Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple
Elon Musk's xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple Elon Musk is suing Apple and OpenAI over claims that their deal to build ChatGPT into the iPhone is stifling competition in the AI industry. In a lawsuit filed on Monday, the Musk-owned X Corp. and xAI also accuse […]
The new Fi Mini pet tracker has GPS, and it’s barely bigger than an AirTag
The new Fi Mini pet tracker has GPS, and it's barely bigger than an AirTag The new Fi Mini pet tracker has GPS, and it’s barely bigger than an AirTag Fi, the pet tech company known for its smart dog collar, has launched a clip-on GPS tracker that it says is the perfect size for […]
Apple’s three-year iPhone plan is a break from the boring
Apple's three-year iPhone plan is a break from the boring Apple’s three-year iPhone plan is a break from the boring Next month, Apple is rumored to debut a slimmed-down iPhone Air, breaking from the small design tweaks and spec bumps that have become routine at its launch events. The three-year plan will see its hardware […]
EcoFlow’s Rapid power bank is the fastest yet
EcoFlow's Rapid power bank is the fastest yet EcoFlow’s Rapid power bank is the fastest yet EcoFlow’s Rapid Pro Power Bank fast charging at 320W on top of EcoFlow’s Rapid Pro Desktop Charger. It’s now possible to charge a large 99Wh (27,650mAh) power bank – the largest you can easily take on an airplane – […]
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room
The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room It’s small, it’s relatively quiet, it has a handy sleep mode with remote wake-up, and the front tiles are even rotatable. The Framework Desktop is a great fit for a living room. I’ve long dreamed of doing all […]
They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen
They're trying to make deep-sea mining happen They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen A protest in Netherlands. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on deep-sea mining and critical minerals, follow Justine Calma. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. […]
Bose’s compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now
Bose's compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now Bose’s compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now Bose’s entry-level soundbar features a compact design, making it a great fit for small bedrooms. | Image: Bose If you’re looking to upgrade your movie night, a soundbar is an easy way to […]
What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?
What's on your desk, Dominic Preston? What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston? Not all of The Verge‘s staff live in the US. For example, news editor Dominic Preston is based in London and is, as he says, “responsible for keeping our news coverage ticking over in UK mornings before the US team comes online.” He […]
The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)
The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US) The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if Fairphone 5 owners were considering a new model already – these are […]
Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK’s internet police?
Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK's internet police? Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK’s internet police? After the United Kingdom began enforcing its sweeping Online Safety Act in April, British regulator Ofcom served violation notices to three notorious sites: 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms, each of which risked multimillion-dollar fines. Late last week, […]