Google’s use of student data could effectively ban Chromebooks from Denmark schools
Google's use of student data could effectively ban Chromebooks from Denmark schools Google’s use of student data could effectively ban Chromebooks from Denmark schools Illustration: The Verge Danish privacy regulator Datatilsysnet has ruled that cities in Denmark need considerably more assurances about privacy to use Google service that may expose children’s data, reports BleepingComputer. The […]
Disney Plus will start its password-sharing crackdown this summer
Disney Plus will start its password-sharing crackdown this summer Nick Barclay / The Verge Disney’s password-sharing crackdown will officially begin this spring. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney chief financial officer Hugh Johnston said Disney Plus accounts “suspected of improper sharing” will see an option to sign up for their own subscription. Disney will […]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film is coming to Disney Plus
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film is coming to Disney Plus Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film is coming to Disney Plus Photo by Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Disney has won the streaming competition for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film. This afternoon the company announced that Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour […]
Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic to create ‘persistent universe’ tied to Fortnite
Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic to create 'persistent universe' tied to Fortnite Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic to create ‘persistent universe’ tied to Fortnite Image: Epic Games Disney and Fortnite maker Epic Games are teaming up to build what’s being described as an “expansive and open games and entertainment universe.” As part of […]
I see your 67W USB-C charger and raise you one with a tiny Macintosh screen
I see your 67W USB-C charger and raise you one with a tiny Macintosh screen The Sharge Retro 67 and Retro 35 chargers. When my colleague Chris Welch shared his favorite USB-C travel charger with the world last week, I took it as a challenge. I humbly submit that my charger is just as small […]
Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them
Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them Illustration: The Verge Apple researchers released a new model that lets users describe in plain language what they want to change in a photo without ever touching photo editing software. The MGIE model, which Apple worked on with the University of […]
Toyota overcomes its EV skepticism to announce a three-row electric SUV for the US
Toyota overcomes its EV skepticism to announce a three-row electric SUV for the US Toyota is investing $1.3 billion in its Kentucky plant to support the production of EVs. Toyota is pumping $1.3 billion into its factory in Kentucky for “future electrification efforts,” including the production of a currently unnamed three-row electric SUV for the […]
How to keep your art out of AI generators
How to keep your art out of AI generators Here’s how to opt-out where you can, and fight back where you can’t. | Samar Haddad / The Verge AI-generated imagery feels inescapable. It’s in the video games you play, in the movies you watch, and has flooded social media platforms. It’s even been used to […]
X hits number one in App Store as leaked Drake nude goes viral
X hits number one in App Store as leaked Drake nude goes viral Illustration: The Verge X hit the number one slot among free apps on Apple’s App Store Wednesday, just as another celebrity image scandal was going viral on its platform. The hashtag “drakevideo” was trending as of Wednesday in the US, after a […]
T-Mobile is turning phone plans into VIP rewards programs
T-Mobile is turning phone plans into VIP rewards programs T-Mobile wants to be more than just your network. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge T-Mobile wants you to see it as more than a wireless company, so it’s flattering its customers with status. The company is launching a new program called Magenta Status, which includes […]