Epic lawsuit claims Google paid Activision Blizzard $360 million to prevent Play Store rival

Google paid Activision Blizzard approximately $360 million to prevent the troubled publisher from allegedly competing directly against the Play Store. The deal was one among at least 24 agreements the search giant signed as part of its Project Hug init…

Lyft’s app now lets you request a tow truck and schedule maintenance

Lyft’s app is now more useful for taking care of your own car, not just hailing a ride in someone else’s. You now have access to a trio of maintenance and parking features in the US through a dedicated app section. You can ask for 24/7 roadside assista…

Notion’s latest feature is an AI that can write blog posts, to-do lists and more

Notion, the company behind the popular note-taking app of the same name, has started testing a new feature called Notion AI that uses a generative AI to write notes and other content. The Verge got a chance to use the software before today’s annou…

Evernote, once the king of note-taking apps, has been bought by Bending Spoons

It looks like Evernote’s 2020 redesign wasn’t enough to keep it independent. Today, the former darling notetaking app for productivity hounds, which was once valued at 1 billion dollars, announced that it has been purchased by Bending Spoons. If that n…

The Backbone One mobile gamepad now works with Android phones

The wait is over. One of the best mobile gamepads you can buy is finally available to use with Android phones. Starting today, you can order the Backbone One for Android from the company’s website and select retailers. At $100, it’s in the same price r…

Headspace monthly and annual plans are 50 percent off right now for Black Friday

Unlike doomscrolling on Twitter, the Headspace app can actually improve your mental state, and right now you can get a year of the service for half price. Their Black Friday sale is live and brings the annual plan down to $35 when you pay for one year …

Descript’s text-based video editor now lets you write scripts as you go

Descript aims to simplify video editing by making it a matter of tweaking transcripts, but now you don’t even need to have ready-made audio. The company has redesigned Descript with a new interface that includes a writing tool. You can write a script i…

Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US

Google’s pilot for Play Store billing alternatives is finally coming Stateside. The company is expanding its “user choice billing” test to the US, Brazil and South Africa. As before, you’ll be asked to choose either Google’s in-app purchasing system or…