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Emma Roth

Emma Roth

News Writer

News Writer

Emma Roth is a news writer at The Verge, where she covers just about everything in the world of tech. Some of her favorite topics to follow include the ever-evolving streaming industry, the latest in artificial intelligence, and changes to the way our government interacts with Big Tech. Previously, Emma wrote and edited technology news and how-to articles for MUO.

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Google’s Pixel Watch 4 might stay the same price, too.

After a leak from Android Headlines showed no major pricing changes for the Pixel 10 lineup, the outlet has shared another rumor that suggests the 41mm Pixel Watch 4 will start at the same $349 price tag for the Wi-Fi version, increasing to $399 for the LTE variant.

Meanwhile, Android Headlines says the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 4 could cost $399 for the Wi-Fi version and $449 with LTE.

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Proton is adding yet another privacy-focused app to its arsenal.

The company has introduced Proton Authenticator, an open-source two-factor authentication app that can sync 2FA codes across devices using end-to-end encryption. Though Proton’s password manager already comes with a built-in 2FA feature, Proton says using its standalone Authenticator offers an “extra layer of security” by generating codes in a separate app.

Proton Authentication is available for free on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Nintendo reverses course on Mario Kart World’s “intermission” track change.

The latest Mario Kart World update increases “the frequency of lap-type courses” that appear during online races.

The change seems to address concerns over Nintendo’s decision to nerf the “random” track trick last month, which allowed players to avoid having to drive to their next track location, and instead have a traditional three-lap race.

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr is looking into Comcast’s “influence” over local stations.

In a letter to Comcast, Carr says he wants to make sure that the company’s “ability to exert influence” over local NBC affiliates doesn’t “undermine” their goal of serving the public interest.

Last week, Carr signed off on Paramount’s merger with Skydance — but only after Skydance said it would install a “bias monitor” at CBS, which recently canceled Stephen Colbert’s Late Show.

(Disclosure: Comcast is an investor in Vox Media, The Verge’s parent company.)