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Apple finally admits next-gen CarPlay isn’t coming in 2024
Apple first announced the “next generation of CarPlay” back in 2022, but updates about its arrival have been sporadic. Porsche and Aston Martin haven’t provided any launch dates despite saying their cars would be the first to get the new CarPlay. Some automakers like Ford and Mercedes were slow to confirm support, while others like General Motors and Rivian have…
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Tumblr’s experimental GIF feed finally launches after 10 years
Illustration: The Verge Tumbler has finally launched Tumblr TV as a new tab at the top of its app, the company said today in a brief set of update notes spotted by TechCrunch. Tumblr TV first debuted as a GIF-finding feature in 2015, but now it includes video content as well. Screenshot: Tumblr TV According to Tumblr, “New users will…
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I Finally Added Smart Control to My Windows and the Results Are Amazing
Summary Adding smart controls to my motorized skylights simplified the controls and allows me to automate them based on temperature, humidity, and more. The Velux Active with Netatmo upgrade I used integrates with HomeKit or uses the Velux app. The upgrade cost me $350 and about 30 minutes of my time, a no-brainer upgrade considering the quality of life upgrade.…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Real
Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced with a tentative 2025 release date. More details about the company’s next console will follow at an event in April. Nintendo Switch 2 refines the design of the original Switch, which debuted in 2017, with a few tweaks and changes. You’ll find a new USB-C port at the top next to the headphone…
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CES 2025: Belkin Finally Made a Tripod for Its TikTok Creator Stand
Last year, frequent Apple collaborator Belkin released what might be the most over-the-top phone stand of all time, doubling as a cameraperson to track and record you as you move. The catch? It didn’t come with a tripod—until now. The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is a $150 motorized MagSafe phone charger that, in addition to providing standard 15W wireless charging,…
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These Tiered Shelves Helped Me Finally Get Organized
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I own way too much stuff, but I’m always working on decluttering and streamlining what I have. Ironically, my quest to organize the items I do decide to keep often entails buying something new—and one recent purchase has been truly beneficial. It’s time to talk about how tiered storage has…
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Instagram Is Finally Fixing Its Crazy-Making Refresh Style
Instagram’s refresh feature has been broken for a while, and despite constant complaints, nothing’s changed—until now. Instagram is finally making some changes to how it handles refreshing, but is it enough? I Miss When Refreshing Instagram Actually Made Sense I miss how Instagram worked in the 2010s. Sure, the app is more polished now, with more features, but at least…
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Bluesky Finally Adds the Feature That Stopped Me From Making The Switch From X
The story of Bluesky is a classic underdog tale. The platform appeared out of nowhere and became people’s champion in a matter of months, resulting in a large surge of users. However, one essential feature that I have always felt was missing from Bluesky was the trending tab. Without it, there’s no way to know about the exciting chatter that…
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The Steam Deck has finally been surpassed — by a fork of Valve’s own experience
The first time I installed Bazzite on a Windows gaming handheld, I laughed. It looked like such a blatant clone of Valve’s Steam Deck interface. Its many bugs kept me at bay. Now, an Asus ROG Ally X running Bazzite has all but replaced the Steam Deck in my life. For the moment, it may be the best handheld your…
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2024 was the year where AI finally started returning on investment
It’s been a whirlwind two years in the generative AI race. Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, we’ve gone from concerns over sentient world-killing AI supervillains to tempered expectations on what enterprises can actually gain from the technology. While there’s obviously great potential in generative AI from a business perspective – be it cost savings, improvements to operational efficiency, and…
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