UltraFine 32U990A display is nearly here after debuting at CES 2025. | Image: LG LG first announced its new 32-inch UltraFine monitor at CES 2025. The company still bills it as the “world’s first Read more…
Android
Let’s talk security: Answering your top questions about Android developer verification
Posted by Matthew Forsythe, Director, Product Management, Android App Safety Android recently announced developer verification, an extra layer of security that deters bad actors and makes it harder for them to spread harm. Developer feedback is Read more…
Android
Imgur is blocking users in the UK
The image-sharing site Imgur has shut off access to UK users after the country’s data watchdog warned the platform of a fine, as reported earlier by the BBC. In a post on Imgur’s help page, Read more…
Android
Microsoft is giving Copilot AI faces you can chat with
Here are some examples of the “Portraits” avatars available to select Copilot users. Microsoft is trying to make Copilot more approachable by giving the AI assistant an animated face to talk with. The experimental “Portraits” Read more…