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In 2024, it’s always gadget season. But in these hot mid-July weeks, after splashy announcements from Samsung and Motorola and before we see what’s coming from Google and Apple, it’s officially Weird Gadget Season.

On this episode of The Vergecast, we dive into the many weird gadgets that surfaced this week: an iPod-y Apple Watch accessory, an

Thousands of flights were temporarily grounded Friday after a major global IT outage caused airline computers to become inoperable. Some flights were resuming Friday morning, but airlines were warning customers of delays and disruptions throughout the day.

The outage apparently stemmed from a software update issued by major US

• My town in New Hampshire has less than 1,500 residents.
• I love the proximity to nature and lower property costs.
• We need to drive far for activities and intentionally seek out diversity.

Last winter my daughter became interested in gymnastics. She watched tutorials on YouTube and

Starting on August 23 this year, when someone clicks on a goo.gl link, it could first take them to a page with a warning that says the link "will no longer work in the near future" before taking them to the website they want to visit. Google shut down its goo.gl URL shortening service way back in 2018 and stopped users from being able to create new links. Now, the company has announced that it

• In his early real estate career, Ryan Serhant was overwhelmed by the requirement to be his own boss.
• He said he uses a tool he invented called the "1,000-minute rule" to manage his time effectively. 
• It helps him block out times in his workday for both shorter- and longer-term goals.

When Ryan Serhant

Samsung has temporarily stopped shipping its new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro to retailers following complaints about quality control. Early customers who received the wireless earbuds ahead of their wider July 24th release reported that the ear tips were fragile and prone to breaking when removed.

The pause was confirmed in a statement to Android

Bring out your Blue Screens of Death — you're in good (and cursed) company.

If you're a Windows user, you may have come face to face with Microsoft's dreaded blue error message, often referred to as the acronym BSOD. Microsoft introduced it in Windows 3.0 in 1990, and it's been a dastardly rampallion ever since — most recently rearing its cerulean maw in a global Windows outage.

• Airlines, banks, and supermarkets face disruptions due to an IT outage linked to CrowdStrike.
• CrowdStrike's CEO said the problem was not caused by a cyberattack and a fix had been deployed.
• Here's why it's taking so long for businesses to fix the issue. 

Major airlines, banks, and supermarkets are experiencing widespread disruptions linked to an IT outage after Microsoft

• A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison.
• Gershkovich was accused of espionage, which he, his family, and US officials have denied.
• He was detained in March 2023, and US officials have