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The Verge
Adobe is launching customizable AI image generators that can mimic specific artistic styles and character designs. The Firefly Custom Models are available in public beta starting today, allowing creators and brands to train a model on their own assets to ensure generated images follow a consistent a
2026-03-19 13:00 UTC
The Verge
CEO Carl Pei says Nothing won't release a flagship phone this year. So instead we have the 4A Pro, a $499 phone that looks and feels higher-end than last year's flagship Phone 3, helped in large part by a new metal design. Compare the Phone 4A Pro to its immediate rivals, the Pixel 10A and […]
2026-03-19 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Soon, some of TikTok's biggest personalities are going to be launching new streaming series on Tubi. Today, Tubi and TikTok announced that they are working together to launch a new Creatorverse Incubator that will help content creators produce long form original series for the Fox-owned streaming se
2026-03-19 13:05 UTC
The Verge
E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They're now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay's Classic Plus NFC E-Ink Fridge Magnet - which looks like a Polaroid photo - features the same low power color E Ink screens used in t
2026-03-20 18:05 UTC
The Verge
Color isn’t essential in an e-reader, but let’s be honest, it’s a nice perk that can bring digital books, magazines, comics, cookbooks, and other publications to life. The catch is that color ebook readers tend to be substantially pricier, which makes today’s deals stand out. Right now, the Kindle C
2026-03-23 19:30 UTC
The Verge
With all of the focus on RGB LED technology, it seemed like more affordable mini-LED TVs had been shooed to the side. But with the Hisense U7SG, we're getting our first great midrange general-use TV of 2026. It gets bright, comes in a wide range of sizes, supports every HDR mode you'll ever need, ha
2026-03-24 13:00 UTC
The Verge
This week, my top pick for a retrofit smart lock launched the first Aliro-compatible keypad. The Nuki Keypad 2 NFC ($179) brings tap-to-unlock via Apple's Home Key and Samsung's Digital Home Key to the Nuki smart lock, allowing you to tap your phone or smartwatch to unlock your door, just like you t
2026-03-24 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Zoox is stretching out its legs. The Amazon-owned robotaxi today announced that it's gearing up to expand its service in San Francisco and Las Vegas, while also eyeing two additional cities - Austin and Miami - for future service. Zoox, which is one of the few companies to use a purpose-built autono
2026-03-24 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Ayaneo is suspending preorders for its $1,999 Next 2 gaming handheld due to the skyrocketing price of digital storage. In a post on Monday, Ayaneo says the overall cost to build its Windows handheld now nearly doubles the price it originally set, making it "unsustainable" to continue selling. "Even
2026-03-24 13:05 UTC
The Verge
The launch of the Google Pixel 11 is still months away, but leaked renders shared by Android Headlines may give us an idea of what to expect. Based on the images, the Pixel 11 could come with slimmer bezels than its predecessor, along with a completely black rear camera bar. The Pixel 10, which laun
2026-03-30 15:52 UTC
The Verge
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is underway, so naturally, a lot of the deals are geared toward the season, including plenty of gadgets to help with spring cleaning. We’ve already rounded up a selection of great robot vacuum deals, but they’re just one part of a much broader swath of Verge-approved tools t
2026-03-30 23:28 UTC
The Verge
It's been over five years since the original AirPods Max came out. A minor hardware update in 2024 brought new colors and changed the Lightning port to USB-C (to meet EU regulations), and an update last year added lossless audio and ultra-low latency. But a new version was still well overdue. The $5
2026-03-31 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Samsung is starting to roll out blood pressure tracking to its smartwatch users in the US, after several years of the feature being available elsewhere. The update is available on Galaxy Watch 4 models or later running at least WatchOS 4.0, and enables users to monitor their heart rate alongside sys
2026-03-31 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Amazon is giving you a new way to order food through Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa without having to endure an awkward exchange just to add fries. Amazon said the entire process is meant to be conversational, building your order in a similar manner to ordering in a restaurant. That means changing
2026-03-31 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Nvidia has launched the next major update for its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) feature, introducing AI-powered frame generation modes for supported GeForce RTX graphics cards. These DLSS 4.5 upgrades are included in the new Nvidia app beta update starting today, allowing players to improve pe
2026-03-31 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Ikea's $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speaker is fun and colorful and sounds better than its price suggests. It's not mind-blowing (it is a $10 speaker, after all), and there are no features to speak of, other than the ability to connect up to 100 of them together, but at that price, I don't really care. The
2026-04-01 16:30 UTC
The Verge
When Coachella returns to YouTube next week, the music festival will be offering more than just live performances. Viewers will also be able to tune into something YouTube calls Stations - 24/7 linear streams preprogrammed with videos from artists performing at the festival, perfect for playing in t
2026-04-02 15:30 UTC
The Verge
It's rough out there for the pure EV companies, but despite all the challenges, Rivian says its on target for a historic year. Ahead of the launch of the company's more affordable R2 electric SUV, Rivian released its sales and production report for the first quarter of 2026. And the numbers were sur
2026-04-02 15:30 UTC
The Verge
For the past seven years, the California-based startup Kintsugi has been developing AI designed to detect signs of depression and anxiety from a person's speech. But after failing to secure FDA clearance in time, the company is shutting down and releasing most of its technology as open-source. Some
2026-04-02 15:33 UTC
The Verge
Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only. A whopping 41 items are eligible, ranging from mice (including its new Viper V4 Pro), headsets, mechanical keyboards of different sizes, plus Xbox a
2026-04-02 15:40 UTC
The Verge
Modular PC maker Framework is hosting a "Next Gen" event on April 21st at 1:30PM ET, and it looks like it might have something to do with Linux. Alongside a newsletter announcing the event, Framework posted a video on Thursday titled "Follow the white penguin." It features a few clear references to
2026-04-09 18:24 UTC
The Verge
Netflix's party-focused lineup of TV games just got three excellent new additions: Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3, available as the Jackbox Party Essentials pack on the platform. Subscribers can access Jackbox Party Essentials at no additional cost and use their phones as controllers
2026-04-09 18:25 UTC
The Verge
If it’s time for you to upgrade your phone, it’s worth considering the Pixel 10A, Google’s latest midrange phone that has some (but not all) of the new software features of the pricier $599 Pixel 10. Every color of the 128GB 10A — including the alluring “berry” tone — is down to $449 ($50 off) [R
2026-04-13 15:41 UTC
The Verge
Microsoft is looking into ways it can integrate OpenClaw-style features into 365 Copilot, according to a report from The Information. The test reportedly comes as part of efforts to make its 365 Copilot AI assistant "run autonomously around the clock" while completing tasks on behalf of users. Omar
2026-04-13 15:41 UTC
The Verge
Upgrading your phone with a camera grip attachment is one thing. But doll-sized telephoto lenses that you mount on top of the rear camera? C'mon. I wrote the Vivo X300 off as a gimmick, a funny concept designed to generate attention rather than actual sales. But then I spent a weekend carrying the p
2026-04-15 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Amazon has taken the wraps off a new Fire TV Stick HD that it says is its slimmest yet. At $34.99, the device offers a design that Amazon says is 30 percent thinner than the previous generation, along with the ability to power it directly through your TV's USB port. The new design eliminates the [&#
2026-04-15 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Adobe is fully embracing AI tools that enable creators to edit their work using descriptive prompts, instead of manually using specific Creative Cloud apps. The software giant's new Firefly AI Assistant allows users to describe what they want to change by typing their own words into a conversational
2026-04-15 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Dairy Queen is becoming the latest fast food chain to get in on AI, as it's bringing a chatbot to dozens of its drive-thrus across the US and Canada. It aims to help speed up drive-thru service and "encourage customers to add more food to their orders," according to The Wall Street Journal. Followin
2026-04-17 15:46 UTC
The Verge
Over the last few months, every phone maker under the sun has refreshed its lineups, especially at the affordable end, with no major budget phone launches now expected until next year. That made it the perfect time to go back and reassess The Verge's recommendations for the best budget phones you ca
2026-04-17 15:58 UTC
The Verge
As if there weren't already enough devices listening in on everything being said in your home, Prego, the pasta and pizza sauce brand, is releasing a device designed to record everything said around the dinner table for posterity. The Connection Keeper, which looks like an oversized pasta jar lid, w
2026-04-20 13:00 UTC
The Verge
When Vampire Survivors first exploded onto the scene, it was pretty much all I could think about. The formula of jumping into runs, taking on thousands of enemies, and becoming absurdly overpowered kept me picking up the game again and again - Steam says I've played it for more than 60 hours. Over t
2026-04-20 13:00 UTC
The Verge
Oppo's Find X9 Ultra offers something that no other new phone has for three long years: a 10x telephoto lens. In an attempt to win the photography front of the war between the various Ultra flagships, Oppo has turned to a trick last employed by Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra. It's a better 10x lens than
2026-04-21 17:00 UTC
The Verge
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Granted, 19th-century proverb writers were talking about the fruit, but Tim Cook helped give new meaning to the adage with the release of the very first Apple Watch. In fact, I'd argue that when he hands the reins to John Ternus in September, it won't be iPhones
2026-04-21 17:05 UTC
The Verge
Palantir CEO Alex Karp is a man in charge of one of the most important and frightening companies in the world. Karp's new book, co-written with Nicholas Zamiska, is called "The Technological Republic." After claiming "because we get asked a lot", Palantir posted a 22-point summary of the book that r
2026-04-21 21:06 UTC
The Verge
Hey hey, it's Jay Peters, senior reporter at The Verge. Today, Valve finally announced that the second version of the Steam Controller - and the first piece of Valve's slate of new gaming hardware set to launch this year - is finally going on sale for $99 on May 4th. My colleague Cameron Faulkner an
2026-04-27 17:00 UTC
The Verge
Open Uber's app and you'll see options to hail a car, order some food, or go grocery shopping. And starting today, you'll see something new: hotels. In a major expansion into the world of travel accommodations, Uber says that it's adding the ability to book and pay for a hotel room to its app. The [
2026-04-29 15:00 UTC
The Verge
Google is making it easier to jump into watching YouTube Shorts on its TV devices without having to open the dedicated YouTube app. The Google TV homepage will soon introduce a new "Short videos for you" row that features a feed of personalized videos. The update is expected to roll out to Google TV
2026-04-29 15:00 UTC
The Verge
Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual "wardrobe," allowing you to mix and match outfits, save the looks you like, and share them with friends. A video shared by Goog
2026-04-29 16:00 UTC
The Verge
The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola's midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it. The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset - two years old at this po
2026-04-29 16:00 UTC
The Verge
Look, you're not going to find much new on the 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra. There's a new main camera sensor, a slightly bigger battery, and a higher price: $1,499, up from $1,299. But one thing hasn't changed: this is a darn good looking phone. The wood-finish back panel returns, and is
2026-04-29 16:00 UTC
The Verge
Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. Even though the rest of Microsoft's consumer-focused division took a dip, the company's cloud and productivity businesses continue to soar, dri
2026-04-29 20:43 UTC
The Verge
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. This time we've discovered a little more evidence that the phone is on its way to a release. Trump Mobile's T1 Phone has just passed another milestone on
2026-05-01 16:28 UTC
The Verge
Nearly every Linux distribution released since 2017 is currently vulnerable to a security bug called "Copy Fail" that allows any user to give themselves administrator privileges. The exploit, publicly disclosed as CVE-2026-31431 on Wednesday, uses a Python script that works across all of the vulnera
2026-05-01 16:55 UTC
The Verge
The unions backing professional NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS players are calling on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban prediction market platforms from allowing users to bet on a player's underperformance or injury, Sports Business Journal reports. In their letter, the unions cite
2026-05-01 16:57 UTC
The Verge
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 footp
2026-05-06 16:07 UTC
CNBC
Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn't change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.
2026-05-01 01:10 UTC
STAT News
At the hearing, the judge heard from mothers who lost sons to overdose, a teenager born into withdrawal, and people who spent years dealing with addiction treatment.
2026-05-01 01:25 UTC
Ars Technica
We'll soon get to see the brand's first EV; first, a more honed V12 four-seater.
2026-05-01 15:23 UTC
Ars Technica
New results suggest Mythos' cyber threat isn't "a breakthrough specific to one model."
2026-05-01 15:32 UTC
CNBC
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
2026-05-01 16:15 UTC
MarketWatch
The CEO made 2.5 million times more than the median employee at Tesla in 2025. But that’s not the full story.
2026-05-01 16:18 UTC
Ars Technica
Prices for "critical components" are surging because of massive data center investments.
2026-04-17 16:23 UTC
Ars Technica
"I've been thinking about reentry for three straight years."
2026-04-17 16:59 UTC
Ars Technica
"The world that was, doesn't exist. It's just us, trying to hold onto what was."
2026-04-17 17:32 UTC
Ars Technica
The two newest Fire Sticks block apps from outside of Amazon's store.
2026-04-17 17:42 UTC
CNBC
Raising debt to repurchase shares is a move that deserves scrutiny.
2026-03-20 17:53 UTC
MarketWatch
A more measured approach to pricing this year — along with new menu items and an effort to ride the high-protein craze — could help demand, Mizuho analysts say.
2026-03-20 17:55 UTC
CNBC
Small caps are especially sensitive to changes in oil prices and a slowdown in the economic cycle.
2026-03-20 18:07 UTC
Ars Technica
Both of the chip's CPU dies will include 64MB of extra cache stacked beneath.
2026-03-27 12:44 UTC
Ars Technica
In a letter, senators press for mandated annual electricity disclosure for data centers.
2026-03-27 13:16 UTC
Ars Technica
The RV Tech joint venture passed a key milestone, opens up $1 billion for Rivian.
2026-03-27 13:53 UTC
Ars Technica
Raw Farm denies link to illnesses while patients keep identifying its products.
2026-03-27 21:43 UTC
Ars Technica
Things are moving fast, and competitors have offered something similar for a while.
2026-03-27 21:53 UTC
Ars Technica
Over three decades later, this historical curiosity has more than a few rough edges
2026-03-27 22:09 UTC
Ars Technica
The Slate Truck will start in the "mid-$20,000s" when it goes on sale in late 2026.
2026-04-13 14:35 UTC
Ars Technica
A humanoid robot's record half-marathon run shows China's speed in robotics.
2026-04-20 17:56 UTC
Ars Technica
Energy management and speed differentials are the problems of the day.
2026-04-20 18:15 UTC
Ars Technica
WWDC is often light on hardware, but it's where big software announcements happen.
2026-03-23 18:34 UTC
Ars Technica
Biden-era punishment tossed; Intuit now has more friendly regulators under Trump.
2026-03-23 19:05 UTC
Ars Technica
Payment reimburses the company for two leases, one for a massive 3 GW wind farm.
2026-03-23 19:30 UTC
Ars Technica
Dell XPS laptops will be the first to use the display tech that reaches up to 120 Hz.
2026-03-23 20:29 UTC
CNBC
One of the biggest trades in the group this morning is a $2.2 million purchase of 2,168 $210-strike calls in Nvidia that expire May 15.
2026-04-27 17:01 UTC
MarketWatch
The growth in subscribers is coming from people abandoning cable, not from new viewers.
2026-03-30 15:55 UTC
MarketWatch
There’s a “tactical buying opportunity” as concerns about AI and regulatory matters lead Meta’s stock to trade at an unusually large discount to its historical average.
2026-03-30 15:56 UTC
CNBC
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Monday at Harvard University.
2026-03-30 15:57 UTC
Ars Technica
The water utility highlighted unsubstantiated health concerns.
2026-03-30 22:32 UTC
STAT News
This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: Seaport Therapeutics’ successful IPO, obesity pill battles, and the FDA commissioner's White House troubles.
2026-05-07 18:15 UTC
Ars Technica
Appeals court denies Anthropic's emergency motion for a stay.
2026-04-09 18:07 UTC
Ars Technica
Of the seven illnesses identified so far, four are in children age 3 or younger.
2026-03-17 18:53 UTC
Ars Technica
Desert state becomes first to file criminal case against prediction platform.
2026-03-17 19:28 UTC
Ars Technica
Iris scan-backed tokens could help stop agent swarms from overwhelming online systems.
2026-03-17 21:28 UTC
Ars Technica
Judge tosses Musi case against Apple, sanctions lawyers for "mak[ing] up facts."
2026-03-17 21:38 UTC
Ars Technica
"We actually have slightly more Linux users than Windows users."
2026-04-21 20:22 UTC
Ars Technica
"Before we can know how it will all end, we need to understand how it all began."
2026-04-21 20:53 UTC
CNBC
Women have yet to gain ground in client-facing roles that are better-paid and more likely to lead to executive roles, per a recent study.
2026-03-24 13:00 UTC
CNBC
Databricks wants to draw on AI to help organizations respond to a higher speed of attacks, based on newly disclosed vulnerabilities.
2026-03-24 13:00 UTC
CNBC
It marks the latest expansion for Amazon's Zoox self-driving unit, which opened rides to the public in some parts of Las Vegas and San Francisco last year.
2026-03-24 13:05 UTC
Ars Technica
Our resident Carcharodon lunaris weighs in about today's historic launch.
2026-04-01 15:32 UTC
Ars Technica
Hospitals report more parents are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns.
2026-05-06 14:30 UTC
Ars Technica
NASA is serious about taking more shots on goal, but some of them need to start landing.
2026-05-06 14:56 UTC
Ars Technica
Up to 3x the speed with no loss of quality—is it too good to be true?
2026-05-06 15:44 UTC
CNBC
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar says the Ozempic and Wegovy maker is looking for deals more than ever before.
2026-05-06 15:56 UTC
Ars Technica
The iX3 SUV was very good; we think the i3 sedan will be even better.
2026-03-18 10:00 UTC
Ars Technica
On-device face scans and cross-platform age keys decrease privacy risks, but trust issues abound.
2026-03-18 11:30 UTC
Ars Technica
“Sometimes Spider-Man has to do the hard thing, even if it breaks Peter Parker’s heart.”
2026-03-18 15:41 UTC
Ars Technica
Station wagons used to be family cars, but now they're for going fast, too.
2026-03-18 16:02 UTC
Ars Technica
One Microsoft product was approved despite years of concerns about its security.
2026-03-18 17:36 UTC
Ars Technica
Company has previously tested its technology on the International Space Station.
2026-03-18 19:00 UTC
Ars Technica
Untenable demand has Anthropic exploring new approaches to rationing its service.
2026-04-22 18:34 UTC
Ars Technica
When authentication fails, things can go very, very wrong.
2026-04-22 19:32 UTC
Ars Technica
"You just push this button, and in three hours, you're counting photons."
2026-04-22 19:42 UTC
Ars Technica
Directions also include system instructions to act like "you have a vivid inner life."
2026-04-29 19:00 UTC
Ars Technica
Broadcast license renewals are "all but automatic" due to 1996 change in US law.
2026-04-29 19:14 UTC