The City Council is poised to approve a package of bills loosening some restrictions on roadway dining structures, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic. Source: New York Times Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City Continue reading Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City
Whoop has no shortage of copycats now. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for … Continue reading Wearables are getting a taste of much-needed minimalism
iFixit has provisionally given Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 a repairability score of 4 out of 10, which largely hinged on… well, the hinge. In its teardown of the device, iFixit found that because it carries an IP48 ingress rating … Continue reading Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint
Nintendo’s first Fire Emblem game for the Switch 2 is structured in an ambitious way. Unlike the well-loved Three Houses, a strategy game that tasked you with pledging allegiance to a specific faction and seeing their story all the way … Continue reading Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure
Surveillance tech company Flock is rolling out updates to address reports of cops across the country abusing its tools to stalk ex-romantic partners and others. CEO Garrett Langley is delivering a mea culpa, and in an interview with The Verge, … Continue reading Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war. Source: New York Times Putin Visits Islands Seized from Japan in World War II, … Continue reading Putin Visits Islands Seized from Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
Representative Jason Crow asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain statements about his special adviser’s influence following a New York Times report. Source: New York Times Hegseth Is Pressed to Clarify Lawyer’s Role in Promotion Decisions Continue reading Hegseth Is Pressed to Clarify Lawyer’s Role in Promotion Decisions
The tech mogul Bryan Johnson is trying to design the blueprint for defying death. Source: New York Times An 8 P.M. Bedtime, Oxygen Chambers, Blood Tests Galore. What Would You Do for a Longer Life? Continue reading An 8 P.M. Bedtime, Oxygen Chambers, Blood Tests Galore. What Would You Do for a Longer Life?
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet. Source: New York Times ‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’ Continue reading ‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday. Source: New York Times See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos Continue reading See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
