Author: Zach_Wilson

Samsung MAX VPN goes offline today, leaving Android users searching for alternatives

Samsung MAX VPN officially retires on June 15, 2026 The app will remain on devices as a dead shell unless uninstalled Former users should transition to a reliable third-party VPN Samsung MAX VPN is officially shutting down for good, leaving its over 50 million mobile users urgently searching for the…

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My favorite Qi2 power bank is cheaper than ever for Verge readers

I recently published a buying guide on the best Qi2 power banks. Out of seven feature-packed batteries, I really dug the Baseus AM52 10,000mAh power bank that has a built-in USB-C cable. It’s fast at Qi2.2 wireless charging for iPhones, and it’s quick with wired charging, too. And now, it’s…

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Skydio CEO Adam Bry on why Silicon Valley shouldn’t draw red lines for drone use

Today, I’m talking with Adam Bry, who is CEO of Skydio, the leading US maker of autonomous drones. Before we recorded this episode, I actually got to remotely operate one of Skydio’s drones in the Bay Area from Adam’s laptop in our podcast studio in New York and fly an…

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Nigel Farage says UK’s teen social media ban is ‘unlikely to work’ — but will VPNs really help children get around the restrictions?

Reform UK’s leader, Nigel Farage, says the UK’s teen social media ban is “unlikely to work” due to VPN use Social media providers are expected to prevent under-16s in the UK from using their platforms While digital rights experts say circumvention is easy, the UK Prime Minister insists the ban…

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Google Earth’s flight simulator is now available in your browser

On Friday Google announced it was making a relatively unknown feature of Google Earth available to a wider audience. The desktop version of Google Earth has had a hidden flight simulator mode since 2007, but it’s now easily accessible through a web browser without having to download or install any…

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