/ Jonathan Majors delivers an electrifying performance in director Elijah Bynum’s gut-wrenching Sundance drama about an amateur bodybuilder who dreams of more than just fame. Jonathan Majors as Killian Maddox in Magazine Dreams.Tall Street Productions When Jonathan Majors takes to the bodybuilding competition stage in writer / director Elijah Bynum’s arresting new drama Magazine Dreams,… Continue reading Jonathan Majors is a bodybuilder yearning to be truly seen in Magazine Dreams
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What matters about Matter, the new smart home protocol
How Matter works, when it’s coming, what you’ll need to use it, and how it integrates with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Matter is a common language for smart home devices. It’s designed to simplify everything about the smart home, from purchase to setup and everyday use. Its biggest promise is making… Continue reading What matters about Matter, the new smart home protocol
Mercedes-Benz is the first to bring Level 3 automated driving to the US
/ The company’s Drive Pilot system is approved for use in Nevada, but only at speeds up to 40 mph. You can play Tetris while cruising down the highway, but make sure your face stays visible to the camera, or the system disengages. Image: Mercedes-Benz AG Mercedes-Benz announced that it was the first automaker to… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz is the first to bring Level 3 automated driving to the US
Apple is reportedly working on a way to make AR apps that’s as simple as talking to Siri
/ Yes, that Siri. It’s apparently part of an effort to make it easier to make AR apps for its rumored mixed reality headset. “Hey Siri, make an AR version of the Apple logo.”Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple is apparently working on a way to let you make apps for its long-rumored… Continue reading Apple is reportedly working on a way to make AR apps that’s as simple as talking to Siri
The Dead Space remake doesn’t run on Steam Deck, and that’s a shame
/ You’ll need a next-gen console or a conventional PC. Isaac Clarke in the Dead Space remake.Image: EA The Dead Space remake is a very good game, and if (like me) you haven’t sprung for a next-generation console, you’ll need to play it on PC. But Dead Space is a series I’ve found much more… Continue reading The Dead Space remake doesn’t run on Steam Deck, and that’s a shame
Friday’s top tech news: a remake and a remaster
Today sees the return of not one but two classic games, albeit in very different forms. First up is Goldeneye 007, the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic which is releasing on Xbox consoles and the Nintendo Switch today. Second is Dead Space, a remake of the 2008 sci-fi horror game. The former is a traditional remaster… Continue reading Friday’s top tech news: a remake and a remaster
Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars
Electric Bikes The four-year, $65 million project has everything — and nothing — to do with the automobile. Share this story Maybe one day, flying cars and jetpacks will be the hallmarks of futuristic cities, but today — in 2023 — it’s massive underwater bicycle parking garages like the one that just opened at Amsterdam’s… Continue reading Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars
Thursday’s top tech news: another Cybertruck delay
Jan 26, 2023, 9:02 PM UTCUmar Shakir Ford is working with dealerships to enhance mobile service options for more customers — giving them access to free vehicle pickup and delivery as well as providing on-site repairs that competing companies like Tesla offer. Jan 26, 2023, 8:15 PM UTCAndrew J. Hawkins The proposed rule would likely… Continue reading Thursday’s top tech news: another Cybertruck delay
Now Google Search results for cars include what’s on the lot at nearby dealerships
/ A new Google feature lets dealerships plug their inventory into search results, potentially cutting other sites like AutoTrader out. Illustration: The Verge Google isn’t just useful for helping research your next car; it can also help you shop for one while you search. SearchLab initially reported that the search giant has opened up access… Continue reading Now Google Search results for cars include what’s on the lot at nearby dealerships
Ford focuses on mobile services to help more customers escape dealership trips
/ Ford is working with dealerships to enhance mobile service options for more customers — giving them access to free vehicle pickup and delivery as well as providing on-site repairs that competing companies like Tesla offer. A Ford owner getting service at home — and looking ecstatic to not need to drive to the dealership… Continue reading Ford focuses on mobile services to help more customers escape dealership trips