The pop-out controller doubles as a trackpad when docked. | Image: Acer Out of all the new laptops Acer announced at IFA today, Project DualPlay pops out the most. It’s a concept laptop that Acer says gives gamers more ways to play on the go, but looking at the design, I’m not sure which gamers it’s talking about. For Project DualPlay, Acer took its Predator gaming laptop and added a cutout beneath the keyboard to hold its custom gaming controller face-down. The back of the controller doubles as the laptop’s trackpad. A button at the top of the keyboard releases the controller and causes two 5W speakers to pop out from the sides of the laptop. The controller can be further separated into two gamepads, Nintendo Switch-style. Acer’s press release says Project DualPlay lets a second person join you just as... Continue reading…

Panasonic returns to the US market with a pair of OLED TVs plus a Mini LED model. | Image: Panasonic Panasonic’s TVs are returning to the US, starting with a small lineup that includes both OLED and Mini LED models. The company stopped selling its TVs in the US in 2016, three years after ending production of its well regarded plasma screens. The company is now bringing its TVs back to meet the demands of “consumers seeking the highest possible picture quality.” Three models are now available in the US, 55 and 65 inch OLED options, and a Mini LED TV that goes up to 85 inches for those wanting to go big. Panasonic already sells them internationally with “minor regional differences,” but in the US they will continue to run Amazon’s Fire TV OS. Image: Panasonic The Panasonic Z95A OLED TV is only available in a... Continue reading…

The feature is starting to roll out globally this week. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is rolling out its new supervision feature globally this week that enables parents and guardians to link their accounts to the accounts of their teenage children. Doing so, according to YouTube, will help parents be more aware of their teen’s activity and encourage safe practices around content creation on the platform. Google first teased the feature last month. The accounts can be linked within YouTube’s Family Center, allowing parents to see shared insights such as subscriptions, comments, and how many uploads their child has made. Email notifications will also be sent out to both linked accounts to flag notable activity, such as when the teen uploads a new video or starts a livestream. Gif: YouTube H... Continue reading…

Thread Group has announced the release of Thread 1.4 spec. | Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge Thread 1.4 has officially been released, bringing much-needed fixes for the nascent smart home protocol. Chief among these is a solution to the problem of Thread border router interoperability. The new spec also enables better connectivity by leveraging Wi-Fi and ethernet alongside Thread, makes it easier to see what’s going on in your Thread network to simplify troubleshooting, and allows manufacturers to connect devices directly to the internet. These updates were announced at CES earlier this year, and today, Thread Group is launching the Thread 1.4 specification and certification program. This means manufacturers can start to implement the upgrades to the spec into their devices. However, the certification process will take some... Continue reading…

The Galaxy Buds FE remain a good option if you don’t like the new open-style Galaxy Buds 3. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 are nice and all, but that open-ear design and $180 price tag isn’t for everybody. If you prefer a pair of buds with a more traditional in-ear design that cost significantly less, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are still a good buy — and are available for just $61.99 ($38 off) from Woot. That’s their best price yet, and a deal that’ll last until September 14th at 12:59AM ET or while supplies last. The wireless earbuds deliver an excellent set of features for their price. Their active noise cancellation particularly impressed us, but the buds also offer reliable performance and good sound quality. Plus, unlike the open-style Galaxy Buds 3, they feature a wing tip design that could provide for a more secure fit... Continue reading…

As the United States experiences its largest immigration wave in decades, the country is seeing a population increase and a remaking of the labor force, The Wall Street Journal reported.

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that roughly 150 older workers who were laid off by social media platform X when Elon Musk acquired the company can sue for age discrimination as a class, exposing the company to millions of dollars in potential damages.

Sir Brian May, famed guitarist for Queen, recently revealed that he suffered a stroke and subsequently lost total control of his arm. In a video statement shared to his fans on Wednesday morning, May said he was rushed to the hospital following his medical emergency. The video was a recap for fans of events from the week, and in the footage, 77-year-old May appeared to be in good spirits. He referred to his emergency as a “little health hiccup” and assured fans that he has regained mobility in his arm, though he did admit to finding the ordeal quite “scary.” Queen guitarist Brian May shares details of suffering a minor stroke Brian May informs fans about his minor stroke / ImageCollect Last week, Brian May suffered a stroke that left him unable to move his arm or perform any music. He then recalled going “blue lights flashing” to the hospital and receiving strict orders for his recovery, but also had some positive, hopeful news to share with his fans. RELATED: Susan Boyle Makes Rare Public Appearance After Suffering Stroke “The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days,” he assured, “and I say this because it was in some doubt because that little health hiccup that I mentioned happened about a week ago.” He also offered high praise for “the most fantastic care” he had been receiving,” and asked for fans to not reach out in sympathy as it would “clutter his inbox,” something he hates. What to expect from and for May going forward He also drew attention to his new documentary / Everett Collection For now, based on his Wednesday episode, shared on May’s Instagram and official website, he is recovering well and doing as he’s told, “which is basically nothing,” he added. “I’m grounded, I’m not allowed to go out – well I’m not allowed to drive, not allowed to get on a plane, not allowed to raise the heart rate too high, not allowed to have planes flying over, which will stress me. But I’m good.” Brian May assured fans he can once again play guitar and is recovering well from his stroke / ImageCollect In the meantime, as he’s recovering from his minor stroke, May wanted to shine additional light on the documentary he fronted, The Badgers, The Farmers and Me. In it, he tackles a divisive badger culling taking place in Britain. It’s a battle that May, who is also a dedicated animal rights activist, has been waging for a decade now. Wishing him a smooth recovery!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sir Brian May (@brianmayforreal) Click for next Article The post Queen Rocker Brian May Has Suffered A Stroke, Lost Control Of Arm appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly

As a new season of Wheel of Fortune inches closer, Ryan Seacrest is excited to make his debut as the new host and replacement for long-time anchor, Pat Sajak. With Sajak out, this means letter-turner Vanna White has to deal with a new partner, which she has never had to do in decades. Vanna admitted during a recent interview that she was clueless about what expectations to set and was really scared at first. It appears that Vanna has seen more of Ryan, who she now claims is doing a good job. There is tension in the air as fans get ready to see how well both show hosts get along on set. Vanna White hesitated to work with Ryan Seacrest at first   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune) Vanna was scared of the drastic change, which made her initially hesistant about working with Ryan. She was concerned about their age difference, which she feared may play a role in how they communicate with one another and the audience. The 67-year-old has also considered terminating her contract prematurely if she is unable to work with Ryan. RELATED: Ryan Seacrest And Vanna White Bond Backstage At ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Amid Feud Rumors A source revealed that Vanna was not a good fan of Ryan, and needed time to think about their collaboration. She also felt like the Wheel Of Fortune fans could easily pick up on any awkwardness should their chemistry look unnatural. Instagram Ryan remains optimistic Despite criticism from fans, social media, and even his own co-host, Ryan is determined to prove himself and bring his unique spin to the longtime game show. With his experience on TV, the 49-year-old believes he will deliver nothing less than the best on Wheel of Fortune.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) The new program host has been dropping teasers on his Instagram ahead of season 42. His recent post is a countdown to September 9’s premiere, and fans are nothing short of excited as proven by the comments section. “I can’t wait. He’s gonna be great,” one of Ryan’s fans gushed, while another sent good luck his way. “You are perfect for the job,” they added. Click for next Article The post Vanna White Admits She Had Initial Concerns About Ryan Seacrest Replacing Pat Sajak appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

A great many women in America are embarrassingly foolish. There. I said it. Let’s get the feathers good and ruffled right out of the gate. Here’s a really dumb idea: Let’s elect a totally unqualified…