Netflix’s ad tier is growing really fast — and that means more ads

Netflix’s ad tier is growing really fast — and that means more ads

Netflix has more than doubled the number of people watching its ad-supported tier over the last year. At its upfront presentation for advertisers on Wednesday, the company revealed that the $7.99 per month plan now reaches more than 94 million users around the world each month – a big increase from the 40 million it…

The wireless GameCube controller for Switch 2 is available to preorder now

The wireless GameCube controller for Switch 2 is available to preorder now

The wireless GameCube controller that’s for use exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2 can now be pre-ordered by those who have a Switch Online account. The controller costs $64.99, and is currently limited to one per account. That limitation has allowed it to remain in stock for a few hours already today. For those who’ve…

Republicans push for a decadelong ban on states regulating AI

Republicans push for a decadelong ban on states regulating AI

Republicans want to stop states from regulating AI. On Sunday, a Republican-led House committee submitted a budget reconciliation bill that proposes blocking states from enforcing “any law or regulation” targeting an exceptionally broad range of automated computing systems for 10 years after the law is enacted — a move that would stall efforts to regulate…

Elon Musk’s apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfired

Elon Musk’s apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfired

What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the officials in charge has now backfired in spectacular fashion, as Trump’s acting replacements are known to be unfriendly – and even downright hostile –…

Apple could use AI to help your iPhone save battery

Apple could use AI to help your iPhone save battery

Apple’s iOS 19 update could include an AI-powered feature designed to conserve battery, according to a report from Bloomberg. The battery management tool will reportedly optimize your iPhone’s power consumption based on how you use your device. The new feature will use “battery data it has collected from users’ devices to understand trends and make…

Philips will let you fix your trimmer with 3D printable parts and accessories

Philips will let you fix your trimmer with 3D printable parts and accessories

If you’re constantly losing all the accessories that come with your beard trimmer, Philips is going to let you make your own replacement using a 3D printer. | Image: Philips Philips has announced a new initiative that will let consumers 3D print their own replacements for small but essential parts included with many of its…

The best iPhones

The best iPhones

New iPhones for the AI era. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge The wait is over — kind of. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is out, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if you’re expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have…