Xbox is now XBOX
Xbox is now XBOX Xbox just allcapsmaxxed: meet XBOX. This isn’t a joke, Microsoft appears to be actually rebranding Xbox to XBOX. Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, ran a poll on X earlier this week, asking fans whether Microsoft should use Xbox or XBOX? The results were in favor of XBOX, and the company has now […]
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection program to all users over the age of 18 – meaning just about anyone can have the platform hunt for potential deepfakes of themselves. The likeness detection feature uses a selfie-style scan of a person’s face […]
Windows 11 tests an adjustable taskbar and resizable Start menu
Windows 11 tests an adjustable taskbar and resizable Start menu Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 test will allow you to reposition the taskbar and change the size of the Start menu. The update, which is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental channel, lets you place the taskbar on the bottom, top, left, or […]
The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states
The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states If you’re not staying on top of Analogue 3D updates, now’s the time to start. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Analogue has released a new firmware update for its Analogue 3D console that adds the Memories save state feature. Memories, which was first […]
AI radio hosts demonstrate why AI can’t be trusted alone
AI radio hosts demonstrate why AI can't be trusted alone AI radio DJs demonstrated their volatile personalities. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Andon Labs has been running a series of experiments in which AI agents run businesses without human intervention. Its latest is a quartet of radio stations run by some […]
Does Trump Mobile know how many stripes are on the American flag?
Does Trump Mobile know how many stripes are on the American flag? The T1 Phone has the wrong number of stripes, but it does at least have 50 stars. | Screenshot: Trump Mobile Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the […]
OpenAI now wants ChatGPT to access your bank accounts
OpenAI now wants ChatGPT to access your bank accounts ChatGPT will even know how much credit card debt you have. | Image: OpenAI Your trust in AI is about to be put to the test: OpenAI will soon let you give the chatbot direct access to your bank accounts. The new feature announced in preview […]
The promises and pitfalls of personalized health
The promises and pitfalls of personalized health This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A few days ago, my esthetician was smearing hot wax on […]
X is fighting Andrew Tate’s attempt to unmask his critics
X is fighting Andrew Tate's attempt to unmask his critics X is fighting for its users’ right to anonymity against the far-right influencers and accused human traffickers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are seeking to unmask their online critics. The Tate brothers filed suit against the owners of more than a dozen social media accounts […]
Bose’s new Lifestyle Ultra speakers are now available
Bose's new Lifestyle Ultra speakers are now available Sonos has a new rival in town. Bose’s new Lifestyle Collection includes a $299 Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, a $1,099 Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, and the $899 Ultra Subwoofer, all of which are now available directly from Bose and third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Bose Lifestyle Ultra […]