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Research released by Gartner suggests that zero-trust controls are ineffective at addressing API-based threats and social engineering scams.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

TikTok megastar Michael Le will promote the Web3 game Ashfall to his 52.2 million followers on the social network platform.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Representative Jake Auchincloss speaks to reporters in 2020. | Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images We’ve reached the political stunt stage of AI-generated text, it seems. As reported by WBZ NewsRadio, CBS Boston, and others, the Democratic Representative for Massachusetts, Jake Auchincloss, has become the first member of congress to deliver an […]

That’s not water you see above in those circular windows, but this bicycle garage is definitely under the water. Click here for a larger image. The four-year, $65 million project has everything — and nothing — to do with the automobile. Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

Image: Medium Online publisher Medium says it’s happy for users to post articles written with the help of AI writing tools like ChatGPT — as long as their use of the technology is disclosed. The blogging platform turned publisher, which lets anyone create their own blog while selling membership access for some exclusive pieces, is […]

Outside of providing more transparency for its customers, Google is still under pressure to fully comply with the EU’s geo-blocking regulations. | Illustration: The Verge Many of Google’s offerings will soon be updated to provide clear and accurate information in compliance with consumer protection laws in the EU. Announced by the European Commission on Thursday, […]

A handful of key mortgage rates inched up this week. The Fed’s interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers. CNETRead More 

Refinance rates were mostly flat this week, but one key rate climbed slightly higher. If you haven’t locked in a rate yet, now’s a good time to assess your options. CNETRead More 

Get durable storage with this ultra-portable external hard drive to keep your most important files safe while you’re on the go. CNETRead More 

The Galaxy S23 lineup is tipped to cost more than last year’s Samsung phones if you live in Europe and Australia. CNET  Read More 

We identify the Amazon deals worth your time (and money) every day. CNET  Read More 

Show your guy you care on Valentine’s Day with a gift that’ll knock his socks off. CNET  Read More 

It’s official: the best way to improve both your life and your community is to get everyone to cycle to school together. Wired  Read More 

A simultaneous solution to California’s extreme drought and flooding is to bank more water underground. Send in the choppers (and a few ATVs). Wired  Read More 

Workers from Google, Meta, and Twitter reveal the brutal ways they got dumped. Wired  Read More 

The power to fight human diseases put genome editing on the map. But similar technology could help crops withstand the stress of climate change. Wired  Read More 

ADS-B Exchange, beloved for resisting censorship, was sold to a company owned by private equity—and now even its biggest fans are bailing. Wired  Read More 

Bring a little light (and proper color contrast) into your life with these cameras. Wired  Read More 

Here’s what you need to know before adding this powerful antioxidant to your diet. CNET  Read More 

A celebration in AltSpaceVR before it disappears is a reminder of the metaverse’s instability. CNET  Read More 

Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider. Wired  Read More 

The crypto money-laundering market is tighter than at any time in the past decade, and the few big players are moving a “shocking” amount of currency. Wired  Read More 

It’s pricey, but the M2 Max brings a pleasant performance boost to an already fantastic machine. Wired  Read More 

NASA says it poses no threat, but will make the top five list of near misses. CNET  Read More 

Spotify tweeted around 12:40 p.m. PT Thursday that the situation is “much better” CNET  Read More 

The high-tech Mill kitchen bin is taking aim at food waste. It even processes those pesky scraps not suitable for composting. CNET  Read More 

Biopunk fairy tale Vesper took six years to make, so we should probably watch it. CNET  Read More 

But The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker is less about true crime than it is about our lives on the internet. CNET  Read More 

City agencies say the incidents and other disruptions show the need for more transparency about the vehicles and a pause on expanding service. Wired  Read More 

Digitally unwrapping the mummy of a teenage boy for the first time, researchers find dozens of amulets — and a pair of sandals. CNET  Read More 

Changes could be coming to the Mail, Reminders and Files apps. CNET  Read More 

This animal is clearly angling to become an online influencer. CNET  Read More 

The Justice Department wants to split off Google’s online ad business, a move that would dry up a big source of revenue. CNET  Read More 

The mayor of the US’ largest city outlines new rules for rideshares. CNET  Read More 

Protect your home from any type of fire using smoke detectors. We tested them for you, here are the best of the best. CNET  Read More 

Now is as good a time as ever. CNET  Read More 

Our picks for the episodes you should watch first. CNET  Read More 

Is that you, Smokey? CNET  Read More 

Here are our top picks to file your taxes online for free. CNET  Read More 

Whether you have a simple return, crypto transactions or self-employment income, the right tax software can help you file online with ease. CNET  Read More 

These tax software picks make filing taxes easier for side hustlers, freelancers and sole proprietors. CNET  Read More 

Whether you’re into high fantasy worlds, modern magic or superheroes, HBO Max has some underrated gems. CNET  Read More 

But not all of the actress’ fans are excited about the casting. CNET  Read More 

The iconic 1997 Nintendo 64 first-person shooter brings classic James Bond action to Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass. CNET  Read More 

Celebrate your high school graduate with these thoughtful graduation gifts to commemorate this important milestone. CNET  Read More 

Illustration: The Verge Google isn’t just useful for helping research your next car; it can also help you shop for one while you search. SearchLab initially reported that the search giant has opened up access to a vehicle listings feature that lets dealerships advertise inventory right beside search results (via 9to5Google and Search Engine Land). […]

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It seems like Samsung’s planning on charging more for the upcoming Galaxy S23 than it did for the S22, at least in some parts of Europe. Reliable leaker Roland Quandt has been posting prospective prices for the phones at European retailers, and for some models it seems like […]

Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Announced in 2019, the truck now won’t enter mass production until 2024. Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

Image: Rare GoldenEye 007 has finally landed on Xbox and Nintendo Switch in a simultaneous dual-release of two titles with some important differences. On Xbox, GoldenEye 007 is a remastered version of the legendary Nintendo 64 title that first launched in 1997. The remaster includes 4K resolution, smoother frame rates, and split-screen local multiplayer, similar […]

For decades movie bad guys were easily identified by their mustaches or mwa-ha-has. These days, evil wears a hoodie. Wired  Read More 

The AI chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as the reboot education sorely needs. Wired  Read More 

This week, we talk about why search engine companies, lawmakers, and parents are all concerned about TikTok eating our brains. Wired  Read More 

Don’t wait to buy until you need it. Stock up on these essentials and be prepared for whatever the world throws your way. Wired  Read More 

Aggressive offers and trade-in deals reversed subscriber declines last year, but Verizon’s CEO warns that these lures won’t be around for much longer. CNET  Read More 

Perhaps we aren’t as unique as we thought. CNET  Read More 

Right now you can score discounts on speakers, vacuums, and noise-canceling headphones to drown them out. Wired  Read More 

Younger users are sidestepping Google in favor of the social app’s search engine, so I tried it too. You will absolutely believe what happened next. Wired  Read More 

The Verge You can get a great smartphone at this price, whether you want an iPhone, a 120Hz screen, or water resistance Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

Keep your Incognito tabs away from prying eyes. | Illustration: The Verge Google is rolling out access to a feature that lets you lock your Chrome Incognito sessions behind biometric authentication, making it so someone using your phone won’t be able to open your browser and see what you were looking at privately, according to […]

“Me at the Zoo” is still the oldest video. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is setting the record straight: “Me at the zoo” is still the oldest YouTube video. “Me at the zoo,” uploaded on April 23rd, 2005 and featuring YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of elephants at the […]

Chrome is rolling out an update for Android users that lets them lock their incognito sessions with a password code or biometric info when they exit the app. The feature has been available for iOS users for some time, but now it’s being made available to folks using Chrome on Android. Users can activate this […]

The job cuts follow the computing giant spinning off parts of its business. CNET  Read More 

HBO’s hit family drama also gets a release date in March. CNET  Read More 

Launching Jan. 30, you can pick up the Earfun Air Pro 3 noise-canceling wireless earbuds for $56 in an early-bird sale. They’re a very good value at that price. CNET  Read More 

With more winter sports gear going high-tech, we’ve rounded up some of the best ski accessories available today. CNET  Read More 

A Ford owner getting service at home — and looking ecstatic to not need to drive to the dealership they probably hate. | Image: Ford Ford is ramping up its remote service offerings to save customers a trip to their dealership for things like oil changes and recall repairs. The updated program promises that more […]

Photo Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Bad news: flagship phones cost a small fortune these days. Good news: we can help you pick the right one and get the most for your money. Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

It wasn’t James Gunn’s idea. CNET  Read More 

The new phone could be the first time we see camera hardware resulting from OnePlus’ partnership with Hasselblad. CNET  Read More 

Like the Skysphere concept that came before it, the new Audi Activesphere is something of a transformer itself. CNET  Read More 

The electric concept transforms its body from a tall coupe to a sporty, all-terrain pickup and moving its cabin tech into the virtual world. CNET  Read More 

With a new program, you can enjoy hundreds of strange, creepy, cute and artsy Google Street View sights. CNET  Read More 

Pallas’s cats have made a home on one of the world’s most challenging peaks. CNET  Read More 

So far, a sniffing cyborg out of Israel can successfully “smell” things like whiskey, marzipan and lemons. CNET  Read More 

You can now get back to your music. | Image: Nick Barclay / The Verge Spotify says it has recovered from an outage that took place on Thursday. While there were issues, the company said on its community forums that “We’ve received some reports that our website www.spotify.com is presenting some technical difficulties so some […]

Image: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Uber Eats In his State of the City speech Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that Uber and Lyft will be required to be zero emission by 2030. The decision by one of the world’s largest markets for app-based ridehailing has the potential to affect an estimated 100,000 […]

Hardware security keys are the most secure way to lock down your online accounts. They aren’t for everyone, though. CNET  Read More 

Watch this thriller on Prime Video starring Ethan Hawke if you love a Stranger Things vibe. CNET  Read More 

The best elliptical machines provide an effective and low-impact full-body workout. CNET  Read More 

A trip to the Super Bowl will be on the line this weekend. CNET  Read More 

Immerse yourself in the game with the Pulse GL76 gaming laptop from MSI for just $799 during this one-day deal. CNET  Read More 

This animal is clearly angling to become an online influencer. CNET  Read More 

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PST, subscribe here. Did you know you can buy 3D printed key caps to replace, say, your escape key with a cat? Today, that’s our delightful little morsel of whimsy, courtesy of Frederic’s review of […]

Walmart recently introduced a new way to shop: via text. Last month, the retail giant launched its “Text to Shop” experience which allows mobile consumers across both iOS and Android devices to text Walmart the items they want to purchase from either their local stores or Walmart.com, or easily reorder items for pickup, delivery, or […]

Chiwetel Ejiofor. Rosalie Craig, and Emilia Clarke in The Pod Generation. | Image: MK2 In writer / director Sophie Barthes’ peculiar new sci-fi satire The Pod Generation, there’s little doubt or disagreement about how overworked, hyper-surveilled, and disconnected from nature many people are. Set in a near future where things like freshly 3D-printed toast have […]

Microsoft president Brad Smith speaks during a climate initiative event in Redmond, Washington, on Thursday, January 16th, 2020.  | Image: David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images Microsoft just forged a strategic alliance with a major solar panel manufacturer to try to make good on its clean energy goals. The deal comes as supply chain woes and […]

This is not a Samsung Galaxy S23, but rather a puck Corning uses to test its glass. | Image: Corning Samsung will officially announce its next Galaxy smartphones on February 1st, including a new Ultra — and Corning just revealed they’ll be the first phones to protect their screens with Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Like […]

Image: Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok has been letting users know about its expanded DM options, which include the ability to let anyone message you. According to The Information, the platform has been sending emails to some users to let them know about the relatively new options, which were added in November and include […]

Organizations must seize the opportunity afforded by the latest edge and IIOT advancements to renew the transition to Industry 4.0.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

The FBI’s coordinated operation against the Hive ransomware gang highlights that the ransomware economy is under serious strain in 2023.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Intel reported fourth-quarter earnings that failed to hit analyst expectations as the big chip maker struggles with slowing demand.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Commentary: The king of sci-fi horror is back. CNET  Read More 

Following Black Adam, return to the DC universe in March with Shazam 2. CNET  Read More 

The iconic 1997 Nintendo 64 first-person shooter brings classic James Bond action to Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass. CNET  Read More 

“Something’s not quite right,” the service wrote on Twitter. CNET  Read More 

Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin in Succession. | Image: HBO At the end of Succession’s third season, each of Logan Roy’s children had been reminded of just how conniving a strategist their father’s always been and how much stronger the three of them can be when they fight together rather than with one another. […]

It’s not just you. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge As I was browsing Twitter.com this morning, I refreshed the page, and something jumped out at me: the font was different. The change was minor — Twitter hadn’t suddenly switched to a serif font or anything like that. But a quick Twitter search […]

BuzzFeed is the latest digital publisher to adopt the latest AI tools for producing content. | Image: Getty Images BuzzFeed says it’s going to use AI tools provided by ChatGPT creator OpenAI to “enhance” and “personalize” its content, according to a memo sent this morning to staff by CEO Jonah Peretti and statements given to […]

Image: Audi Audi’s been on a run lately with some interesting concept cars, tackling everything from a giant urban people mover to a villainous sedan that drives itself. The latest is the Activesphere, an extremely sleek-looking electric luxury coupe that can transform into a pickup truck with off-roading capabilities. With some truly impressive ground clearance, […]

As a company embraces AI-enabled technologies, it needs to establish a responsible AI (or ethical AI) policy. Here’s how to get started.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Companies have been cutting costs. | Photo by Natt Garun / The Verge Over the past few months, the economy has started to turn, and tech workers are being hit hard. Meta, Twitter, and more have fired thousands, and others are slowing or freezing hiring. Continue reading… ​Read More The Verge – All Posts 

With a new program, you can enjoy hundreds of strange, creepy, cute and artsy Google Street View spectacles. CNET  Read More 

The report also says there could be changes to the Mail, Reminders and Files apps. CNET  Read More 

Earlier this week, I wrote a story about EV charging company Orange and how it is taking a different approach to putting chargers everywhere. Instead of a few high-speed chargers, it makes it easy for multifamily dwellings (think apartment buildings) to put charger sockets everywhere there might be EVs, taking care of billing and such […]

Before they were robots, they were “androids” or “automatons.” The word “robot” is commonly accepted as having arrived in English through — of all places — a Czech play. “R.U.R.” made its public debut in Prague 102 years ago, yesterday. It would arrive in the States a year and a half later, with Spencer Tracy […]

Conor Burke spent much of his career in the back office of a big bank in Ireland. His team was tasked with digitizing the onboarding process — particularly document-heavy manual review workflows — that were costing the bank millions of dollars every year and not catching fraud. According to him, the biggest challenge was figuring […]

Newsletter platform Substack announced today that it’s introducing several new features, including private Substacks. A private Substack is a publication that you can host alone or readers can request to subscribe to read your posts. Writers can choose to approve or decline each subscription request. In a blog post, Substack explained that private Substack accounts […]

The Blink Mini camera attached to the new Pan Tilt mount. | Image: Amazon Blink’s giving its blocky Mini security camera a new robot body. The new Mini Pan Tilt is a very literally named mounting accessory that converts your existing Blink Mini camera from a stationary device into a controllable camera that lets you […]

Isaac Clarke goes back to the USG Ishimura. | Image: EA The new shooter offers low-key but highly effective updates to a great game. Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber Eats is introducing a feature that will tell you how much of your personal information a courier has access to throughout the delivery process. The feature, called “View as Delivery Person,” is meant to “provide consumers with additional transparency and peace of mind,” especially after potentially awkward […]

Why are so many people in tech getting laid off at once? | Image: The Verge Didn’t they just have record-breaking profits? Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

Stock image platforms like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock may be content with AI while it generates cash for them, but they likely won’t be so keen on it being used to steal their assets. | Image: Shutterstock / Phonlamai Photo The already-contentious relationship between AI and the creative industry might soon get even more complicated thanks […]

Asante Blackk and Kylie Rogers in Landscape With Invisible Hand. | Image: Sundance Institute In Landscape With Invisible Hand, the alien invasion doesn’t incite violence or an all-out galactic war: it screws up the economy. The sci-fi flick from director Cory Finley, based on a novel by M. T. Anderson, premiered at this year’s Sundance […]

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 and numerous other wireless earbuds have active noise-cancellation features to block unwanted outside noise. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Lately, I’ve been using my AirPods to hear nothing. My usage of Apple’s AirPods Pro and other noise-canceling wireless earbuds has changed from when I first started wearing them […]

Photo by Mark Sagliocco / Getty Images This year, the festival returns with a hybrid format, screening films both in person and online. Continue reading… The Verge – All PostsRead More 

Collagen production starts to decline in our bodies as we age. That’s where collagen powder comes in and these are our top picks. CNET  Read More 

Support for the next-generation HomePod and security keys for Apple ID are some of the new features. CNET  Read More 

The clone-centric Star Wars series is rolling out on Disney’s streaming service each week until March. CNET  Read More 

This three-in-one design makes it easy to focus on productivity, immerse yourself in entertainment and indulge creative whims, all in one workspace. CNET  Read More 

It can be hard to determine if you have an actual allergy or an intolerance to something you eat. Here’s how to know. CNET  Read More 

The teaser image shows a prominent camera bump along what appears to be the tablet’s long edge. CNET  Read More 

Glass Onion meets Russian Doll in Peacock’s mystery series starring Natasha Lyonne and a guest cast to die for. CNET  Read More 

There are times when we can’t go to therapy. Here’s what to do in the meantime. CNET  Read More 

Find the best tripod to snap that perfect shot. Here are our favorites of 2023. CNET  Read More 

The swimproof Halo Band and Halo View fitness trackers are solid Fitbit alternatives that can help you stay motivated this year. CNET  Read More 

“This is a tightrope walk on a straight razor… Why is that making you smile?” CNET  Read More 

Following Black Adam, return to the DC universe in March. CNET  Read More 

Meet Renaissance Fusion, a Grenoble-based startup that has been working on nuclear fusion for the past couple of years. The company recently raised $16.4 million (€15 million) in funding in a seed round led by Lowercarbon Capital. Several European investors also participated in the round, such as HCVC, Positron Ventures and Norssken. “We are proud […]

Today the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the first version of its new AI Risk Management Framework.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

CIOs in 2023 will be called upon to drive growth and transformation, not just keep the data center humming and enterprise software running.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

CIOs and IT leaders have to choose whether to build out software solutions that meet their functional needs or buy from a third party.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Why security tools that are invisible, seamless and adaptive can foster user adoption and accelerate response.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Graph APIs, lifecycle management, and security are at the heart of API integration today. What other trends are defining its future?Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

ETL connector company AirByte today announced a free connector program making 200 data connectors free to use on its platform.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Amidst the hype around the metaverse, CIOs are tasked with understanding the reality of the technology and its business potential.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

How low-code/no-code platforms are aiding digital transformation today and will continue expanding their reach in the next few years.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

In encouraging adoption of identity-based security tools, concentrate on how they serve employees by protecting their identities.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

High-performance AI infrastructure offers CIOs and enterprises a way to cost-effectively manage and accelerate growth of production AI.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

The need for speed will boost enterprise CIOs’ adoption of robotic process automation (RPA) amid economic turbulence in 2023.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More 

Emergent Games revealed it’s launching its web3 MMORPG survival game, Resurgence, on the ImmutableX platform.Read More ​VentureBeat Read More