Android
How Guitar Hero made everybody a rock star
“Sharp Dressed Man,” by ZZ Top. Hard on a good day, Medium when my friends were over, Expert once and then never ever again. That was my Guitar Hero sweet spot. And for years, it Read more…
Android
My favorite e-reader just got a big update
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 103, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry everything’s so expensive this week, and also you can read all Read more…
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The next legal frontier is your face and AI
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the legal morass of AI, follow Adi Robertson. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at Read more…
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Tech left teens fighting over scraps, and now it wants those too
Robots will be flipping your burgers soon. Right now, there are robots stocking convenience store shelves in Japan. We haven’t embraced that tech here in America yet, but it’s hard to imagine 7-11 or Walmart Read more…
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AirTags and cheap gaming laptops headline our favorite deals this week
You can grab a four-pack of AirTags for just $64.99 right now. Apple’s AirTags have become one of my essentials while traveling, namely because they let me check whether my luggage is in the right Read more…
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What does nearly $6,000 of gaming laptop get you?
MSI’s flagship is indeed titanic in stature, and certainly price. It’s easy to get into the weeds on a hobby, especially if you’re into PC gaming and dreaming of the highest levels of graphical performance. Read more…
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ICE is building a social media panopticon
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across the country, the agency is working rapidly to expand an online surveillance system that could potentially track millions of users on the web. Federal records uncovered Read more…
Android
Ball x Pit is a deep, delightful rabbit hole
It took me a while to get into Ball x Pit. The new roguelike blends elements from games like Breakout, Vampire Survivors, and even city builders, creating a complex mix of ideas. But as is Read more…
Android
Is Waymo ready for winter?
During a recent all-hands meeting, Waymo’s chief winter weather expert laid it out for all the company’s engineers and product managers: if Waymo wants to expand to new cities and new markets, it’s robotaxis will Read more…
Android
The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies
When people sign up for a dating site like Tinder, they don’t expect their profiles and personal information to be searchable – especially by a scorned lover, or worse. But that’s what popular apps like Read more…