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Charles Pulliam-Moore
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Why the long face?

The latest poster for DC Studios’ upcoming Clayface movie — out October 23rd — from director James Watkins definitely leans into a kind of body horror that’s very different for the DCU. That kind of energy could be nice change of pace as the studio builds its new cinematic universe.

Update: And now we’ve got a trailer.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Gmail’s AI Overviews is expanding to business users.

The feature, which first arrived for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in January, lets you use Gmail’s search bar to ask questions about what’s in your inbox. Gmail will then provide an AI-generated summary that draws from the information in your emails.

Image: Google
David Pierce
David Pierce
It’s smart home season on Version History.

We’re recording the next six episodes of Version History next week, and I’d love your input on all of them! We want to feature your stories and memories and try to answer your questions. Here are the next six episodes, all related to the smart home:

  • The Nest thermostat
  • The Clapper
  • The Harmony remote
  • The Hue lights
  • The Roomba
  • The Keurig

If any of those spark any kind of reaction, tell me! I’m david@theverge.com, and you can also call the hotline at 866-VERGE11. Make sure you subscribe to get all the new episodes as soon as they drop. Thanks in advance!

Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Oura’s the official wearable of US soccer.

Unsurprising, given Oura’s discreet form-factor and its long-term relationships with several professional sports organizations. You likely won’t see it on the pitch during this year’s World Cup (FIFA is a no-go for wearables during play). That said, it is another example of how professional athletes are integrating wearables into their training.

David Pierce
David Pierce
New things from... New Things, from Joanna Stern.

Our pal Joanna recently left The Wall Street Journal to go start her own thing, and just dropped the first episode of her new YouTube show! Casey Neistat makes an appearance, and Joanna writes with a Sharpie on camera, so you know it’s good YouTube.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster
The long wait is over.

Boards of Canada have just confirmed that their first album in well over a decade, called Inferno, will be out on May 29th. I was already sold, but this cryptic 40-second-long teaser has me even more excited.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Razer says its new Atlas Pro is the world’s thinnest glass mouse mat.

The original Atlas is 5mm thick, but the $129.99 Atlas Pro slims that down to just 1.9mm with a 1.1 mm sheet of tempered glass atop a 0.8 mm anti-slip base. The surface of the mat features a micro-etched texture, ensuring it’s compatible with optical sensors, while the edges of the glass have been CNC-milled to create a comfortable rounded finish.

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<em>The mat is available in a black or white finish and measures 19.69 inches by 15.75 inches in size.</em>
<em>Razer says the Atlas Pro is thinner than a US nickel, but given its size it doesn’t feature any LED lighting.</em>
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The mat is available in a black or white finish and measures 19.69 inches by 15.75 inches in size.
Image: Razer
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Wile E. Coyote lives to scheme another day.

Though Warner Bros. tried to kill Coyote vs. Acme for the insurance money tax write-offs, Ketchup Entertainment has released the long overdue movie’s first trailer ahead of its theatrical debut on August 28th.