Let’s face it, there’s data online about us everywhere. From our social media profiles to our online shopping habits, it seems like there’s no escaping the collection of our personal information. And while some of this data is necessary for certain services, such as online shopping with Amazon, it’s important …
Read More »Galaxy Quest, the best Star Trek movie, could be getting a TV series
Look at that exceptional crew of actors and Tim Allen. | Image: Dreamworks Galaxy Quest is the best Star Trek movie. I’m not trying to start fights here. This isn’t a Picard versus Kirk situation. This is just the facts. There have been a lot of Star Trek movies, and …
Read More »How this new banking trojan can steal your financial information
Yet another Android banking trojan is hiding among other apps, and this one is super dangerous. A recent report from Cyble is warning all Android users to be on the lookout and to be extra careful when it comes to protecting their data. Here’s what we know so far. CLICK TO …
Read More »Withings’ latest smart scale features an ‘eyes closed’ mode
The new Withings Body Smart scale features a new “eyes closed” mode. | Image: Withings Even if your goal is to lose weight, the number on the scale isn’t always the best measure of progress. In that vein, Withings’ new Body Smart scale is adding an “eyes closed” mode. Instead …
Read More »These high-tech glasses will subtitle real-life conversations
With the increasing popularity of Netflix, Hulu and all the other streaming platforms, leaving the subtitles on during your “Netflix and chill” has become all too common. During the era of DVDs, I adamantly remember despising subtitles as they interfered with my movie or show. Today, though, I can’t live without …
Read More »The Pixel 7A might cost $50 more than the Pixel 6A
A Pixel 6A. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google’s still-unannounced Pixel 7A might cost $499, meaning the rumored midrange phone will launch at a $50 premium over last year’s Pixel 6A, according to 9to5Google. While that price might be a bit of a disappointment, the new phone …
Read More »Educators are exploring AI systems to keep students honest in the age of ChatGPT
An education software company has developed a program it says schools and universities can use to detect whether students are using AI to complete their tests and essays, according to a new report. The company, Turn It In, has a long history of developing tools educators can use to detect …
Read More »Spotify is losing its audiobooks chief
Spotify is losing another talk content executive. The Verge has learned that Nir Zicherman, who leads the company’s new audiobook vertical, will be leaving the company this year. He will depart as one of the last remaining executives who built Spotify’s podcasting business. Zicherman co-founded podcast creation and distribution tool …
Read More »The ultimate apps to create incredible invites for any occasion
Creating an invitation can be stressful, which is why there are a bunch of apps that can help you with the hassle. We are here to show you how to elevate your event’s invitation game by utilizing any of the five apps listed below. 1. Invitation Maker Invitation Maker is an …
Read More »SpaceX Starship launch countdown – The Verge
The first time Anthony Gomez saw one of SpaceX’s Starship prototypes take flight, he watched it on a projector. He was far away from the humid Texas coast, where the actual launch was taking place. Instead, he was sitting in his house in Florida with his girlfriend. On the wall …
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