This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Last month, Netflix made the surprising decision to kill off a key feature: With no prior warning, the company removed the ability to cast videos from its mobile apps to…
Nvidia says that DLSS 4.5 delivers improved stability, enhanced anti-aliasing, reduced ghosting, and clearer images.
Content creation has evolved greatly and thus become accessible. This has been made possible by the advent of many tools that help with tasks that would otherwise take a lot of time. One issue with using tools such as AI video generators or video editing software is that they might leave a watermark on the… Read…
If you are a fan of the Pixel A series, you are waiting for the release of the Pixel 10a and, regarding the upcoming device, a new leak has revealed possible pricing and a specific launch date for Google’s new mid-range smartphone. The device has appeared in multiple reports over the past few days, and…
Opera has released Opera One R3, an update that focuses on managing large numbers of tabs while tightening how its built-in AI understands browsing context. The release targets users who keep many tabs open for work, study, or research and want clearer separation between tasks. The update builds on Opera’s Tab Islands feature, which automatically…
Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. Some really are pocketable. Others are waterproof…
Payment processors like Stripe and Visa have endorsed the protocol, which was developed in partnership with Shopify, Etsy, Target, and other major e-commerce players.
After receiving complaints that its AI-generated “AI Overviews” feature was giving false and possibly dangerous health information, Google took action to limit the use of the feature in search results. The ruling follows an investigation by The Guardian that uncovered multiple instances where AI-generated answers included false medical information about severe illnesses like cancer, liver…
Flagship smartphones have reached an interesting point where outright innovation has slowed, and refinement has taken centre stage. The OPPO Find X9 fits neatly into this phase. It doesn’t try to rewrite the flagship rulebook or overwhelm you with headline-grabbing specs. Instead, it focuses on delivering a balanced, reliable experience across design, cameras, performance, and… Read…
A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have spotted a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to Copilot functionality. The button was first noticed by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While…
