Android
Steam on Chromebook enters beta
This can soon be you. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Steam on Chromebook has entered beta with the release of Chrome OS 108. Google also announced Steam support for Chromebooks with Read more…
Android
I can’t believe I waited this long to get a smartwatch
The life-changing magic of adopting a decade-old technology. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge I’ve used every new flagship phone from Apple, Samsung, and Google this year, and they’re great! But they’re Read more…
Android
Pixel Watch versus Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: which is the best Wear OS watch?
Welcome to Versus. It’s been a while, but we’re back to pitting our favorite tech and gadgets in a head-to-head battle to determine the pros and cons of each. For our first episode, we’re diving Read more…
digital
Why Egypt became one of the biggest chokepoints for Internet cables
Enlarge (credit: imaginima/Getty Images) The Asia-Africa-Europe-1 Internet cable travels 15,500 miles along the seafloor, connecting Hong Kong to Marseille, France. As it snakes through the South China Sea and toward Europe, the cable helps provide Read more…
digital
New Mac app wants to record everything you do—so you can “rewind” it later
Enlarge / Rewind reportedly lets you search your Mac’s usage history for what you’ve seen, said, or heard. (credit: Rewind AI) Yesterday, a company called Rewind AI announced a self-titled software product for Macs with Read more…
digital
Intel’s oft-delayed “Sapphire Rapids” Xeon CPUs are finally coming in early 2023
Enlarge / Intel’s Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPUs. (credit: Intel) Intel’s next-generation Xeon CPUs based on the new Sapphire Rapids architecture have been delayed more than once, but Intel is finally gearing up to begin selling Read more…
Android
Google’s building package tracking right into your Gmail inbox
Illustration: The Verge Google is adding package tracking features to Gmail, which should make it easier to see where your orders are at a glance while you scroll through your emails. In a blog post Read more…
Android
Google Play Android games now available on PC in beta
Image: Google Google Play Games is launching in open beta in the US today, allowing anyone to try out a selection of Android games on PC. Google launched an initial beta of the software on Read more…
Android
Google’s new prototype AI tool does the writing for you
Google’s Douglas Eck introducing Wordcraft, an AI-powered creative writing tool, at Google AI@. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Remember that time Google showed off its artificial intelligence prowess by demoing conversations with Read more…
Android
Google expands flood and wildfire tracking
Flooding in Sanford, Florida, after Hurricane Ian. | Photo by Pauln Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google announced a big expansion of its flood forecasting and wildfire tracking services today. It launched a tool called Read more…