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Tiny Game Boys you can actually play? It's the $50 Thumby Color and $30 Thumby. #TITW
The Verge· 2025-07-31 14:01
This tiny Game Boy plays Doom for real. There's a Tiny Game Boy Advance, too. Today, I'm toying with the Thumby and Thumpy Color from the makers of the Tiny TV.They don't play Nintendo games, unless you count knockoff Zelda, but there's Tetris and Connect 4 and Mind Sweeper and Doom and Flappy Bird and Bustamov. There's Solitaire in 2048 and whatever else you want to code and upload right in a browser window. Both thumbies have Raspberry Pi Pico processors inside, but the color is more powerful with an RP23 ...
DJI Osmo 360 hands-on: Insta360 now has a real competitor
The Verge· 2025-07-31 12:01
- This is the DJI Osmo 360. It is DJIs first 360 camera and they're hoping to leave a mark, in a market that's been largely dominated by one company, the Insta360. So, in this video, we're gonna take a look at the Osmo 360 and compare it to the Insta360 X5, their latest 360 camera.How many times have I said 360 in that intro. (upbeat music) So, first things first. I've only had the Osmo 360 for a couple of days, so think about this video, more as a first impression, hands-on, than an actual full review.With ...
A Photoshop beta update introduces AI image upscaling, improved object removal, and more.
The Verge· 2025-07-30 14:00
New Photoshop Features - Adobe introduces "harmonize," a photo compositing feature that blends photos naturally by analyzing background, tone, depth, and color [2] - Updated object removal tool in Photoshop offers more consistent results and clean backgrounds when removing objects without AI replacement [3][4] - Generative AI image upscaling tool can add approximately 8 megapixels to low-quality images, enhancing their quality for online platforms or restoration [5] Industry Implications - The new tools democratize photo editing, enabling anyone to create realistic photo manipulations, raising concerns about potential misuse [1][6] - The features are currently in beta and will eventually be available on the main Photoshop app and iOS mobile devices [5]
Elgato's new Facecam 4K offers "DSLR-like" features like lens filter compatibility and more.
The Verge· 2025-07-29 13:00
Elgato just announced a new webcam that kind of looks like a real camera. It's the Facecam 4K. It's $100 cheaper than the 299 Face Cam Pro.It shoots 4K 60fps. There's some quote DSLR like controls. It's also compatible with 49mm lens filters.But I should really just show you what the quality looks like. So, here's that. There's a lot of noise like any webcam, but you can turn on noise reduction.That looks a little smoother. If you're just using this for Zoom, like don't bother. Here's what my Logitech 1080p ...
Matthew Kang joins us on The Vergecast to discuss his experience at Tesla’s new diner. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-27 14:00
Restaurant Concept & Design - Tesla diner is based on a diner model similar to car hops like Sonic [2] - The restaurant's design resembles Tomorrowland in Disneyland, featuring robots serving popcorn and ordering screens [3] - Food served is normal diner fare like burgers, fries, pie, and shakes [3] Initial Reception & Food Quality - The restaurant opened without media promotion or invitations [3] - Food quality on opening day was slightly better than Shake Shack and better than average roadside diners [4] - A tuna melt was well-received, while the burger was noted as being dry [5] Future Outlook & Concerns - There are concerns about maintaining the initial food quality in the long term [5] - The restaurant operates 24/7, which poses operational challenges [4]
Faraday Future has got a ‘new’ electric van for the US market, and it has a face. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-26 14:01
Vehicle Design & Technology - The vehicle features a digital screen instead of a grill, capable of projecting images like a smiley face [1] - The screen, referred to as "F face" (Front AI Communications Ecosystem), can display logos or illustrations [4] - The industry anticipates potential issues with screen durability due to road debris and damage [3] Potential Concerns & Criticisms - The industry expresses concern about the cost of replacing the screen in case of a car crash [5] - The report suggests the "F face" concept may not be commercially viable [5] - The report criticizes the brand name "F face" as being poorly chosen [4]
Here's our favorite watchOS 26 updates #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-25 19:06
What I think the real star of Watch OS 26 is is the wrist flick andor the flippy flip because we have the pinchy pinch coined by the Verge uh Dancy uh for the double tap which is the gesture that lets you just like go through the the the widget menus if wake up there. There we go. In this watch wake up.So you can double pinch and you can go through all that stuff. Now you have the flippy flip or the wrist flick where you just dismiss stuff. So if you have notifications that come in and you're just busy, you ...
Finally you can stop licking batteries and just eat tortilla chips instead.
The Verge· 2025-07-25 14:00
Have you ever been tempted to lick a battery. Ah, well, there's no need. You can just buy these 9V batteryflavored tortilla chips instead.These are from a new brand called Rewind, who are trying to break into Europe right now, and they do have some normal flavors like cheese and onion and Sriracha and paprika, but I'm obviously only here for the batteries. It's been a while since I last licked a battery, so I have regrettably brought my own for the direct comparison. Let's first up see how that tastes.Ah, t ...
Is the Fuji X-E5 the Best Tiny Camera for Travel?
The Verge· 2025-07-24 14:00
Right now there are five Fujifilm cameras that are using the exact same 40MP CMOS sensor, and picking the right one for you can be confusing. Most Fuji cameras give you very similar results, and your choice might come down to just the form factor. The good news is that the latest camera from Fujifilm, the X-E5, is packed with top features in a form factor that has won me over. Despite the steep price hike. #Camera #Travel #Photography 0:00 My favorite X-E5 feature is… 0:28 X-E5 overview 0:57 Fujifilm lineup ...
This 3D-printed flight simulator was one of many booths we got to see at Open Sauce this year!
The Verge· 2025-07-23 17:09
Victoria, what are you doing. >> We're going to do a flight simulation from SFO to Oakland. Anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, depending off how good I am.Far too low. >> As you can see, this past weekend, I had a chance to fly a commercial Boeing 737 from SFO to Oakland airport on a flight sim created by Brody Lev and Trevor Bailey. If you look closely, the cockpit and its controls are entirely 3D printed minus the displays.While the simulation itself runs on Microsoft Flight Simulator, there's a combination o ...