This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Vega OS is finally here: On Tuesday, Amazon officially unveiled its new, custom-built Vega entertainment devices operating system with the […]
Year: 2025
Earthquake Devastates Philippines, US Faces Prolonged Government Shutdown – 10/2/2025, 4:24:39 PM
The latest world news as of October 2, 2025, includes the following key developments: Philippines Earthquake: A powerful earthquake in central Philippines has killed at least 72 people and injured…
It’s your last chance to snag the Xbox Series S and X at its current price before they rise tomorrow
Sadly, the prices of the Xbox Series X and Series S are set to rise in the U.S. starting tomorrow, October 3rd, 2025. That makes today your last chance to snag an Xbox Series S — either the 512GB model for $379.99 (which is even […]
T-Mobile’s satellite service now supports Google Maps, WhatsApp, X, and more
T-Mobile has expanded its satellite-to-cell service to several popular apps in the US, allowing users to stay connected without cellular coverage. The Starlink-powered “T-Satellite” service now supports WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, AccuWeather, and T-Mobile’s customer service app T-Life, alongside the AllTrails, CalTopo, and onX outdoor […]
HP’s new 49-inch curved ultrawide monitor has a pop-up webcam
HP is announcing a new jumbo-sized ultrawide monitor designed for productivity and office use. The HP Series 5 Pro 49-inch Conferencing Monitor uses a 32:9 VA IPS panel with 5120 x 1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh, and an 1800R curvature. Like other monitors of this size […]
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni Unveil Gen Z AI Playbook at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni Share the Playbook for Scaling Consumer AI and Winning Gen Z at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 The intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer behavior has never…
Strava Sues Garmin, Alleging Patent Infringement and Breach of Contract Over Fitness Features
Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments and Heatmap Features In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fitness technology industry, Strava, the popular social fitness network, has filed a lawsuit…
Helio Corporation Faces Losses; Helios Technologies Celebrates 115th Consecutive Dividend
Helio Highlights: October 2025 October 2025 has already proven to be a significant month for the helio community, from the latest earnings reports and financial updates to new educational initiatives…
Trump’s solution for high drug prices is a discount portal called TrumpRx
President Donald Trump is launching a new government-run website that he says will let Americans buy medications at lower prices. The new website, called TrumpRx, is expected to launch in 2026 and will direct consumers to discounts on drugmakers’ online stores, including Pfizer’s, as reported […]
Trump admin adds banner attacking ‘Radical Left Democrats’ to government websites
The Trump administration has put up banners across federal websites blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, and in some cases, blatantly campaigning for President Donald Trump. One banner on the US Department of Agriculture’s site says, “The Radical Left Democrats shut down the government,” adding […]