Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Snapchat will soon start “experimenting” with placing sponsored messages next to chat threads from friends, according to CEO Evan Spiegel. These “Sponsored Snaps” from brands will appear as unread messages in Snapchat’s main…
Image: Instagram Instagram is adding the ability to leave comments on Instagram Stories, the ephemeral posts that many people use even more than traditional posts these days. Previously, replying to an Instagram Story sent a private message visible only to…
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google’s second-generation iteration of its foldable line that launched in 2023 with the Google Pixel Fold.Although the flexible and fun nature of foldables have caught my eye, I’ve decided against purchasing one for several…
I may never have the combination of deep pockets and genuine interest that’ll motivate me to purchase a foldable phone. But if I ever do, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold would most likely be at the top of my list. Google’s…
The port is on the wrong side of the car for most Tesla Supercharger stalls, but at least Hyundai didn’t tape it on this time. | Image: Hyundai The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh revealed today looks like it will…
Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Microsoft has started testing a new gamepad keyboard layout in Windows 11 that’s designed for Xbox controllers. The gamepad keyboard layout improves the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11, so you can…
Image: The Verge In a reversal, Starlink says it’s “complying with the order” to block access to X in Brazil. The company previously refused to restrict X unless Brazil unfroze its financial assets. Starlink, the satellite internet company controlled by…
Cath Virginia / The Verge An antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice focusing on Nvidia’s AI dominance as the hardware company of choice is escalating, reports Bloomberg. The outlet reports that Nvidia and other companies have received legally binding…
PRE-ORDER NOW: Set for a mid-September release, the new Lunar Lake-powered Dell XPS 13 is now up for preorder on the Dell website starting at $1,399.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core Ultra7 256V,…
TL;DR: Live stream Dimitrov vs. Tiafoe in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The US Open has been far from predictable. A number of big…
