Google stopped a zero-day hack that it says was developed with AI
Google stopped a zero-day hack that it says was developed with AI For the first time, Google says it has spotted and stopped a zero-day exploit developed with AI. According to a report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), “prominent cyber crime threat actors” were planning to use the vulnerability for a “mass exploitation event” […]
Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid
Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid Smart energy management just took a step closer to becoming simpler. This week, the organizations behind Matter, the smart-home interoperability standard, and the OpenADR protocol, which sends signals between the grid and the home, announced an agreement to work together. This should make […]
Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them
Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a former Decoder guest host, one of my cofounders here at The Verge, and also just […]
TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads
TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads TikTok is preparing to roll out a paid, ad-free version of its app in the UK. The new subscription announced today will be available to users over 18 “over the coming months,” according to TikTok’s announcement and will cost £3.99 (about $5.40) per month. In exchange […]
Venmo finally takes privacy seriously
Venmo finally takes privacy seriously Venmo is starting to test a big redesign of its app, and as part of the changes, it will be implementing a major new privacy measure: the onboarding process for new users will set their posts to only be viewable by their friends by default instead of being public. It’s […]
Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost
Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost Microsoft is currently testing a new speed boost feature in Windows 11 that is designed to improve app launch times and make things like the Start menu feel more responsive. The feature, which is reportedly called “Low Latency Profile,” will ramp up CPU frequency in short bursts […]
Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked and cracked a week before its release
Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked and cracked a week before its release The full version of Playground Games’ upcoming Forza Horizon 6 has leaked online over the weekend and has already been cracked by pirates. The download appeared on file sharing sites after some Steam users were allegedly able to obtain access to an […]
Logitech’s tiny folding mouse improves upon the laptop trackpad
Logitech's tiny folding mouse improves upon the laptop trackpad You might think this looks like a phone at first glance, but it isn’t — it’s a mouse that’s folded in half. | Images by Logitech / shared by WinFuture Logitech is reportedly developing a new wireless mouse that folds in half to make it easier […]
The Bastl Kalimba is a wild synth that thinks it’s a thumb piano
The Bastl Kalimba is a wild synth that thinks it's a thumb piano It’s already raised over $700,000 on Kickstarter. | Image: Bastl Make no mistake, the Bastl Kalimba is a synthesizer, you just play it like a kalimba. Its tines don’t really make much sound. There is an internal mic that you can blend […]
Cricut’s $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again
Cricut's $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again The desk-friendly Cricut Joy 2 comes in multiple colors. | Photo: Sheena Vasani / The Verge I’ve always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I’ve spent three weeks with the Cricut […]