• Google is working on a ‘lookup’ button for unknown callers on Android

    Google is working on a ‘lookup’ button for unknown callers on Android
    Illustration: The Verge Google is working on a feature that is so simple and so useful that I’m shocked it hasn’t been part of our lives for a decade: a way to look up a phone number that just called you, right from your recent calls screen. X user AssembleDebug tipped off PiunikaWeb to a new “Lookup” button in the beta version of the Google Phone app that, when tapped, brings up a Google Search with the number already entered for you.Although the Google Phone app is the
  • OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4

    OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4
    Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that AI companies were running into a wall when it comes to gathering high-quality training data. Today, The New York Times detailed some of the ways companies have dealt with this. Unsurprisingly, it involves doing things that fall into the hazy gray area of AI copyright law.
    The story opens on OpenAI which, desperate for training data, reportedly developed its Whisper audio transcription mo
  • How to keep humans in charge of AI

    AI companies and government bodies should not be in charge of AI — we, the people, should govern the groundbreaking technology.Read More
  • Iowa's win over UConn inspired heated reactions and memes

    Iowa's win over UConn inspired heated reactions and memes
    Iowa women's basketball squeaked by UConn — a blue-blood giant of the sport — in the NCAA Final Four on Friday night. Led by superstar Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes bested the Paige Bueckers-led Huskies by a score of 71-69. SEE ALSO:Iowa vs. LSU delivered memes, jokes, and a great game from Caitlin Clark
    In case you missed it — which is increasingly unlikely considering how the sport is rocketing in popularity during this tournament — it was an amazing game. UConn did about
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  • iPhones can have emulators now so here are some great iOS controllers

    iPhones can have emulators now so here are some great iOS controllers
    It’s time, friends. | Photo by Alix Diaconis / The Verge Yesterday afternoon, I was playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong on my Vision Pro (using the visionOS testflight version of app developer Riley Testut’s GBA4iOS) with an official Nintendo NES controller for the Switch. All the while, I was thinking about what a shame it was that Apple doesn’t allow emulators on its App Store. I hadn’t yet seen the news of Apple’s surprise decision to allow emulators on its digital sto
  • iPhone emulators are allowed now so here are some great iOS controllers

    iPhone emulators are allowed now so here are some great iOS controllers
    It’s time, friends. | Photo by Alix Diaconis / The Verge Yesterday afternoon, I was playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong on my Vision Pro (using the visionOS testflight version of app developer Riley Testut’s GBA4iOS) with an official Nintendo NES controller for the Switch. All the while, I was thinking about what a shame it was that Apple doesn’t allow emulators on its App Store. I hadn’t yet seen the news of Apple’s surprise decision to allow emulators on its digital sto
  • Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are $60 off in all colors — including the newest shades

    Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are $60 off in all colors — including the newest shades
    Google’s first pair of noise-canceling earbuds are currently down to $139.99 in blue, white, and four other attractive shades. | Image: Google Happy Saturday, folks! Ever since they arrived on the scene in mid-2022, we’ve considered Google’s noise-canceling Pixel Buds Pro to be the wireless earbuds for Pixel phone owners — partly because of their great feature set and partly because they addressed the connectivity issues that plagued earlier models. The best part, however
  • 14 Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now (2024)

    14 Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now (2024)
    If you want to jump into virtual reality, this headset and these games are a great place to start.
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  • Meta briefly blocked a local news organization critical of Facebook

    Meta briefly blocked a local news organization critical of Facebook
    Meta blocked, then apologized for blocking, a local news organization that published a column criticizing Facebook. The Kansas Reflector, a nonprofit news org, published an op-ed about Facebook this week that criticized the tech giant for refusing ads promoting a documentary about climate change. The Reflector and its readers soon after realized links from the paper were not working on both Facebook and Threads. SEE ALSO:https://mashable.com/article/facebook-video-format-vertical-tiktok
    This, of
  • Elon Musk promises Tesla robotaxis in August

    Elon Musk promises Tesla robotaxis in August
    Elon Musk, as the billionaire head of X and Tesla is wont to do, fired off a tweet announcing major business news without providing further clarification. SEE ALSO:Elon Musk's X pushed a fake headline about Iran attacking Israel. X's AI chatbot Grok made it up.
    Musk tweeted Friday, "Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8." That was shortly before 5 p.m. ET after the stock market had closed. This post was almost assuredly a response to a detailed report from Reuters about Tesla's Robotaxi plan. The news se
  • Rooms is a delightful escape

    Rooms is a delightful escape
    C’mon, how cute is this? | Image: Things Inc. The similarities between Rooms — a simple, charming game for iOS and the web where you design rooms — and Minecraft are easy to spot. Both share a blocky visual style and a design-your-own-retreat objective. But describing Rooms as a scaled-down Minecraft for people over the age of 12 doesn’t give it enough credit. It’s good, old-fashioned building in the vein of Lego, The Sims, and Animal Crossing. Rooms builds on the t
  • 7 Best Water Leak Detectors (2024): Smart Water, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors

    7 Best Water Leak Detectors (2024): Smart Water, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors
    Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
  • Creative Aurvana Ace 2 Review: These Solid-State Earbuds Sound Insane

    Creative Aurvana Ace 2 Review: These Solid-State Earbuds Sound Insane
    The first wireless earbuds with solid-state drivers are here, and they sound incredible.
  • Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo

    Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo
    Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in.
  • The PlayStation Vita still rules

    The PlayStation Vita still rules
    Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The entire time I was playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — the second part of a planned trilogy of FF7 remakes — I couldn’t stop thinking about replaying the first game from 1997. When the credits rolled on Rebirth, I had a difficult decision to make: how to play the original? There is no shortage of options. The game has been ported to most modern platforms, and I still have the original PlayStation discs (all three of them). But ultimately I d
  • What's the Best Place to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse? This Simulator Can Help You Plan

    What's the Best Place to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse? This Simulator Can Help You Plan
    On April 8, 2024, the biggest astronomical event of the year will happen in the sky over North America. A retired mathematician has created a web tool to help you find the ideal vantage point.
  • Searching for 'Forever Chemicals' From an Endless Landfill Fire

    Searching for 'Forever Chemicals' From an Endless Landfill Fire
    Alabama residents are considering blood or urine tests to see if “forever chemicals” have resulted from a nearby landfill fire that has burned since 2022.
  • NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 6

    NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 6
    The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas
  • How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out

    How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out
    NASA’s Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes recorded by the public during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
  • You've got to see the biggest digital camera on Earth. It's car-sized.

    You've got to see the biggest digital camera on Earth. It's car-sized.
    The biggest digital camera on Earth is finished — and it will soon revolutionize our grasp of the cosmos. The Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California announced the completion of its LSST Camera, short for "Legacy Survey of Space and Time." The giant-lensed instrument is the size of a car, the lab said, and in 2025 it will begin snapping deep space images at the much-anticipated Vera C. Rubin Observatory located in the lofty Chilean mountains. You can
  • Garmin Lily 2 review: A smartwatch that doesn't scream 'fitness tracker'

    Garmin Lily 2 review: A smartwatch that doesn't scream 'fitness tracker'
    There are many options for smartwatches on the market. From more “traditional” smartwatches from Apple and Samsung to fitness-focused options from brands like Fitbit and Garmin, choosing your perfect smartwatch can be overwhelming — especially if you want something with form and functionality. Personally, I’ve been an Apple Watch user for several years, but — while I love the convenience of my Series 4 — I’m kind of tired of wearing it. The appearan
  • What time is the eclipse? When to watch wherever you are.

    What time is the eclipse? When to watch wherever you are.
    The total solar eclipse will be making its way across North America on Monday, April 8, and you better be set with your eclipse glasses in hand as the astronomical phenomenon passes. But when exactly should the 43 million people under the total solar eclipse path have their heads turned up to the sky? SEE ALSO:Everything about the 2024 solar eclipse you need to know
    Where to find total solar eclipse timesNASA's Eclipse ExplorerNASA, of course, has been monitoring the eclipse and updating the pub
  • What NOT to do during the imminent solar eclipse

    What NOT to do during the imminent solar eclipse
    A cosmic marvel — a total solar eclipse — is imminent. The event on April 8, 2024, will allow tens of millions in the 115-mile-wide path of totality to experience the moon completely block the sun, turning day to deep twilight and revealing our star's resplendent corona. It's a rare eclipse opportunity, though experiencing it comfortably and safely requires a bit of know-how. Here's what you should avoid doing during an event that experts say you must try to see.SEE ALSO:NASA astrona
  • This refurbished 6th-Gen Apple iPad is on sale for $160

    This refurbished 6th-Gen Apple iPad is on sale for $160
    TL;DR: Through April 7, this refurbished iPad 6th-Gen and accessories bundle is only $159.99 (reg. $249). Laptops are great until they start to weigh you down. This previously owned 6th-gen Apple iPad is the perfect grab-and-go device and is a fraction of the cost of most brand-new computers.  The 9.7-inch display has stunning graphics and a more pleasurable viewing experience. Enjoy the convenience of the multi-touch screen as you navigate different apps and accomplish tasks fast
  • The best laptops for students: MacBooks, Microsoft Surface, and more

    The best laptops for students: MacBooks, Microsoft Surface, and more
    If you’re a college student, your laptop is your toolbox, your textbook, your everything — and you need a solid machine that’s going to last you from orientation to graduation. It’s an essential tool, and you need one that you can rely on. No one has the extra cash to replace a subpar laptop halfway through school, and you don’t want to be dealing with unexpected repairs when you have papers to write and parties to attend. Luckily, there are a ton of affordable stud
  • The 15 best new shows on Netflix

    The 15 best new shows on Netflix
    Netflix has a lot of shows and movies from which to choose. Like, a lot. Sifting through all the streaming options can cause chronic indecision, leaving us scrolling down the Netflix main page just trying to pick something to watch. Instead of getting overwhelmed and rewatching a Netflix OG classic like Stranger Things, The Queen's Gambit, or The Crown, how about trying something new? Sure, even that selection can be overwhelming. But we've done the hard part of watching them, and can confidentl
  • Take your language-learning skills to the next level with Rosetta Stone

    Take your language-learning skills to the next level with Rosetta Stone
    TL;DR: Through April 7, learn multiple languages with a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for only $179.99 (reg.$399) with code ROSETTA. Whether you’re looking to learn a new language for career advancement or an upcoming vacation to a foreign land, being bilingual can be beneficial in a plethora of ways. This lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone gives you award-winning interactive software that has 25 different languages to choose from. Rosetta Stone uses an immersive tra
  • Solar eclipse 2024 livestream webcams: How to watch

    Solar eclipse 2024 livestream webcams: How to watch
    A rare solar eclipse looms large on our cosmic calendars.The moon will pass between the sun and Earth on April 8, 2024, allowing those in the 115-mile-wide "path of totality" to witness a gripping event. It's a celestial coincidence that reveals our star's ghostly corona (atmosphere), and if possible is an experience not to be missed.Tens of millions in the U.S. reside in the coveted path where the moon's shadow traverses Earth's surface, but for those that either aren't in this relatively narro
  • Save on airfare with Dollar Flight Club for over $300 off

    Save on airfare with Dollar Flight Club for over $300 off
    TL;DR: Through April 7, score a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club's Premium Plus plan for $169.97, no coupon needed.From going on incognito mode to setting price alerts to booking months in advance, there are a plethora of tips doled out by folks in the name of cheaper airfare. But the truth is scoring deals on flights is much harder now than it used to be, with most purported tricks falling short of delivering substantial savings.Rather than dedicating endless hours to hunting down bu
  • Own 20TB of cloud storage for life for just $90

    Own 20TB of cloud storage for life for just $90
    TL;DR: Through April 7, you can get 20TB of cloud storage for life with Prism Drive on sale for $89.97. That’s less than paying for nine months of Dropbox.If you’ve ever had the gut-sinking feeling of losing your phone — or dropping it in the toilet — and feared that you’d just lost all of your precious photos and videos forever, you already know the importance of backing up your devices. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and right now it’s more afforda
  • Identity Thief Lived as a Different Man for 33 Years

    Identity Thief Lived as a Different Man for 33 Years
    Plus: Microsoft scolded for a “cascade” of security failures, AI-generated lawyers send fake legal threats, a data broker quietly lobbies against US privacy legislation, and more.
  • Grab this 5-in-1 portable battery on sale for $54 off

    Grab this 5-in-1 portable battery on sale for $54 off
    TL;DR: Through April 7, this power bank can charge five gadgets at once, and you can get it for $64.97.Nowadays, there are so many devices to carry around with us. Between a smartwatch, wireless headphones, e-reader, and gaming console, that's a lot of stuff to charge. The challenge of having a large tech collection? Having to keep their batteries alive.But if you have a trusty power bank like this one, you don't have to worry about juggling chargers and adapters trying to keep them powered up a
  • From Grindr to Scruff: The best dating apps for gay, bi, and queer men

    From Grindr to Scruff: The best dating apps for gay, bi, and queer men
    Most people have at least one horror story about online dating. It's a rite of passage — one that single people love to hate.But the horror stories look a little different for members of the LGBTQ+ community. For gay men, online dating throws a unique set of challenges into the mix. On top of the usual woes, such as ghosting and catfishing, you might encounter unnecessary questioning about your past, straight guys who shouldn't be in your feed, and even some not-so-subtle fetishization. No
  • 24 excellent Oscar–winning movies you can watch on Netflix

    24 excellent Oscar–winning movies you can watch on Netflix
    Few nights in Hollywood's calendar year come close to the glitz and glamor of the Academy Awards. An Oscar statuette is a crowning achievement for anyone involved in the production of film, and those who garner one or more of the gold figurines win the right to label themselves "Academy Award–winning" for the rest of history. Plus, there's the career boost that comes with it. With the terrifically entertaining 96th Academy Awards behind us, let's look back at some of the more memorabl
  • This expert-led cybersecurity and IT training bundle is on sale for under £30

    This expert-led cybersecurity and IT training bundle is on sale for under £30
    TL;DR: The Ultimate Cybersecurity and IT Career Certification Pathway Training Bundle is on sale for £22.25 with the code SECURE20.With so much of our lives entangled online, companies of varying sizes and industries are constantly on the lookout for skilled individuals who can protect their respective systems and make them virtually impenetrable. The good news is if you're interested in venturing into this career, you don't necessarily have to go back to school.This Cybersecurity and IT C
  • How to watch Republic of Ireland Women vs. England Women online for free

    How to watch Republic of Ireland Women vs. England Women online for free
    TL;DR: Stream Republic of Ireland Women vs. England Women in a UEFA EURO 2025 qualifier for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.UEFA EURO 2025 will bring together some of the best international women's team in the world, but there isn't enough room for everyone. Qualification is always tough, and some very good teams will not make it. What's clear is that every qualification fixture is crucial.If you want to watch Republic of Ireland Women
  • 27 of the best AI and ChatGPT courses you can take online for free

    27 of the best AI and ChatGPT courses you can take online for free
    TL;DR: A wide range of free AI and ChatGPT courses are available on Udemy. Learn how to boost your business, create search-friendly content, and so much more with this technology.The possibilities are almost endless with AI, but do you really know how to harness the power of this technology? Most people don't know the ins and outs of artificial intelligence, so you could give yourself a serious advantage by better understanding this constantly-evolving world.And the good news for anyone interest
  • Best Buy Geek Squad employees report mass layoffs

    Best Buy Geek Squad employees report mass layoffs
    Former employees of Best Buy’s in-house tech support and repair team Geek Squad say there were mass layoffs this week, 404 Media reports. A former Geek Squad agent tells the outlet that they received an email on Tuesday about a work from home event the following day regarding a “company change.”“Our leadership gave individual calls stating we were being let go for the simple fact that the company couldn’t afford to pay us, more or less. It was extremely short notic
  • Instagram makes more money from ads than YouTube does, and it has for years

    Instagram makes more money from ads than YouTube does, and it has for years
    Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge In a motion Meta filed on Friday to try and get the FTC’s monopoly claims dismissed, it includes details of how much advertising revenue Instagram brought in over the last few years. At $32.4 billion for 2021 alone, that’s even more than YouTube, which pulled in $28.8 billion in the same year. Business Insider previously pointed out the lead it has over Google’s video unit, and mentions that YouTube gives up 55 percent of each advertising dolla
  • NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 6

    NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 6
    Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for April 6's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, kee
  • Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up

    Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up
    Autonomous vehicle tech has proven tricky for even the most sophisticated tech developers. But Tesla seems to be staking its future on it.
  • Here’s Apple’s 916-page appeal over the Apple Watch ban

    Here’s Apple’s 916-page appeal over the Apple Watch ban
    Apple’s not too happy that Masimo’s W1 watch didn’t exist when Masimo filed its complaint. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge There was no question that Apple would appeal when the International Trade Commission banned Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales last year. Well, if you’ve got some time, you can now read all 916 pages of Apple’s appeal to the Federal Circuit.A quick recap: the Apple Watch ban centers around whether Apple infringed upon medical
  • Stellar Blade’s Eve isn’t sexy enough, actually | Kaser Focus

    Stellar Blade's Eve is stirring quite the debate online with her design, but GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser still finds it too safe.Read More
  • Cohere’s new AI Command-R+ is available on Sagemaker and Azure…but not Bedrock (yet)

    The move to add more models generally by the two largest cloud providers by market share is part of their fiercely competitive ongoing battle.Read More
  • At a loss: The fallout of Embracer’s months-long restructuring

    Embracer Group has completed its restructuring program -- what's happened to its studios and what's next for the company?Read More