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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 ...
AI-generated Halloween decorations are hitting our feeds.
The Verge· 2025-10-18 15:01
Fake, fake, fake. Cringe fake. I've been seeing a lot of AI generated Halloween decorations on social media and a lot of people have been falling for them. Okay, I've been seeing a lot of this one that people have been reposting.They have been blurring out the Sora 2 watermark so you are less likely to think it's AI. This one does the same thing. This one is actually terrifying.It's from a real video of someone posting this and then someone took it and then AI generated the clown just coming out at you and ...
Tomorrow: a look back at how the Sony Watchman popularized the idea of video on the go.
The Verge· 2025-10-18 14:01
Product Introduction - Sony's Watchman brings TV anywhere, changing how people watch TV [2] - The Watchman is described as the biggest portable TV, representing the future of TV [2] Historical Context - In the early 1980s, TVs were large and primarily located in family or TV rooms [1] - Sony, known for the Walkman, aimed to change TV viewing habits with the Watchman [2]
Meta’s smart glasses draw is the camera #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-17 20:30
Product & Market Perception - Meta's AI assistant glasses are primarily being purchased for their camera functionality and aesthetic appeal, resembling Ray-Ban sunglasses [1][4] - The industry believes Meta may be overestimating user interest in interacting with AI through glasses [1][4] - The current utility of the screen on the glasses is limited, with walking directions being a primary feature [2] - The industry questions the value proposition of using glasses for navigation when smartphones already perform this function adequately [2][3] Strategic Direction - Meta's strategy to replace the phone with glasses as the primary user interface is being questioned [3][4] - The industry expresses concern about the bulky design of the glasses when a screen is added [1][2]