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Google is beginning to roll out its Loss of Pulse Detection feature to Pixel Watch 3 owners in the U.S.Loss of Pulse Detection, the smartwatch’s marquee health feature, calls emergency services if the Pixel Watch 3 can’t pick up your heartbeat while wearing it. It was initially announced alongside the Pixel Watch 3 in August last year, and has been available for European users for months. However, because this is a high-stakes feature, it requires regulatory clearance — something Google didn’t get from the Food and Drug Administration until late February. Google says in a fact sheet that it tested…
The Trump administration is disbanding a Department of Justice unit dedicated to enforcing cryptocurrency fraud, ending what it calls “regulation by prosecution.” In a memo obtained by The Washington Post, deputy attorney general Todd Blanche directed federal prosecutors to cease “litigation or enforcement actions that have the effect of superimposing regulatory frameworks on digital assets.” Prosecutors were told to “no longer target virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and offline wallets for the acts of their end users or unwittingly violations of regulations.” Blanche ordered prosecutors to close ongoing investigations that are “inconsistent” with the new policy.Per Blanche’s memo,…
With time continuing to tick down until President Trump’s higher tariffs take effect after midnight, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt doubled down on the idea that products like iPhones could realistically shift to US manufacturing, claiming that “if Apple didn’t think the United States could do it they probably wouldn’t have put up that big chunk of change,” citing its recently announced $500 billion US investment plan. The only problem is that, other than at least one analyst’s explanation of the investment as “in line with what one might expect the company to be spending anyway,” Steve Jobs and…
Razer’s upcoming Blade 16 and other laptops are no longer available for preorder or purchase on its US site. The configurator for preordering its new Blade 16 laptop was available as recently as April 1st, according to the Internet Archive — one day before the Trump administration announced sweeping US tariffs on China, Taiwan, and others that make laptop components. When asked recently if tariffs might affect Razer’s prices or availability, its Public Relations Manager, Andy Johnston, told The Verge, “We do not have a comment at this stage regarding tariffs.”The direct link to the Blade 16 configurator now takes…
On Friday, the YouTube channel Balatro University posted a video highlighting how some of their videos had recently been age-restricted after the company tightened its policies about gambling content. But in a post Monday night, YouTube said the restrictions shouldn’t have been applied.“Videos featuring Balatro gameplay should not be age-restricted,” YouTube says in a post on X. We’re reviewing the age-restrictions on these videos and conducting a platform-wide review. Thanks for your patience as we fix!”YouTube’s post is a reply to Balatro’s anonymous developer, LocalThunk, who shared the Balatro University video Monday afternoon. “Good thing we are protecting children from…
Hamilton has added nine new references to its already beloved Khaki Field Automatic line, and choosing between them is tougher than ever. The new dial colours – dark blue and khaki green – bring a fresh twist to a design rooted in military heritage (with Hamilton’s Khaki Field range already containing some of the best field watches around). Available in 38mm and 42mm stainless steel cases, these models mix rugged charm with subtle refinement. The dials feature a sunray finish in the centre and a snailing texture on the hour ring – small touches that add depth without shouting for…
AI experts are feeling pretty good about the future of their field. Most Americans are not.A new report from Pew Research Center released last week shows a sharp divide in how artificial intelligence is perceived by the people building it versus the people living with it. The survey, which includes responses from over 1,000 AI experts and more than 5,000 US adults, reveals a growing optimism gap: experts are hopeful, while the public is anxious, distrustful, and increasingly uneasy.Roughly three-quarters of AI experts think the technology will benefit them personally. Only a quarter of the public says the same. Experts…
The best Nintendo Switch controllers aren’t the ones that come with the console. While the removable Joy-Cons included with all non-Lite Switch consoles are convenient given they can be detached for wireless use, their tiny, curveless design isn’t comfortable for long gaming sessions or large hands. And while Nintendo has taken steps to address the dreaded Joy-Con drift and earlier quality control problems, some issues persist. The company claims that the Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers will be more durable, but we’ll have to wait and see.In this buying guide, we focus on wireless controllers that are both comfortable and…
A new 4K TV can easily run you into four figures, especially if you’re set on getting one with an OLED panel. That means any opportunity to save some cash on one isn’t to be missed. And this £700 saving on one of the best-looking OLED TVs is worth your attention. Right now, you can score the 65-inch Philips OLED809 4K TV for £1399 at Richer Sounds. You’ll need to sign up to the store’s free VIP program to get this bargain price. With this discount, you’re saving £700 from the regular price of £2099. In our five-star review of this TV,…
Technology doesn’t need to die. So much of our consumer habits frame old gadgets, instruments, and concepts as disposable. So The Verge wanted to talk to small businesses, creators, and fans across the world who have a different view.In this week-long series, we explore unexpected repurposing — and the remix of the old with the new. In New Delhi, technicians are saving e-waste by giving it new life in refurbished laptops. On an island in Bermuda, conservationists are hacking GoPro cameras. On the internet, dedicated forums are keeping a 22-year-old video game alive with new mods, and TikTokers are spicing…
The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine.On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s where I’d like to help; I’ve tested a whole boatload of recent Android phones, and I think there are some real winners in the current batch. It’s all a matter of what you’re looking for, what you’re comfortable spending, and what your definition of a “reasonably…
Microsoft is working on a new Windows 11 Start menu design that’s bigger and more customizable than what exists today. Windows watcher phantomofearth discovered the new design in recent builds of Windows 11, where the updated Start menu has a larger layout and finally lets you disable the recommended feed of files and apps.The recommended feed had been a major pain point for Windows 11 users who upgraded from Windows 10, because it takes up a lot of space on the Start menu, and not everyone needs to see their recent files and apps. Microsoft’s new Start menu design now…