Google Keep’s joining the ranks of system apps considered essential
Illustration: The Verge Google Keep is being upgraded to a system app on Android 16 devices, joining the ranks of other Android apps that provide essential services like calling and messaging, reports…
Home Assistant’s new voice assistant answers to ‘Hey Jarvis’
The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is the first hardware from the open-source smart home platform that’s designed for voice control. | Image: Nabu Casa There’s a new voice assistant in town,…
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers at seven hubs are on strike
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Thousands of delivery drivers who work for Amazon third-party contractors are now on strike, The New York Times reports. The workers are striking after…
How to reshare Threads posts without quote posting
Image: The Verge In what seems to be a battle between Threads and Bluesky for the hearts and minds of ex-Twitterers, Threads has been adding some interesting new features. The latest is…
Google reveals AI ‘reasoning’ model that ‘explicitly shows its thoughts’
Illustration: The Verge Google has introduced a new AI “reasoning” model capable of answering complex questions while also providing a rundown of its “thoughts,” as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The model, called…
8BitDo’s new mini Xbox controller fits gamers with smaller hands
8BitDo’s new Mini Wired Xbox controller is smaller and lighter than its Ultimate C gamepad. | Image: 8BitDo 8BitDo has announced an alternate version of its Ultimate C wired Xbox controller that’s…
Sonic 4 is speeding into theaters in 2027
Image: Paramount Variety is reporting that Paramount Pictures is planning to extend the Sonic The Hedgehog trilogy by yet another movie. Sonic The Hedgehog 4 has been greenlit with a target release…
Valve will be Lenovo’s ‘special guest’ at just-announced gaming handheld event
Image: Evan Blass (X) “The future of gaming handhelds is coming to CES ‘25 and you have a front row seat!” the email in my inbox exclaims. Let me translate: it looks…
The best laptops you can buy
Illustration by William Joel / The Verge The best laptops for you, from ultraportables to gaming machines, MacBooks to Chromebooks. Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/21250695/best-laptops
Xbox Elite Series 2 controller drops to record low $124
You can get the full Elite Series 2 experience for a price that’s only $15 more than the Core package. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge With the…
