The AI-generated hell of the 2024 election
The AI-generated hell of the 2024 election Media manipulation meets technological innovation. Manipulated images, edited video, misleading robocalls — none of these things are new to American electoral politics. But with the advent of cheap generative AI, the 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be an unprecedented battleground between voters and their would-be manipulators. […]
DHS wants $101 million to upgrade its border surveillance towers
DHS wants $101 million to upgrade its border surveillance towers If the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gets its way, Congress will grant it more than $107 billion to run its enforcement regime during the 2025 fiscal year. Buried in the lengthy budget request is $101 million to upgrade and maintain the network of surveillance […]
The Kate Middleton photo scandal is a rare — and consequential — flub
The Kate Middleton photo scandal is a rare — and consequential — flub Photo by Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty Images Kate Middleton’s botched photo editing job seen around the world is more than just catnip for tabloids and TikTok conspiracy theorists. It’s also the most instructive illustration of the AI-flecked new reality we […]
Grid’s framed, nostalgia-inducing gadgets are up to 40 percent off
Grid's framed, nostalgia-inducing gadgets are up to 40 percent off Grid’s framed, nostalgia-inducing gadgets are up to 40 percent off The framed edition of the atomic purple Game Boy Color is nearly $30 off for a limited time. | Image: Grid Of all the tech-centric artwork I’ve seen over the years, few pieces have grabbed […]
Paramount’s rumored merger: all the news on the potential deals
Paramount's rumored merger: all the news on the potential deals Paramount’s rumored merger: all the news on the potential deals Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge From Warner Bros. Discovery to Comcast, several companies are courting Paramount with deals. As the media industry contends with strings of layoffs, a changing business landscape, and a […]
How to use Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch
How to use Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch Low Power Mode was introduced in watchOS 9 with the Apple Watch Ultra in mind. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge The Apple Watch has never been known for having long battery life. Case in point: Apple never budged from the 18-hour battery […]
A top auto safety group tested 14 partial automated systems — only one passed
A top auto safety group tested 14 partial automated systems — only one passed Image: General Motors Driverless cars keep running into roadblocks — and bicyclists — so automakers are doubling down on partially automated systems, betting that customers will appreciate the novelty and convenience of a bunch of features that steer, accelerate, and brake […]
Future Samsung Galaxy Watches could be real square
Future Samsung Galaxy Watches could be real square Circular displays plus the rotating bezel are the Samsung Galaxy Watch’s calling card. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series isn’t likely to be the company’s most exciting wearable this year. That’ll be the Galaxy Ring. Maybe that’s why […]
Discord opens up to games and apps embedded in its chat app
Discord opens up to games and apps embedded in its chat app Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Discord will soon allow developers to build new games and apps that can be used directly in its chat app. A selection of minigames and apps have been available to Discord users for months now, but starting […]
Roku hackers breach 15,000 accounts and are selling them online
Roku hackers breach 15,000 accounts and are selling them online Roku has disclosed a breach that allowed hackers to gain access to 15,363 accounts and stored credit card information, as first reported by Bleeping Computer. In a notice sent to customers, Roku says hackers obtained login information and tried to purchase streaming subscriptions in a […]