Drake muddies the ‘Push Ups’ AI debate with a deepfake
Drake muddies the 'Push Ups' AI debate with a deepfake Drake muddies the ‘Push Ups’ AI debate with a deepfake Drake performing in Atlanta, Georgia in 2022. | Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage Last year, a few AI voice clone tracks went viral using Drake’s voice. His label, Universal Media Group, responded to one track with […]
Boston Dynamics Atlas robot, 2013-2024
Boston Dynamics Atlas robot, 2013-2024 Image: Boston Dynamics The robotics company has retired the dancing bot after more than a decade. After 11 years, Boston Dynamics is saying goodbye to Atlas, the humanoid robot best known for its (somewhat unsettling) dance sequences and impressive backflips. In a video posted on YouTube, the robotics company says […]
A new NES emulator was briefly available on the Apple App Store
A new NES emulator was briefly available on the Apple App Store Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Just two days after Apple removed the iGBA emulator from the iOS App Store, an NES emulator called Bimmy briefly appeared before being taken down. MacRumors reported that the app was described as being for homebrew […]
Report: TikTok’s efforts to silo US data are ‘largely cosmetic’
Report: TikTok's efforts to silo US data are 'largely cosmetic' Report: TikTok’s efforts to silo US data are ‘largely cosmetic’ Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Since 2022, TikTok has undertaken a massive, expensive effort to silo off its US operations — and American users’ data — from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok […]
Motorola’s new $130 earbuds are a Bose collab
Motorola's new $130 earbuds are a Bose collab Motorola’s new $130 earbuds are a Bose collab Image: Motorola A new wooden Edge phone isn’t all that Motorola announced today. The company also introduced two pairs of earbuds: the higher-end set is called the Moto Buds Plus and costs $129.99, while the more basic Moto Buds […]
People are afraid of self-driving cars — can the industry change that?
People are afraid of self-driving cars — can the industry change that? Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Self-driving cars have an image problem. They stumble into construction zones, block ambulances, run red lights, and even injure the occasional bicyclist or pedestrian. Forget the fact that most autonomous vehicles operate each day safely, anonymously, and […]
Humane AI Pin launch: the reviews are in, and they’re not good
Humane AI Pin launch: the reviews are in, and they're not good Humane AI Pin launch: the reviews are in, and they’re not good Photo by Amelia Holoway Krales / The Verge At the least the only way to go from here is up… right? It’s possible the Humane AI Pin will go down as […]
Kickstarter is adding the ability to collect money indefinitely
Kickstarter is adding the ability to collect money indefinitely Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Creators fundraising for projects on Kickstarter will soon be able to collect money even after their campaign ends. Currently, Kickstarter projects can last anywhere from one to 60 days, and creators hoping to […]
Amazon Music’s Maestro lets listeners make AI playlists
Amazon Music's Maestro lets listeners make AI playlists Amazon Music’s Maestro lets listeners make AI playlists Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon Music may soon let you create playlists with a text prompt using Maestro, its new AI playlist maker. Maestro, which is currently available in beta to a small number of Amazon […]
The best sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs
The best sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs Sleep trackers, earbuds, and smart beds. | Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge Sleep tech is more than tracking. Here are the best gadgets I’ve tested that help you fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up earlier. Sleep tech runs the gamut from trackers and […]