Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would 'kill' the AI industry Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry As policy makers in the UK weigh how to regulate the AI industry, Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister and former Meta executive, claimed a push for artist […]
CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027
CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027 Disney Plus will become the new home of CoComelon outside of YouTube starting in 2027, according to Bloomberg. All eight seasons will move over from Netflix, which has hosted the absurdly popular kids’ show since 2020. CoComelon, essentially a series of mind-numbingly plotless, CG-animated vignettes set to […]
Three new DJI drones may be on the way
Three new DJI drones may be on the way DJI seems to be preparing three new drones for release in the coming months: a Mini 5 Pro, Avata 3, and a Neo 2, according to DroneXL. The site published leaked images and video of the drones, along with a new FCC filing that suggests DJI […]
Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era
Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google's agentic era Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era Gemini will automatically surface recommended prompts when you select it. I spent my morning with Gemini in Chrome, the new integration that puts the AI-powered assistant right in your browser. Instead […]
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers
Android Auto will get Spotify Jam and support for video apps and web browsers Spotify gets new templates for Android Auto. Android Auto is getting more than just Google’s Gemini assistant after the Google I/O developer conference. The company has also announced or otherwise shown off a slew of changes coming to the infotainment operating […]
Summer blockbuster season is here
Summer blockbuster season is here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 84, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Mubi and Around […]
The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon
The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon It’s finally time to upgrade for many owners of the earliest Amazon Fire TV devices, as Netflix is ending support for them next month, reports German outlet Heise. The cutoff for US users is June 3rd, according to ZDNet, which writes that the company has […]
X is back after an apparent widespread outage
X is back after an apparent widespread outage X is back up for most users after what appeared to be a significant outage that spiked early this morning around 9AM ET. Global internet monitor NetBlocks posted this morning that X “has been experiencing international outages for some users for a second time in a week,” […]
Twelve South’s slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price
Twelve South's slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price Twelve South’s slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe is down to $79.99 for Memorial Day. | Image: The Verge Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you somehow […]
X is down
X is down Elon Musk’s X appears to be in the midst of a significant outage. Feeds aren’t loading, and reports indicate that neither are DMs. A quick check of Down Detector shows a spike in reports that appeared to start shortly after 8AM ET and rise sharply. Reports seem to be leveling leveling off. […]