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Google’s Bard chatbot can now find answers in your Gmail, Docs, Drive

/ Google’s AI chatbot can now answer questions based on the information it finds in your Gmail inbox and Drive storage. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image: Google Google’s… Continue reading Google’s Bard chatbot can now find answers in your Gmail, Docs, Drive

Microsoft documents leak new Bethesda games, including an Oblivion remaster

/ Xbox might have some great games in its back pocket. 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. Share this story A screenshot from the original Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.Image: Bethesda Softworks Before it was acquired by… Continue reading Microsoft documents leak new Bethesda games, including an Oblivion remaster

What’s next for Windows and Surface without Panos Panay?

/ There’s a major shakeup atop the Surface line as Microsoft starts looking more toward AI. By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012. Share this story The Surface Pro 9.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales… Continue reading What’s next for Windows and Surface without Panos Panay?

Meta is shutting down three Oculus games without explanation

/ Will there be refunds for one? By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story Dead and Buried is a Wild West arena shootout multiplayer VR game.Image: Gunfire Games Hope… Continue reading Meta is shutting down three Oculus games without explanation

The cheaper $600 Asus ROG Ally is here, and you probably shouldn’t buy it

/ With less performance and no meaningful battery improvement, why does this exist? By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading The cheaper $600 Asus ROG Ally is here, and you probably shouldn’t buy it

Protesters take over NYC streets to tell Joe Biden to ‘end fossil fuels’

Demonstrators flood city streets ahead of a key United Nations climate summit with a clear message for Joe Biden: ‘end fossil fuels.’ By Justine Calma, a science reporter covering the environment, climate, and energy with a decade of experience. She is also the host of the Hell or High Water podcast. Share this story Princess… Continue reading Protesters take over NYC streets to tell Joe Biden to ‘end fossil fuels’

US v. Google: all the news from the search antitrust showdown

After three years, a Washington, DC, judge will hear the Department of Justice’s potentially landmark antitrust case against Google. The department alleges Google struck anticompetitive deals with Apple and other companies for prime placement of its search engine, while Google contends its dominant market share is the result of a superior product. It’s the biggest… Continue reading US v. Google: all the news from the search antitrust showdown

Sonos Move 2 review: a slam-dunk sequel

With stereo sound, twice the battery life, and line-in playback, the Move 2 improves upon the original at every turn — unless you need Google Assistant. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. When… Continue reading Sonos Move 2 review: a slam-dunk sequel

Microsoft is planning to stream PC cloud games, internal emails reveal

/ Microsoft has been working on adding PC games to Xbox Cloud Gaming, initially in response to Google’s threat with Stadia. By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012. Share this story Illustration by Alex… Continue reading Microsoft is planning to stream PC cloud games, internal emails reveal