ChatGPT is getting a ‘lightweight’ version of its deep research tool
ChatGPT is getting a 'lightweight' version of its deep research tool ChatGPT is getting a ‘lightweight’ version of its deep research tool OpenAI is introducing a new version of its ChatGPT deep research tool that it says is cheaper to operate. The “lightweight” model is available now to free users, as well as those on […]
Microsoft made an ad with generative AI and nobody noticed
Microsoft made an ad with generative AI and nobody noticed This shot was probably made by AI — the clipboards and Mason jar are good tells. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft has revealed that it’s created a minute-long advert for its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop hardware using generative AI. But there’s a twist: it released […]
Bluesky is down
Bluesky is down Bluesky is currently experiencing a major outage. On my desktop browser, my Bluesky feed won’t load at all — it just shows a spinning loading circle. I’m seeing something similar with the mobile app; I can log in, but when I do, the feed doesn’t low. Other Verge colleagues are also experiencing […]
Yahoo wants to buy Chrome
Yahoo wants to buy Chrome Legacy search brand Yahoo has been working on its own web browser prototype, and says it would like to buy Google’s Chrome if the company is forced by a court to sell it. The information came out during the fourth day of the Justice Department’s remedies trial to rectify Google’s […]
Meta is trying to clean up Facebook spam
Meta is trying to clean up Facebook spam Meta is ramping up efforts to rid Facebook of spammy content, the company announced on Thursday. It’s cracking down on accounts that try to “game” the Facebook algorithm with lengthy posts and numerous hashtags. The platform is also taking action against accounts that create posts with captions […]
Trump updates Biden’s robo-car crash reporting rule to benefit Tesla
Trump updates Biden's robo-car crash reporting rule to benefit Tesla Trump updates Biden’s robo-car crash reporting rule to benefit Tesla In a surprise move, President Trump’s transportation department has decided to keep the Biden-era rule requiring automakers and tech companies to report crashes that involve fully or partially autonomous vehicles. But they’re making a few […]
Bowers & Wilkins upgraded our pick for the best sounding wireless headphones
Bowers & Wilkins upgraded our pick for the best sounding wireless headphones Bowers & Wilkins’ new PX7 S3 are slimmer than the S2e, and include a smaller carrying case. | Image: Bowers & Wilkins We called Bowers & Wilkins’ PX7 S2e the “best-sounding wireless headphones” in our noise-canceling headphones buyer’s guide, but the company’s latest […]
Threads’ web app is moving from .net to .com
Threads' web app is moving from .net to .com Threads’ web app is moving from .net to .com Threads on the web has a new address. Now, you can access the Meta-owned network by heading to Threads.com instead of Threads.net. The move will likely make it easier for users to find the website, as traffic […]
Ember’s 16-ounce temperature-controlled Tumbler is half off
Ember's 16-ounce temperature-controlled Tumbler is half off Ember’s 16-ounce temperature-controlled Tumbler is half off At 16 ounces, the Ember Tumbler is the biggest smart mug Ember sells. Tired of your coffee going cold halfway through the cup? Ember’s smart mugs are designed specifically to solve that problem, and right now the black Ember Tumbler is […]
Meta is laying off employees in Reality Labs
Meta is laying off employees in Reality Labs Meta has laid off an unspecified number of employees in its Reality Labs division, a company spokesperson confirmed. The cuts affected teams working in Oculus Studios, Meta’s in-house games division for Quest headsets, as well as some employees involved in the company’s hardware efforts, according to people […]