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An anti-deepfake declaration may have been written by AI

An anti-deepfake declaration may have been written by AI Illustration: The Verge A federal lawsuit over Minnesota’s “Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence An Election” law is now directly dealing with the influence of AI. In a recent filing, attorneys challenging the law say an affidavit submitted to support it shows signs of containing […]

Threads tweaks its algorithm to focus on people you follow

Threads tweaks its algorithm to focus on people you follow Illustration: The Verge Meta is making a big change to Threads to show you more things from people you follow. “We are rebalancing ranking to prioritize content from people you follow, which will mean less recommended content from accounts you don’t follow and more posts […]

Apple Pay, Cash App, and other digital wallets will be regulated more like banks now

Apple Pay, Cash App, and other digital wallets will be regulated more like banks now Illustration: Hugo Herrera / The Verge Major digital payment providers will soon be subject to bank-like supervision from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). On Thursday, the CFPB issued a final rule that will regulate digital payment apps that […]

This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table

This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table The Butter Bot has a functional camera that can live stream video to an included wireless remote. | Image: Kickstarter Geek Club and CircuitMess have created a functional replica of one of Rick and Morty‘s most tragic characters — the Butter Bot — […]

This digital D&D watch lets you roll a fireball from your wrist

This digital D&D watch lets you roll a fireball from your wrist Who even carries eight six-sided dice with them anyway? | Image: Timestop Dice hoarding is a common hobby among Dungeons and Dragons players, but I’m betting most won’t have a digital watch in their collection. Alongside displaying the time, day, and date, the […]

Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag

Peak Design's Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag The 25L model is an improvement on perfection, but not without some help. Perfect is a high bar to live up to, but it’s the word I used to describe my experience with Peak Design’s […]

DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly

DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly Image: Laura Normand / The Verge The Department of Justice says that Google must divest the Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market, and it left the door open to requiring the company to spin out Android, too. Filed […]

Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs

Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs Image: Honda Honda set up a demonstration facility in Japan to show off its plans to mass-produce solid-state batteries at lower costs, which could be crucial to unlocking higher-range, longer-lasting electric vehicles for the future. Solid-state batteries have been elusive for many companies due to […]

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV with room to grow

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV with room to grow The SEL trim of the Hyundai Ioniq 9. | Image: Hyundai The South Korean automaker unveiled its newest EV ahead of the LA Auto Show. Ahead of the LA Auto Show this week, Hyundai showed off its brand-new three-row all-electric SUV with […]

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have spelled out their plans for DOGE

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have spelled out their plans for DOGE Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were officially appointed the co-leads of President-elect Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) last week, and on Wednesday, the two men spelled out their plans for the advisory group in […]

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