Paul McCartney’s new podcast had to make some tough choices
This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. I’ve got a rather assorted issue of Hot Pod for you all…
This $49.99 wired Xbox controller has sticks that won’t drift
It’s a basic-looking Xbox controller with a basic-ass name, but what’s on the inside makes it unique. | Image: GameSir Stick drift can plague any controller still using wear-and-tear-prone potentiometers,…
The latest Threads update adds a ‘follows’ tab, but it doesn’t do what you’d like
Image: The Verge Threads is getting a “follows” tab, but it’s not the following-only feed that users have been asking for. As outlined in this post from Threads developer Cameron…
Elon Musk says Twitter is working on a feature that will let you publish articles
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is working on a feature that will let you publish articles on the platform, according to owner Elon Musk. The feature will…
The NYPD is testing drones that broadcast public safety warnings during emergencies
The NYPD conducted its test on Sunday following weeks of heavy rain and flooding across the city. | Photo by James Carbone / Newsday RM via Getty Images The New…
OnePlus 12 leaks show a bigger battery and faster charging
The OnePlus 11 5G. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Specs for the OnePlus 12 have leaked, showing some key incremental changes including faster charging and a bigger…
Mobileye’s latest car tech reads road signs to better pester you about speed
Mobileye’s system can detect illustrated signs as well as regular speed limit signs. | Image: Mobileye Driverless car tech developer Mobileye has a new vision-only system designed for one job:…
Microsoft 365’s Copilot assistant for businesses comes with a hefty price tag
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) A few months ago, Microsoft previewed Microsoft 365 Copilot, a new service that promised to integrate generative AI features into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and the…
Norway has had it with Meta, threatens $100K fines for data violations
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Meta’s data privacy woes in Europe continue as Norway has announced an immediate ban on “behavioral advertising” on Facebook and Instagram. Until Meta…