Apple shipped its 3 billionth iPhone
Apple shipped its 3 billionth iPhone Tim Cook sure knows how to sell an iPhone. Apple has been the target of a fair amount of criticism over the past year, from its AI missteps to a strong distaste for its new design ethos. But the numbers don’t lie, and if Apple knows how to do […]
Apple says Trump’s tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs
Apple says Trump's tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs Apple says Trump’s tariffs are adding another $1 billion to its costs Apple is spending a lot on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the duties could add $1.1 billion to its costs during […]
Tim Cook says Apple is ‘open to’ AI acquisitions
Tim Cook says Apple is 'open to' AI acquisitions Tim Cook says Apple is ‘open to’ AI acquisitions Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is “open” to mergers and acquisitions as it “significantly” increases its investment in AI, as reported by CNBC. Cook’s statements were made alongside the release of Apple’s third-quarter earnings results, […]
DJI won’t sell you an Osmo 360 in the US — but these retailers will
DJI won't sell you an Osmo 360 in the US — but these retailers will DJI won’t sell you an Osmo 360 in the US — but these retailers will We knew DJI had a hard time importing its drones into the United States to the point that many shelves have gone bare, but it’s […]
Epic’s Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play
Epic's Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play Epic’s Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play Following an appeals court victory on Thursday, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney tweeted that “the Epic Games Store for Android will be coming to the Google Play Store.” This is despite Google’s plan to appeal the […]
Tesla’s ‘robotaxi’ rides in San Francisco have a human at the wheel
Tesla's 'robotaxi' rides in San Francisco have a human at the wheel Tesla’s ‘robotaxi’ rides in San Francisco have a human at the wheel Tesla’s newly-launched ride-hailing service in San Francisco isn’t quite ready for the “robotaxi” designation. After launching its robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, with a “safety monitor” in the passenger seat last […]
The 15 best back-to-school deals for college students
The 15 best back-to-school deals for college students The UE Wonderboom 4 is on sale for $79.99 ($20 off). Believe it or not, summer break is winding down and it’s almost time to head back to school. It’s sad, I know, but look at the bright side: retailers like Amazon are using the occasion as […]
Microsoft becomes the second $4 trillion company
Microsoft becomes the second $4 trillion company Microsoft’s stock price has risen so much today that it has passed a $4 trillion market valuation for the first time in its 50-year history. The software maker is the second company to be valued at $4 trillion, after Nvidia reached a market cap of over $4 trillion […]
Thumby Color micro-review: a delightfully tiny GBA clone that doesn’t play Nintendo
Thumby Color micro-review: a delightfully tiny GBA clone that doesn't play Nintendo Thumby Color micro-review: a delightfully tiny GBA clone that doesn’t play Nintendo The Thumby Color and Thumby handhelds. It’s always a risk betting on new video game hardware from a little-known company: what if game developers never show up? But the $50 Thumby […]
Why AI researchers are getting paid like NBA All-Stars
Why AI researchers are getting paid like NBA All-Stars Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. Today, I’m joined by Hayden Field, The Verge‘s senior AI reporter. We’re talking about the AI talent wars and why some researchers are suddenly getting traded like […]