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Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet plans and dropping data caps

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Comcast is changing its Xfinity plans nationwide to make them simpler — and it’s dropping data caps so that the plans have truly unlimited data. The company announced today that it will now offer four plans — 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps — across three different pricing tiers: an “Everyday Price” paid per month without a price guarantee, a lower price per month with

This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The first Roku device was launched 17 years ago. It was initially developed in partnership with Netflix to stream its "Watch Instantly" service. Since then, the company has released numerous generations of streaming players and its very own Roku TVs -- which means you might own one of these older devices. What is a cache? Just like your computer or smartphone, your Roku TV also stores temporary data (the cache) to help apps load faster. It's like a digital shortcut; when you

I switched to LED bulbs and saved hundreds of dollars - but 5 other benefits made it truly worth it

Nitat Termmee/Getty Images As a kid, I was inspired by the decorative lighting in my grandparents' finished basement. They had festooned the place with multicolored C9 string lights (aka old-school Christmas lights) from wall to wall, beneath the built-in wet bar, around hanging mirrors, and anywhere else they could add an ambient accent for the parties they hosted down there year-round. Since then, I've festooned every home I've lived in with decorative lighting, whether in a sequestered man

The creator of the Delta emulator made a Game Boy Camera-style app for your iPhone

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Riley Testut, the developer behind the robust Delta emulator app for iOS, announced a new iPhone app designed to replicate the Game Boy Camera accessory but with “features you’d expect from a modern camera app.”The Delta Camera app’s full feature list hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s currently available for beta testing to those who subscribe t

'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing

'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing "Speculation to the contrary is simply inaccurate," a spokesperson told the BBC. But the Trump Mobile organisation says the phone will still be made in America. A "Made in the USA" tagline featured in promotional material for the Trump T1 phone when it launched on 16 June, was no longer displayed on its site as of Wednesday, reporters found. Days after the Trump Organisation announced plans to launch a US-made smartphone, a refe

Google begins rolling out AI search in YouTube

Over the past year, Google has transformed its web search experience with AI, driving toward a zero-click experience. Now, the same AI focus is coming to YouTube, and Premium subscribers can get a preview of the new search regime. Select searches on the video platform will now produce an AI-generated results carousel with a collection of relevant videos. Even if you don't pay for YouTube, AI is still coming for you with an expansion of Google's video chatbot. Google says the new AI search featu

YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google is bringing an AI Overviews-like feature to another product: YouTube. The video streaming platform may now show an “AI-powered search results carousel” when some YouTube Premium members in the US make searches related to “shopping, travel, or things to do in a specific place,” according to a blog post. As shown in a video, the search results carousel will show a big vi

Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces pushback as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Renault opt out

In context: As the automotive industry shifts toward electric and autonomous vehicles, the battle for control of the dashboard – and the valuable data it generates – is heating up, with Apple making significant investments in the space. However, pushback from automakers suggests that the road to a fully Apple-powered cockpit will be slower and more contested than the company once envisioned. Apple's push to expand its footprint inside car dashboards is facing mounting resistance from some of th

YouTube has a new trick to help you find what you’re looking for faster

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is rolling out an AI-powered search results carousel for Premium members on the mobile app. This carousel may appear when you search for queries related to shopping, places, or things to do. The platform’s conversational AI tool is also opening up to some non-Premium users in the US. YouTube is getting two AI-related updates to make it easier for users to find what they’re looking for and get more information. One of these updates is exclusive for

Apple Podcasts picks 20 shows that ‘define this medium’ at two-decade milestone

Apple Podcasts is marking 20 years of podcasting today, with the first podcasts in iTunes debuting back in 2005. As part of the celebration, it’s chosen 20 shows from over the decades that “helped define this medium we know and love.” 20 podcasts selected by Apple for 20-year podcasting anniversary Apple’s editorial teams for services are no strangers to making lists of favorites from over the years. Last year, for example, Apple Music picked its top 100 albums of all time. Now it’s Apple Pod

YouTube's newest Premium perk: more AI clutter

YouTube is getting an injection of Google’s AI-assisted search functionality in the shape of a new carousel feature. In a blog post, YouTube said the AI-generated carousel is currently exclusive to its Premium members in the US. It might appear (it seemingly won’t happen every time) when you search for "queries related to shopping, place, or things to do in a specific location" in the YouTube app on your phone. This carousel pulls in a series of relevant videos that play in order from left to r

The 8 Best Home Arcade Machines (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for home arcade machines. Size and placement: Home arcade machines tend to be big and heavy. Check the measurements and ensure you have a suitable space in mind. It will need a power outlet. It should also be within Wi-Fi range if it can connect to the internet, and many of these machines don’t have great Wi-Fi connectivity. Some space around the cabinet is also great for onlookers to cheer you on. Assembly and build quality: Some home

Apple’s weighing major shift to prove it’s serious about theatrical movies

Apple’s biggest theatrical gamble ever, the $250 million F1 The Movie, arrives in US theaters tonight. On the heels of its release, a new report reveals that the company is weighing a big move that would prove it’s serious about theatrical. Apple might start its own theatrical distribution unit, per WSJ Ben Fritz and Joe Flint write at The Wall Street Journal: Apple hasn’t invested in the capacity to release and advertise its own movies, as Amazon did when it acquired MGM. Warner Bros. is dis

3 key takeaways from the Scattered Spider attacks on insurance firms

Scattered Spider continues to dominate the headlines, with the latest news linking the hackers to attacks on U.S. insurance giant Aflac, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, and Erie Insurance, disclosed through SEC Form 8-K filings which indicate the theft of sensitive customer data and operational disruption. This comes at the same time that Google Threat Intelligence Group shared that it “is now aware of multiple intrusions in the U.S. which bear the hallmarks of Scattered Spider activity”, spe

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2025): Tested and Reviewed

Not having a 3.5-mm port doesn't mean you can't use wired headphones at all with a smartphone. You can buy a USB-C headphone dongle, which plugs into the USB-C port of your smartphone and adds a 3.5-mm port. Apple USB-C to 3.5-mm Adapter for $9. This adapter from Apple will do the job for any smartphone with a USB-C port—that means Android phones and the iPhone 15 and newer. I recommend buying a few because they’re easy to lose. If you have an iPhone with the Lightning port (iPhone 14 and older

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Jon McNeill brings the operator’s playbook to TechCrunch All Stage

Founders are often told to chase product-market fit before anything else, but what if scaling too soon, too fast, is what’s really holding them back? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Jon McNeill, CEO and co-founder of DVx Ventures (and former president of Tesla and COO of Lyft), will take the Scale Stage to flip the script on conventional startup growth advice. His session, “The Operator’s Playbook for Building and Scaling Sustainable Companies,” explores why the next generat

Easier not being green: Why I ditched Bissell for the Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’ll admit it — I’m pretty new to the carpet life. Having spent most of my adulthood in apartment buildings, I just accepted laminate and tile as ways of life. Now that I live in a house, though, I have a couple of new surfaces to worry about. I have rugs from room to room and carpet throughout my living area, and I’ve quickly learned that a weekly pass with a vacuum is like trying to fight a fire with a teacup. So, I decided it was time to venture into the wide

Best Camera Bag and Backpack You Can Buy in 2025

Budget Like most pieces of photography equipment, the amount you can spend on a bag varies wildly. And while you can spend many hundreds of dollars on a fancy bag, it won't necessarily protect your camera better than a more budget-focused model. Even entry level models around the $100 mark should still provide ample padding to hold your camera safely. Spending more typically gets you better-quality materials that will likely last longer or more design-focused options that may keep you looking s

Pixel setup could soon include a key step to keep scammers off your phone calls (APK teardown)

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google seems to be planning to integrate Scam Detection and Call Screen features into the Pixel device setup process. Currently, these protective features need to be manually enabled by users, so there’s a fair chance many people don’t know these features exist on their phones in the first place. This change could thus increase user adoption of these crucial security features. Google announced Scam Detection features for Pixel devices through the Goog

This app tells me I’m going to die 5 times a day, and I love it

Matt Horne / Android Authority Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been showing friends a notification on my phone. It simply reads, “Don’t forget, you’re going to die.” Most of them immediately responded by looking at me with a mixture of confusion and concern. I like to let that look sit for a moment before explaining what’s going on. Far from suggesting that I’m unraveling mentally, these notifications are from an app that wants me to cherish life. It’s called WeCroak, and it sends me five

This hidden Gemini trick has completely changed how I use Google Calendar

Joe Maring / Android Authority Keeping up with Gemini’s ever-growing list of capabilities is an impossible task. Between video generation tools like Veo 3, new features for Gemini Live, AI-powered web browsers, and more, Google’s doing so much with Gemini and so quickly that knowing what Gemini can and can’t do isn’t as easy as it should be. Not only does this make Gemini feel overwhelming at times, but it can also cause many features to be easily overlooked, especially the less flashy ones. F

New iPhone Fold leak reveals cameras, but does it beat the Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The foldable iPhone could receive a slightly smaller display than previously rumored. We’re also learning about the foldable iPhone’s dual 48MP rear cameras for the first time. The new leak once again cites the use of a specialized composite metal for the hinge and titanium for the premium iPhone’s frame. Chatter around the foldable iPhone is gaining momentum, with Apple recently ordering flexible display panels for the premium foldable that is expected

My laptop webcam wasn't cutting it for video calls - then I discovered this accessory

ZDNET's key takeaways The Emeet Pixy webcam is available now on Amazon for $160. It offers splendid 4K video with auto-tracking and and excellent sound. You'll want to install the Emeet Studio app to get the most out of the camera. $159.99 at Amazon I don't often do video conferencing (whew), but when I do have to attend a meeting, the last thing I want is to have to deal with crappy video quality. I don't just mean video quality, either -- poor audio quality can be just as bad. Also: The be

How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google recently released Android 16 to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down

One of the most stylish earbuds I've tested are also budget friendly

The silver dial on the top left of the case controls volume, pause and play functions, among other things you configure in the app. I had trouble saving these configurations for regular use, however. Nina Raemont/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 A 43-hour battery life and great sound quality seal the deal on these earbuds. Plus, you can enable ChatGPT through the Buds Pro 2 if you have a Nothing phone. The noise cancellation is weak, and the case's dial is unreliable.

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened earlier this month, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesign of iOS 26, C

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Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for under $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn't replaceable or rechargeable. $17.99 at Amazon The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for only $18 on Amazon. Losing stuff is a huge issue in my home. My husband constantly loses his keys and wallet

Earths largest camera:3B pixel images

Earth’s Largest Camera Takes 3 Billion-Pixel Images of the Night Sky At the heart of the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is the world’s largest digital camera. About the size of a small car, it will create an unparalleled map of the night sky. The observatory’s first public images of the sky are expected to be released on June 23. Here’s how its camera works. Sensor 3 inches RAFT Dead segment Noisy segment Damaged sensor Relative size of the moon A series of slides highlighting details

James Bond Has Shaken Up a New Director: ‘Dune’ Helmer Denis Villeneuve

Rumors have been circulating about who’ll be the next director to put James Bond through his superspy paces. Now we know who’s been hired: Denis Villeneuve, the four-time Oscar nominee behind Dune, Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario, and more. Variety reports Villeneuve will also executive produce with his partner and frequent collaborator Tanya Lapointe. The trade has a very excited statement from Villeneuve to go with the news: “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are c