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T-Mobile’s new plans include swappable subscription perks

By: Emma Roth
26 October 2026 at 15:39
Illustration of the T-Mobile logo, the letter T in a pink box with two squares on either side of it, in front of a blue and aqua background.

T-Mobile is launching new "T-Mix" plans that bundle wireless service with subscriptions to services like Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, device promotions, and more, as reported earlier by Fierce Network. The Standard plan starts at $55 / month (with autopay) for one line and one "Pick," which you can change up to four times during the year without changing the cost of your plan.

The Standard also offers up to 50GB of "premium" data, video streaming in 480p, unlimited 3G hotspot connectivity, and unlimited 2G in Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, the mid-tier More plan starts at $75 / month for one line, two Picks pe …

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Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra update fixes reboot and display bugs

26 October 2026 at 15:28
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra was blighted by some nuisance bugs at launch, but now the company has released some new firmware to resolve them. The October 22 release addresses three issues notable issues in particular: screen flickering, unexpected restarts, and lengthy reboot times, alongside unspecified "additional bug fixes and general performance improvements," according to Microsoft's announcement.

My colleague Tom Warren experienced some of these issues when he reviewed the Surface Laptop Ultra, finding that rebooting the device was "surprisingly slow," and that "moving a window around rapidly sometimes left a little trail." He al …

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California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives

26 October 2026 at 14:48
Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.

© Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times, via Getty Images

A fabrication shop in Sun Valley, Calif. The state is poised to ban the production and installation of quartz countertops.

F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend

26 October 2026 at 14:48

AUSTIN, Texas—Formula 1 returned to US shores this weekend with its annual visit to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Once in danger of falling off the calendar due to a lack of interest, it’s now one of the most popular tracks on the calendar and, of the US’s three races, it's the one the real fans mostly attend.

Unlike Miami or Las Vegas, which race on temporary street circuits, COTA is a permanent race track with plenty of run-off areas instead of concrete walls. Designed by motorcycle racer Kevin Schwanz—Herman Tilke’s company did only the buildings and infrastructure, contrary to popular belief—the track combines a mix of corner speeds with challenging turn sequences, a few heavy braking zones, and plenty of elevation changes.

It’s a place Ars knows rather intimately by now. We’ve driven it in everything from an Audi TT-S to a Corvette ZR1 to a bicycle, and that’s just in the real world. Over the years, we’ve been there for F1 to learn about how the sport puts together its broadcasts, how Pirelli designs its tires, and how various tech partners help teams manage their data and strategies. We even saw the race through a neophyte’s eyes. And that’s just F1—we’ve logged many hours there with the World Endurance Championship and IMSA for the Lone Star Le Mans races in sweaty September.

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California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives

26 October 2026 at 14:48
Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.

© Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times, via Getty Images

A fabrication shop in Sun Valley, Calif. The state is poised to ban the production and installation of quartz countertops.

Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result

26 October 2026 at 14:42
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

© Amanda Perobelli/Reuters

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrating on Monday after his victory in the presidential runoff election.

Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result

26 October 2026 at 14:42
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

© Amanda Perobelli/Reuters

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrating on Monday after his victory in the presidential runoff election.

Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro Move bundle is over $100 off

26 October 2026 at 14:41
An image showing the Remarkable Paper Pro Move portable E Ink drawing tablet on a custom background showing shopping-related symbols.

The Remarkable Paper Pro Move is essentially a digital notepad, with a skinny 7.3-inch E Ink screen that’s easy to hold one-handed to jot down notes or ideas. At $449 new, it’s not exactly cheap, but buying refurbished is a way to save, as always. Remarkable itself offers the refurbished Paper Pro Move for that same price with a polymer Book Folio case and a Marker Plus that has a built-in eraser tool. It comes with a one-year warranty. If you’re alright with trading the one-year warranty for a 90-day one, Woot has the same bundle for about just $342.

That offer is available exclusively to new Woot customers, who can enter the code REMARKABLE at checkout to save 10 percent on their order through November 2nd. The deal is good for returning shoppers, too, costing $379.99.

Remarkable Paper Pro Move

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The Paper Pro Move makes it easy to convert your handwritten notes to text, and store files on third-party cloud services. You can also view your notes in Remarkable’s apps and screen share from your E Ink device. However, Remarkable’s Connect subscription (a free 50-day trial for new users/devices) and $3.99 per month thereafter offers access to a larger suite of features. With it, you can search your handwritten notes, import docs and articles to the device to mark notes on, get AI-powered summaries of your handwritten text (viewable in a browser), and more.

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Other great deals to consider

  • Best Buy is trying to reach more gamers, so it’s dangling a $5 gift card offer for those who sign up for a Best Buy Gamers profile. Beyond being a hub for gaming-centric info, trailers, and polls, it’s a portal for highlighting deals and its upcoming drops, like the Thursday, November 5th midnight in-store launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (and the limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 hardware). It seems possible that Best Buy might give Gamers account holders first (or at least, early) dibs on hard-to-get tech.
  • Fujifilm’s X Half digital camera has sunk to its lowest price yet at Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, and B&H Photo, selling for $449 (previously floating between $600 and $649.95). It’s a much more reasonable price than the $850 it sold for when former Verge supervising producer Vjeran Pavic took it for a spin at launch in May 2025. We last covered this camera a year later when it was discounted to $549.99. The feature-light camera looks like a pricey mirrorless model, but is instead a glorified digital camera that can shoot 18-megapixel shots that evoke the analog era through various modes and filters. Read our hands-on.
  • I’m still getting used to Belkin being one of the most prolific accessory makers for the Nintendo Switch 2. One of its latest, the Charging Grip, is discounted by $10 at Amazon in the black color. Originally $99.99 for the handheld case that adds some non-slip ergonomics via Joy-Con grips, it’s down to $89.99. Most of the price comes from the 10,000mAh 30W USB-C battery that’s included, which magnetically attaches to the Grip on the back of your console. The Grip allows for the Switch 2’s kickstand to extend, and a big advantage here compared to most third-party console covers is that the case is thin enough to allow for docking with Nintendo’s first-party dock.
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