YouTube won’t ban QAnon content, but will remove videos that could promote violence

Tech Update: Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is the latest Silicon Valley company to update its moderation policies around the fringe theory QAnon, announcing that content that targets or harasses people based on conspiracy theories will be removed. YouTube will not issue a blanket ban on QAnon content, though. The company is […]

Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now

Tech Update: Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Apple AirPods are among the most popular headphones on the market. They’re compact, easy to pair with your devices, and they offer reliable connectivity, which can sometimes be a problem with truly wireless earphones. So there’s a chance that you might be looking for a deal […]

FDA approves first treatment for Ebola

Tech Update: Image: CDC The Food and Drug Administration approved a drug tested during the 2018 Ebola epidemic as a treatment for the disease. It’s the first therapy approved by the agency for Ebola, and shows that research done during an emergency can find effective drugs. “Today’s approval highlights the importance of international collaboration in […]

$190 for AirPods Pro is a fantastic post-Prime Day deal

Tech Update: Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The dust has settled following two days of Amazon Prime Day 2020 sales. Most of the deals are finished, and prices are for the most part back to their normal rates. The next big opportunity to save big will come during Black Friday after Thanksgiving, in […]

Apple’s revived MagSafe charging standard opens the door for a portless iPhone

Tech Update: Image: Apple Apple revived one of its more beloved technologies, MagSafe, at its annual iPhone reveal on Tuesday, showing off a new line of smartphones with magnets built into the back for fast and sturdy connections to wireless chargers, snap-on cases, and other accessories. While the old MagSafe was a safety feature for […]