Microsoft Build 2024 starts on May 21st
Microsoft Build 2024 starts on May 21st Illustration: The Verge Microsoft tweeted that its annual Build conference for developers will take place in Seattle from May 21st through 23rd. The announcement tells everyone to expect to hear updates about “AI, Copilots, and more.” The 2023 event marked a return to the in-person portion, and this […]
It’s time for Microsoft to build an Xbox Steam Deck
It's time for Microsoft to build an Xbox Steam Deck It’s time for Microsoft to build an Xbox Steam Deck The Asus ROG Ally, with the Xbox app on Windows. This is not enough. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge The Nintendo Switch is on track to become the bestselling game console of […]
Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros
Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros It doesn’t help that there’s no real killer app yet. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge For some Apple Vision Pro buyers, the honeymoon is already over. It’s no coincidence that there’s been an uptick on social media of Vision Pro owners saying they’re […]
Apple’s latest prototype AI tool can animate images using text descriptions
Apple's latest prototype AI tool can animate images using text descriptions Apple’s latest prototype AI tool can animate images using text descriptions SVG images and text descriptions fed into Keyframer are automatically converted into animation code. | Image: Apple Researchers at Apple have unveiled Keyframer, a prototype generative AI animation tool that enables users to […]
Samsung’s first Galaxy S24 update can make everything a bit brighter
Samsung's first Galaxy S24 update can make everything a bit brighter Samsung’s first Galaxy S24 update can make everything a bit brighter Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge Users of Galaxy S24 phones will get more customization options in how they can see their screens, take photos, and possibly translate phone calls in real […]
Meta’s big vision for face computers might be better than Apple’s
Meta's big vision for face computers might be better than Apple's Meta’s big vision for face computers might be better than Apple’s My skeptic spouse is now obsessed with these smart glasses. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Face computers are the future, but the world as we know it isn’t quite […]
Apple appears to be breaking iPhone web apps in the EU
Apple appears to be breaking iPhone web apps in the EU Illustration: The Verge Apple appears to be turning off the ability to use web apps right from the iPhone’s homescreen in the European Union. Support for progressive web apps appeared to be broken inside in the EU during the first two betas of iOS […]
Downpour is a new app that turns your photos into games
Downpour is a new app that turns your photos into games Image: Downpour In the past, when Lunar New Year rolled around, I would occasionally make a rude bingo card to ease the generational friction created by many disparate relatives suddenly spending too much time together. I didn’t share the bingo cards with everyone, but […]
Automating ableism
Automating ableism Illustration by Erik Carter In December, the US Census proposed changes to how it categorizes disability. If implemented, the changes would have slashed the number of Americans who are counted as disabled, when experts say that disabled people are already undercounted. The Census opened its proposal to public comment; anyone can submit a […]
Slack AI is here, letting you catch up on lengthy threads and unread messages
Slack AI is here, letting you catch up on lengthy threads and unread messages Image: Slack Slack is launching a suite of built-in AI features that serve up summaries of threads and channel recaps, while also allowing you to ask questions about what’s been going on at work. The workplace management platform first started testing […]