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Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US
Ikea’s new smart bulbs are hitting the US a month early. | Image: Ikea After being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores...
Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals
No AI usage will be assumed on works that providers haven't voluntarily tagged. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is asking artists and record labels on its music streaming platform to...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design and rear camera layout. But...
AI tools can unmask anonymous accounts
Do you have a Reddit alt, secret X, finsta, or Glassdoor account you trash your boss with? AI might have just made it a lot easier to unmask you. That's the conclusion of a recently published study,...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring
One of the big surprises to come out of Sony’s recent State of Play showcase was the announcement of a sequel to 2021’s Kena Bridge of Spirits, the impressive debut from indie studio Ember Lab. If...
BMW’s i3 prototype conquers the ice with power and technology
For an electric car to survive in this incentive-free, tariff-laden, emissions-loving world, it has to be very, very good. It also helps if it's priced right, and looking great doesn't...
Anthropic is reportedly back in talks with the Defense Department
Anthropic is reportedly trying to reach a new deal with the US Defense Department, which could prevent the government from labeling it a supply chain risk. According to Financial Times and...
Teen boys are using ChatGPT as their wingman. What could go wrong?
While ChatGPT might help some kids in some circumstances, teens of all genders need a more reliable support system — one that doesn’t require an electricity-guzzling data center to answer a...
Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: A premium design with a price to match the Pixel 10a
Nothing has announced its latest premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro. The company says it's the thinnest full-metal phone on the market, measuring in at 7.95mm. It also looks notably different...
Apple Music can now flag AI content, but only if distributors elect to label it
While music streaming apps like Bandcamp, Spotify and Deezer have taken steps to inform users about AI-generated content, we haven't heard much out of Apple Music in that regard. However, Apple...