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Netflix We’ve known for some time that the second season of Castlevania: Nocturne was scheduled to hit Netflix some time in the new year, but we finally have a solid release date and a bloody new trailer to boot. Though the sun is shining bright in Nocturne’s new trailer, the fact that vampire god queen…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google Docs is rolling out 40 new templates to make your documents more visually appealing. The new pageless templates cover a wider range of scenarios, whether you’re writing a blog post, creating a project roadmap, or making an interview guide. Google says its “high-quality, visually modern” templates come…
Image: CD Projekt Red Cyberpunk 2077’s new 2.2 update is out now, and it adds a lot of new ways to customize your character and your cars as well as some improvements to photo mode. For character customization, developer CD Projekt Red is introducing a bunch of additional options to make your V, as detailed…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday the shutting down of dozens more migrant shelters, as the “sanctuary” city continues to see a drop in arrivals and as Adams continues to take a hawkish stance on illegal immigration. Adams announced that 25 shelters are being closed in the next few months. The locations…
Lawmakers will soon vote on legislation aimed at pushing back on the Biden administration’s green energy standards for household appliances. The Department of Energy (DOE) introduced a final rule in February imposing stricter energy standards for residential clothes washers (RCWs), such as washing machines. Under the regulations, certain less-efficient models of washers and dryers will…
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A new California bill could require social media platforms to display warning labels about the potential risk to kids and teens. The bill (AB 56), introduced by Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, is meant to help address “the growing mental health crisis”…
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge Instagram is allowing creators to test their reel ideas on new audiences before sharing them with followers. Trial reels will be shown to non-followers first, providing engagement data including views, likes, comments, and shares approximately 24 hours after publishing to help creators determine whether it’s worth sharing with…
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Chatbot service Character.AI is facing another lawsuit for allegedly hurting teens’ mental health, this time after a teenager said it led him to self-harm. The suit, filed in Texas on behalf of the 17-year-old and his family, targets Character.AI and its cofounders’ former workplace, Google, with claims including negligence…
With the holidays approaching, many homeowners consider the charm, practicality and safety of an artificial Christmas tree. In fact, nearly 77% will opt for a fake tree, spending an average of $78—according to the American Christmas Tree Association. Faux trees offer convenience, reduce environmental impact over time and are available in various styles to suit any home…
ALTOONA, Pa. – When Pennsylvania police arrested a former Ivy League computer scientist in connection with the New York City assassination of a health insurance CEO in New York City, he was shaking in his chair at an Altoona McDonald’s, according to court documents. By the time he had his first meal behind bars, a…