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It’s code red for ChatGPT
A smidge over three years ago, OpenAI threw the rest of the tech industry into chaos. When ChatGPT launched, even billed as a "low-key research preview," it became immediately clear that OpenAI was...
This tiny magnetic e-reader sticks to the back of your iPhone
The best e-reader is the one you have with you. | Image: Xteink A Chinese company named Xteink has announced the X4, a compact e-reader with a 4.3-inch E Ink screen that’s more pocketable than the...
Fanatics fined $20K by Massachusetts Gaming Commission
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has fined Fanatics Betting and Gaming $20,000, following a vote that landed at 4-1. The issue was due to accepting prohibited bets on a non-tournament...
Welcome to the wellness surveillance state
A big part of my job is spending several hours per week staring at charts of my data. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects...
13 years later, the bold and terrifying sci-fi game Routine is finally here
It has been 13 long years since Aaron Foster last spoke to The Verge. Back then, Foster's tiny, three-person studio Lunar Software was touting sci-fi horror game Routine with a striking vision:...
CNBC and Kalshi Strike Exclusive Partnership
Broadcasting giant CNBC and prediction market Kalshi have penned a multi-year partnership. The media conglomerate will, as a result of the deal, incorporate Kalshi’s real-time data into its...
Meta strikes AI licensing deals with CNN, Fox News, and USA Today
On Friday, Meta announced that its AI chatbot will now respond with information from CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Inc.’s portfolio, as part of a new partnership with the companies. The deal...
Engadget Podcast: WTF is up with RAM? (With Will Smith from The Tech Pod)
RAM prices have gone wild, mostly thanks to AI. In this episode, Devindra chats with Will Smith (Brad and Will Made a Tech Pod) about the state of the RAM industry, as well as other hardware we...
Waymo’s robotaxis are under investigation for passing stopped school buses
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Waymo following reports that the company’s robotaxis illegally drove past stopped school buses in Austin,...
Chinese hackers reportedly targeting government entities using 'Brickstorm' malware
Hackers with links to China reportedly successfully infiltrated a number of unnamed government and tech entities using advanced malware. As reported by Reuters, cybersecurity agencies from the US...