Samsung claims its new Galaxy S25 Ultra glass can survive head-high drops on concrete
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349700/samsung-s25-ultra-corning-gorilla-armor-2-ceramic
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Samsung claims its new Galaxy S25 Ultra glass can survive head-high drops on concrete
That’s twice the height as in 2023.
Where to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra
https://www.theverge.com/24346252/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-ultra-how-to-buy-preorder-price-release-date
https://www.theverge.com/24346252/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-ultra-how-to-buy-preorder-price-release-date
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Where to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra
Multiple retailers have already opened up preorders.
Here’s what Samsung’s first Android XR headset looks like in person
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349736/samsung-project-moohan-photos-android-xr-headset
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349736/samsung-project-moohan-photos-android-xr-headset
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Here’s what Samsung’s first Android XR headset looks like in person
This is the Project Moohan headset.
Here’s how the new Galaxy S25 stacks up to the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra
https://www.theverge.com/24345428/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-ultra-specs-comparison-price
https://www.theverge.com/24345428/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-ultra-specs-comparison-price
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Here’s how the new Galaxy S25 stacks up to the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra
Samsung’s latest flagships are iterative at best.
Google’s Gemini is already winning the next-gen assistant wars
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349416/google-gemini-virtual-assistant-samsung-siri-alexa
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349416/google-gemini-virtual-assistant-samsung-siri-alexa
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Google’s Gemini is already winning the next-gen assistant wars
ChatGPT got the first-mover advantage in the chatbot wars, but Google has all the upside now.
Canon set a new record with its 410-megapixel 35mm camera sensor
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349792/canon-cmos-sensor-410-megapixels-35-millimeter-full-frame-photography
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349792/canon-cmos-sensor-410-megapixels-35-millimeter-full-frame-photography
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Canon set a new record with its 410-megapixel 35mm camera sensor
The megapixel race continues.
Nvidia’s triple-fan GPU cooler was one step along the way to a slimmer RTX 5090
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349781/nvidia-quad-slot-titan-ada-4090-gpu-cooler-prototype-real
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349781/nvidia-quad-slot-titan-ada-4090-gpu-cooler-prototype-real
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Nvidia’s triple-fan GPU cooler was one step along the way to a slimmer RTX 5090
Four slots is just too big.
Celeste developers cancel follow-up game Earthblade
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349916/celeste-developers-cancel-earthblade-extremely-ok-games
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349916/celeste-developers-cancel-earthblade-extremely-ok-games
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Celeste developers cancel follow-up game Earthblade
The game got its first trailer in 2022.
Tumblr’s experimental GIF feed finally launches after 10 years
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349904/tumblr-tv-gif-video-tab
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Tumblr’s experimental GIF feed finally launches after 10 years
It comes with video support, but it’s not quite TikTok.
The Royal Shakespeare Company is turning Macbeth into a neo-noir game
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24349938/royal-shakespeare-company-macbeth-game-lili
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24349938/royal-shakespeare-company-macbeth-game-lili
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The Royal Shakespeare Company is turning Macbeth into a neo-noir game
It’s Macbeth, but as a “screen life thriller video game.”
Comcast launches a $70 sports streaming bundle with NFL, NBA, and MLB games
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350208/comcast-live-sports-streaming-bundle-nfl-nba-mlb
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350208/comcast-live-sports-streaming-bundle-nfl-nba-mlb
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Comcast launches a $70 sports streaming bundle with NFL, NBA, and MLB games
Comcast is trying to fill the gap left by Venu.
How Meta’s MAGA heel turn is a play for global power
https://www.theverge.com/24349734/meta-trump-free-speech-big-tech-power-geopolitics-zuckerberg-elon-musk-decoder-podcast-interview
https://www.theverge.com/24349734/meta-trump-free-speech-big-tech-power-geopolitics-zuckerberg-elon-musk-decoder-podcast-interview
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Why Meta is trading transphobia for a new trade war
Law professor Kate Klonick breaks down the unprecedented new era of tech platforms.
Samsung Galaxy Ring drops to a new record low of $280
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350232/samsung-galaxy-ring-smart-wearable-deal-sale
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350232/samsung-galaxy-ring-smart-wearable-deal-sale
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Samsung Galaxy Ring drops to a new record low of $280
The ring probably should have been that cheap at launch.
Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it
https://www.theverge.com/24349390/matter-csa-thread-group-wifi-alliance-interview-2025
https://www.theverge.com/24349390/matter-csa-thread-group-wifi-alliance-interview-2025
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Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it
In 2025, Matter plans to finally matter.
CNN is building a new streaming service nearly three years after killing its last one
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350287/cnn-new-streaming-service-killing-last-one
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350287/cnn-new-streaming-service-killing-last-one
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CNN is building a new streaming service nearly three years after killing its last one
CNN’s last streaming service lasted just one month.
OpenAI’s new Operator AI agent can do things on the web for you
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350395/openai-chatgpt-operator-agent-control-computer
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350395/openai-chatgpt-operator-agent-control-computer
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OpenAI’s new Operator AI agent can do things on the web for you
It’s launching as a “research preview.”
Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24349542/epic-games-third-party-developers-apple-google-europe
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24349542/epic-games-third-party-developers-apple-google-europe
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Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees
Epic is hoping Europe will step in to help in its fight.
Fitbit fined $12 million for Ionic smartwatches that burned 78 people
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350413/fitbit-fine-ionic-smartwatch-burns
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350413/fitbit-fine-ionic-smartwatch-burns
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Fitbit fined $12 million for Ionic smartwatches that burned 78 people
Some consumers received third-degree burns from the watches.
Gamers are already using Nvidia’s DLSS 4 tech in Cyberpunk 2077
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350558/nvidia-dlss-4-frame-generation-cyberpunk-2077-transformer-graphics-update-patch
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350558/nvidia-dlss-4-frame-generation-cyberpunk-2077-transformer-graphics-update-patch
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Gamers are already using Nvidia’s DLSS 4 tech in Cyberpunk 2077
Time to download more performance, 40-series owners.
Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are rolling out to everyone
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350541/google-gemini-ai-smart-home-controls-launch
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350541/google-gemini-ai-smart-home-controls-launch
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Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are rolling out to everyone
A new way to control your smart home.