Photo by Steve Jennings / Getty Images for TechCrunch After launching remotely during the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Nothing has now mandated that its 450 employees will have to come into the company’s London office five days a week. In an email to staffers last week, Nothing CEO Carl Pei suggested that those unable to transition from remote working should leave the company and “find an environment where you thrive.” Pei’s goal, according to the email he published on LinkedIn, is to improve collaboration and innovation across design, engineering, and manufacturing, which he argues “does not work well remotely.” The new mandate will take effect in two months, and Pei will be accepting live questions about the decision from Nothing staffers during the company’s next town hall meeting. “Remote... Continue reading…

Microsoft’s new Xbox console options will be available worldwide by the end of October. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is launching three new Xbox Series S / X console options in October. There’s the $449.99 white discless Xbox Series X, a 2TB “Galaxy Black” special-edition Xbox Series X priced at $599.99, and a $349.99 1TB Xbox Series S. All three models will be available in the US on October 15th, with other markets to follow on October 29th. The white coating on the exterior of this new discless Xbox Series X matches the “robot white” found on the Xbox Series S, Microsoft’s smaller $299 console. While leaks of the white Xbox Series X hinted that Microsoft may upgrade the heatsink used to cool the console, the company hasn’t detailed any hardware changes beyond the removal of the disc drive here. Image: Microsoft The... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Ford is canceling its electric three-row SUV and delaying the launch of a new electric pickup truck until 2027. The Expedition-like SUV had already been delayed to 2027; with its cancellation, the company will now pivot to making new gas and hybrid-powered three-row SUVs. Ford now says it won’t release any new electric vehicles until it can ensure profitability on the models within the first year of launch and prioritize a new commercial EV van that will begin production in Ohio in 2026. Ford has struggled to bring its spending on EV production in line with the revenue brought in by its vehicle lineup, which includes the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit van. The company reported a $1.3 billion loss for its Model e EV... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Paramount Plus recently raised its prices, and sadly, it’s too late to lock in a subscription at the previous rate. Luckily, in honor of the NFL season opener on September 5th, new and returning subscribers can get 50 percent off an annual subscription to Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime through September 6th. When you do the math, the current discount drops the price of an annual Essential plan to $29.99 (from $59.99), which is like paying $2.50 a month instead of its new monthly rate of $7.99. The same promo drops a year of the ad-free Paramount Plus with Showtime plan down to $59.99 (from $119.99), meaning you’ll essentially be paying $5 monthly instead of the plan’s new monthly rate of $12.99. Both plans... Continue reading…

Six Super Mario: Mario Kart-themed Lego sets will debut on January 1st, 2025. | Image: Lego After teasing the next expansion of its Super Mario line back in March, today, Lego announced the first six Mario Kart sets that will release just after the holidays on January 1st, 2025. Lego’s Mario Kart collection includes new buildable versions of characters like Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Toad; baby versions of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach; and several kart designs, from motorcycles to flying pirate ships. There are also green and red shells that can actually be fired from the karts. The new sets are compatible with existing interactive Lego Super Mario figures, with Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach playing sound effects like horns or the squeal of a drifting kart’s tires from the Mario Kart games. The Mario Kart collection... Continue reading…

Samsung just unveiled its latest gaming monitors during Gamescom 2024. One of the models, the Odyssey 3D, offers glasses-free 3D viewing. “We are thrilled to present our glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming exhibition,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Business Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung remains committed to leading the premium gaming monitor market by continuously developing cutting-edge technologies that enhance the gaming experience.” According to Samsung, the Odyssey 3D's light field display technology creates lifelike 3D images from 2D content using a lenticular lens on the front panel. Combined with Eye Tracking and View Mapping technology, Odyssey 3D ensures an optimized 3D experience without the need for separate 3D glasses. The company explains that Eye Tracking monitors the movement of both eyes using a built-in stereo camera, while View Mapping continuously adjusts the image to enhance depth perception. Image source: Samsung The new Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor seamlessly switches between 2D and 3D modes based on the user's preference. It is available in 27" and 37" sizes and features a 4K display, a rapid 1ms gray-to-gray response time, and a high refresh rate of 165Hz. The Odyssey 3D offers an ergonomic design, a Height-Adjustment Stand, tilt capabilities, FreeSync Premium, one DisplayPort 1.4, and two HDMI 2.1 ports. Samsung says this monitor will be released later this year, but price information hasn't been disclosed so far. At Gamescom 2024, the South Korean company also expanded other lineups: The Odyssey OLED G9 series, including the G95SD and G93SD models, delivers an immersive experience with dual QHD (5,120 x 1,440) resolution, a 32:9 ultra-wide screen ratio, 1,800R curved design, Smart Hub, Gaming Hub, a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time. The 34” Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SD model) offers ultra-wide QHD (3,440 x 1,440) resolution, a 21:9 screen ratio, 1,800R curved design, Smart Hub, Gaming Hub, a 175Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms GTG response time. Don't Miss: Samsung ViewFinity S9 review: Can it replace my Apple Studio Display? The post Samsung unveils glasses-free 3D monitor at Gamescom 2024 appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Rare Nintendo Switch discount, $75 WiFi 6 router, $139 AirPods 3, $260 Vitamix blender, more Today’s deals: Pixel 9 preorder offers, $20 waterproof speaker, $225 HP laptop, $89 Sony earbuds, more Back to school blowout: Blazing-fast GEEKOM A7 Mini PC is $179 off Today’s deals: Crazy-fast mini PC for $670, $45 Ninja blender, $34 Roku Streaming Stick 4K, more

Moscow came under one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Russian authorities reported Wednesday, saying they destroyed all of those headed toward the capital.

Montana on Tuesday became the latest state to add abortion rights to the November ballot, allowing its electorate to decide whether they back a constitutional change to protect access to the procedure.

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