SpaceX just filed for what could be the biggest IPO ever
SpaceX just filed for what could be the biggest IPO ever Elon Musk’s final frontier is officially open for business now that SpaceX has formally filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC. That kicks off what could be the largest initial public offering ever when it lists on the Nasdaq stock exchange with the ticker […]
Here are 42 of our favorite deals from REI’s massive Anniversary Sale
Here are 42 of our favorite deals from REI's massive Anniversary Sale REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived, bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, […]
Google Search’s AI evolution includes more ads
Google Search's AI evolution includes more ads Some ads will have chatbots built in. | Image: Google Google’s AI-powered Search era apparently also extends to its ads. Now, when you search for a product, Google’s Gemini AI chatbot will surface relevant items and generate a “custom explainer” about why you should purchase a specific one. […]
Vibe coding is coming to your phone
Vibe coding is coming to your phone Coming to your homescreen soon: your own app. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge “There’s an app for that” was the promise of the App Store from the very beginning. The app that will get your phone to do the thing you want it to? It’s just […]
You can now remix other people’s YouTube Shorts with AI
You can now remix other people's YouTube Shorts with AI Google announced a new YouTube Shorts Remix feature that lets users restyle clips or even insert themselves into other people’s videos using Gemini Omni. Now, at the bottom of a YouTube Short, when you click the remix icon, you’ll see an option to “reimagine” it. […]
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy Microsoft has recruited game industry analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox chief strategy officer. Ball publishes an annual state of video gaming report, which is a popular read across the game industry, and he’s “widely respected across gaming, media, and technology,” according to Xbox CEO Asha […]
It’s make or break time for AI labeling systems
It's make or break time for AI labeling systems If robust AI labeling was in place when these swagged out images of Pope Francis went viral, it may have been easier for people to tell they were fake. | Image: via Reddit / u/trippy_art_special We’re about to find out if the systems designed to make […]
If Google can’t make AI agents useful, maybe no one can
If Google can't make AI agents useful, maybe no one can For years, tech companies have promised AI will give everyone a capable personal assistant but delivered something more like a clueless intern. Over the past six months, that has started to change, thanks largely to the viral open-source AI agent platform OpenClaw. And among […]
‘It’s in the air’: Apple TV’s hottest new shows explore different sides of OnlyFans
'It's in the air': Apple TV's hottest new shows explore different sides of OnlyFans Margo’s Got Money Troubles. | Image: Apple Apple TV is best known for its lineup of science fiction shows and feel-good sitcoms, but of late the streaming service has veered in a different direction. A pair of its current buzziest shows […]
Android 17 is getting its own version of Apple’s Handoff
Android 17 is getting its own version of Apple's Handoff At launch, Continue On will only allow you to move tasks from a phone to a tablet. | Image: Google Google is adding a new Android feature that resembles Apple’s Handoff, allowing you to start a task on your Android phone and continue it right […]