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While Tom Brady is no longer actively putting those slates in danger of destruction, they do have something to offer to coaches and players. Microsoft touts a GitHub Copilot-based feature that filters plays to make strategy calls based on the situation, and a Microsoft 365 Copilot-based dashboard that sorts spreadsheets for analysts in the booth to filter through game data quickly.Along with their multiyear contract extension, Microsoft and the NFL announced that the Sideline Viewing System for every team is now connecting to more than 2,500 Surface Copilot Plus PCs (complete with massive “Copilot” logos on the case carrying strap).I…

Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new “My apps” feature is being tested in the Xbox app for Windows 11, and it looks like another way to avoid having to launch the main Microsoft Store or hunt for downloads online if you’re on a gaming PC.“My apps is a new tab within the Xbox PC app’s library that allows players to locate, view, and download third-party applications and most commonly used storefronts,” explains Devin Dhaliwal, a…

Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced that he’s leaving the company one decade after taking on the role. In an update on Thursday, Parsons wrote that he has “decided to pass the torch” to longtime Bungie developer Justin Truman.Parsons has worked at Bungie for over 20 years and led the studio through the launch of Destiny 2 in 2017, along with the release of its major expansion pack, The Final Shape.“We’ve been through so much together: we launched a bold new chapter for Destiny, built an enviable, independent live ops organization capable of creating and publishing its own games, and…

Despite its partners Samsung and Motorola getting into flip-style phones where the screens opens up vertically like an old school Motorola Razr, Google says it intends to sit out that race. It’s also not currently working on a smart ring and has paused development on a tablet overhaul until it figures out a meaningful future for the category, executives said.Osterloh says it’s still “TBD” whether Google itself will release glasses again, but he’s intent on the category being part of the company’s future.If Google were to release glasses again, though, Bloomberg did get one interesting hint about how they might…

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer at The Verge covering the smart home, Internet of Things, and, as she puts it, “as many kitchen gadgets as I can get my hands on.” In her four years here, she’s tested everything from smart locks, lights, and doorbells to robot vacuums (some with arms), robot lawnmowers, and an actual home robot. But, she says, “the heart of my home is my kitchen, and I love a good smart kitchen gadget. I’ve tested a smart trash can, smart mixer, smart pizza oven, smart ice maker, and yes, even a smart fridge. But…

Zero Zero Robotics has announced a new autonomous drone that pairs the simplicity of its HoverAir X1 with the improved video capabilities of its HoverAir X1 Pro and, for the first time, complete waterproofing. The new HoverAir Aqua has an IP67 rating and is designed to float, take-off, and land on water instead of an outstretched hand. It will potentially be an easier way to film activities on the water like kayaking while your hands are occupied with a paddle, but it’s also the company’s most expensive drone to date.To simplify launches, HoverAir drones typically take off from your hand;…

ColorsIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, ObsidianPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, ObsidianDimensions (mm)152.8 height x 72 width x 8.6 depth152.8 height x 72 width x 8.5 depthWeight (grams)204 grams198 gramsOSAndroid 16Launched with Android 14Display6.3-inch OLED6.3-inch OLEDScreen resolution1080 x 2424 (422 PPI)1080 x 2424 (422 PPI)Refresh rate60 to 120Hz60 to 120HzProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 custom chipsetGoogle Tensor G4 custom chipsetRAM12GB12GBStorage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GBGlass displayCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)PortsUSB-C 3.2 charging port (up to 30W)USB-C 3.2 charging port (up to 45W)Wireless chargingYes, wireless charging rates up to 15WYes, wireless…

The first thing I did when I got my hands on the Xbox Ally was reboot it. I wanted to see exactly how Microsoft manages to hide Windows beneath the Xbox interface that’s debuting on these handheld devices.After a short startup, I was met with the standard Windows login prompt. But I could use the controller to input the PIN code, an immediate improvement over what’s available right now. And as soon as Windows 11 loaded up, the interface immediately disappeared. The Xbox PC app took over and went full-screen — and for the most part, I didn’t have to…

If you want to spend the rest of the year catching up on the movies, TV shows, and video games you missed over the summer, you should enjoy them on a really nice screen. Thankfully, you can get a 77-inch LG C5 OLED TV for around $2,496.99 ($1,203 off), its lowest price ever at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy.The C5 has a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync, so gamers can play PC and current-generation console titles in 4K at up to 120 frames per second. LG says its…

Apple is raising the price of its streaming service. The company announced on Thursday that its $9.99 per month subscription will now cost $12.99 each month, marking a $3 price increase.The price increase will go into effect immediately for new subscribers, while existing ones will see the changes reflected 30 days after their billing cycle ends, Apple spokesperson Tom Neumayr confirmed in an emailed statement to The Verge.Apple isn’t changing the price of its annual $99.99 Apple TV Plus subscription, and the hike won’t affect its Apple One bundles, which start at $19.95 per month.“Since it launch, Apple TV+ has…

Introduction When it comes to tiny action cameras, Insta360’s Go range has long been top of the pile. These cameras, the last of which was the Insta360 Go 3S, are small enough to wear clipped onto clothing or even around your neck – but there’s always been a price to pay when it comes to image performance. The new Insta360 Go Ultra changes that. Thanks to a new and much larger sensor, the Go Ultra can record video at 4K 60fps, and access hitherto unavailable modes like ultra-sensitive PureVideo. It does mean the size and weight has increased over the…

Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. One of the biggest topics in AI these days is agents — the idea that AI is going to move from chatbots to reliably completing tasks for us in the real world. But the problem with agents is that they really aren’t all that reliable right now.There’s a lot of work happening in the AI industry to try to fix that, and that brings me to my guest today: David Luan, the head of Amazon’s AGI research lab. I’ve been…