We need to relearn how to use AI when it’s on our bodies
We need to relearn how to use AI when it's on our bodies We need to relearn how to use AI when it’s on our bodies It’s not always easy to understand the difference between Assistant and Gemini on the wrist. Gemini has arrived on the wrist. It’s now in the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch […]
The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval
The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval The sudden firing of two high-ranking antitrust officials this week is signaling upheaval at an agency responsible for arguing some of the biggest tech monopoly cases in decades. Two top deputies to Department of Justice Antitrust Division chief Gail Slater were fired earlier […]
I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain
I tried 'Bricking' my phone to fix my brain I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain Fixing my eroded attention span has been a journey. Brick has sort of helped. “We need to talk.” Nobody likes to hear those words from their spouse. Especially when it’s delivered in a grave tone as you […]
Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus
Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus Amazon’s new Alexa Plus voice assistant works with most existing Amazon devices. In the week’s least surprising news, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that the company is exploring ways to bring ads to Alexa Plus, its new generative-AI-powered voice assistant. During a conference call following the company’s […]
Bing made Google dance and then stole some search traffic
Bing made Google dance and then stole some search traffic Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wanted to make Google dance two years ago, with an AI overhaul of Bing that was designed to steal Google’s all-important search market share. Now, there are plenty of signs that Microsoft has successfully taken search share off Google, both in the […]
The Verge’s favorite backpacks, totes, and other bags for 2025
The Verge's favorite backpacks, totes, and other bags for 2025 The Verge’s favorite backpacks, totes, and other bags for 2025 About two years ago, we ran an article in which Verge staffers talked about their favorite backpacks and other bags. It’s time for a new one, and so we asked the staff to tell us […]
Hey Microsoft, is it ‘Xbox PC’ or ‘Xbox on PC’?
Hey Microsoft, is it 'Xbox PC' or 'Xbox on PC'? Hey Microsoft, is it ‘Xbox PC’ or ‘Xbox on PC’? Microsoft first started using the “Xbox PC” term in a blog post announcing the Gears of Wars remaster in early May. It was a new branding effort designed to signal that games are available on PC through its own Xbox PC […]
Spotify’s terrible privacy settings just leaked Palmer Luckey’s bops and bangers
Spotify's terrible privacy settings just leaked Palmer Luckey's bops and bangers Spotify’s terrible privacy settings just leaked Palmer Luckey’s bops and bangers Have you ever wondered what bops powerful figures are listening to on Spotify? You’d be amazed what you can get with a profile search – but just in case you want them all […]
This ‘violently racist’ hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times’ Mamdani scoop
This 'violently racist' hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times' Mamdani scoop This ‘violently racist’ hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times’ Mamdani scoop The ultimate source for The New York Times’ story about Zohran Mamdani’s college application is an open secret. It’s an anime-loving neo-Nazi whose […]
Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data — and their culture
Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data — and their culture Dr. Max Liboiron, Professor in the Department of Geography at Memorial University in St. John, Newfoundland, Canada. Every month, a group of Indigenous scientists from around the world gathers on Zoom. They never have an agenda. They meet as colleagues to catch up […]