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Illustration: The Verge Google said today that it plans to update Google Maps to reflect President Trump’s January 20th executive order to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley, respectively. The company noted on X the updated nomenclature will …
Read More »Trump says he’ll put tariffs on imported chips ‘in the near future’
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Without going into detail about what might happen to the $52 billion in subsidies from the CHIPS Act under his administration, Donald Trump said tariffs on foreign computer chips, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals are coming “in the near future.” He also namechecked DeepSeek’s …
Read More »FBI’s warrantless ‘backdoor’ searches ruled unconstitutional
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Following years of litigation, a federal court has finally ruled it unconstitutional for the FBI to search communications of US citizens collected under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In a ruling unsealed last week, US District Court Judge LaShann DeArcy …
Read More »Sony reduces OLED burn-in fears with a three-year warranty on InZone monitors
Image: Sony Sony is upping the limited warranty on some InZone gaming monitors to three years and is tossing in OLED burn-in coverage for the 27-inch M10S. The company announced the additional coverage today after launching both the InZone M10S OLED and M9 II LED in September with only one-year …
Read More »Now Apple tells us how to update AirPods
To update the firmware on your AirPods, first put them in the case. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Apple updated its AirPods firmware support page today with a more detailed step-by-step guide on how to upgrade the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max with their latest firmware, …
Read More »DeepSeek: all the news about the startup that’s shaking up AI stocks
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Chinese startup DeepSeek claims its AI models can match the performance of those made by OpenAI and Meta — but at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek is shaking up the AI industry with cost-efficient large-language models it claims can perform just as well …
Read More »The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback
The Pebble Time Round just got a new lease on life. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge Eric Migicovsky still wears his Pebble. Thirteen years after he founded the wearables company and found huge success on Kickstarter, and more than eight years after he sold the company to Fitbit, …
Read More »iOS 18.3 is out with tweaks to AI notification summaries
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge iOS 18.3 is here, and it’s bringing changes to AI notification summaries on your iPhone. In iOS 18.3’s release notes, Apple says it has temporarily disabled notification summaries for news and entertainment apps. The change, which was first spotted in the iOS …
Read More »Schlage Arrive™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt
The Schlage Arrive™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt enhances any exterior door with its blend of simplicity, durability and smart security. As Schlage’s first push-button keypad deadbolt equipped with built-in WiFi, Schlage Arrive™ offers effortless code entry and seamlessly integrates with existing smart home technology, such as Google Home and Alexa. Homeowners …
Read More »Jackery Solar Generator 3000v2 and Jackery Solar Tiles
Jackery made waves at CES with a comprehensive lineup of energy solutions for the home, including the powerful new 3000v2 solar generator, a modular whole-home backup system customizable for any household, and the first curved solar tiles in the US, blending cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design. With a commitment to …
Read More »Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL
The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL elevates home entertainment with a pioneering combination of audio and visuals brought to life by Govee’s industry-leading RGBICWW lighting technology and JBL’s expertise in powerful, high-quality sound. Enjoy immersive audio-visual experience with real-time light and sound synchronization, harmonizing dynamic visual …
Read More »Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat
The new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat is Matter-enabled and ENERGY STAR® certified, offering unsurpassed features at an accessible price point, including: Simple installation, programming and use. With a large, bright display, it’s effortless to set up and control setpoints and schedules on the device or via the First Alert …
Read More »TCL QM6K TV
TCL unveiled the new QM6K TV, featuring QD-Mini LED technology for vibrant colors and deep contrast. With powerful brightness for great picture quality in any room and precise dimming for richer detail and realism in darker scenes. TCL’s QM6K will bring the premium experience of QD-Mini LED to more customers than …
Read More »EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Whole-Home Power Backup System
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, is an ultra-powerful portable power station, designed to make home backup power easier and more convenient than ever. With the electric grid strained by severe weather, DELTA Pro 3 provides a portable, battery-powered solution to keep the lights on and maintain peace of mind. It can …
Read More »Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is the most technologically advanced Aiper product to date. Making traditional cleaning tools obsolete, its all-in-one design enables the product to skim the pool’s surface, scrub the walls, vacuum the floor, and clean the waterline seamlessly. Available for purchase at aiper.com, Amazon and other …
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