Twitter is called X now, and the logo still looks weird to anyone who was used to the blue bird. | Illustration: The Verge The platform formerly known as Twitter still takes a surprisingly long time to load a few bytes of data — at […]
Day: September 16, 2023
Varda Space puts off orbital factory reentry pending Air Force and FAA green light
The U.S. Air Force denied a recent request from Varda Space Industries to land its capsule at a Utah training area, pushing back the startup’s plans to show off the fruits of its in-space manufacturing, TechCrunch has learned. The company is also still awaiting a […]
Nintendo’s winter, PlayStation’s fall, Xbox’s MasterCard | Kaser Focus
It’s been a big week for all of the major console families, and GamesBeat’s Rachel Kaser just wants a better looking Xbox credit card.
Apple is now charging more for most Apple Watch battery swaps
Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Apple has increased the price of most Apple Watch battery replacements, as reported by 9to5Mac. The swaps used to cost $79, but now, for Apple Watch Series 4 devices and newer, you’ll have to cough up $99. You […]
timeOS wants to transform your calendar into an interactive assistant with AI
TimeAI aims to go further, analyzing realtime and historical data from your calendar, emails, and notes to provide key information on demand.
A thousand drones bring climate-change light show to New York’s skyline
The Projecting Change NYC Drone Show will bring a thousand drones to the New York skyline in a unique light show above the East River.
The Auto Strike Threatens a Supply Chain Already Weakened by Covid
A prolonged autoworker strike would be especially painful for smaller players inside the complex auto supply chain. It could also impact thousands more workers and push up car prices.
The iPhone 15 Pro’s 5G modem reportedly boosts speeds by up to 24 percent
Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge The iPhone 15 Pro could come with better 5G connectivity. That’s according to data from SpeedSmart (via 9to5Mac), which indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro will offer up to 24 percent faster download 5G speeds when compared to […]
Do Apple’s environmental claims live up to its own highly polished hype?
Apple has made some bold claims about its environmental impact. Can the new Series 9 watch live up to them?