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Today’s The Verge Roundup
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
24 Nov 2025, 6:22 pm by Ash Parrish
Earlier this month, Junghun Lee – CEO of Nexon, the parent company behind current live-service shooter du jour Arc Raiders – made waves in the game development community with a straightforward statement. “It’s important to assume that every game company is now using AI,” he explained. Indie developers were quick to loudly and vociferously call […]
HBO Max is offering one of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen this year
24 Nov 2025, 6:16 pm by Brandt Ranj
If you’re thinking of ways to spend time with (or avoid) your family during Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can currently sign up for a year of HBO Max with ads for $2.99 a month ($8 off). The ongoing Black Friday promo is available to both new and returning subscribers, runs until December 1st, and saves […]
Amazon’s Starlink competitor is launching with ‘world’s fastest satellite internet antenna’
24 Nov 2025, 6:08 pm by Stevie Bonifield
On Monday, Amazon announced Leo Ultra, the first antenna for its satellite internet service, which is launching in a private preview ahead of a commercial rollout sometime next year. Leo Ultra is made for “business and government customers,” unlike the other two, smaller Leo antenna options. No pricing or availability details have been announced, but […]
Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option
24 Nov 2025, 5:55 pm by Emma Roth
Aqara’s latest wireless smart lock features a sleek backlit keypad with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home for the budget-friendly price of $99.99. With Wi-Fi built in, Aqara’s B50 smart lock doesn’t require a hub and offers a few different unlocking options, including the ability to enter a passcode, use voice commands, control it […]
Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25
24 Nov 2025, 5:26 pm by Brandt Ranj
Holiday shopping on a budget can feel constricting, especially if you’ve been invited to a white elephant or need a last-minute stocking stuffer. The good news is that, with this guide, you can leave that stress behind. Whether you’re aiming for something practical or fun, we’ve found plenty of great gifts for under $25 – […]
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