Google says a typical AI text prompt only uses 5 drops of water — experts say that’s misleading
Google says a typical AI text prompt only uses 5 drops of water — experts say that's misleading Google says a typical AI text prompt only uses 5 drops of water — experts say that’s misleading Amid a fierce debate about the environmental toll of artificial intelligence, Google released a new study that says its […]
The best gadgets and apps in August (so far)
The best gadgets and apps in August (so far) During the last half month, we’ve covered a lot of interesting gadgets and apps and thought we’d highlight a few that caught our attention the most. For example, we have a robovac that can mop the edges of your walls (something that my manual mop usually […]
Elon Musk’s gangster tech regulation comes for Apple
Elon Musk's gangster tech regulation comes for Apple Elon Musk’s gangster tech regulation comes for Apple Elon Musk is calling in another return on his investment in American politics: he’s threatening Apple with a lawsuit because neither X nor xAI’s Grok have been recommended on the iOS App Store. How serious this threat is – […]
I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are made
I flew Insta360's Antigravity — it could change how drones are made I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are made The Antigravity A1. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge I know my way around a pair of joysticks – but I’d prefer to soar. I don’t want to think […]
Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature
Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature The Starlink Mini in Denmark. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Starlink now charges $5 a month to pause its high-speed, low-latency internet service, a feature that used to be available for free. It affects Roam, Residential, and Priority subscribers in the US, most […]
Blackwater’s founder would like to sell you a privacy phone made in the USA
Blackwater's founder would like to sell you a privacy phone made in the USA Blackwater’s founder would like to sell you a privacy phone made in the USA The UP Phone’s core hardware hasn’t changed since its first iteration. | Image: Unplugged Unplugged, a company cofounded and backed by Erik Prince, who is also the […]
Sam Altman is right and wrong about the future of photos
Sam Altman is right and wrong about the future of photos Don’t compare AI bunnies to phone camera processing, Sam. I’m annoyed, not for the first time, by something Sam Altman has said. But this time it’s because I’m annoyed at how much I agree with what he’s saying – even though I think his […]
Matter’s latest update doubles down on stability and pushes the platforms to play better together
Matter's latest update doubles down on stability and pushes the platforms to play better together Matter’s latest update doubles down on stability and pushes the platforms to play better together For Matter, this year was never going to be about flashy new features. Other than support for security cameras, which I hear should finally arrive […]
7 password managers to help keep your apps safe
7 password managers to help keep your apps safe Passwords still seem to be the most popular method of ensuring that the right person is using the right app or service, despite the slow adoption of passkeys, which are considered more secure. And because we should be using different ones for each device and/or app, […]
Inside the automated warehouse where robots are packing your groceries
Inside the automated warehouse where robots are packing your groceries It’s the lack of noise you notice first. There’s no clatter of equipment, rumble of engines, or chatter of coworkers. Only the low hum of electronics. For an industrial space, this is eerily quiet, but it makes sense in a building where robots might outnumber […]