BMW recalls over 14,000 iX, i4, and i7 electric vehicles for faulty battery software

/ The EVs are at risk of power loss because of a malfunctioning electronic control unit. Fortunately, a software update should fix the problem. Photo by Roberto Baldwin for The Verge BMW issued a recall notice for over 14,000 electric vehicles for a software malfunction that could lead to a loss of power and an… Continue reading BMW recalls over 14,000 iX, i4, and i7 electric vehicles for faulty battery software

Oreo’s Xbox-themed cookies unlock Forza, Halo, and Sea of Thieves skins

/ There are six Oreo cookies available in 22 countries that unlock Xbox skins and armor. The Xbox Oreo cookies.Image: Microsoft Microsoft has teamed up with Oreo once again to create Xbox-themed Oreo cookies. There are six custom Xbox cookie designs in total, with one featuring the Xbox logo and additional cookies for each controller… Continue reading Oreo’s Xbox-themed cookies unlock Forza, Halo, and Sea of Thieves skins

Monday’s top tech news: an Apple headset this year? Finally?

Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge It’s been rumored for years, but 2023 might finally see Apple launch its long awaited mixed reality headset. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (and previously reported by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo), who reports that the device could be revealed ahead of this year’s WWDC, ready to ship… Continue reading Monday’s top tech news: an Apple headset this year? Finally?

The makers of the Stem Player made a small projector that’s Kanye West-free

Gadgets/ Tech / The new Stem Projector is another fleshy puck from Kano Computing, but this device lets you display images and video. The device costs $600. The new Stem Projector.Image: Kano Kano Computing’s Stem Player is one of the coolest gadgets I’ve ever used. It’s a strangely soft puck-shaped device that lets you manipulate… Continue reading The makers of the Stem Player made a small projector that’s Kanye West-free

Elon Musk wants to move trial away from San Francisco over ‘local negativity’

/ The billionaire claims that local media coverage of him and his businesses in San Francisco has negatively influenced jurors, preventing a fair trial. Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Elon Musk has asked a judge to move an upcoming trial for a shareholder lawsuit out of San Francisco, citing concerns that the jury… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to move trial away from San Francisco over ‘local negativity’

Sony’s ultra-light LinkBuds S are $70 off at Best Buy

/ We’ve also rounded up deals on Apple Watches, an affordable QHD gaming monitor, some smart home tech, and more. The LinkBuds S are some of the comfiest buds you can buy.Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Happy first Saturday of 2023! What, that’s not a thing that people celebrate? Well, it is today… Continue reading Sony’s ultra-light LinkBuds S are $70 off at Best Buy

Games Done Quick founder steps down after completing 13-year any% speedrun

Mike Uyama, who launched the first GDQ in his mother’s basement in 2009, is stepping away due to health reasons. Share this story Photo: Games Done Quick Games Done Quick (GDQ) started 13 years ago in Mike Uyama’s mother’s basement. It wasn’t supposed to. Uyama, the founder of the speedrunning charity event, had a nice… Continue reading Games Done Quick founder steps down after completing 13-year any% speedrun

The EPA wants to strengthen air pollution rules — does its plan do enough?

/ The EPA proposed tightening restrictions on soot in the air. Advocates are pushing for the agency to get tougher. People walk along an overpass above the Cross Bronx Expressway, a notorious stretch of highway in New York City that is often choked with traffic and contributes to pollution and poor air quality on November… Continue reading The EPA wants to strengthen air pollution rules — does its plan do enough?

Seven free alternatives to the LastPass password manager

/ If you’re feeling like you want to move to a fully free (and hopefully fully secure) password manager, here are some possibilities. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Back in February 2021, the LastPass password manager announced it was changing its free version so that it would only work on one type of… Continue reading Seven free alternatives to the LastPass password manager