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Here’s what Bambu will — and won’t — promise after its controversial 3D printer update

Bambu Lab, the company behind my favorite 3D printers, has given itself one hell of a week. Now, I’ve got answers to some of my burning questions, answers which you might also hopefully appreciate. But first, some backstory. Since last Thursday, some creators have pledged not to buy Bambu printers anymore, even removed some of… Read more

Meta’s next smart glasses may be with Oakley

Meta may be releasing new Oakley-branded smart glasses later this year, according to a new Bloomberg report. The Oakley-branded glasses, internally referred to as “Supernova 2”, would be based on the brand’s Sphaera glasses. Instead of housing the cameras on the side, the Supernova 2 would shift the camera to the center of the frame…. Read more

Sonic 4 comes to theaters in March 2027

Sonic 4 comes to theaters in March 2027 / What characters will join next following Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow? By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Jan 21, 2025, 10:16… Read more

Netflix is raising prices again, as the standard plan goes up to $17.99

Netflix is raising prices yet again. In its latest earnings report released Tuesday, the streaming service announced that “we are adjusting prices today across most plans” in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. Netflix spokesperson MoMo Zhou tells The Verge that the ad-supported tier is increasing from $6.99 to $7.99 per month, while the standard… Read more

The Switch 2 has a new trigger for disconnecting Joy-Con controllers

The Switch 2 has a new trigger for disconnecting Joy-Con controllers / You’ll press it down to release the controller from the console. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Jan 21, 2025, 8:50 PM UTC Share… Read more

Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3

Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3 / The next big update for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac may automatically turn notification summaries and other AI-powered features unless you go into the settings and switch it off. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media,… Read more

Microsoft’s Steam-like browser overlay is now available on Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out its new in-game browser overlay on Windows 11 this week, after months of beta testing. The Microsoft Edge Game Assist feature is a widget that appears in the Game Bar in Windows 11 much like Valve’s Steam overlay browser. It’s also game-aware, so it can detect games you’re playing and offer… Read more

How to mirror your iPhone screen on macOS

Apple continues to make it easier to use your iPhone with your Mac using the Continuity feature. Introduced with macOS Ventura, Continuity lets you use your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac. It also offers a universal clipboard across devices, call and text syncing, AirPlay streaming — and now, the ability to mirror your… Read more

Balatro has sold over 1 million copies since December

Balatro has crossed a major milestone, selling 5 million copies in its first year. The news was shared on X and featured a shout out to The Game Awards. “To everyone who picked up Balatro after seeing it at @thegameawards, we hope you’re having an amazing time with it!” the post read. Balatro was featured… Read more

Microsoft will automatically keep you signed in to your account starting in February

Microsoft is making some changes to the way you sign in to a Microsoft account next month. Starting in February, you will stay signed in to a Microsoft account automatically unless you sign out or use private browsing. It’s a change that people will need to be aware of, especially if they’re using a public… Read more

Korg’s first record players are designed for DJs, audiophiles, and archivists

Korg has announced a new collection of portable record players with each model featuring specialized functionality depending on what you like to do with your vinyl. The Handytraxx Play is designed for DJs who perform with their turntables, the Handytraxx Tube has a more premium build to maximize sound quality, while the Handytraxx 1bit includes… Read more

WhatsApp will let you share your status on Instagram and Facebook

Meta is integrating WhatsApp into its Accounts Center, as WABetaInfo spotted. The change, which is rolling out globally “over the next few months,” lets WhatsApp users share status updates across Instagram and Facebook, as well as enable single sign-on. Meta says the link won’t be turned on automatically, so it’s up to you to decide… Read more

The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app

The UK government is going to launch an app that will allow citizens to digitize their driver’s licenses. Science Secretary Peter Kyle announced on Tuesday that the GOV.UK Wallet launching for Android and iOS devices later this year will let users securely store government-issued documents on their phone, allowing them to be accessed immediately instead… Read more

Infinity Nikki’s new season brings the game’s biggest update yet

Clear some room in your closet, stylists: Infinity Nikki’s next update is coming soon bringing with it new content, new locations to explore, and most importantly, new outfits. The Firework Season starts January 23rd. The update will be themed around Lunar New Year celebrations, starting a new Mira Journey battle pass while offering limited-time quests… Read more

Fujifilm’s new hybrid instant camera features its widest lens yet

Fujifilm has announced a new hybrid instant camera coming to its Instax line that doubles as a smartphone printer. The new Instax Wide Evo Hybrid instant camera is similar to the Instax Mini Evo that Fujifilm launched in the US in 2022, but as its name implies, it instead uses Instax’s Wide format instant film… Read more