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Here’s what Microsoft is offering long-serving employees to voluntarily retire

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Microsoft revealed last month that it's planning to offer long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily retire . While the terms of the buyout were supposed to be announced to employees tomorrow, sources at Microsoft tell me the company has posted them on its internal HR website a little earlier than expected. US employees whose combined years of service added to their age totals 70 or more will be eligible for voluntary retirement, and the package will include five years of access to Microsoft's healthcare coverage, a lump sum cash severance payment, and six months of vesting for unvested stock options. The five years of medi … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/report/925218/microsoft-voluntary-retirement-program-package-details
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This slim ice cream maker could fit in my already crowded kitchen

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The Nutribullet Chill won’t demand as much counter or storage space as other ice cream makers. | Image: Nutribullet For the past few months, I've defiantly walked past the Ninja Creami at Costco as I think about our air fryer, toaster oven, breadmaker, rice cooker, and stand mixer already vying for limited counter space. Nutribullet's new Chill ice cream maker could finally break my resolve with its smaller footprint. While the Creami's base measures 17.44 by 8.58 inches, the Chill's is just 9.6 by 5.74 inches, making it easier to squeeze onto a kitchen counter and later store once my family tires of DIY frozen treats. The Chill is now available from Nutribullet's online store and Amazon for $199.99 and comes with a pair of 16-ounce pint cups. You'll als … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/tech/925124/nutribullet-chill-ice-cream-maker
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The new AirPods Max 2 are already on sale for $40 off

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In terms of pricing, the  original AirPods Max  remained stubbornly high even years after their debut, which made them hard to recommend over the Bose QC Ultra or Sony’s XM series headphones unless you were an Apple die-hard. The AirPods Max 2 , however, have been out for just over a month, and we’re already seeing a $40 discount at  Amazon and Best Buy , bringing the price down to $509 across all five colors. AirPods Max 2 Where to Buy: $549 $509 at Amazon $549 $509 at Best Buy $549 $509.99 at Target Unlike the refreshed AirPods Max Apple put out in 2024, the Max 2 are a true sequel. The company’s latest pair of over-ear headphones still feature the same 40-millimeter drivers as the original, but they’re now paired with a new high dynamic range amplifier, allowing for better bass response and terrific sound across the board. They also support lossless audio at 24-bit / 48kHz via USB-C and, construction-wise, continue to sport the same combo...
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SwitchBot’s rechargeable button pusher is on sale for over 20 percent off

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SwitchBot’s Bot Rechargeable can be attached to pretty much anything with a button, including monitors. | Image: SwitchBot If you want to give mom something that helps lighten the load, the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable makes for a great, inexpensive gift. And now through May 10th, you can buy it for around $26.99 ($7 off) from Amazon and SwitchBot (with code FORHER20 ) as a part of its ongoing Mother’s Day sale , which drops the gadget to its best price to date. The original, battery-powered SwitchBot Bot is also on sale at Amazon for $22.99 ($7 off) in black or white , if you’re looking to spend less. SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable Where to Buy: $33.99 $27.19 at SwitchBot (with code FORHER20) $33.99 $26.99 at Amazon (with on-page coupon) SwitchBot’s tiny helper is easy to set up, and once attached to a button or rocker switch, it uses a small arm to press buttons on your behalf — no rewiring necessary. You can control it from your phone or set it o...
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The best Star Wars Day deals

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May the Fourth be with us all on this Star Wars Day. While things have been relatively quiet with the multimedia gold mine that is Star Wars , with just some murmurs about upcoming movies ( The Mandalorian and Grogu excluded), a lone live-action show on the horizon, and a long way to the release of the Fate of the Old Republic game, it’s nevertheless a day to celebrate the franchise. And by that, I mean it’s time to save money on some Star Wars goodies. Whether you celebrate Star Wars Day by hosting a movie marathon, or you just have a mild appreciation for the franchise, the power of the force will compel you to buy everythi — whoa, sorry about that. We’ve rounded up deals on video games, Lego kits, movies, and more. If you’re buying for a superfan, Amazon , Walmart , and Best Buy are all offering deals on all sorts of Star Wars merchandise, from toys and Band-Aids to water bottles. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is steeply discounted at multip...
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Tesla hits Musk’s threshold for ‘safe unsupervised’ driving

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We've crossed yet another one of Elon Musk's self-driving thresholds. Tesla's fleet of vehicles using the company's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has driven over 10 billion miles, according to the company's updated safety page . That means the company has crossed the line Musk set earlier this year for "safe unsupervised" driving. But Tesla owners did not suddenly wake up today to find their FSD (Supervised) vehicles transformed into FSD (Unsupervised) ones. FSD is still just a Level 2 system that requires a fully attentive human driver behind the wheel to monitor the road and be prepared to take over at any moment. In January, Mu … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/transportation/922900/tesla-10-billion-miles-unsupervised-fsd-robotaxi-elon-musk
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Hisense aggressively cuts the price of its RGB LED TV on release day

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Hisense didn’t wait to reduce the UR9’s price by over 40 percent. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge The Hisense UR9 - the first RGB LED TV to be released this year - is now available for much less than originally revealed. The 65-inch UR9 is now $1,999, while the 75-inch model is $2,999 and the 85-inch is $3,999. (There's no updated price yet for the 100-inch.) That's between $1,500 and $2,000 off, depending on size. When I reviewed the UR9 , my biggest issue was its price. At $3,500 for a 65-inch, both the LG G6 and Samsung S95H - flagship OLED TVs - were less expensive than the UR9, and OLED still outperforms what I've seen from RGB LEDs. Then, two days after my review published, Samsung released pricing for its own high-end R95H RGB LED … Read the full story at The Verge. source https://www.theverge.com/tech/922571/hisense-cuts-price-ur9
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