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Someone allegedly used a hairdryer to rig Polymarket weather bets
A hairdryer was allegedly used to rig Polymarket bets on the weather at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, according to a report by The Telegraph. French authorities note that the official...
25 years later, is it time for a new iPod?
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. This year marks the 25th...
Microsoft offers voluntary retirement to long-serving employees
Microsoft is changing up its annual rewards and performance programs today, and offering long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily retire. It's the first time in Microsoft's more...
DJI’s new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400
The Lito X1 is more expensive but features better obstacle avoidance and a superior camera. | Image: DJI Following teasers and leaks, DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito...
Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15
The Turkish parliament has voted through a bill that would ban all children under the age of 15 from using social media. As part of the legislation, social media platforms would be required to...
Netflix can’t seem to follow up its biggest shows
It hasn't been that long since Stranger Things ended, but even still fans are clearly clamoring for more. The finale was overshadowed by a conspiracy about a secret episode, and an otherwise...
THE PEOPLE DO NOT YEARN FOR AUTOMATION
Today on Decoder, I want to lay out an idea that’s been banging around my head for weeks now as we’ve been reporting on AI and having conversations here on this show. I’ve been...
You’re about to feel the AI money squeeze
Earlier this month, millions of OpenClaw users woke up to a sweeping mandate: The viral AI agent tool, which this year took the worldwide tech industry by storm, had been severely restricted by...
Meta will show parents the topics of their teens’ AI conversations
With countries banning social media for kids left and right, Meta is trying different things to convince parents that its platforms are safe for teens. In its latest effort, the company will start...
2027 BMW i7 first look: A fantastically techy car for the 1 percent
Big, fancy executive sedans are a dying breed, especially when it comes to EVs. With the Tesla Model S and Mercedes' EQ line on their way out, pickings are slim. Aside from the upcoming...