How the Stream Deck rose from the ashes of a legendary keyboard - Technology news - NewsLocker (2024)

Image: Richard Parry for The Verge Back in 2005, a small firm offered a tantalizing vision of the future of computer keyboards.What if your keyboard was filled with tiny screens that showed you exactly what any given press would do, each built into a crystal-clear key? The keys would morph and shift as you needed, transforming from letters and numbers to full-color icons and app shortcuts, depending on what you were doing.
Readers and tech bloggers adored the idea. “It’s about time s

Live from the RNC: Republicans Are Acting Like They've Already Won

In a manner of days, the 2024 election has changed dramatically.

To Find Alien Life, We Might Have to Kill It

Missions to explore other worlds, like Mars or Saturn’s moon Titan, could disrupt or destroy extraterrestrial life in the process of seeking it.

How to Shop With Virtual Credit Cards to Protect Your Privacy

Keep your real credit card details to yourself by using virtual card services from Privacy, Revolut, and possibly even your current bank.

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Spotify, Stop Trying to Become a Social Media App

The music streaming service has added a comment function under podcasts. Who is it for, anyway?

Newly Discovered Moon Caves Could One Day House Astronauts

Analysis of lunar imagery has ended a longstanding debate over whether there are accessible underground areas on the Moon; an emptied lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility is of particular interest.

Lilium strikes sales deal with Saudi Arabia for up to 100 eVTOL aircraft

Image: Lilium Lilium, an electric aviation company based in Germany, says it has secured a binding sales agreement for up to 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with Saudia Group, which operates the largest airline carrier in Saudi Arabia and is wholly owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The agreement is a “firm order” for 50 Lilium jets, with an option to purchase up to 50 more, the company said. The deal follows a 2022 memorandum of understanding between Lil

Dyson unmasks its super customizable OnTrac headphones

Image: Dyson With replaceable ear cushions and outer caps, there are over 2,000 ways to customize these $500 noise-canceling headphones — without the Bane mask this time.Continue reading…

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Here are 80 Prime Day deals you can still nab for $50 or less

Tribit’s StormBox Micro 2 speaker makes for a great bike companion, especially at $42.99. | Image: Tribit Amazon Prime Day marches onward, and while there continues to be an abundance of deals spanning all price points and categories, most of them will cease to exist once the clock strikes midnight tonight. And while many of the steepest discounts in the world of tech are still reserved for premium headphones and TVs, there are still plenty of budget-friendly gadgets and gizmos on sale for

The best Prime Day deals on the Verge’s favorite desk accessories

Image: NuPhy What you have on your desk and in your workspace at home can reveal a lot about you: how you work, what you like to distract yourself with, what kind of toys and other tchotchkes you like to have around you. That is why we have the What’s On Your Desk? series, where we look at how some of our coworkers organize their spaces. It gives us — and you, our readers — a glimpse into the personality of the folks here.Out of curiosity, we took a look at some of our past art

The best Prime Day deals that are still available for $100 or less

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge What do the latest AirPods Pro, Meta Quest 3, and Dreame L20 Ultra all have in common? They’re all on sale for Prime Day... for upward of $200. Thankfully, you can still score deals on terrific gadgets and goods without racking up credit debt or dipping into your savings account during Amazon’s two-day sale. In fact, there’s plenty of tech on sale for less than a Benjamin — even if Prime Day is set to end in just a few hours.Over the years

The 10th-gen iPad is matching its best price to date for Prime Day

One of the best deals of Prime Day doesn’t require a premium membership. It’s funny how that works. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Short of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you probably won’t find a better opportunity to save on an iPad than during Amazon Prime Day. Right now, for instance, the 10th-gen iPad with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage has dropped to an all-time low of $299 ($49 off) at Amazon and Best Buy — no membership required. The 256GB variant is also on sale a

NASA cancels its VIPER rover that would’ve searchedfor water on the Moon

Image: NASA/Daniel Rutter NASA isn’t moving forward with its VIPER program — short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover — which aimed to put a rover on the far side of the Moon to search for water. On Wednesday, NASA cited cost increases and several delays as its reasons for canceling the project.
VIPER was originally expected to launch at the end of 2023. However, NASA pushed the date to September 2025 due to supply chain and scheduling delays.Astrorobotic, the

There's Still Time to Shop The 313 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals

We've been watching, and these deals are going fast. From laptops and tablets to Airpods and Echo dots, grab the best Prime Day deals before it's too late.

Microsoft integrates Nvidia’s GeForce Now into its Xbox game pages

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is integrating Nvidia’s GeForce Now service into its store pages for Xbox games. The integration will allow you to pick between either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia’s GeForce Now service when you view a game listing on the web.
Currently, Microsoft only lists its own Xbox Cloud Gaming service under “play with cloud gaming” on game listings, so it’s surprising to see the company add Nvidia’s GeForce Now service. At the time of pu

Alleged ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ Leader Indicted Over Plot to Kill Jews

US prosecutors have charged Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as “Commander Butcher,” with a litany of crimes, including alleged attempts to poison Jewish children in NYC.

Nintendo’s offering a rare discount on its wireless NES gamepads

Until the end of July, you can save $12 on Nintendo’s retro gamepads. | Image: Nintendo If you’re looking for a more authentic way to set a new speedrunning record when Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launches tomorrow, Nintendo’s now offering a 20 percent discount on its wireless NES gamepads, bringing the price down from $59.99 to $47.99 for a pair of them.
The promotion runs until July 31st, so you’ve got a few weeks to take advantage of the deal. However, th

There's Still Time to Shop the Best Prime Day TV Deals

Our favorite TV deals and home theater deals from Amazon’s big sales event. Find deals on TCL, Hisense, LG, Samsung, and more.

This Prime Day has cranked up thedealson Bose and Sony speakers

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Finding especially good deals on Amazon Prime Day can be challenging (trust me, I do it non-stop for our coverage) but the discount on the Bose SoundLink Flex is a standout one. For now, you can get the portable Bluetooth speaker in select colors for $99 ($50 off) at Amazon and direct from Bose, or $99.99 at Best Buy. Amazon gates the deal behind its Prime membership paywall, but anyone can buy from the other two.This is the lowest price to date on the SoundLink

I Can't Believe These Prime Day Outdoor Deals Aren't Sold Out

Less than 12 hours left to snag the best deals on water bottles, bikes, action cameras, and camping gear before I turn off your phone and make you go outside!

Deals from the desks of The Verge’s staff

Image: Nuphy What you have on your desk and in your workspace at home can reveal a lot about you: how your work, what you like to distract yourself with, what kind of toys and other tschotchkes you like to have around you. That is why we have the What’s On Your Desk? series, where we look at how some of our co-workers organize their spaces. It gives us — and you, our readers — a glimpse into the personality of the folks here.Out of curiosity, we took a look at some of our past

312 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals That Are Still Going Strong

From laptops, tablets, phones, and smartwatches to Amazon Echo Dots, these are the best Prime Day deals and the biggest discounts on all your favorite WIRED gear.

A long-delayed hands-on with Essential’s skinny Android phone

Didn’t think we’d see this phone again. | Image: Essential Someone obtained Essential’s unreleased smartphone that took the “candy bar” style phone a bit too far. Originally revealed in 2019 as “Project Gem,” this PH-2 looks like what you’d get from splitting an already tall Sony Xperia 1 in half. It reminds me of memes that popped up about the slightly taller 4-inch screen on the iPhone 5, as people imagined what might happen if phones just kept g

The best thing you can buy on Prime Day is some silly VU meters for your speakers

Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge My friends, it is Prime Day, and that means you can justify buying silly gadgets because they are even slightly on sale. This is what it means to be American.
In my case, that gadget is the Neohipo ET30, a vintage-looking VU meter that swings its needles around when you listen to music. I have mine connected between my Sonos Amp and my speakers for maximum accuracy, but you don’t need to do that: it has a built-in mic that makes the needles bounce if you&rs

Here are our favorite tech deals from the last day of Prime Day

Image: Shira Inbar for The Verge Amazon’s annual sales event might be entering its final day, but there are still plenty of earbuds, TVs, robot vacuums, and other gems to go around.Continue reading…

Instagram will help researchers study if it’s hurting teen mental health

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Instagram will let a select group of researchers access its data to study how the platform affects the mental health of teens and young adults. The pilot program, launched in partnership with the Center for Open Science (COS), could produce independent studies that offer insight into the relationship between social media and a teen’s well-being.
Researchers will gain access to Instagram data for up to six months, which may include information on how

It’s Not Too Late to Buy the Oura Ring on Sale

If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on—and in—one of the best smart health rings, this is your chance.

Some of the best all-in-one robot vacs are up to 50 percent off for Prime Day

Robot vacuums with multifunctional docks that make cleaning virtually handsfree — like the Dreame L20 Ultra — are seeing some serious discounts this Prime Day. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot vacuums have come a long way since their bump-and-roll days, when they had to be rescued whenever they encountered a sock or a particularly scary-looking chair leg.Today, high-end robot vacs have advanced sensors that help them nimbly navigate your home, charging docks that

Google’s AI results are showing up less frequently, a study found

Illustration: The Verge Google appears to be showing its AI-generated search results less often in recent weeks, according to a recent study from an SEO company.
The data, collected by BrightEdge and reported on by Search Engine Land, suggests that AI Overviews dropped from appearing in 11 percent of queries on June 1st to 7 percent of queries on June 30th. BrightEdge’s data also indicates that AI Overviews cite Reddit and Quora dramatically less than they did before.
Since the launch of A

This case turns your Apple Watch into a tiny iPod

C’mon, how cute is that. | Image: TinyPod If you’ve been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod lately, well, I have great news. TinyPod is a case you put on your Apple Watch — sans strap — so you can hold it and use it like your favorite vintage MP3 player. A $79 version includes a scroll wheel, which physically turns the watch’s digital crown. For $29, you can get a case without the scroll wheel and with a cutout so you can access the digital crown directly.
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