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 More riders will have the chance to book a driverless vehicle, right from the Uber app...

 Waymo will be exclusive to Uber in Austin...

 A new patent from Apple points to improved touch controls for the AirPods Pro – even if you’re wearing gloves...

 Last year, Huawei launched the world's first triple or multi-foldable phone, the Mate XT Ultimate, in China. Now, it seems like it's finally gearing up for a global release – and it's happening soon...

 Acrobat AI Assistant adds extra smarts...

 "Wingardium Leviosa", iPhone style...

 It’s not only shipments from China that are going to be delayed...

 The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is currently 40% off at Amazon in its 43mm variant. The model features LTE connectivity and is a real delight at its current asking price...

 The speaker packs great sound, has good durability and offers great value at its current discounted price. Don't miss out...

 It's expensive, I know, but it's now or never... at least for the time being...

 It could be a while until we see deals this good again...

 Free trials of YouTube Premium, Fitbit Premium, and more...

 The game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, with a halftime show by Kendrick Lamar, takes place on Sunday February 9. Here's how to tune in...

 Microsoft continues to push its multi-platform strategy...

 Entire Power software suite could have been at risk...

 Yesterday we told you about Helium Mobile and how it unveiled the first free 5G wireless plan in the US. It's called Zero Plan and it arrives with 3GB of data, 300 texts, and 100 minutes of calls. The network rewards users through its Cloud Points program for activities like referrals and location sharing, which can be redeemed for various rewards...

 AI or just bad Photoshop skills...

 The watch comes with a plethora of features and is a true bargain at its current price. Don't hesitate and save while you can...

 Paying the price for power...

 After a challenging period, Sonos is looking to get back on track. While it's busy improving its app, the company seems to be gearing up for a bold move into an entirely new product category...

 ECG has been removed from the public beta...

 Both had found some success on Switch...

 Microsoft Build 2025 will be very focused on AI...

 Apple is back in the news with a brand-new app that leaked first over the weekend, Invites...

 Multiple benchmark refinance rates have decreased. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan...

 A couple of important mortgage rates moved down. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2025...

 Very competitively priced right off the bat and sold alongside a nice gift card in the US last month, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is now marked down to $175 with no special requirements at both Amazon and Best Buy...

 Verizon is trying to help families impacted by Hurricane Helene...

 A couple of important mortgage rates moved down. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2025...

 Walmart is currently offering a splendid $403 discount on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, making it a fantastic pick for Samsung fans...

 Oppo has confirmed that the Find N5 — a foldable phone barely thicker than a USB-C port — will launch worldwide at the same time as its China debut in two weeks. A US launch is unlikely under the Oppo banner, but a release later in the year as the OnePlus Open 2 is plausible. Confirmed specs include IPX9 water-resistance, a Snapdragon 8 Elite, and 50W wireless charging. [Image: The Find N5 is about half as thick as an iPhone 16 Pro Max. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/oppo-find-n5-thickness-crop.jpg?quality=90&strip=all...

 Is there anything bad about this Xiaomi phone at all...

 Multiple benchmark refinance rates have decreased. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan...

 MFT could be the perfect balance of size and image quality...

 The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers to pressure victims into handing over money...

 Some of the most popular brands in prepaid could take a hit...

 Asus just launched its first ‘Fan Edition’ phone, in Thailand only for now, and unlike Samsung’s stripped back FE handsets the ROG Phone 9 FE doesn’t give up much. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip is slightly slower than the regular model’s 8 Elite, and at 5,500mAh the battery is a bit smaller, but everything else is the same. That also means it appears similar to the leaked Zenfone 12 Ultra, which launches tomorrow. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/asus-rog-phone-fe-front-back.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/asus-rog-phone-fe-back-angle.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/asus-rog-phone-fe-sides.jpg?quality=90&strip=all...

 Whip-fast and whimsical...

 The merger deal that was set to create the third-largest global automaker is now in jeopardy, with dealings between the two companies complicated by their “growing differences” according to Reuters. While Nikkei Asia reports that Nissan has suspended the merger talks, an unidentified Honda spokesperson told Reuters that it hadn’t heard anything from Nissan about withdrawing from the agreement and that a final decision is expected to be reached by mid-February. [Link: Nissan calls off Honda merger talks | https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/nissan-honda-may-call-off-merger-talks-asahi-says-2025-02-04/ | reuters.com...

 Last November, Google began testing new car icons in Google Maps, giving iOS users a bit more customization. Now, it looks like Android users are finally getting the same treatment...

 Priced very competitively right from their US commercial debut a few months ago, Apple's Beats Solo Buds are now amazingly affordable at a killer new $30 Amazon discount...

 Samsung being unfair again, unfortunately, again with the now infamous Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen...

 The JBL Xtreme 4 is now available at a new all-time low at Amazon, selling for 33% off its original price at Amazon. The promo will only last a short time, so hurry up and get one soon...

 Snap has announced plans to develop its AI image generation model for mobile devices...

 With a mind-blowing sound system, reasonably powerful processor, and very sharp display, the 11.5-inch Lenovo Tab Plus is THE mid-range Android tablet to buy right now at an unprecedented discount in a 256GB storage variant...

 A few days ago, we told you the story of how Huawei got ahead of Samsung in the annual "The EU Industrial Research & Development (R&D) Investment Scoreboard" list. In short, Huawei bounced back from US sanctions with a vengeance, now outspending Samsung in R&D and claiming the sixth spot globally. Samsung was seventh...

 The phone offers fast performance, takes beautiful photos and is a true bargain at its current price. Don't hesitate and save now...

 After a series of leaks that suggested Asus plans to launch a Fan Edition phone, the Taiwanese company is now making the ROG Phone 9 FE official...

 AT&T might intentionally render some of its old hardware useless to get you to sign up for a monthly service...

 Best Buy is letting you save an epic $300 on the Pixel 8! The best part? You don't have to activate it immediately to grab the discount...

 A new leak says that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will only have a faint crease...

 We join Hack the Box for an insight into the importance of crisis management...

 Google no longer promises not to use AI to develop weapons...

 As part of new tariffs on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump eliminated an exemption for small packages, vastly increasing the amount of parcels US Customs and Border Protection needs to inspect...

 The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts...

 Google has started to roll out the February Pixel update which patches vulnerable software flaws and exterminates bugs...

 Just snap a pic or send a voice note to 1-800-CHATGPT to get AI answers...

 While discussing Q3 2025 earnings results, EA CEO Andrew Wilson laid out the future of Apex Legends for investors. With “tens of millions” of regular players and a significant update planned after the new Battlefield (due out by next spring) launches, but that’s not all: > Our expectation is that Apex will be also one of those franchises [that last 10, 20, 30 years], and that some time, on a longer term time horizon, there will be an even bigger more meaningful update to that experience, an Apex 2.0 if you will. This will not be the last incarnation of Apex...

 Make a volume slider that spans across multiple Stream Deck buttons...

 Sure, the S Pen lost its Bluetooth features with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. But you know what hasn’t changed? It still smells kinda bad. I confirmed this myself when I unboxed the phone in San Jose, and have verified with another colleague who remarked that it smells “plasticky.” And guess what? That’s not even the only thing that stinks about it. [Link: Confirmed: the S Pen smells kind of bad | https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/22/24108848/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-s-pen-stylus-smell | The Verge...

 “We do have very good ideas for native ad concepts...

 Your Android friends might hate it, though...

 Can you spot the difference...

 Two. During Capcom’s February spotlight, the company announced that it’s working on yet another Onimusha game. But don’t expect a companion to the next entry in the franchise announced during last year’s Game Awards. Instead, a remaster of Oniumusha 2: Samurai’s Remaster is on the way. You’ll be able to play this remaster sooner too as it’s expected on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime this year. [Media: https://youtu.be/UpAADebSwvA?si=Qp0kXthbuh8VoB5F...

 AMD announced the new RDNA 4 cards at CES without a release date beyond “Q1,” and AMD exec David McAfee later narrowed that window to “March.” Now, we just heard AMD CEO Lisa Su narrowed it further to “early March” on the company’s Q4 earnings call. The company’s reportedly planning an RDNA 4 event at the end of this month. Don’t expect them to compete with Nvidia’s greatest on performance — but perhaps on price? That would be very nice...

 Google says AI has been good for its business...

 Its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings boast record revenue for both data center and client divisions — where “client” equals its Ryzen chips with their Intel-beating gaming CPUs and impressive integrated graphics. While AMD’s gaming biz has been cut in half year-over-year as game console sales dip, AMD says it’s cumulatively shipped 100 million units into current-gen consoles. With PS5 cumulative shipments ending the year at 65 million, does that mean around 35 million Xbox systems, or are handhelds counted too? [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/chrome_dLuKOCV4Eq.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/chrome_vYIlprCw2Z.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/chrome_9vhLmTx6PA.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform...

 It's fast, but not very flexible...

 But it does weigh a whopping 17.5 kg...

 Bookshop.org is a new Kindle alternative, if you don't mind reading on your smartphone or tablet...

 I made the switch to Ethernet and you should too...

 The top Senate and House Democrats are introducing a new bill seeking to bar access to the Treasury Department’s payment system to “special government employees,” or those with conflicts of interest or who lack the appropriate security clearance. While it’s likely an uphill battle to pass in a Republican-controlled Congress, it would perhaps theoretically rid the Treasury of the 25-year-old engineer reportedly poking around that system. [Link: Democrats Tell Trump Admin to 'Stop the Steal' With New Bill | https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-tell-trump-admin-stop-steal-new-bill-2026130 | newsweek.com...

 Indiana Jones, Forza, Doom, and now AoE...

 Google published principals in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term, those guidelines are being overhauled...

 That stands for “extended range electric vehicle,” basically plug-in hybrids with a small internal combustion engine to recharge the EV battery for more range. Ram and VW-backed Scout were the first to announce EREV plans, and now the Blue Oval is working on its own, according to Bloomberg. Ford is getting its clock cleaned by Tesla and GM on EV sales, so the automaker is turning to new powertrains to tide customers over while they wait for its Silicon Valley-based skunkworks team to crack the code on cheap EVs. [Link: Inside Ford's Money-Guzzling EV Crisis | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-02-04/tariffs-deal-ford-another-ev-blow-after-f-150-lightning-falls-behind-cybertruck | bloomberg.com...

 The Sonos Ace headphones are down to their best price...

 HDMI switching and separate surround speakers, but HOW much...

 The power of Oculink...

 It’s one of the best times of year to invest in a mattress, pillows, and sheets. Here’s everything we recommend buying and who has the best sales ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend...

 Those purchasing the Pixel 9a, expected out next month, will receive nearly $88 in perks such as subscriptions to certain services...

 Instead of having to fuss with a pull tab that’s supposed to release the battery from its adhesive, Samsung secured the S25 Ultra’s battery with tape, as shown in this teardown from JerryRigEverything. Now you can simply peel back the tape covering the battery and then lift it out — no isopropyl alcohol required. [Media: https://youtu.be/LggCBrh5tDE?si=wKjcLap2k75TMAMB&t=241...

 Theft and Loss coverage will be included automatically for some...

 DeepSeek’s low-cost AI revolution won over China and Russia but triggered global bans...

 My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going...

 My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going...

 My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going...

 Apple is increasing the cost of AppleCare monthly plans for all iPhone models...

 Now other users can pin your feeds to their homepage...

 Supports up to four 4K monitors or a single 8K display at 60Hz...