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Sun probe surprises NASA with incredible photo of Venus

The Parker Solar Probe, NASA’s closest eye on the Sun, was whizzing by Venus last summer for a gravity assist when it snapped a striking new image of the planet’s mysterious nightside, revealing a surprisingly clear view of the Venusian surface. The spacecraft, launched in 2018, is in the midst of its seven-year journey to… Read more

The Framework Laptop is an upgradable, customizable 13-inch notebook coming this spring

A San Francisco-based startup called Framework has just launched an ambitious project: a thin, lightweight productivity laptop that it claims can be “upgraded, customized, and repaired in ways that no other notebook can.” Framework founder Nirav Patel told The Verge that the company aims to address his long-standing frustrations with consumer technology companies. Patel was… Read more

Upcoming Oculus Quest and Quest 2 games: VR experiences to watch out for

(Pocket-lint) – Looking for an excuse to buy an Oculus Quest 2? Or just wondering what games will be available to play? Then you’ve come to the right place. squirrel_widget_2679961 There are numerous VR experiences coming in the next few months. Fantastic games to add to the collection of already awesome games available on the… Read more

Left out of boil water orders, some Texans may need to test wells

Unlike millions of Texans who received boil water notices from utility companies, families who rely on private wells have been left to figure out for themselves whether their water is safe to drink in the wake of last week’s deep freeze. “There’s no warning put out there in the press for what these homeowners who… Read more

iRobot says it’ll be a few weeks until it can clean up its latest Roomba software update mess

iRobot, maker of the robotic Roomba vacuums, has confirmed to The Verge that a software update has been causing issues for some users of its i7 and s9 robots and that it’s working on another one to prevent future issues. The catch? It might be a bit before things get sorted out, with iRobot expecting… Read more

Razer Kiyo Pro Webcam Review: A New Hardcore Standard

Our Verdict The Razer Kiyo Pro trades the original Kiyo’s ring light for HDR, a fancy light sensor and 1080p @ 60 fps recording, but you’ll pay a hefty premium for those features. For Light Sensor makes room lighting easier HDR 1080p @ 60 fps recording Three different FOVs Heavily customizable through software Clear audio… Read more

Here’s an interactive 4K view of Perseverance’s Mars landing site

Interactive 360-degree video of the Perseverance landing site on Mars. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has posted an interactive 360-degree view of the Perseverance landing site on Mars in 4K resolution. It’s the latest jaw-dropping imagery to return from the mission, including that incredible video of the rover plunging through the Martian atmosphere before being “skycraned”… Read more

Karma’s new GS-6 hybrid is a cheaper version of its luxury sports car

Electric vehicle startup Karma Automotive has fully revealed its newest hybrid car, the GS-6. While it shares the same design as the company’s ultra-luxury sedan, the Revero GT, Karma is pricing the GS-6 at nearly half the price — $83,900 — in a bid to reach a much wider set of customers. Karma says it’s… Read more

Amazon rainforest fires got even worse last year

Fires in the Amazon reached devastating new levels in 2020, new NASA satellite imagery shows. The space agency developed a new tool to track fires from space after Brazil’s Amazon suffered a record-breaking year of fires in 2019. Specialized sensors on satellites collect visible and infrared imagery, which NASA uses to detect thermal anomalies —… Read more

The best streaming device to buy in 2021

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Looking for a new TV gadget to stream all of your favorite entertainment? Buying an excellent streaming device is easier in 2021 than ever before — and the prices only continue to drop and get more appealing:… Read more

YouTube won’t reopen remaining creator Spaces as company shifts to new model

YouTube’s permanent Spaces locations, which were designed to offer resources and networking opportunities to its creators, won’t reopen after the pandemic, the company has confirmed. Instead, YouTube says it’s shifting to a hybrid model that will combine pop-up locations with virtual events. The Spaces that won’t be re-opening are in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New… Read more

Texas freeze risks slowing COVID-19 progress

Power outages and freezing temperatures continue to throttle Texas. People without heat or safe water are heading to warming centers or gathering in the homes of friends who have the lights on. The most pressing concern for many Texans right now is keeping warm, finding food, and making sure their water is safe to drink…. Read more

Scientists try to fix flat maps with new double-sided projections

A trio of scientists have devised a new way to try to represent our spherical planet as a flat picture with a new class of projection that involves printing the map as a double-sided circle, Phys.org reports. The Double-Sided Gott projections involve splitting a globe in two and printing the separate hemispheres on separate sides…. Read more

YouTube TV readying 4K streaming and offline downloads

Home News (Image credit: YouTube) YouTube has announced a new “add-on” package for YouTube TV that lets viewers stream shows in 4K or save them to their DVR for offline viewing. In a blog post today, YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan also told investors the new features would bring “unlimited concurrent streams at home,… Read more

Steam’s biggest new hit is a Viking survival game that struck like a bolt from the blue

The other day, I saw a game named Valheim atop the Steam Early Access sales charts, with overwhelmingly positive reviews. Polygon seemed to like the $20 Viking-themed survival game, and I thought friends might like it, too. I wasn’t ready to commit quite yet — I waffled a while before giving it a go. Know… Read more