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The latest tech news about the world’s best (and sometimes worst) hardware, apps, and much more. From top companies like Google and Apple to tiny startups vying for your attention, Verge Tech has the latest in what matters in technology daily.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
DJI teases an April 16th announcement for what could be the Osmo Pocket 4.

We know Insta360 is planning to launch its own handheld stabilized camera this year, but DJI may beat them to the punch with the latest version of its Osmo Pocket. The company shared a teaser this morning for a not-so-mysterious April 16th announcement that could be the leaked Osmo Pocket 4.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
TCL’s NXTPaper 70 Pro with its paperlike screen is now available in the US.

After being announced at CES 2026, TCL has confirmed its NXTPaper 70 Pro, featuring the company’s matte finish screen tech that’s meant to compete with E Ink, is now available through T-Mobile and Metro by T‑Mobile for $199.99 with a phone plan. The 70 Pro is also listed as “Coming Soon” on TCL’s US site for $299.99.

The front and back of the TCL NXTPaper 70 Pro smartphone.
Image: TCL
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Signal messages can be recovered from iPhone notifications.

As 404 Media reports, the FBI managed to extract Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone by accessing the phone’s notification database, where incoming messages were viewable even after the app was deleted. Signal users may want to turn on the app’s settings feature that hides message content in notifications.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Stop using this recalled Veektomx power bank immediately.

Following three reports of fires and minor property damage, Shenzhen Baihang is recalling around 8,000 Veektomx VT103 power banks sold through Amazon between January and September 2024. Customers should stop using the power banks immediately, dispose of them safely, and contact the company for a free replacement.

A person holds a recalled power bank with a screen between their fingers.
The recalled power bank was sold through Amazon in 2024 for $24 to $30.
Image: Shenzhen Baihang
The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential
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It’s a make-or-break year for Anthropic and OpenAI, which are facing more pressure than ever to make more cash than they burn.

Nilay Patel
Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
NYC built a shelter for delivery workers in 48 hours.

The first-of-its-kind rest stop, which includes e-bike battery recharging equipment, was erected in record time thanks to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s request to get it done in time for his first 100 days in office. Workers had to improvise a crane-lift because they didn’t have the right permit, and also deal with a misplaced electrical wire. But in the end, they finished it. (Hopefully future shelters will include bathrooms, though.)

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Apple adds MacBook Neo parts to its Self Service Repair Store.

iFixit called the MacBook Neo the “most repairable MacBook in 14 years,” and if you’re endeavoring to repair one yourself, you can now get replacement parts from Apple, as spotted by 9to5Mac. These include the Neo’s battery, bottom case, audio board, and even its display which is $307.12 if you don’t return the broken part.

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A MacBook Neo disassembled by iFixit.
Image: iFixit
Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
It just rolls off the tongue.

Yesterday we found out the price of the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the real name of a real product that I guess buyers are expected to learn.

jakobsturm:

Great name!

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I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest

The cut corners of these Asus, Lenovo, and Acer laptops are glaringly obvious next to the Neo.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Samsung is restocking the Galaxy Z TriFold in the US again.

If you want a shot at buying the expansive, expensive, and discontinued foldable, it’s going on sale on Samsung’s website at 10AM ET on Friday morning. It will also be available at seven Samsung Experience retail stores, according to Phone Arena.

A February restock sold out in minutes, so this new one will probably clear out quickly, too.

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Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Ubuntu’s minimum RAM requirements will get a more realistic bump to at least 6GB.

As OMG Ubuntu points out, the new minimum is in place beginning with version 26.04, scheduled for release on April 23rd. You’ll still be able to install Ubuntu on systems with less RAM, if you can stomach it, but a lighter Linux distro might be a better pick, like Linux Mint or Lubuntu.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Google Meet’s AI speech translation heads to mobile.

This feature, which came to Google Meet on the web in January, translates speech into your preferred language in real-time. Now it’s coming to subscribers on mobile with select Google AI and Workspace subscriptions, with support for translations between English and Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
The Bored Ape Yacht Club copyright lawsuit is over.

Yuga Labs, the creator of the now-depreciated line of NFTs, settled its lawsuit against artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, who were accused of launching a copycat RR/BAYC NFT collection, as reported by CoinDesk.

The parties settled to avoid a trial after a court reversed Yuga Labs’ $9 million win last year.

Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Canva is acquiring an AI “agent management” platform and a “marketing automation” company.

As Canva expands beyond its roots as a design platform, the company says the acquisitions of Simtheory and Ortto will help Canva “become the system where teams do all of their work from start to finish.”

A screenshot of Simtheory.
A screenshot of Simtheory.
Image: Canva
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
You can now freely download Keychron keyboard and mouse design files.

Keychron published the 3D design files for some of its keyboards and mice on GitHub, including the popular Q and V series boards. They’re not for commercial use, but Keychron’s efforts allow users to make their own mods, custom cases, or take their tinkering to new sicko-level heights. Pretty cool!

A Keychron Q1 Pro top case design, loaded into Autodesk Viewer.
A Keychron Q1 Pro top case design, loaded into Autodesk Viewer.
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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Oppo teases an iPad Mini alternative with Android.

It may never be available outside of China, but Oppo shared a teaser on Weibo of its executive Qiao Jiadong using a new unannounced Android tablet called the Pad Mini that looks comparable in size to Apple’s iPad Mini. Rumors suggest the Pad Mini could have an 8.8-inch OLED screen and squeeze an 8,000mAh battery into its 5.39mm thick design.

Screenshot: Weibo
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
You’ll want to clear a Jurassic Parking spot on your shelf for Lego’s new set.

In addition to a 1,154-piece, $110 triceratops fossil set, today Lego debuted a detailed replica of the Jeep Wrangler introduced in the original Jurassic Park. The 1,924-piece set is available for preorder for $200 and includes the Jeep with a removable roof, a Dennis Nedry minifig holding a Barbasol can, and the broken sign to the island’s East Dock.

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1/4Image: Lego
Tom Warren
Tom Warren
Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups.

Microsoft is in the middle of fixing Windows 11 and it wants to hear more from the people that regularly test its OS updates. Microsoft is bringing back Windows Insider meetups, starting with an event in New York City on April 21st. Members of the Windows Insider team will also be visiting Hyderabad, Taipei, San Francisco, and London in the coming weeks.

Tom Warren
Tom Warren
Xbox achievements are getting a visual refresh.

Microsoft is working on UI improvements to the Xbox dashboard that will also include a new look and feel for Xbox achievements. Xbox Insiders can now test the new achievements, which have updated icons and animations when you unlock a classic or rare achievement. The notifications will also match your custom color. You’ll also be able to hide achievements from your Xbox profile later this month.

Xbox achievements are getting updated icons and animations.
Xbox achievements are getting updated icons and animations.
Image: Microsoft
Tom Warren
Tom Warren
AMD’s new 9950X3D2 processor now has a price.

If you want one of the best AMD desktop processors for gaming, development, and creation then it’s going to set you back $899. That’s the price of AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which is releasing on April 22nd. It has 16 cores, 208MB of total cache, and both chiplets have AMD’s 3D V-Cache. AMD is promising 5–10 percent performance gains over the 9950X3D in DaVinci Resolve and Blender.

Image: AMD
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Google Finance’s AI makeover is going global.

After launching across the US and India, Google is bringing its revamped Finance app to more than 100 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, and Mexico. Users in these countries can now interact with the app in their local language, as well as access a built-in Gemini chatbot, new charting tools, and an upgraded news feed.

Image: Google
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Unity will continue to support Meta’s VR headsets following an extension of their partnership.

Unity already powers the “majority” of the top-selling VR games on Meta’s platform, according to a statement from Unity’s COO.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
For $4 you can make 8BitDo’s N64 controller look more like Nintendo’s.

You can now get the retro colored buttons featured on the classic grey version of the 8BitDo 64 controller for the other models. The company’s 8BitDo 64 Classic Button Set upgrade kit is available for preorder now for $3.99 and ships on May 15th. Installation doesn’t look too difficult.

A person holds the 8BitDo 64 controller with colorful retro buttons installed.
Screenshot: YouTube
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Valve may be developing a ‘SteamGPT’ for its own internal use.

Steam code screenshots posted by @gabefollower on X appear to show ‘SteamGPT’ and ‘SteamGPTSummary’ working on support-related tasks. Both seem to be internal tools used for things like task management or pulling account details, such as a player’s trust score and account age.

Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
WhatsApp is finally starting to roll out usernames.

The latest beta update for WhatsApp on Android and iOS includes the “phased rollout” of usernames, which have been in the works for years and allow users to keep their phone number private.

WhatsApp is currently testing usernames with a very limited number of users. To check if you are part of this initial rollout, you need to open your profile settings. Here, users who have access will notice a dedicated option for usernames. If the option is available, users can tap on it to begin creating their username.