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Galaxy XR hands-on: Samsung’s $1,799 headset is here
The Verge· 2025-10-22 02:00
[Music] So, this is Samsung's Galaxy XR, formerly known as Project Muhan, and it's their first XR headset. What does it remind you of. If you said Vision Pro, but Android, you'd be correct.That's kind of what this is. So, you can see the hardware in the front. There's a bunch of cameras up here.And then there's a cushioned pad for your head that is removable to help with fit. Got a little cushioning back here and a knob to dial it in. So, the first thing that I'm going to say is that um it's much lighter th ...
Is AI making us dumb? #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-21 22:00
I have a I have a nephew who just started college and I'm sure is just in the middle of chat GPTing his way through all of his classes. And I'm like, is that a disaster or is that just the inevitable future and everybody needs to catch up. Like some of the push back I've seen to these studies is that actually what happens when we get these technical advances is that we start to teach different things and we start to test different skills and we start to evaluate people based on new things that they need to ...
The Verge’s Sean Hollister on his experience with the two new Xbox handhelds. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-21 21:30
Operating System & User Experience - The industry expresses concern that the device fundamentally remains a Windows PC, diminishing the desired Xbox experience [1] - There's a call for a more streamlined and seamless "Xboxy" interface on top of Windows, potentially integrating the Microsoft Store and other features [2][3] - The industry suggests the possibility of removing the online account requirement and improving account integration, possibly with Steam [3] Performance & Hardware - The operating system's performance is considered weaker than expected, especially compared to the Steam Deck, despite potentially having more power [4] - The device's performance is reportedly lower even when plugged into a power outlet, which should provide enhanced performance [5] - The industry indicates that the devices do not represent the leap forward that was anticipated [5]
The Xbox Ally X is not an Xbox #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-21 21:01
does not feel like a console. >> The the Xbox Ally X and the Xbox Ally, how do they measure up to the other Windows handhelds out there. >> They they're they're propping it up as this console thing.It is not an Xbox console. It does not play Xbox console games. Okay, let's let's take other handhelds that should cost around $1,000 and compare it to the Xbox Ally X at $1,000.This thing has better grips. It feels more comfortable to hold than them, but it's now maybe a little bit harder to do the things that I ...
The new Xbox is not an Xbox | The Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-21 12:00
We’re very bullish on the handheld future of gaming. But we’re not bullish on the new ROG Xbox Ally. The Verge’s Sean Hollister joins the show to explain why this Xbox-branded device barely feels like an Xbox, and why it’s definitely not a threat to the Steam Deck, before he and David debate whether the future of Xbox is even in good hands. After that, The Verge’s Hayden Field walks David through a couple of important recent studies, asking the same basic question: is AI making us dumb? Finally, Sean return ...
The official Haribo gummy bear battery that's sweeping the ultralight backpacking and hiking world!
The Verge· 2025-10-20 16:00
Gummy bear power bank. Today I'm toying with a gummy bear battery that's shaking up the backpacking world because this 10,000 mAh everyday carry is so light and small. Hikers used to swear by this carbon fiber night core, but it cost 65 bucks.The Haribo is like $25 and so much cuter. But could it really be the lightweight champ. I weighed, measured, and analyzed power data to find out.And I threw in this $33 .NU because, well, you'll see. At around 80 cubic centimeters, the Nightcore is 27% smaller than the ...
Do you think the Sony Watchman belongs in the Version History hall of fame?
The Verge· 2025-10-20 15:01
Device Assessment - The device is considered a perfect gadget despite its size, battery consumption, and current malfunction [1] - The device's concepts are seen as precursors to current technological and social trends [2] - The device is likened to a retro, analog, and steampunk version of a smartphone [3] Historical Impact - There is debate on whether the device directly caused or influenced subsequent technological developments [3] - The Walkman is suggested as a more direct precursor to modern personal devices [4][6] - Sony's press man, Walkman, and watchman are highlighted as an evolution towards personal content streaming and social isolation [5]
Every new tech sparks the same question, are we connecting or isolating ourselves? #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-10-20 14:01
From the beginning of The Walkman, there were a lot of people who were like really up in arms about the existence of this thing. They're like, "It's isolating people. They're wearing headphones. They're not interacting in the real world. How am I supposed to know who's here?" You know, stuff that we're very familiar with now. But it was this all these questions about like >> sort of individualism versus isolation >> is this big messy spectrum.Uh, and the Watchman just took that to a whole other level becaus ...
The Sony Watchman didn’t need any bloatware, and that’s what makes it cool. #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-10-19 15:00
Hardware Design & Features - The device features high-quality hardware, including a 17-inch antenna and two tuning dials with a tactile edge [1] - It includes a kickstand and a strap, with future models incorporating the strap as an antenna to amplify signals using the user's body [1] - The device is equipped with a speaker and a headphone jack [2] User Experience & Philosophy - The product design prioritizes essential features without unnecessary additions or "bloatware" [2] - The design is described as "fat free," emphasizing simplicity and functionality over feature overload [2]
On Version History: we dive into the engineering feat that made the Sony Watchman possible.
The Verge· 2025-10-19 14:00
The way a CRT works is you have an electron gun that just shoots electrons at something and that's how it actually like takes and shows you a picture. Uh, normally in a TV that thing sits behind the screen that you see, right. And so that's the reason for the depth is like the bigger the screen, the more depth you need in order for the electron gun to hit all the areas.Uh, what Sony did was take that and turn it downwards. So instead of being like right behind the screen, it's actually below it. And you can ...