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Dbrand lets Android users drink the Cosmic Orange juice, too

Dbrand’s latest skins allow a wide range of non-Apple devices to don a “flawlessly colormatched knock-off” of the “Cosmic Orange” sported by iPhone 17 Pro models. The new gadget skins are available across every device covered by Dbrand’s portfolio starting today, including Apple and Android smartphones, laptops, tablets, earpods, and gaming hardware. For Apple customers […]

Chromebook, Google, Laptop Reviews, Reviews, Tech, Tech News

Acer’s latest Spin 514 is so close to Chromebook greatness

I was cautiously optimistic about Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 when I tested a preproduction model last month, but the final unit is here now and it sticks the landing. Well, mostly. Acer’s latest convertible Chromebook has zippy performance and oodles of battery life, along with a good touchscreen with stylus support. But crappy speakers […]

Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Gadgets, Google, Google Assistant, Smart Home, Tech, Tech News

I tried Amazon and Google’s new smart home gadgets, ask me anything!

Hi! I’m Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (aka Jen), The Verge’s smart home reviewer. I just spent the last week in New York City checking out the new smart displays, smart speakers, smart voice assistants, and smart security cameras launched by Amazon and Google. I haven’t tested any of them yet, but I’ve had some hands-on time […]

Business, Entertainment, Google, News, Sports, Streaming, Tech, Tech News, YouTube

NBCUniversal’s new YouTube TV deal covers YouTube, Peacock, and a new sports network

On Thursday afternoon, after agreeing to a short extension while they continued negotiations, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a new carriage deal to keep the network’s channels live on the streaming TV service. If the process sounds familiar, it’s because the same thing happened the last time their contract was renewed in 2021. They didn’t reveal […]

Antitrust, Google, Policy, Tech, Tech News

Google is destroying independent websites, and one sees no choice but to defend it anyway

To WikiHow, Google is both tormentor and savior. And on Wednesday, as the search giant mounted its defense in the ongoing ad tech remedies trial, the how-to site came to Google’s rescue. WikiHow CEO Elizabeth Douglas described to a court how websites like hers are the middle of an “AI apocalypse.” WikiHow, a website that […]

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