Month: April 2023

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be in line for a major display upgrade

Up to this point we haven’t heard too much about the Samsung Galaxy S24, but a new leak points to a significant display upgrade coming next year: the Ultra model will apparently be fitted with displays that have a 144Hz refresh rate. This comes from SamLover (opens in new tab)…

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The newest iPad Mini and Google’s Pixel 6A top our favorite deals of the week

Ah. April Fools’ Day. The dreaded day when publishers like The Verge have to second guess every news story or potential tip that lands in our Gmail inbox. Thankfully, when it comes to deals, things are often exactly what they appear to be. Take today’s discount on Apple’s sixth-gen iPad…

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When healthcare is decided by algorithms, who wins?

I’m starting this with a personal story. My mother was a New York City public school teacher for many years. When she joined the school system, part of the deal was that, when she retired, many of the costs of her traditional Medicare plans would be subsidized by her union…

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The 11 Best Barefoot Shoes (2023): For Running or Walking

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet. Source

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Riot made its esports arena transform for new Valorant league

This weekend is an important one for Valorant esports, with the launch of a new professional league for teams across North America, Latin America, and Brazil. The debut of the VCT Americas league, as it’s known, will also mark the first time Valorant games have taken place live and in…

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Apple’s VR Headset Is Likely Delayed

Plus: The library ebook app OverDrive is shutting down, Fitbit loses some social features, and we take a stroll on Amazon Sidewalk. Source

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