Sonos announces redesigned app that puts everything on your homescreen: Sonos will release a major update to its mobile app on May 7th. The company will also ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24137502/sonos-new-app-announced
Microsoft launches Phi-3, its smallest AI model yet: Phi-3 Mini is the first of three small AI models Microsoft plans to release that are capable of doing ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24137534/microsoft-phi-3-launch-small-ai-language-model
Quick Glance: Microsoft unveils Phi-3 as latest AI model
- Phi-3 Mini is the first of three small AI models Microsoft plans to release that are capable of performing multiple AI tasks at lower computational costs.
- Microsoft launched the latest version of its lightweight AI model Phi-3 Mini, the first of three small models the company aims to release.
Tesla’s in its flop era: Tesla is in trouble. Sales are down, its stock is tumbling, and the company’s future appears to be in doubt ...
theverge.com/24134781/tesla-q1-2024-earnings-sales-market-share-elon-musk
Elon Musk is fighting Australia to host a stabbing video on X: Elon Musk with Australian authorities over demands for X to remove violent content of a stabbing ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138062/elon-musk-fighting-australia-stabbing-video-x-twitter-censorship
Meta starts licensing headset OS in battle with Apple: CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Horizon OS powering the Meta Quest will be integrated into headsets ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137284/meta-license-horizon-os-quest-headset-lenovo-asus
Fortnite will let players hide mean emotes: The v29.30 update will include a setting called “See Confrontational Emotes”, which will let players hide the ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137748/fortnite-will-let-players-hide-mean-emotes-take-the-laugh-it-up
Adobe’s new Firefly model makes it easier to use Photoshop’s AI tools: Adobe is adding some new generative AI tools to its Photoshop creative software that aim ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138011/adobe-firefly-3-ai-model-photoshop-tools-reference-image
Europe’s warming up at nearly twice the global average, says new report: The UN’s World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s climate agency ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137368/europe-climate-change-warming-un-copernicus-report
Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s latest trailer introduces Cassandra Nova: Deadpool & Wolverine — in theaters July 26th — chases Casandra Nova across the multiverse in a ...
theverge.com/24137038/deadpool-and-wolverine-trailer-sleeves-cassandra-nova
Quick Glance: Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Teases Grim Fate of MCU Hero
- The latest trailer for "Deadpool & Wolverine" showcases Wade Wilson's entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- The merging of 20th Century Fox and MCU introduces familiar characters and faces from "X-Men" movies.
- A scene featuring a massive Ant-Man helmet with a Giant-Man skull hints at a grim fate for an MCU superhero.
- The trailer reveals Cassandra Nova as the main antagonist and includes recognizable mutants like Deathstrike and Azazel.
Billie Eilish will be the bad guy in Fortnite: Fortnite’s latest musical collaboration will introduce Billie Eilish into the battle royale game on April 23rd ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137317/billie-eilish-fortnite-festival-date
Tales of the Shire will let you live out your cozy hobbit fantasies: Private Division and Weta Workshop are bringing Tales of the Shire, a hobbit life sim game ...
theverge.com/24137113/tales-of-the-shire-trailer-private-division-weta-workshop
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving price to $8,000 ahead of earnings report: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is getting discounted from $12,000 down to $8 ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137056/tesla-full-self-driving-fsd-price-cut-8000
Quick Glance: Tesla Stocks Plummet Before Earnings Announcement
- The Tesla stock dropped by 3.4% on Monday, closing at $142.05, marking a 43% decline for the year, the second worst among S&P 500 members.
- Tesla cut prices in the USA, China, and across Europe, offering reductions of up to $2,000 on their popular Model Y SUV and entry-level Model 3 sedan.
- These reductions compound investors' growing concerns following weak first-quarter deliveries, layoffs, and a Cybertruck recall.
- Analysts are anticipating a 5.1% revenue decrease for Tesla in the first quarter, potentially marking the first year-over-year decline since Q2 2020 due to Covid disruptions.
Amazon is ending Prime Air drone delivery in California as it eyes Arizona: Amazon will shut down its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137383/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-closing-lockeford-california-phoenix-arizona
Tip line that guards against child sexual abuse images may struggle against AI: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children already struggles to ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137204/stanford-report-national-center-for-missing-and-exploited-children-ai-images
Newsletter platform Ghost adopts ActivityPub to ‘bring back the open web’: Ghost is adopting the ActivtyPub standard as the fediverse gains more and more ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137296/ghost-newsletter-activitypub-fediverse-support
Microsoft hires former Meta exec to bolster AI supercomputing team: Microsoft has hired Jason Taylor, the former vice president of infrastructure at Meta ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137391/microsoft-hires-meta-ai-supercomputing-jason-taylor
Anker’s 8-in-1 charging station is matching its lowest price to date: Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1) is going for $30 off right now ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137089/anker-qi2-maggo-magnetic-charging-station-macbook-air-13-deal-sale
Gaming giant Embracer Group is splitting into three companies: Embracer Group will split itself into three distinct games and entertainment companies: Asmodee ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24136934/embracer-group-splitting-three-companies-middle-earth-enterprises
Is your PC having trouble? Your smart TV might be to blame: Kevin Snow was having problems with their computer. The reason? Interference from their Hisense TV ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137295/when-the-smarthome-is-stupid-hisense-tv-pc
Why DolphiniOS’s Wii and GameCube emulator isn’t coming to the App Store: DolphiniOS, a fork of the Dolphin emulator for Nintendo Wii and GameCube games ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137369/dolphinios-emulator-apple-app-store-jit
An Xbox VR headset is on the way, but it’s a ‘limited edition’ Meta Quest: Microsoft and Meta are partnering more closely on VR. A limited-edition Xbox-inspired ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137334/xbox-vr-headset-microsoft-meta-quest-limited-edition
Microsoft makes it easier to install Windows store apps from the web: Microsoft is simplifying the process of installing Windows store apps. A new standalone ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24136942/microsoft-store-installers-web-download-windows
Apple might be the streaming home of soccer’s next big tournament: Apple is reportedly close to a deal for streaming broadcast rights to the FIFA Club World Cup ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137251/apple-streaming-fifa-club-world-cup-report
Discord CEO Jason Citron on why gaming and group chats are the future of the internet
theverge.com/24134914/discord-ceo-gaming-chat-teens-safety-moderation-decoder-interview
Want to restore a forest? Give it back to Indigenous peoples who call it home: Indigenous leaders are reclaiming their territory and restoring forests at the ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24133444/forest-restoration-indigenous-human-rights-costa-rica-earth-day
Sony might have perfected Mini LED TVs with its new 2024 lineup: Sony has announced its 2024 home theater lineup, including the flagship Bravia 9 Mini LED TV ...
theverge.com/2024/4/17/24132829/sony-2024-bravia-9-8-7-3-mini-led-oled-tv
The Boring Phone is a nostalgic branding exercise by HMD and Heineken: Heineken and HMD’s limited edition Boring Phone is a retro flip phone with no apps — just ...
theverge.com/2024/4/16/24132479/hmd-boring-phone-heineken-bodega
Why is Windows 11 so got dang annoying?: By using every opportunity to bundle, wheedle, and nag, Microsoft has made its OS feel decidedly low rent.
theverge.com/2024/4/21/24063379/windows-11-ads-bing-edge-cruft
NASA confirms origin of space junk that crashed through Florida home: NASA has confirmed suspicions that the strange object that crashed into a Florida home last ...
theverge.com/2024/4/16/24131804/nasa-confirms-iss-space-station-junk-crashed-into-florida-home
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
Harold Halibut review: take it slow in this stop-motion sci-fi adventure: Harold Halibut is a stop-motion sci-fi adventure game from German studio Slow Bros. ...
theverge.com/24131922/harold-halibut-review-ps5-xbox-steam
Motorola announces Moto Buds Plus with Bose noise cancellation: Motorola’s new Moto Buds Plus cost $130 and include active noise cancellation that was developed ...
theverge.com/2024/4/16/24132273/motorola-moto-buds-plus-bose-anc
Tesla’s fixing recalled Cybertruck pedals with this rivet installation: Tesla’s fix for Cybertruck accelerator pedal pads that can slip off and leave it stuck at ...
theverge.com/2024/4/20/24135876/tesla-cybertruck-accelerator-pedal-recall-fix
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Amazon’s Fallout has been renewed for season 2: Amazon has confirmed that season 2 of its live-action Fallout series is in the works to stream on Prime Video.
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134412/fallout-season-2-amazon-prime-video
Creepy or cool? This is Boston Dynamics new Atlas robot #robot #bostondynamics #ai #robotics #futuretech
NASA needs a cheaper, faster way to bring Mars dirt back to Earth: NASA’s Bill Nelson says the agency will solicit ideas for cheaper and faster ways to perform a ...
theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131341/nasa-mars-sample-return-mission-elon-musk-space-x
Anker’s latest Soundcore Sleep earbuds actually improve slumber: Anker’s SoundCore Sleep A20 earbuds cost $89.99 at launch and are suitable for side sleepers ...
theverge.com/24125032/soundcore-sleep-a20-review-noise-cancelling-earbuds
Gentler Streak quieted my evil brain goblin so I could run in peace: The Gentler Streak app for the Apple Watch incorporates rest and recovery in an intuitive ...
theverge.com/24134067/gentler-streak-app-ios-apple-watch
TikTok ‘ban’ passes in the House again: The Senate will now consider the foreign aid package that includes a bill that would ban TikTok unless Chinese parent ...
theverge.com/2024/4/20/24135163/tiktok-ban-divest-bytedance-house-foreign-aid-package
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
The future of AI gadgets is just phones: Gadgets are fun, but the future of AI assistants seems destined to be in our phones — not contained in a separate piece ...
theverge.com/2024/4/21/24134967/ai-gadgets-humane-pin-android-pixel-gemini
Delta is the game emulator your iPhone has been missing: Plus, Airchat, Limitless AI, the Insta360 X4, Meta AI, tips for how to use AI successfully ...
theverge.com/2024/4/21/24135953/delta-emulator-airchat-limitless-ai-nothing-eara-installer-newsletter
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon review: a fandom menace: Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon franchise feels like a pale, unwieldy, and overlong imitation of the space opera ...
theverge.com/24134948/netflix-zack-snyder-rebel-moon-2-review
Quick Glance: Zack Snyder Reveals Hopes for the DCU
- The DCEU started with a film directed by Zack Snyder and ended with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. DC Studios will now move forward with the DCU, a new timeline established by James Gunn and Peter Safran - and Snyder is excited.
- Snyder expressed his hopes that the characters will be treated with great respect to the source material. He looks forward to seeing what happens next, especially with Superman making an appearance soon.
- Snyder and Gunn have a history dating back to their involvement in films based on DC Comics. Gunn mentioned that Snyder showed him support for his choices and that Snyder hopes Rebel Moon will grow even bigger with more stories exploring that world.
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver premieres on Netflix on April 19, 2024, and Snyder aims to continue the franchise with at least one more film.
UK mulling potential AI regulation: Several UK government offices are reportedly drafting potential legislation regulating AI models ...
theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131392/uk-ai-regulation-draft-safety
Late Night with the Devil: self-possessed horrors: In a rare star turn, David Dastmalchian plays Jack Delroy, a late-night host in desperate need of a ratings ...
theverge.com/2024/4/20/24135658/late-night-with-the-devil-horror-movie-shudder
Outer Range’s new season 2 makes time feel even more broken: The first trailer for season 2 of Amazon’s Outer Range — out May 16th — makes the series seem like ...
theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131090/amazon-outer-range-season-2-trailer
Disney reportedly wants to bring always-on channels to Disney Plus: Disney is planning to add channels that continuously stream content related to Star Wars ...
theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131034/disney-plus-fast-channels-streaming
Home Assistant’s next era begins now: With the Open Home Foundation and a new roadmap, smart home platform Home Assistant is positioning itself as a competitor ...
theverge.com/24135207/home-assistant-announces-open-home-foundation
How to change or cancel your music streaming services: Canceling a music subscription (or switching to a free tier) isn’t too difficult. And remember ...
theverge.com/24134842/music-streaming-services-apple-spotify-how-to
Senate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expiration: The Senate voted to reauthorize Section 720 of the Foreign Intelligence ...
theverge.com/2024/4/20/24135339/fisa-720-reauthorization-senate-lapse-durbin-wyden
DJI’s pint-sized Mini 3 is on sale with a DJI RC controller for its best price yet
theverge.com/2024/4/20/24134935/dji-mini-3-drone-nintendo-switch-indie-sale-deal
Is Crossrope’s smart jump rope worth $200?: I spent a month testing the $200 Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set. There’s a lot to like, but it’s hard to recommend for ...
theverge.com/24134172/crossrope-amp-jump-rope-set-review
Maybe I don’t want a Rosey the Robot after all: Is a bipedal, humanoid robot really what we need to run our smart homes? Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas robot could ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134905/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-smart-home-robot
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics unveils eerie new fully electric humanoid robot
- Boston Dynamics has revealed a new humanoid robot named Atlas capable of complex movements.
- This model is the company's first fully electric model and boasts a wider range of motions than its predecessors.
- Atlas features advanced AI tools like machine learning and computer vision to learn from its own actions.
- The robot is being tested by Hyundai and is expected to be deployed in various applications in the coming years.
How Phish turned Las Vegas’ Sphere into the ultimate music visualizer: Phish has begun its four-concert run at the Sphere in Las Vegas. One of the show’s ...
theverge.com/24134861/phish-sphere-las-vegas-moment-factory-interview
Quick Glance: Phish's Innovative Use of Sphere's Technology
- Phish kicked off their four-night stay at the Sphere with an extraordinary utilization of technology, surprising even their most dedicated fans.
- The band combined custom visual effects on a massive LED screen with live performances and individual sound distribution.
- Audiences experienced unique visual displays, felt the music through haptic technology, and enjoyed diverse lighting effects.
- Phish intentionally opted for only four shows to create distinctive experiences and stay true to their tradition of never repeating the same show twice.
How the Delta game emulator took over the App Store: What Delta’s success means for the future of retro emulators and the iPhone, why Google and Meta are all in ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134767/emulators-iphone-delta-google-meta-ai-vergecast-podcast
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Applying the mathematical principles of Pareto to Mario Kart 8: With so many potential builds in Mario Kart 8, sometimes statistics, math, and 19th-century ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24135206/mario-kart-pareto-front-math-data-peach-rulez
Quick Glance: Pareto Theories Determine Best Mario Kart 8 Racer
- Applying Pareto theories to Mario Kart 8 objectively identified the best racer combinations.
- With over 700,000 possible combinations, narrowed down to 25,704 to find the best racer.
- Pareto's theories, especially the Pareto front, assist in selecting balanced solutions with minimal trade-offs.
- The most efficient combinations with ideal balance of speed, acceleration, and mini-turbo have been identified through Mayerowitz's Pareto front analysis.
You can buy a refurbished Steam Deck for almost half off: The refurbished Steam Deck starts at $279, which is the cheapest we’ve ever seen it go for.
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24135233/value-steam-deck-deal-sale
Google’s HD Chromecast is going for just $20: The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is down to just $19.99 right now. Verge readers can also save an extra $300 on ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134035/google-chromecast-hd-dreamebot-l20-ultra-robot-vacuum-deal-sale
The Hades 2 technical test is a trial in self-control: Supergiant Games has released the Hades 2 technical test on a limited basis. Once the technical test is ...
theverge.com/24135151/hades-2-technical-test-impressions
Twitter alternative Post News is shutting down: Post News, a Twitter alternative run by the former Waze CEO Noam Bardin, is shutting down ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24135011/twitter-alternative-post-news-shutdown
Kia’s affordable EV2 electric crossover is spotted as Tesla reportedly cancels Model 2
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24135116/kia-ev2-ev-affordable-cheap-electric-tesla-model-2
You may not need Apple Pay to tap and pay with your EU iPhone soon: The European Commission could soon approve Apple’s plans to start letting developers in the ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24135095/apple-iphone-nfc-eu-payments
DJI’s first power stations can fast charge its drone batteries: DJI’s Power 1000 and Power 500 power stations feature a proprietary SDC “Smart DC” port that ...
theverge.com/24134689/dji-power-1000-500-sdc-port-explained-specs-price
AirPlay turns the Delta emulator into a full-on retro console: The Delta emulator is available on the iPhone App Store, but you can still play retro games on ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134871/delta-emulator-apple-tv-airplay
Taylor Swift gets custom collab with TikTok as UMG battle continues: TikTok has launched a hub for Taylor Swift’s new The Tortured Poets Department album where ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134795/taylor-swift-ttpd-tiktok-hub-universal-music-group
How planning and infrastructure failed during Maui wildfires: Reports detail failures in planning, communication, and infrastructure as agencies responded to ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134274/infrastructure-planning-failures-maui-hawaii-wildfire-report
Teen charged in Waymo self-driving taxi arson incident: The San Francisco Police Department Arson Task Force investigated, identified, and obtained a search ...
theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134801/waymo-fire-arson-san-francisco-teen-police
Netflix is all about the money, not the members: As part of its first quarter earnings results for 2024, Netflix announced it will no longer report the number of ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134217/netflix-earnings-q1-2024-subscriber-count
Razer’s Kishi Ultra gaming controller brings haptics to your USB-C phone, PC, or tablet
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134417/razer-kishi-ultra-gaming-controller-iphone-ipad-android-tablet-haptics
The Verge’s 2024 Mother’s Day gift guide: e-readers, earbuds, mugs, and more: Our Mother’s Day gift guide has plenty of unique ideas for the caring maternal ...
theverge.com/24115101/best-mothers-day-gift-ideas-2024-mom-tech-gadgets
The Meta Quest 2 gets a permanent price cut to $199: The Meta Quest 2 has been on sale for nearly a month, and today, Meta’s making that price permanent — $199 ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134379/meta-quest-2-199-dollars-permanent-price-cut
The future of the Xbox looks a lot like a PC: Microsoft’s gaming chief has been dropping hints about the future of Xbox. It seems like Windows and Xbox are ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24123318/microsoft-next-xbox-pc-future
Google’s newly formed platforms and devices team is all about AI: Google is consolidating Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, and more as a single team under Rick ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133881/google-android-pixel-teams-reorg-rick-osterloh
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Meta says Llama 3 beats most other models, including Gemini: Meta says Llama 3 outperformed models like Google’s Gemma and Gemini and OpenAI’s GPT-3 ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134103/llama-3-benchmark-testing-ai-gemma-gemini-mistral
Meta releases new AI assistant powered by Llama 3 model: Meta released Llama 3 and is expanding access to the Meta AI bot. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133808/meta-ai-assistant-llama-3-chatgpt-openai-rival
Linklater’s Hit Man looks like a goofy roleplaying romcom in new trailer: Netflix’s Hit Man — out June 7th from director Richard Linklater — makes the mercenary ...
theverge.com/24132471/netflix-richard-linklater-hit-man-trailer
Apple’s new series Sunny pairs Rashida Jones with a mystery-solving robot: Apple and A24’s murder mystery series Sunny — out July 10th from executive producer ...
theverge.com/24133912/apple-24-sunny-rashida-jones
Meta is adding real-time AI image generation to WhatsApp: Meta is rolling out real-time image generation in beta for WhatsApp users in the US ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134079/meta-real-time-ai-image-generation-whatsapp
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