The AirPods Pro 3 just dropped below $200 for the first time
The AirPods Pro 3 just dropped below $200 for the first time The AirPods Pro 3 are better than their predecessors in every way. Apple’s latest gadgets have gotten some notable discounts lately — including the recently released Apple Watch Series 11, which is still on sale for $100 off at Amazon. Now, we’re seeing […]
Disney accuses Google of copyright infringement on a ‘massive scale’ following deal with OpenAI
Disney accuses Google of copyright infringement on a 'massive scale' following deal with OpenAI Disney has accused Google of engaging in copyright infringement on a “massive scale,” claiming its AI models have generated images resembling characters from Frozen, Deadpool, Star Wars, and others, according to a report from Variety. In a cease-and-desist letter sent to […]
Relax, grown-ups: VR is doing fine
Relax, grown-ups: VR is doing fine This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. When news broke last week that Meta may cut the budget of its Meta Reality Labs unit by as much as 30 percent, followed […]
33 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier
33 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier Smart home products are all about making everyday life a little easier, which is why they’re some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, […]
Sen. Ed Markey wants media companies to fight for the First Amendment
Sen. Ed Markey wants media companies to fight for the First Amendment Today, I’m talking with Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, and you’ll hear me start with the only question I think anyone should be asking any politician in the federal government right now: What the hell is going on here? Sen. Markey didn’t mince […]
AT&T’s new home security system is powered by Google Home and Abode
AT&T's new home security system is powered by Google Home and Abode Here are all the devices that you get in the Connected Life $699 advanced kit. AT&T is launching Connected Life, a new smart home security offering built around Google Home that keeps working during power or internet outages. Connected Life can be self-installed […]
Adobe sees a bright future as AI bet pays off
Adobe sees a bright future as AI bet pays off Entrenching generative AI into Adobe’s creative software ecosystem is paying off, according to the company’s latest earnings. While its share price has fallen by more than 37 percent this year at the time of writing, Adobe is reporting a bump in annual profits driven by […]
Ayaneo’s first Android phone looks like a return of the Xperia Play
Ayaneo's first Android phone looks like a return of the Xperia Play Retro gaming handheld manufacturer Ayaneo has finally revealed the design of its first Android phone, which has been teased since August. Fittingly, it too is a throwback – to 2011’s Sony Ericcson Xperia Play. The Pocket Play has a screen that slides up […]
Donald Trump reminds the entire world he has no idea what 6G means
Donald Trump reminds the entire world he has no idea what 6G means When business leaders spout buzzwords like “AI,” “8K” and “5G,” sometimes in the same sentence, we often get a sneaking suspicion they don’t know what they mean! With President Donald Trump, there’s no need to wonder: he clearly has no idea. “What […]
Trump could introduce ‘mandatory’ social media reviews for travelers
Trump could introduce 'mandatory' social media reviews for travelers The Trump administration could soon require tourists from dozens of nations to hand over their social media handles before entering the country. Under a proposal from US Customs and Border Protection, the agency would make social media history from the past five years a “mandatory” part […]