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by Hayden Field on (#6YQCJ)
A California federal judge ruled Thursday that three authors suing Anthropic over copyright infringement can bring a class action lawsuit representing all U.S. writers whose work was allegedly downloaded from libraries of pirated works. The filing alleges that Anthropic, the Amazon-backed OpenAI competitor behind the chatbot Claude, violated the Copyright Act by doing Napster-style downloading [...]
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by Jay Peters on (#6YQ9B)
Today is World Emoji Day, and the Unicode Consortium is sharing a preview of some of the new emoji that should hit your devices early next year as part of Unicode 17.0. If you ask me, it's a promising batch, especially the Bigfoot emoji - sorry, hairy creature." The list includes these emoji, according to [...]
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by Cameron Faulkner on (#6Y7T2)
You might find it kind of sad to put a hard-earned gadget into a protective case. To me, it's freeing. Using a case relieves me of the worry that it will accumulate tons of little scratches. So, I wasted no time testing cases on the new Nintendo Switch 2, and it didn't take long for [...]
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by Charles Pulliam-Moore on (#6YQ9C)
It has been five years since Netflix first announced that it was working with Ubisoft to develop a live-action Assassin's Creed show inspired by the hit games series. For a long time, it seemed like the project might be dead in the water given how little news there was about it. But now it looks [...]
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by Tom Warren on (#6YQ9D)
AMD's latest Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series of CPUs go on sale later this month, and the top option will be priced at $11,699. The 9000 WX-Series chips are designed for workstations, with the $11,699 Threadripper Pro 9995WX shipping on July 23rd with 96 cores and 192 threads. Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro [...]
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by Andrew Liszewski on (#6YQ9E)
Elgato has released four new color options for its Stream Deck and other streaming accessories as part of a new Dreamscape collection designed to better match the aesthetic of a studio or gaming room. The devices and accessories have previously typically only been available in white or black, but are now available in forest green, [...]
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by Sean Hollister on (#6YQ9F)
Valve's Steam Deck has dominated the handheld gaming PC space since its 2022 debut. But even as more powerful Windows handhelds arrived to keep up with more demanding games, none have beaten the Steam Deck's combination of ease-of-use, ergonomics, power, and battery life at an affordable price. That still hasn't changed. The Lenovo Legion Go [...]
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by Andrew J. Hawkins on (#6YQ6H)
Earlier this week, Elon Musk posted an image of Tesla's robotaxi service area in Austin, Texas, that was in the shape of a penis. Hilarious, I know, but more importantly: it appeared that Tesla's map was slightly larger than Waymo's service area, which covers just 37 square miles in Austin. Today, Waymo announced its own [...]
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by Jess Weatherbed on (#6YQ6G)
Wacom has announced the MovinkPad 11, an all-in-one Android-powered tablet for digital illustrators who want to draw on the go. Unlike other display drawing tablets in Wacom's lineup, the $449 MovinkPad doesn't need to be connected to a laptop or PC, placing it in direct competition with the Apple Pencil and iPad combo that's proved [...]
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by Andrew Webster on (#6YQ6J)
Ever since the New York Times acquired Wordle and went all-in on games, there's been something of a slow-brewing arms race in the space. The Times continues to release new games, and it's now up against intriguing competitors like Puzzmo, Netflix, The Atlantic, and even LinkedIn, while established games like Words With Friends have adjusted [...]
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by Alex Heath on (#6YQ6M)
Hello, and welcome to Decoder! I'm Alex Heath, deputy editor at The Verge and author of the Command Line newsletter. I'm hosting our Thursday episodes while Nilay is out on parental leave. Today, we're talking about how AI is changing the way we use the web. If you're like me, you're probably already using apps [...]
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by Andrew Webster on (#6YQ6K)
Shadow Labyrinth didn't make the best first impression, though I'm not talking about the game itself. The concept of a gritty reboot of Pac-Man first reared its strange head in Secret Level, an anthology that turned notable video games into animated shorts that mostly felt like extended commercials. And that's exactly what the episode "Circle," [...]
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by Antonio G. Di Benedetto on (#6YQ6N)
Sony's new RX1R III camera looks awesome. Hardcore photo enthusiasts have wanted an updated version of its full-frame compact camera, the RX1, for nearly a decade. I'm not surprised it costs a whopping $5,100 (cameras and lenses have been trending more expensive), but what I do find surprising, and quite egregious, is that the RX1R [...]
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by Kevin Nguyen on (#6YQ49)
A24 is known for its prestige arthouse films, but in its early days as a distributor, it made most of its money from elevated horror films like Ari Aster's Hereditary and Midsommar. Over a decade in, the ambitions of A24 and Aster have expanded beyond genre film. But for both, the more recent results have [...]
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by Jess Weatherbed on (#6YQ48)
Adobe is launching new generative AI filmmaking tools that provide fun ways to create sound effects and control generated video outputs. Alongside the familiar text prompts that typically allow you to describe what Adobe's Firefly AI models should make or edit, users can now use onomatopoeia-like voice recordings to generate custom sounds, and use reference [...]
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by Dominic Preston on (#6YQ47)
Dyson is expanding the range of ear caps and cushions it offers for its customizable OnTrac headphones, with two new colors launching today for each. That doesn't change the four default designs you're able to pick from when buying the $499.99 OnTracs, but it does give existing owners new options to mix up the design. [...]
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by Andrew J. Hawkins on (#6YQ4A)
Uber plans to make multi-hundred-million dollar investments" in both Nuro and Lucid as part of a massive new robotaxi deal that was just announced. The three companies are linking up to deploy 20,000 or more" robotaxis in the US over the next six years. The vehicles will be Lucid's new Gravity SUV, equipped with autonomous [...]
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by Jess Weatherbed on (#6YQ4B)
Slack is using AI to help business users quickly understand confusing company language and concentrate on their most important tasks. The communication platform announced that it will soon" be adding a feature that explains workplace jargon, and an AI writing assistant for Slack canvases that automates repetitive writing tasks like summarizing conversations and note-taking. The [...]
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by Jay Peters on (#6YQ1Y)
Roblox is introducing a way to let trusted friends chat more freely among themselves, but it will require that they use a new age estimation tool to verify that they're over 13. The platform is renaming Friends to Connections, and people can only use unfiltered text chat and the Party social feature with a more [...]
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by Emma Roth on (#6YPYN)
TikTok will now let songwriters highlight tracks they've written or co-written directly on their profiles. The list of songs will live within the Music" tab on their profile, similar to the one TikTok already offers for artists on the platform. Users who register as songwriters will also get a Songwriter" label beneath their account name. [...]
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by Ash Parrish on (#6YPSY)
The battle between Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton and the three former executives at its developer Unknown Worlds continues. Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire - the three executives who Krafton terminated earlier this year - have filed a lawsuit detailing the alleged attempts by Krafton to torpedo the early access release of Subnautica 2 [...]
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by Andrew Liszewski on (#6YPP5)
Google is raising the price of its Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions starting in August 2025. According to emails sent out to subscribers today, the cost of the entry-level Nest Aware service is increasing from $8 per month or $80 per year to $10 per month or $100 when paying for a full [...]
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by Victoria Song on (#6YPP6)
Days after introducing an AI waifu' companion for Grok, Elon Musk is now officially teasing a male version for the ladies. So far we can tell it is broody and dark-haired, and according to Musk, his personality is inspired by Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from 50 Shades." This is a decidedly different [...]
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by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy on (#64PR0)
A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it's raining cats and dogs? A smart lock solves all of these problems and more. One of the best smart home [...]
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by Tom Warren on (#6YPK3)
I like to drive without the distractions of my work life interrupting me, but if you're eager to stay connected then Mercedes-Benz is ready. You'll soon be able to join a Microsoft Teams call in some MercedesBenz vehicles and use the in-car camera to chat with colleagues while you're driving. MercedesBenz is the first car [...]
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by Jay Peters on (#6YPK4)
Nintendo just announced the two leads of its live-action Legend of Zelda film, and unlike the celebrity-packed Mario movie cast, Zelda will star two young, lesser-known actors: Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. You may not have heard of them, but there's a good chance they're going to be a part [...]
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by Victoria Song on (#6YPK5)
Earlier this week, xAI added what can only be described as an AI anime girlfriend named Ani to its Grok chatbot. Which is how I ended up on a virtual starry beach as an AI waifu avatar tried to give me a "spicy" kiss. You've probably seen screenshots, videos, and various writeups about Ani spread [...]
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by Andrew J. Hawkins on (#6YPK6)
General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces yet again, this time with the intent to build energy storage units made out of new batteries and recycled EV packs. The two companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to build energy storage out of US-manufactured batteries, as well as second-life" EV packs from GM's vehicles. [...]
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by Brandon Widder on (#54C38)
While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Prime Day,many great iPad deals are available outside of those times. The day-to-day discounts come and go like changing winds, so there's often some amount to be saved, particularly on Apple's most affordable iPad. The most recentiPad Pro and iPad [...]
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by Brandt Ranj on (#5GSQ4)
Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2025 at a substantial discount. There's usually a great deal happening on a mid- or high-end TV from LG, TCL, Hisense, or Amazon's own Fire TV brand - even if the biggest discounts remain reserved for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Amazon [...]
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by Hayden Field on (#6YPGS)
Scale AI, the AI industry's chief data dealer, will lay off 14 percent of its workforce, or about 200 employees, just one month after Meta took a multibillion-dollar stake in the company and hired its CEO and other staff. The layoffs include 500 of its global contractors, Scale spokesperson Joe Osborne told The Verge, adding [...]
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by Sheena Vasani on (#6YPGT)
It's almost back to school season, and we're starting to see some great laptop deals trickle in as a result. Walmart continues to sell the M1-powered MacBook Air for $599, but if you want more power and a sleeker design, the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air starts at just $699 ($100 off) from Best Buy. That's [...]
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by Jay Peters on (#6YPGV)
Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.3, set to launch on Thursday for Mac, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S, will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. The new AutoDrive feature, available in all cars and motorcycles, lets you drive from place to place automatically. You [...]
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by Emma Roth on (#6YPGW)
Google officially has a date for its Pixel launch event: August 20th, 2025. In an invite sent on Wednesday, Google says the event will take place in New York City at 1PM ET, where the company will show off the latest on our Pixel phones, watches, buds, and more." During the event, Google is expected [...]
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by Andrew Liszewski on (#6YPEB)
It's been less than three months since Insta360 released its X5 360-degree action camera, but the company is already introducing new accessories and a major firmware update. Improvements include a new AdaptiveTone feature delivering better color and detail in both bright and dark areas" when filming with both lenses, and a larger battery you can [...]
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by Emma Roth on (#6YPEC)
Google will now let everyone in the US call local businesses using AI. The feature, which is now available in Search, allows you to use AI for pricing or availability information without having to talk on the phone. Google first started testing this feature in January, and it's still only available for certain kinds of [...]
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by Andrew J. Hawkins on (#6YPED)
Tesla is continuing to tweak its best-selling EVs in China in the hopes that it can boost its sales amid rising competition from BYD and other domestic manufacturers. Tesla applied for a new sales license with China's Ministry of Information Technology for a longer range Model 3 Plus sedan. Likewise, it applied for a license [...]
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by Andrew Webster on (#6YPB6)
It's been a long time coming, but we finally have a real look at the end of Stranger Things. Netflix just released the first teaser trailer for the show's fifth season, which will also be its last when it starts streaming later this year. As was alluded to in the finale of season 4, the [...]
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by Andrew Liszewski on (#6YPB7)
OnePlus announced a new USB-C charging cable that does more than just pass power and data from one device to another. The OnePlus 2-in-1 Supervooc Cable features an inline pogo pin connector that can be used to charge the company's OnePlus Watch 3, Watch 2, and Watch 2R smartwatches while also charging a connected smartphone. [...]
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by Andrew Webster on (#6YPB8)
In past Donkey Kong games, like Tropical Freeze or DKC Returns, I would often find myself stuck against a particularly challenging platforming sequence. And there wasn't much I could do. If I wanted to progress, I had to nail those jumps or avoid those spikes to move on. Donkey Kong Bananza, on the other hand, [...]
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by Jess Weatherbed on (#6YPB9)
Razer is launching a new $350 external graphics enclosure that can boost the visual performance of gaming laptops or handhelds, provided you make a few other investments. The Razer Core X V2 is the first of Razer's Core X eGPU chassis lineup to support the faster Thunderbolt 5 connectivity standard, providing a single cable that [...]
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by David Pierce on (#6YPBB)
Knox Morris stands onstage, stares out into the depths of the famed 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, and raises his arms to the heavens. The backing track to his song, a synth-heavy pop-punk number called "Going, Going, Gone," begins to play at an absolutely deafening volume. Morris grins through the first few staccato bars of [...]
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by Jay Peters on (#6YPBA)
Jay Peters is a news editor for The Verge, which means, he explains, I write and edit news about tech, gaming, and all of the many things The Verge covers. I also write a lot about indie video games. And I'm taking over David Pierce's Installer newsletter while he's on parental leave - please subscribe!" [...]
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by Ash Parrish on (#6YP98)
My first thought upon starting up Donkey Kong Bananza was, "Why yes, I actually would like to go ape shit." The game starts by having Donkey Kong smash through a wall to reveal a glittering gem waiting to be liberated from the rock. But instead of punching the bright yellow gem into bite-size pieces, I [...]
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by Charles Pulliam-Moore on (#6YP99)
Though Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie won't be out until May 7th, 2027, we finally know who is going to be playing the titular princess and her faithful knight. This morning via its news app, Nintendo announced that Bo Bragason (Renegade Nell, The Radleys) and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Haunting of Bly Manor, Pinocchio) [...]
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by Jess Weatherbed on (#6YP9A)
Google is rolling out AI-generated summaries directly within Discover, its personalized news feed nestled within the Google Search app. TechCrunch reports that some users in the US are seeing Discover cards on iOS and Android that provide the new summaries in place of a headline and logo from a single publisher, similar to how AI [...]
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by Tom Warren on (#6YP7Q)
Cyberpunk 2077 is launching on macOS tomorrow, and CD Projekt Red is now sharing details on exactly what Mac you'll need to get the most out of the game. While Cyberpunk 2077 has been optimized for a variety of Macs, from early M1 models up, if you want the top very high fidelity" config then [...]
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by Dominic Preston on (#6YP7R)
Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to announce it had a Qi2.2 wireless charging power bank on the way, but it wasn't alone for long. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has already certified eight Qi2.2 products, all from different manufacturers, including power banks, car mounts, and 3-in-1 stands. Qi2.2 is the latest version of the [...]
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by Jay Peters on (#6YNZD)
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders that lets the AI tool see everything that's on your screen. Previously, the tool was able to look at two apps at a time and connect the dots between the two, but with this change, it can look at your whole desktop or [...]
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by Victoria Song on (#6QTXV)
It used to be easy to pick an Apple Watch. All you had to do was choose whether you wanted the larger model or the smaller one. Then Apple added optional cellular connectivity. Then, a more affordable Watch SE (now in its second generation) and, in 2022, the rugged Apple Watch Ultra (also now in [...]
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