Earlier this year, Dbrand started selling matte black PS5 side plates that it called Darkplates, and when it did, it baited Sony right on the product’s info page to “Go ahead, sue us.” We got our hands on some, and they look exactly like you expect, making the sides of Continue Reading
The Weeping Angels are as terrifying as ever in Doctor Who: Flux trailer
Jodie Whittaker returns for one last stint as our favorite time lord in Doctor Who: Flux. We got the briefest of teasers for the upcoming 13th season (or series) of Doctor Who during San Diego Comic-Con in July, hinting at the return of some of the show’s most classic villains. Continue Reading
After seeing new leaked photos of the Pixel 6, I think I finally get the phone’s unusual design
The Pixel 6’s distinctive look is easy to spot at a distance. | Image: Evan Blass on Twitter We’re just a few days away from Google’s October 19th launch event for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but if you want an early look at what to expect, you Continue Reading
Epic says it’s ‘open’ to blockchain games after Steam bans them
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic tells The Verge that it’s “open to games that support cryptocurrency or blockchain-based assets” on its game store, unlike its competitor Valve which has banned games that feature blockchain technology or NFTs from Steam. When we asked about allowing games that featured Continue Reading
US Treasury says ransomware payouts in 2021 could top entire past decade
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The ransomware business is booming this year and could be bringing in billions for some of its top players, according to a report released by the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN (via The Record). The report analyzed the massive growth Continue Reading
A year later, Apple’s MagSafe continues to underwhelm
Photo by Dieter Bohn / The Verge One year ago yesterday, I wrote how MagSafe could be the biggest reason to buy an iPhone 12. I believed it, too. It looked like Apple had cracked the code to effortlessly accessorize the iPhone and even add modular new capabilities. The company Continue Reading
9to5Rewards: M1 iMac giveaway + WD’s My Passport SSD deal
We’ve teamed up with Western Digital® to give away Apple’s latest M1 iMac to one lucky reader this month. Head below to enter the giveaway and get a special deal on a selection of the company’s latest My Passport™ SSDs. more… The post 9to5Rewards: M1 iMac giveaway + WD’s My Continue Reading
Apple may be working on an Apple Music app for PlayStation 5
While Apple is known for keeping its services exclusive to its devices, Apple TV+ and Apple Music are available on other platforms such as Android, Windows, and Smart TVs. Now it seems that Apple has been working on bringing the Apple Music app to PlayStation 5. more… The post Apple Continue Reading
China launches latest crew of three en route to nation’s Tianhe space station
(L to R) Ye Guangfu, Wang Yaping and Zhai Zhigang, the second crew for China’s new space station, ahead of their launch. | Photo by -/CCTV/AFP via Getty Images China successfully launched a new crew of three taikonauts into orbit this afternoon, sending them en route to the country’s primary Continue Reading
Tesla rolls out Safety Score-based insurance product in Texas
Image: Tesla Tesla is now selling insurance to customers in Texas, two years after first launching the offering in its now-former home state of California. But the version in Texas is different. The company says it will evaluate driving behavior in real-time using the “Safety Score” feature that it recently Continue Reading