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David’s sexy Toy Story costume #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-11-01 12:00
My whole family is doing Toy Story. Uh, I've talked about the Toy Story obsession recently. So, our youngest is going to be Rex the dinosaur. Arthur's going to be Buzz.I'm Woody. And Anna, my wife, is Jesse. And I just want to tell you a very short story.So, Anna bought all these costumes for us because she's wonderful. And basically went on Amazon, searched, you know, the name costume and bought the first thing that came up that had good reviews. Um, and it turns out that Amazon is a tricky thing to buy cl ...
These Halloween costumes are AI. Why doesn't anyone care?
The Verge· 2025-10-31 20:19
Martha, what are you supposed to be. >> I'm a spice girl. >> Supposed to be Mr.. Lambert. >> French toast. Bonjour.>> Supposed to be Mr. . Barber. >> Dr.. Pepper. >> And I'm about to lose my damn gourd because that's all AI. This is all fake.If you saw some of these videos this week of a retirement community showing off some of their cool costumes, you might have been fooled into feeling a human connection with some ones and zeros. So, we debunk AI videos. And this one was honestly tough.This video has over ...
360 camera comparison
The Verge· 2025-10-30 19:14
Which of these 360 cameras looks the best. I have the GoPro Max 2. I have the Insta X5 right here.And I have, just for fun, the original GoPro Max just to see how it's improved after almost 6 years. All right, let's try and do this without breaking all of my bones. GoPro Max 2 has heavily been pushing that it shoots true 8K.The Insta X5 does capture 8K, but you actually get more like 7.2%K 2K because some of the sensor is being used for overlap pixels that stitch the images together. But do you even notice ...
The Verge's Victoria Son on how Meta's smart glasses live captions work. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-28 20:20
I actually really like the live captions and the translate. I wish they worked a little bit better because in my demo I was like, "This is amazing." And in real life, I was like, "Oh, there's a lot of scenarios where this is actually a little finicky." >> How are they supposed to work. >> So, when you're in a conversation with someone, they just live caption what you're saying.And so, like, I'm I've used them in various situations. And if you're hard of hearing or you're in a loud room, that can be really u ...
Stephen Robles (@beardfm) joins us on The Vergecast today to share some of his Shortcuts tips.
The Verge· 2025-10-28 19:37
So, here's the shortcut. You put in your home. That's not my home address.So, you could show it on screen. It's fine. >> Sure.Okay. >> You put in your address. Another action.Get driving directions from current location to that address. I created this text which you can customize. Be home in so many minutes.And then I'm going to send the message. So, four actions and that's it. And you can send this and you can put this on your Apple Watch.You can run it from wherever. And this one I I used all the time whe ...
Meta’s smart glasses feel spy-like #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-28 18:44
There are some times where I feel like a super spy and that can be cool and that can also feel terrible because um why would you want to be a spy. There were some points when testing this where I felt like a lot of what makes it so impressive, a lot of what makes it so mindblowing is the fact that no one knows what I'm doing. And then you think about that and then suddenly the magic feels like dark sorcery and you're like hm are we playing with fire in that sense because let's imagine a world where they fig ...
An Apple Shortcuts masterclass | Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-28 12:00
Smart Glasses Analysis - Meta's new Display glasses aim to offer more functionalities compared to their previous smart glasses [1] - The report discusses the usability of Meta's smart glasses, highlighting both impressive hardware and underwhelming software capabilities [1] - Privacy concerns and ethical implications related to the use of smart glasses are addressed [1] Apple Shortcuts Discussion - The discussion revolves around the utility and potential of Apple Shortcuts [1] - Apple Shortcuts can enhance screenshots with iPhone frames [1] - Users can create and share shortcuts to automate daily tasks [1] - Advanced shortcuts and their integration with Apple Intelligence are explored [1] - Building custom shortcuts for unique user needs is emphasized [1] - The future of shortcuts and their integration with AI is considered [1] - Challenges and potential improvements in Apple Shortcuts are discussed [1]
Modern games could use a little Star Power. #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-10-27 14:01
Game Mechanics & Design - The industry could benefit from incorporating a "Star Power" mechanic, similar to Guitar Hero, into modern games [1][2][3] - Star Power allows players to build up a resource and deploy it for advantages like higher scores or overcoming difficult sections [2] - This mechanic could provide a way for players to improve or progress through challenging parts of a game without resorting to patronizing difficulty adjustments [2] - The "tilting up the guitar" action to activate Star Power was a cool and engaging feature [3] Player Experience - The concept of being "bad but doing one sick thing" and being "back" resonates with players [3]
PSA: Throw away your old surge protectors #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-26 16:01
Safety Warning - Old surge protectors, especially those 15-20 years old, pose a fire risk [1][3] - A faulty surge protector can melt outlets, singe walls, and cause electrical fires [2][3] - Instead of protecting from surges, old surge protectors can cause fires due to loose connections [4] - It is recommended to discard old surge protectors as a preventative measure [1][4] Incident Details - A surge protector, approximately 15-20 years old, caught fire, melting the outlet and singeing the wall [1][2][3] - The incident led to a temporary evacuation and a fire department response [2] - Electricians inspected the property the following morning and confirmed that everything else was fine [3]
This week on Version History, we revisit the 2005 smash hit that made everyone a gamer.
The Verge· 2025-10-26 15:01
Market Performance & Trends - By 2010, Guitar Hero game sales reached $247 billion, while Rock Band sales hit $12 billion [1] - Call of Duty generated $1 billion annually by 2010, highlighting its significant market presence [1] - Guitar Hero's popularity declined sharply after initial success, suggesting market saturation [1] Consumer Behavior & Appeal - Guitar Hero and Rock Band had broad appeal, attracting non-video game players [2][3] - The games were universally appealing and easy for anyone to pick up and enjoy [3] - Despite initial popularity, the games were easy to put down and lacked long-term engagement [3] Product & Retail Dynamics - Guitar Hero controllers for the Wii were highly sought after due to the console's crossover appeal [5] - Secondhand Guitar Hero controllers remain consistently available and in demand [5][6] - Retailers like FYE sold video games and Guitar Hero controllers, indicating their market presence [4][5]