Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said there would be an "unprecedented" law enforcement presence as New Orleans reopens Bourbon Street ahead of the Sugar Bowl on Thursday.
I know you KNOW Alexander Graham-Bell, but do you even know what he looks like?? DO YOU???
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Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Fit 3 to the US. The budget-friendly fitness tracker will cost $59.99 when it launches on January 9th, 2025.
Samsung first released the Galaxy Fit 3 in several countries outside the US last February. The device comes equipped with a 1.6-inch display surrounded by an aluminum body and lasts up to 13 days on a single charge.
The Galaxy Fit 3 has some of the same fitness-tracking features as the pricier Galaxy Watch 7, including the ability...
The Echo Show 8 can be a smart home controller by day and a digital clock and photo frame by night. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
If you have a New Year’s resolution to enhance your smart home, buying a smart display isn’t a bad way to kick things off. The Echo Show 5 is one of the most cost-effective ways to add a visual interface to control your devices, especially since it’s receiving a 50 percent discount that brings it down to $44.99 ($45 off) at Amazon,...
Asus’ upcoming mini PC has a Copilot button. | Image: Asus
Ever since Microsoft first introduced its Arm-based Copilot Plus laptops in June, I’ve been wondering when we might see Copilot Plus features appear on desktop PCs. Six months on, it’s clear we’re about to see mini PCs that deliver the AI performance required for features like Recall, Click To Do, and AI-powered image generation and editing in Windows 11. These mini PCs might even help Microsoft compete with Apple’s...
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Opens in a new window Credit: Apple ...Proving you're human with a CAPTCHA test has never been more fun.
Frontend development company Vercel used created Doom-themed CAPTCHA to show off its AI site builder, per TechCrunch.
In order to pass the CAPTCHA, you need to kill three monsters in the popular first-person shooter game. According to the app site, the Doom CAPTCHA is meant for "for educational and entertainment purposes," so don't expect to have to prove your gaming skills every time you want to check your bank account. For...
Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho has been one of the hottest names in the 2026 recruiting class
Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho has been one of the hottest names in the 2026 recruiting class, being rated as the No. 2 recruit overall on the 247Sports Composite.
Iheanacho, a 6’6”, 345-pound offensive lineman, has 30 scholarship offers overall and is the top recruit in the state of Maryland for the 2026 cycle. Checking in at the Under Armour...
Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, who was stretchered off after colliding with Orlando's Cole Anthony, has suffered a broken fibula in his left leg, sources told ESPN.
“When it comes to how you'll feel about your body, remember to be kind to yourself and enjoy how you look now because you're not getting any younger.”
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Telegram is trying to crack down on scams with a new feature that lets official third-party services assign verification icons to users and chats, the messaging service announced on Wednesday.
This is separate from the verification process Telegram has for public figures and organizations. Instead of displaying a blue checkmark, accounts and chats verified by third-party services will have a unique icon appear to the left of their name. If you...
Dutch startup Legato is leading an effort to bring support for streaming speakers to Matter. | Image: Legato
Matter, the smart home standard designed to connect and control all your smart home devices, could soon support speakers. Chris LaPré, CTO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), which runs Matter, confirmed to The Verge that “a new streaming speaker device type and related controls” is under development.
As part of Matter, speakers could leverage the...
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With the new year upon us, American players and fans can now focus on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
The Sentry in Maui marks a new beginning for the PGA Tour, its players, and its fans. It always serves as the kick-off for the new year, a chance for the top golfers to begin their seasons on the right foot.
This year’s Sentry is also the first time a regular, non-major PGA Tour event will count toward this year’s Ryder Cup qualifying process....
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The Pistons guard is sidelined indefinitely after a terrifying fall, but he avoided a more serious injury.
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey had to be carried off the floor on a stretcher after suffering a terrifying leg injury against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Ivey’s injury happened in the fourth quarter when Magic guard Cole Anthony dove into his legs going for a loose ball.
Ivey sustained a broken fibula in his left leg, according...
“Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the department could impose restrictions similar to those that would effectively ban Chinese vehicles from the United States and the focus will be on drones with Chinese and Russian equipment, chips, and software.”
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it is considering new rules that would impose restrictions on Chinese drones that would restrict or ban them in the United States citing national security concerns.