Warner Bros. is beefing up its animation slate with even more Adventure Time
Warner Bros. is beefing up its animation slate with even more Adventure Time Image: Cartoon Network As part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s big plan to double down on previously established IP, the studio has ordered a slate of new projects spun off from the worlds of Adventure Time, Regular Show, and Foster’s Home for Imaginary […]
Metallica is headlining Fortnite’s next concert
Metallica is headlining Fortnite's next concert Metallica is headlining Fortnite’s next concert Image: Epic Games It’s sad but true: Metallica is coming to Fortnite. Epic just announced that the group will be featured in the game’s next concert. The news is part of a larger musical collaboration between Fortnite and the heavy metal band. First […]
Google Gemini, explained
Google Gemini, explained Image: The Verge Artificial intelligence has become this year’s wonder technology. But because it comes in a lot of different flavors from a lot of different companies, it can be really confusing. You’ve not only got the ChatGPT bot created by OpenAI, but you’ve got the big three — Google, Apple, and […]
This macOS Sequoia wallpaper pays tribute to classic Macintosh icons
This macOS Sequoia wallpaper pays tribute to classic Macintosh icons This ones for you, retro Apple enthusiasts. | Image: Basic Apple Guy Apple is introducing a new dynamic screensaver and wallpaper combo in macOS Sequoia that respectfully eulogizes retro Macintosh iconography. Simply dubbed “Macintosh,” MacRumors reports that the animated wallpaper shifts through graphics designed by […]
The EU slaps additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports
The EU slaps additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports BYD is just one of the Chinese automakers facing increased tariffs in the EU. | Image: Getty The European Union will place an additional tariff on vehicles imported from China starting next month, the commission announced on Wednesday. The extra tariffs go as high as 38 […]
Spreadsheet Superstars
Spreadsheet Superstars It’s happy hour in Las Vegas, and the MGM Grand casino is crawling with people. The National Finals Rodeo is in town, the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament is underway, the Raiders play on Sunday, and the U2 residency is going strong at the giant Sphere, so it seems everyone in every bar and […]
The surprisingly not so doomed effort to force US drivers to stop speeding
The surprisingly not so doomed effort to force US drivers to stop speeding Photo by Ben Hasty / MediaNews Group / Reading Eagle via Getty Images California Senator Scott Wiener is used to pushback when he proposes laws aimed at reining in reckless drivers and improving road safety in his car-dependent state. But even he […]
The AI upgrade cycle is here
The AI upgrade cycle is here Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The new Apple Intelligence features coming to iOS 18 could be the most impressive integrations of AI software and consumer hardware to date. Apple’s AI tools will be able to take actions based on what they know about you, manage your notifications, […]
Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a telephone pole
Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a telephone pole Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Waymo is issuing a voluntary software recall after one of its driverless vehicles collided with a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, last month, the company said. The vehicle was damaged, but no passengers or bystanders […]
Jabra kills off its consumer earbuds after launching new Elite models
Jabra kills off its consumer earbuds after launching new Elite models The Jabra Elite 10 gen 2 wireless earbuds (pictured) will still be available, serving as a final farewell to the Elite lineup. | Image: Jabra Immediately after introducing upgraded versions of its Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active earbuds, Jabra says it’s departing the […]