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• Amazon’s Alexa Fund is going all-in on AI. (theverge.com)
  The Alexa Fund, which has invested in companies like Ring and Ecobee, is broadening its scope to include more AI-powered technology. In add…
• Wyze security cameras can now decide which notifications you need to see (theverge.com)
  The company launched a “No Big Deal” Filter for its security cameras that claims to cut down on notification fatigue.
• Marvel is oh so slowly announcing the next Avengers cast. (theverge.com)
  A mysterious livestream is revealing cast members one at a time — so far including Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, and Anthony Mackie. They…
• Rivian spins out secret e-bike lab into a new company called Also (theverge.com)
  Rivian is spinning out its micromobility skunkworks lab into a new company called Also.
• Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra, our favorite robovac, is cheaper than ever (theverge.com)
  Multiple retailers are selling Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra, our favorite robot vacuum, for $999.99 ($700 off).
• Lawmakers are grilling the Signal chat members. (theverge.com)
  CIA director John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director Kash Patel, and others are testifying today befo…
• Nintendo adds Tetris to its Music app and teases features coming later this year. (theverge.com)
  Nintendo has expanded its Music app’s catalog with tracks from the Game Boy and NES versions of Tetris, Dr. Mario, and the Switch’s Kirby a…
• Donald Trump explains how he thinks the military strike “call” added Jeffrey Goldberg. (theverge.com)
  While claiming that The Atlantic “is going to be out of business soon,” Trump commented on the Signal group chat scandal in a Newsmax inter…
• Canon redesigned its entry-level EOS R50 with improved video capabilities (theverge.com)
  Canon’s new EOS R50 V includes improved 4K video recording and a new smaller body that’s easier to use in landscape or portrait modes.
• Microsoft’s account sign-in UI gets a new design and dark mode (theverge.com)
  Microsoft is overhauling its authentication experience with a new design. The sign in screen will now include a dark mode and focus on pass…
• No more ‘notes’ on Instagram posts. (theverge.com)
  The company is getting rid of a feature it introduced less than a year ago that gave users the ability to leave semiprivate and disappearin…
• Apple blocked from presenting at Google antitrust hearing where $20 billion search deal is at stake (theverge.com)
  Apple was denied its appeal to be allowed to take a role in the antitrust case against Google.
• Netflix is making a live-action Scooby-Doo series. (theverge.com)
  Though Velma Dinkley didn’t end up doing so well in Max’s recent animated series, Netflix is giving her and the rest of Mystery Inc. anothe…
• The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are $30 off for the first time (theverge.com)
  Shokz has given the OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction headphones their first-ever discount during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
• Marvel unveils the gigantic cast for Avengers: Doomsday (theverge.com)
  Marvel has shared some of the casting news for Avengers: Doomsday, which hits theaters in May 2026.
• Ikea may be developing a Matter-over-Thread smart button. (theverge.com)
  An image of the unannounced Bilresa Dual Button was spotted by homewithapple. According to a post on Threads, it’s an upcoming smart switch…
• YouTube Shorts will count views even if you scroll past (theverge.com)
  YouTube is changing the way it counts views on Shorts, as the platform will start taking into account the number of times a Short starts to…
• Some Kindles now let you double-tap anywhere to turn the page (theverge.com)
  Amazon has released a new software update for several Kindle models that adds a new double-tap page turn feature to the latest Paperwhite a…
• Google’s Titan security key has expanded to more countries. (theverge.com)
  The device helps you access your Google account without a password by connecting to your PC through a USB port or wirelessly with NFC. It’s…
• ChatGPT’s new image generator is delayed for free users (theverge.com)
  OpenAI is pushing back the launch of ChatGPT’s built-in image generation tool to free users, with CEO Sam Altman saying it’s more popular t…
• Microsoft revamps its Windows Game Bar (theverge.com)
  Microsoft has new Xbox March updates that include a new PC Game Bar look, quick switching for Cloud Gaming, and new Game Pass free-to-play…
• Trump says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles (theverge.com)
  President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff affecting cars and trucks imported into the US. The tariff is supposed to go into…
• Nothing’s colorful, entry-level earbuds have fallen to their best price to date (theverge.com)
  The noise-canceling Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are on sale starting at $77.50, their lowest price to date, as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
• Republicans push for child safety laws that Democrats wonder if the government can still enforce (theverge.com)
  A typically bipartisan issue is facing a deep divide after President Donald Trump fired commissioners at the FTC.
• Robinhood is launching bank accounts that will deliver physical cash ‘to your doorstep’ (theverge.com)
  Robinhood is launching new checking and savings accounts for Gold subscribers, allowing users to send and receive money through the Robinho…
• Poco’s F7 Ultra is a midrange phone with a flagship chip (theverge.com)
  The Poco F7 Ultra is one of the cheapest phones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, bolstered by a triple rear camera, fast charging,…
• Uber Shuttle will get you to JFK airport for $10 (theverge.com)
  Uber is launching a shuttle service to JFK airport. Fares start at $10 but go up to $25 after April.
• Grok joins Telegram. (theverge.com)
  X’s AI chatbot is now baked into the encrypted messaging app, though you’ll have to be a Telegram Premium subscriber to take advantage and…
• Vivaldi bundles Proton VPN into its web browser (theverge.com)
  Vivaldi’s desktop web browser now comes with the free version of Proton VPN, which can be accessed by logging into a Vivaldi account.
• Garmin adds AI and a subscription tier to its app (theverge.com)
  All existing data and features will remain free.
• Google Maps can soon scan your screenshots to plan your vacation (theverge.com)
  The new Google Maps app feature will detect places that are mentioned in screenshots and allow users to review and save locations to a shar…
• Instacart will pay shoppers to take videos of store shelves (theverge.com)
  Instacart is rolling out Store View, which will allow shoppers to make money by taking videos of store shelves.
• Utah governor signs the first app store age verification bill into law. (theverge.com)
  Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed the App Store Accountability Act, a law that will put the onus on app store operators like Apple and Google…
• All the news from Nintendo’s March Direct showcase (theverge.com)
  Nintendo’s hosting one final direct for the original Switch before the Switch 2 direct in April
• Nintendo Direct: classic edition. (theverge.com)
  Before we get into all of that Switch 2 business, Nintendo has a 30 minute presentation covering games for its current hardware. You can wa…
• GMC Sierra electric truck now starts at $64,495 with new Elevation and AT4 trims (theverge.com)
  GMC announced two new trims for its Sierra electric truck, including the Elevation and AT4 versions.
• Capitalism vs. the bird flu (theverge.com)
  The forever war with bird flu is about more than egg prices: it’s about whether economic incentives are enough to slow the spread.
• Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 2nd, according to Best Buy Canada (theverge.com)
  Best Buy Canada has confirmed it will open Nintendo Switch 2 preorders on the same day as the Direct presentation.
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s new trailer is an intro to its alien world (theverge.com)
  Nintendo has shared new details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which is scheduled to launch in 2025. The game has been in development for a…
• ChatGPT is turning everything into Studio Ghibli art (theverge.com)
  ChatGPT’s upgraded image generation has created a frenzy of Studio Ghibli knockoffs.
• Nintendo is launching a news app (theverge.com)
  Ahead of the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo is releasing a mobile app called Nintendo Today to track all related news.
• How to keep your Venmo account private (theverge.com)
  Even if you’re not a public figure, you may still value your privacy — here’s how to keep your Venmo transactions and friends to yourself.
• Caterpillar taps Luminar’s lidar for self-driving construction equipment (theverge.com)
  Caterpillar will use Luminar’s lidar for its heavy-duty construction equipment, starting with vehicles that work at quarry sites.
• Light Phone III review: lots of new features for the smartphone alternative (theverge.com)
  With the addition of a camera, an OLED screen, and some new features, Light’s latest minimalist smartphone is getting close to nailing the…
• Nintendo introduces new lending system for digital Switch games (theverge.com)
  Nintendo has introduced a new virtual game card system that lets users transfer digital games between consoles
• Amazon tests renaming Echo smart speakers and smart displays to just ‘Alexa’ (theverge.com)
  Some customers are seeing new Alexa branding for Amazon’s smart displays that replaces Echo
• Elon Musk pressured Reddit’s CEO on content moderation (theverge.com)
  While Elon Musk was publicly calling out Reddit users for banning X links and threatening DOGE employees, he was also privately pressuring…
• Katy Perry blasts off to space next month. (theverge.com)
  On April 14th, the pop star will join Jeff Bezos’ fiancé Lauren Sanchez and CBS host Gayle King aboard the New Shepard rocket as part of Bl…
• Samsung’s 990 Pro 4TB SSD is down to its cheapest price (theverge.com)
  Samsung has slashed the cost of its 990 Pro PCIe 4 NVMe SSD during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. A 4TB drive costs $279.99, which is a new low…
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A is trying something new with its day / night cycle (theverge.com)
  Pokémon Legends: Z-A will turn Lumoise City into a battle royale at night.