Philips Hue’s two-bulb starter kit is on sale with a Hue Bridge for $40 off

September 12, 2023

/ Plus, you can save on Elgato’s Stream Deck MK. 2, Resident Evil 4, and a budget-friendly pair of earbuds from Skullcandy. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Philips Hue Outside …

Online prices plunge by the most in three years

September 12, 2023

New York CNN — Online shoppers were greeted by rapidly falling prices in August, marking another positive sign in the fight against inflation. E-commerce prices tumbled by 3.2% year over year in August, Adobe Analytics said on Tuesday. That’s the biggest annual drop in 40 months, or just over three …

As China’s economy hits turbulence, a top Treasury official heads to Hong Kong to deepen ties with Beijing

September 12, 2023

New York CNN — A top US Treasury official is heading to Hong Kong as the White House continues its quest to ease tensions with Beijing and avoid a destabilizing crisis. Joining a growing list of US officials visiting the region, Assistant US Treasury Secretary Brent Neiman is traveling to …

Rad Power Bikes says it will only produce UL-certified e-bikes and batteries going forward

September 12, 2023

/ The e-bike industry is racing to comply with new rules after a series of deadly fires linked to faulty batteries. Rad Power Bikes says it wants to be a leader for safety. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The Verge Rad Power Bikes, the …

With Netflix’s live-action One Piece, the devil (fruit) was all in the details

September 12, 2023

/ Production designer Richard Bridgland dove deep into the world of One Piece to find the inspiration to bring Netflix’s new live-action series to life.

Convicted killer’s escape is the latest in string of Pennsylvania jailbreaks this year

September 12, 2023

CNN — The escape of a convicted murderer from a Chester County correctional facility in late August is not the only incident of its kind in Pennsylvania in the past few months. For one, there was a similar incident in May at that facility. The same month, two people escaped …

Apple’s India-made iPhones to be available at launch for the first time

September 12, 2023

/ Devices made in India and China will debut on the same day in a big win for Apple’s effort to diversify production. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>After shifting some iPhone 14 (pictured) production to India shortly after launch last year, the iPhone 15 may be the first model …

McCarthy expected to tell House GOP Biden impeachment inquiry is next logical step

September 12, 2023

CNN — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to make a forceful pitch at a Thursday special conference meeting on investigations among House Republicans, that opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is the next logical step, sources familiar tell CNN. The development comes as the California Republican has …

The antitrust trial against Google Search starts today — here’s what to expect

September 12, 2023

Google is facing a threat to its core business as it turns 25. This is how it starts. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin …

Congressional Democrats press Biden to use ‘every possible tool’ to combat gun violence

September 12, 2023

CNN — More than 60 Senate and House Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden to leverage “the full power of the executive branch” to combat gun violence in a new letter calling for a number of immediate actions to make the process of purchasing firearms safer and hold firearms dealers …

Slain woman’s sister says Pennsylvania fugitive transformed from a kind neighbor into a jealous and threatening boyfriend

September 12, 2023

CNN — Before he brutally killed his ex-girlfriend in front of her children two years ago in Pennsylvania, Danelo Souza Cavalcante seemed like a positive match – a fellow Brazilian who was a good neighbor and kind – the slain woman’s sister says. But Cavalcante, now the subject of a …

This week’s US inflation data is very important. Here’s why

September 12, 2023

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. New York CNN — Markets hate uncertainty, and there’s a lot of it …