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FTC won’t appeal court decision permitting Meta to buy Within
/ The decision could spell trouble for a separate FTC suit challenging Microsoft’s purchase of Activision.
Twitch is making it much easier to catch up on chat
/ With chat history, you’ll be able to see what other viewers have been talking about before you visited the stream.
Amazon’s Luna game streaming service has lost a lot of games recently
/ Is the catalog staying fresh or is it just inconsistent?
The Verge’s 2023 Valentine’s Day gift guide
Gift Guide A few gift ideas for that special someone in your life that aren’t just candies, chocolates, or cringe. Share this story Valentine’s Day might be one of the campier holidays, sure, but there’s nothing wrong with using it as an opportunity to show that special someone in your life how much you care. But if you’re stuck thinking only cheesy gifts like chocolates or a generic teddy bear are the way to go, then you’re doing yourself (and your partner) a huge disservice. Lucky for you, we’re here to help. We’ve consulted many of the fine tastemakers here at The Verge and have pooled together a diverse batch of tech, non-tech, and nontraditional gifts that will make your valentine light up with excitement. There are gifts for all types of people, too, from couples in committed relatio...
Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
/ Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth shared some context about why the company is shutting down the beloved VR game. John Carmack has weighed in, too.
A remastered version of Myst is coming to iOS
/ The game that frustrated and delighted us decades ago will soon be available for the device in your pocket — in remastered, three-dimensional glory. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Cyan The classic puzzle game Myst is celebrating its 30th birthday this year with a new way to play: on your iOS device. Myst Mobile is based on the remastered version of the original that’s been released for Oculus headsets and PCs over the past few years. It hits mobile devices on February 9th. The new iOS port will support iPhones and iPads with A12 bionic chipsets and newer, so you can expe...
Dell to layoff 6,650 employees as demand for PCs plummets
/ The computing giant reportedly experienced a 37 percent decline in PC shipments in Q4, 2022 compared to the previous year. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images Computer manufacturer Dell is set to cut about 6,650 jobs representing 5 percent of its global workforce, according to a report from Bloomberg. Announced in a memo on Monday, Dell Co-Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke said that the company’s previous cost-cutting measures, such as a pause on hiring and limitations on travel, have proved insufficient, and that the company is experiencing mark...
Rivian is working on an e-bike
/ Can the EV upstart find success where so many other automakers have failed? a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge Electric automaker Rivian is developing an electric bike, according to sources speaking to Bloomberg. CEO RJ Scaringe apparently told staff about the e-bike effort during a company meeting on Friday, noting that a small team is currently working on it. Bloomberg says it’s unclear if Scaringe was talking about a battery-assisted bicycle (aka an e-bike) or an electric motorcycle. However, Scaringe has teased an entry ...
Apple could introduce a pricier iPhone ‘Ultra’ in 2024
/ Apple could release the high-end device alongside the iPhone Pro and Pro Max.
Tesla bumps up Model Y price after EV tax credit adjustment
/ The Model Y’s sticker price is no longer bridled by the government’s $55,000 cap to qualify for EV tax credits. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Getty Images Tesla raised the price of its Model Y electric vehicle (EV) just hours after the US Treasury Department adjusted its EV tax credit rules, as first reported by Bloomberg. While the Tesla Model Y Long Range now costs $1,500 more at $54,990, the Model Y Performance went up by $1,000 to $57,990, excluding shipping fees. On Friday, the Treasury Department updated the way it classifies vehicles that qualify for its $7,500 E...
Spotify’s founder helped develop an AI-powered body health scanner
/ After upending the music industry, now Daniel Ek’s looking to make waves in healthcare technology. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Neko Health Spotify founder Daniel Ek is getting into the healthcare industry. A post shared on LinkedIn names Ek as the co-founder of a startup, called Neko Health, which specializes in providing body scans powered by artificial intelligence (AI), as reported earlier by European news outlets Sifter and Tech.eu. “After four years of intense research and product development, we are officially launching Neko Health today,” the post reads. “The c...
Meta wins fight to buy VR startup Within
/ The court denied the FTC’s request for an injunction but with a one-week delay for an appeal.
