Strava closes the gates to sharing fitness data with other apps
Strava closes the gates to sharing fitness data with other apps Image: Strava Strava recently informed its users and partners that new terms for its API restrict the data that third-party apps can show, refrain from replicating Strava’s look, and place a ban on using data “for any model training related to artificial intelligence, machine […]
Niantic is building a ‘geospatial’ AI model based on Pokémon Go player data
Niantic is building a 'geospatial' AI model based on Pokémon Go player data Niantic is building a ‘geospatial’ AI model based on Pokémon Go player data Photo by Sam Byford / The Verge Niantic has announced that it’s building a new “Large Geospatial Model” (LGM) that combines millions of scans taken from the smartphones of […]
Sony’s new PlayStation Portal update lets you stream PS5 games from the cloud
Sony's new PlayStation Portal update lets you stream PS5 games from the cloud Sony’s new PlayStation Portal update lets you stream PS5 games from the cloud Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Sony is bringing a big new feature to the PlayStation Portal: cloud streaming. When it first launched, the device was […]
Microsoft is the mystery AI company licensing HarperCollins books, says Bloomberg
Microsoft is the mystery AI company licensing HarperCollins books, says Bloomberg Illustration: The Verge Just one day after 404 Media revealed that HarperCollins struck a three-year AI training deal with an unnamed company, Bloomberg now says Microsoft will use the publisher’s content to train a not-yet-announced AI model. HarperCollins said in a statement to 404 […]
Netflix says the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was ‘the most-streamed sporting event ever’
Netflix says the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was 'the most-streamed sporting event ever' Netflix says the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was ‘the most-streamed sporting event ever’ Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024 Despite widespread issues with video quality and buffering, Netflix’s live-streamed Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing […]
Aqara’s new DIY-ready smart water shutoff works in more smart homes with Matter
Aqara's new DIY-ready smart water shutoff works in more smart homes with Matter Aqara’s new DIY-ready smart water shutoff works in more smart homes with Matter Image: Aqara Aqara’s Smart Valve Controller T1 is now available, bringing an interoperable Matter-compatible valve controller option to the smart home for the first time. The $69.99 T1 connects […]
Android 16 is now available for early testers
Android 16 is now available for early testers Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has given us a glimpse at what’s coming in the next major version of Android. The first preview release for Android 16 is available for developers starting today, which expands the photo library and medical data-sharing capabilities in apps. […]
Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard
Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a 'Roy' for its Deckard Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard The original Steam Controller, and a prototype that preceded it. | Image: Sean Hollister / The Verge Two years ago, Valve told The Verge it wanted a […]
Bose acquires premium audio brand McIntosh
Bose acquires premium audio brand McIntosh Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Bose has acquired the high-end audio brand McIntosh — a move that Bose says will “significantly” expand its product lineup. The acquisition, which also includes McIntosh subsidiary Sonus faber, also “opens new opportunities in the automotive sector,” as both companies plan to […]
Google is further cracking down on sites publishing ‘parasite SEO’ content
Google is further cracking down on sites publishing 'parasite SEO' content Google is further cracking down on sites publishing ‘parasite SEO’ content Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Google is tightening its rules against “parasite SEO” content, or articles and pages that often have little to do with the site’s focus but that […]