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• The TCL Note A1 is a kinder, gentler tablet (theverge.com)
  It’s easy on the eyes, comes with a stylus, and got me to write out an 1,100 word review by hand. But it isn’t E-Ink.
• The OLED Xbox Ally X20 officially starts at $1,300 (theverge.com)
  You can pre-order a standalone Xbox Ally X20 handheld with OLED screen at Best Buy or Asus’s online store for $1,300, shipping October 15th.
• The lens in Wyze’s new $40 indoor camera retracts for privacy (theverge.com)
  Wyze’s $40 Indoor Cam Pan can rotate 360 degrees and pan up and down to record 2K videos of moving objects in a room.
• GuliKit’s Switch 2 TV dock gives me one feature I’ve missed when traveling (theverge.com)
  GuliKit’s Switch 2 TV dock isn’t the smallest you can buy, but for $30, it gives me a safe place to perch my console while I’m gaming away…
• Uber is letting parents check in on their teens through drivers’ selfie cameras (theverge.com)
  Uber is launching a new way for parents to keep tabs on their teen kids during rides by using the driver’s selfie camera.
• Apple’s new M6 chip gets more cores and more AI compute (theverge.com)
  Apple announced new M6 and M5 Ultra chips on Tuesday that will be available in a new Mac Mini and a new Mac Studio, respectively. They’ll b…
• Apple’s new Mac Mini has fresh M6 and M5 Pro chip offerings — and higher prices (theverge.com)
  Apple’s new Mac Mini for 2026 comes in two versions: one with a new M6 chip and a higher-end model with the existing M5 Pro. It’s the same…
• Apple launches new Mac Studios with its ‘most powerful chip ever’ — the M5 Ultra (theverge.com)
  Apple announces new Mac Studio desktops with both M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. The M5 Ultra is a new processor made from two M5 Max chips, an…
• WhatsApp made it easier to ignore spam calls. (theverge.com)
  Android users will now see more information about non-contact callers, such as what country the number is from and if you have groups in co…
• Where to preorder the updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio (theverge.com)
  Apple has announced two new processors, the M5 Ultra and M6, and simultaneously opened preorders for updated Mac Mini and Studio models pow…
• OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition (theverge.com)
  OpenAI has released the performance benchmarks for its new Jalapeño AI chip, finding that the processor can complete tasks more efficiently…
• Is it ‘cos I iz back? (theverge.com)
  24 years after the first Ali G movie, Sacha Baron Cohen has revived the character again for his new film Ali G: Who Iz I?, which is coming…
• Apple’s ‘new’ polishing cloth is the same except $10 cheaper (theverge.com)
  Apple just launched a new polishing cloth that costs $9 instead of $19, while offering the same “soft, nonabrasive material” used to clean…
• Perplexity’s new Portable Computer runs “entirely on device.” (theverge.com)
  Unlike the computer-controlling AI tool Perplexity launched earlier this year, the Portable Computer feature runs AI models fully locally a…
• Netflix will stream the Women’s World Cup draw live in December. (theverge.com)
  Ahead of streaming the full tournament, which starts in June 2027, Netflix will air the draw on December 11th, though a specific time hasn’…
• Polestar claims it was blindsided by sales ban (theverge.com)
  Polestar thought it would be approved to continue selling its EVs in the US, and was blindsided by the Trump administration’s rejection of…
• GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller (theverge.com)
  Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service will officially support Valve’s Steam Machine and Steam Controller starting later this year. Nvid…
• Anthropic may be even more delusional than Elon Musk. (theverge.com)
  The Wall Street Journal reports that Anthropic is “likely to tell investors its potential revenue opportunities are above $30 trillion” — t…
• Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen (theverge.com)
  Nothing OS 5.0 introduces Android 17 features, a new glyph app, and a redesigned homescreen starting with an open beta on August 26th.
• Claude Cowork can now remember your regular chats. (theverge.com)
  Anthropic has added memory to Cowork, and it’s the same one Claude’s chatbot already uses, making it easier to pick up tasks without re-exp…
• Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you (theverge.com)
  Instagram is rolling out a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims your clips to make them ready to share.
• It’s almost time for Opening Night Live. (theverge.com)
  The preshow for Geoff Keighley’s event at Gamescom starts at 1:30PM ET, and the full two-hour show begins at 2PM ET. Catch the livestream o…
• Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: The biggest announcements and trailers (theverge.com)
  Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 takes place on Tuesday at 2PM ET, and it will feature games like Final Fantasy VII Revelation and the next…
• Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker is a great deal at 35 percent off (theverge.com)
  In addition to the Bose Soundlink Micro, we found discounts on a 5TB Seagate external hard drive, the refurbished Apple Watch Series 9, and…
• The Battletoads team is making an art game. (theverge.com)
  An art-themed game, anyway. Murals is an “isometric action-adventure” with a hand-painted style that really captures its messed-up fairy ta…
• MonHoYoverse. (theverge.com)
  HoYoverse, the developer of games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, is making a new game that looks like a mix of Monster Hunter a…
• Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories (theverge.com)
  Microsoft’s Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection includes special edition gaming accessories in the translucent green from the con…
• Here’s the story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day. (theverge.com)
  The game, an Xbox console exclusive, launches on October 6th. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9csWVZCa7sY]
• A look at the cast of Silent Hill: Townfall. (theverge.com)
  Following last week’s extended gameplay trailer, we got a briefer look at Silent Hill: Townfall, this time highlighting the game’s cast. It…
• Crimson Desert is getting an “enhanced” version. (theverge.com)
  The update includes new story moments, voiceovers in more languages, and “all post-launch content to date.” It’s a free update. [Media: htt…
• More Mega Man. (theverge.com)
  Capcom just showed off a new trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override, an upcoming sidescroller in the series. It’s set to launch in 2027. There…
• The new Control looks out of control. (theverge.com)
  I don’t fully understand what’s happening in Remedy’s Gamescom trailer for Control Resonant, but I do know I want to play it. The game rele…
• Exodus, Hasbro’s new sci-fi RPG, launches on April 7th, 2027. (theverge.com)
  A new trailer revealing the release date also shows more of Salt, a sentient octopus that pilots a mech. [Image: https://platform.theverge.…
• PUBG gets a little edgelord with it. (theverge.com)
  PUBG: Ded.Net is a new multiplayer FPS with roguelite progression… and also a very in-your-face vibe. I love PUBG, but this announcement tr…
• Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead (theverge.com)
  Dreame’s rocket-boosted car project is shutting down, after China’s government decided to take a harder look at the vacuum company’s ambiti…
• Lots of gameplay from a new D&D game. (theverge.com)
  Unlike Baldur’s Gate 3, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is a more action-focused title — as shown in a new trailer, it appears to take inspirat…
• Agent 47… smoke weed every day. (theverge.com)
  The Doggfather comes to Hitman: World of Assassination. Noted gamer Snoop Dogg is hitting ’em in more ways than one as the next celebrity e…
• Mewgenics is coming to PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X / S. (theverge.com)
  The cat-themed strategy roguelike hits consoles on September 8th. It launched on PC earlier this year, and I highly recommend reading our i…
• Crazy Taxis. (theverge.com)
  Sega just showed off multiplayer for its Crazy Taxi reboot in a new trailer. It sure looks like Crazy Taxi — which isn’t a bad thing, IMO.…
• Building a city brick by brick. (theverge.com)
  Lego Skylines is a new city builder from Cities: Skylines publisher Paradox Interactive, and it seems like it’s got a good mix of tradition…
• Path of Exile II’s 1.0 launch is set for December 11th. (theverge.com)
  The dungeon crawler launched in early access in December 2024, and the 1.0 version is nearly here. When 1.0 hits, the game will go free to…
• The new game from the creator of Inscryption launches next year. (theverge.com)
  Daniel Mullins’ bizarre-looking (complimentary) Pony Island 2: Panda Circus launches on April 27th, 2027. That gives you plenty of time to…
• Watch out for Weapons. (theverge.com)
  In a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Square Enix showed off footage of the gargantuan Ruby, Emerald, and Ultima Weapons. The…
• The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster (theverge.com)
  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered will be released on September 29th, bringing improvements to visuals, combat, and more. The game is a…
• At just $8, you owe it to yourself to grab Inscryption (theverge.com)
  Humble has the creepy genre-bending deckbuilder on sale for $7.99, just two dollars higher than its all-time low price.
• Dolly Parton has died at 80. (theverge.com)
  Her family announced that Parton died peacefully at home today in Nashville, TN. A singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthr…
• Bluesky now supports videos that are up to 10 minutes long. (theverge.com)
  In contrast to Threads, Bluesky’s active user growth has trailed off lately, and as it looks to expand its big tent, it’s making one part o…
• You can stream Backrooms on HBO Max starting next month. (theverge.com)
  A24’s hit horror film directed by Kane Parsons will be available on the streaming service in the US on September 25th, and debut on HBO lin…
• Trump’s new H-1B fee and visa revocations are part of an all-out war on legal immigration (theverge.com)
  The Trump administration has transformed the once-mundane visa system into a tool for going after immigrants.
• Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning (theverge.com)
  Garmin just launched its Fenix 9 and 9 Pro smartwatches, both of which come with brighter OLED displays. The Fenix 9 Pro model also offers…