Google realized Google Pay and Google Wallet are the same thing, so it’s getting rid of one of them
Google realized Google Pay and Google Wallet are the same thing, so it's getting rid of one of them Google realized Google Pay and Google Wallet are the same thing, so it’s getting rid of one of them Illustration: The Verge Google Wallet was the company’s first attempt at enabling money transfers on Android with […]
The AIs are officially out of control
The AIs are officially out of control Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge When you ask an AI bot for an image of the Founding Fathers or a group of German soldiers from 1943, you expect… something. You probably don’t expect what Google Gemini has been delivering, which is a set of images that goes […]
Instagram and Facebook knowingly platform parents who sexually exploit children for profit, say reports
Instagram and Facebook knowingly platform parents who sexually exploit children for profit, say reports Illustration: Nick Barclay / The Verge Investigations into “child influencer” accounts on Facebook and Instagram have found that Meta is knowingly allowing parents who sexually exploit their children for financial gain on the platform — and in some cases, using Meta’s […]
What’s the point of Elon Musk’s AI company?
What's the point of Elon Musk's AI company? What’s the point of Elon Musk’s AI company? Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin, Getty Images Look, I’ve been following the adventures of xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, and I’ve come to a conclusion: its only real idea is “What if AI, but with Elon Musk […]
Humane’s AI Pin is slightly delayed, now comes with months of free service
Humane's AI Pin is slightly delayed, now comes with months of free service Humane’s AI Pin is slightly delayed, now comes with months of free service Image: Humane Humane announced that its AI Pin would start shipping in March, but there’s been a small delay. Early adopters are now being told orders will arrive in […]
Odysseus achieves the first US Moon landing since 1972
Odysseus achieves the first US Moon landing since 1972 Image: Intuitive Machines NASA and Intuitive Machines’ lunar vehicle Odysseus was expected to touch down on the Moon today at 6:24PM ET and become the first successful US Moon landing since 1972’s Apollo 17 mission, and now mission control confirmed it is on the Moon and […]
The best iPad to buy
The best iPad to buy The Verge There are more iPads than ever, and it can be tough to sort out which one is the best for you. Fortunately, we’re here to guide you through your next iPad purchase. Apple’s iPad lineup has gone from a single straightforward option to a sprawling array of different […]
Watch Odysseus attempt the first US Moon landing since 1972
Watch Odysseus attempt the first US Moon landing since 1972 Image: Intuitive Machines NASA and Intuitive Machines’ lunar vehicle Odysseus is expected to touch down on the Moon today at 6:24PM ET and become the first successful US Moon landing since 1972’s Apollo 17 mission. Odysseus began its journey to the Moon on February 15th […]
Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data
Avast fined $16.5 million for 'privacy' software that actually sold users' browsing data Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Avast, the cybersecurity software company, is facing a $16.5 million fine after it was caught storing and selling customer information without […]
Bluesky starts letting users host their own servers
Bluesky starts letting users host their own servers Image: Bluesky Bluesky is taking a big leap toward federating. On Thursday, the social network announced that it is opening up early access for users and developers who want to self-host their data. While this isn’t true federation yet, the company plans to open up federation to […]