Valve has confirmed that Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) won’t support Mac and older Windows PCs. The game’s predecessor, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), ran on those machines, but the company said since the refreshed title “represents the largest technical leap in CS history,” users on those platforms […]
Day: October 11, 2023
The 50+ best Prime Day deals to shop for right now — from portable tech to smart home gear
We’re now deeply into day two of Amazon’s second Prime Day sale event for 2023. Most of the deals we’re tracking are still live, making this a great opportunity to shop early for the holidays — or to buy something for yourself. If you missed […]
Fearing AI, fanfiction writers lock their accounts
Kinktober. Whumptober. Kisstober. Flufftober. Goretober. October is a bacchanal of fanfiction, from romantic one-shots about unconventional character pairings, to delicious smut that’ll make you reconsider your own sense of morality — all inspired by the month’s countless themed writing challenges. It’s an especially busy time […]
Tesla now sells $8,000 vinyl wraps, hinting at a clever Cybertruck solution
Model 3 and Model Y owners can now have a “self-healing urethane-based film” installed by Tesla. It costs $7,500 – $8,000 and are only compatible for 2023+ models. A range of colors are available including blue, green, gold, white, black, red, and, for some reason, […]
Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones are just $98 for Prime Day
Sony’s well-reviewed WH-CH720N headphones are on sale for just $98, which is $52 off the MSRP. It’s part of Amazon’s October Prime Day event, so make sure to snatch one up soon before the deal ends or before the stock runs out. These headphones are […]
Backed by A16z, Relay races to market with Zapier in its crosshairs
A new automation startup is setting out to eat Zapier’s lunch, formally launching to the public today after an extended period in beta. Relay, as the company is called, touts itself as a workflow automation platform that helps people tackle mundane, repetitive tasks, going “beyond […]
TikTok is overhauling how it pays creators of viral filters and effects
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok is making major changes to its creator fund for the people who make the app’s viral filters and effects. The fund sets aside $6 million to pay creators of effects on TikTok — aesthetic filters, mini-games, and […]
Klarna launches a suite of new features, including an AI-powered image-search tool
Klarna is introducing a suite of new features, including an AI-powered image-search tool called Shopping lens, the company announced on Wednesday. The company is also launching shoppable videos in Europe, in-store product scanning, a new cashback program, express refunds and more. The new Shopping lens […]
The best iPad to buy
The Verge There are more iPads than ever, and it can be tough to sort out which one is the best for you. Fortunately, we’re here to guide you through your next iPad purchase. Continue reading…
Every smart home device that works with Matter
The Verge All the Matter-compatible devices you can buy now, plus what’s coming soon to the Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung-backed smart home standard. Continue reading…