Silicon Roundabout
Forget the iPhone 16. Get a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for as low as $550 right now
<div>Apple may have just launched the latest iPhone, but if you're an Android user looking for an upgrade, you can grab the Galaxy S24 Ultra for up to $870 off with a trade-in during the Discover Samsung Fall sale event.</div>
Microsoft 365 is down for thousands of users
<div>The web version of Microsoft's software suite is currently inaccessible for a large number of people, and other services seem to be down as well.</div>
I ditched my Kindle and iPad just hours after testing this Android tablet
<div>I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is my new favorite e-reader for its versatile display and value.</div>
16 Best Cozy Games (2024), Tested and Reviewed
<div>Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace.</div>
Get the AirPods Pro 2 (that can turn into a hearing aid) for 24% off right now
<div>Apple just unveiled the AirPods 4, but you can buy the AirPods Pro (2nd generation), our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, at a discount right now.</div>
Contra: Remote Backend Engineer (Part-Time)
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
URL: http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk
Contra is seeking a skilled and dedicated Remote Backend Engineer to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, along with an in-depth understanding of React and React Native. As a company, Contra offers a networking platform that allows users the freedom and opportunity to work independently.
Expectations:
This is a remote role but candidate must be
Contra: Android App Engineer
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
URL: http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk
About the position:
Contra is seeking a talented and motivated Android App Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will work independently to develop, test, and deploy cutting-edge Android applications that enhance user experiences on our networking platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and innovation of our company.
Goals that you'll achieve:
Candidate must be based in United
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn completed the first private spacewalk
Privatey-trained astronaut Jared Isaacman emerges from the capsule. | Screenshot: SpaceX
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn astronauts successfully performed a spacewalk, marking the first done by a private company. After depressurizing SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, the billionaire funding the mission, Jared Isaacman, emerged from the spacecraft early Thursday morning.
With his torso and head fully sticking outside the capsule, Isaacman performed tests on SpaceX’s new spacesuits, which are
One of the best portable soldering irons I've ever tried is perfect for beginners and pros
<div>No repair toolkit is complete without a soldering station.</div>
Google Wallet will let you make a digital ID from a US passport
Illustration: The Verge
Google Wallet will start beta testing a digital ID soon that works at TSA checkpoints in almost half the country, including states like New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Illinois, but Google still advises that users keep their physical ID handy. Google says it’s also working with partners to use digital IDs for other purposes, like car rentals, account recovery, and identity verification.
To create the digital ID, you’ll scan the security c
iFixit made its own USB-C soldering iron, and it’s already a joy
The iFixit portable soldering station. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge
My first USB-C soldering iron was a revelation. “You mean I can make liquid metal connections anywhere, in seconds, just by plugging this tiny stick into a USB cable?” Now, repair company iFixit is introducing its own take on the idea. It claims the iFixit FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is powerful enough for pros and easier for beginners than any others that have come before.
So far, it’s not a ne
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Which high-end phone wins?
Apple recently unveiled its iPhone 16 series with the new range of smartphones led by the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The 16 Pro Max is bigger and more powerful than ever, but how does it compare to Google’s own high-end handset, the Pixel 8 Pro XL?
Keep reading to learn all about how these two phones compare when it comes to price, design, screens, cameras, performance and batteries.
if( window.ipcTags.section === 'mobile' ) {
var widget_1_sid = null;
window.addEventListener('messa
After ditching August, Assa Abloy snaps up another smart lock startup
Level Lock incorporates all the smart tech into a deadbolt that can be retrofitted into an existing lock. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
Smart locks may still be a niche product, but lock behemoth Assa Abloy is clearly betting on a digital future for our doors. Despite being sued by the US Department of Justice for trying to buy too many smart lock manufacturers, the Swedish-based company just bought another one: sleek smart lock maker Level Lock.
With this latest pu
How Useful Will Apple Intelligence Be? The Next iPhone Will Tell Us
<div>This week, we talk about the new iPhone 16 and its many AI tricks. Some of them are impressive, some of them are meh, all of them are very Apple.</div>
GM and EVgo plan more ‘flagship’ EV charging locations that look like gas stations
Those aren’t gas pumps! | Image: GM / EVgo
GM and EVgo are collaborating to build “flagship” EV charging stations at urban sites with a total of 400 EV charging stalls.
The flagship stations are cobranded by GM Energy, the automaker’s battery and charging division, and EVgo. The stations will be located in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, and Texas at places with shopping, food, coffee shops, and other amenities.
Each station will include 20 fast
A Diamond-Making Machine Will Cost You $200,000 on Alibaba
<div>Diamonds are increasingly commoditized—to the point that you can make them in your own home.</div>
Sony’s latest PS5 update can help protect controller batteries
The new adaptive charging feature could help to save power and preserve the life of controller batteries. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Sony has released a batch of features in its latest PlayStation 5 system update, including support for adaptive controller charging, party link sharing, and a new widget hub. The adaptive charging feature, which monitors and automatically adjusts the power supplied when controllers are connected to the console’s USB ports,
This high-end mattress now has an affordable price tag
Upgrade to a premium mattress without the top-end price tag thanks to this unbelievable 30% price drop on Emma’s NextGen Premium Plus mattresses.
All of Emma NextGen Premium Plus mattresses are currently seeing a 30% price reduction from Emma’s website. That means you could snap up a UK Double for just £475.30 or you can invest in the largest UK Super King size which is now just £608.30, a huge £260.70 saving off its usual RRP.
Take 30% off Emma’s NextGen Premium Plus m
Is the iPhone 16 worth it without Apple Intelligence?
OPINION: Apple’s Glowtime event focused heavily not only on the iPhone 16 collection and updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods, but software – and Apple Intelligence – in particular.
Announced at WWDC earlier this year, Apple Intelligence is Apple’s long-awaited foray into the world of generative AI, and it looks like it’ll permeate practically every aspect of the iOS experience once iOS 18.1 is released later this year.
From a faster, smarter, on-device Siri experience to new AI-powere
The Sonos Roam 2's price has already tanked
Despite only being on the market for a few months, the Sonos Roam 2 has already taken a massive tumble on its price tag.
The Sonos Roam 2 was something of a surprise announcement during Sonos’ last reveal of new products, having launched alongside the Sonos Ace, and while its updates may be iterative, it’s still one of the best speakers at its price tag.
At its original price of £179, the Sonos Roam 2 was easy to recommend but now it’s an absolute bargain, plummeting to just £135 on Amazo