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Tesla isn't done with laying off workers.According to reports from Business Insider and Electrek, Elon Musk's EV car company laid off more employees over the weekend. With these latest cuts, Tesla has now entered its fourth week of layoffs.It's unclear just how many workers lost their jobs at Tesla in this latest round of layoffs. At least seven employees have confirmed being laid off from their jobs in Tesla's software, services, and engineering departments. "After watching my team gradual

Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, speaks during a climate initiative event at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington, on Thursday, January 16th, 2020.  | Photo: Getty Images Microsoft is doubling down on a controversial plan to capture carbon dioxide emissions from wood-burning power plants. It announced a contract with energy company Stockholm Exergi to capture 3.33 million metric tons of carbon emissions from a biomass power plant in the Swedish capital in what is potentially the b

Could an Apple Pencil Pro be on the way? Apple has teased that a new Apple Pencil is on the way, as we can see in the promo image on the Apple Events page.However, what we weren't expecting is a "pro" variant of the iPad stylus. As spotted by X user @ribu_ap712, code on Apple's Japan-based website hints that a brand-spankin' new Apple Pencil Pro could be revealed at the May 7 Apple livestream event.Tweet may have been deletedApple Pencil Pro: 3 possible new featuresConfirmed by Mashable, the Jap

Image: Schuurman There’s a lot riding on Sonos’ first pair of wireless headphones; CEO Patrick Spence has said he expects the product category to be a huge revenue driver for the company. The headphones are expected to ship sometime next month, but today, we’re getting a first look at the hardware design — and we now know what they’ll be called.
You’re looking at the Sonos Ace headphones. These images were prematurely published by authorized Sonos parts dealer

Image: Wizards of the Coast A rare Magic: The Gathering card has sold for $3 million, making it the most expensive Magic card ever sold.And before you ask, Magic nerds, of course it was a Black Lotus. The sale of the card was announced last week by CGC Cards, a certification and grading company for trading cards, video games, comics, and more. View this post on InstagramA post shared by CGC Cards (@cgccards)The Black Lotus is the holy grail of Magic cards. It was first printed as a part of the c

Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images NASA will attempt to send a pair of astronauts to space aboard Boeing’s Starliner aircraft for the first time today. Starliner has faced several delays over the years, with its first uncrewed test flight in 2019 ending in failure before it successfully docked at the International Space Station in 2022. While Starliner’s first crewed flight was supposed to take place last May, NASA delayed the launch due to technical issues.
The launch will take place

Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge Republican lawmakers are attempting to overturn the twin pillars of the Biden administration’s climate platform: tax credits for electric vehicles and the Environmental Protection Agency’s new rules to curb tailpipe emissions.The effort involves new bills introduced by members of Congress, as well as lawsuits filed by state attorneys general, all with the goal of rolling back the minimal progress made by the Biden administration to reduce the share of

Image: Samsung In its quest to carve out a chunk of the OLED TV market, Samsung has, until now, focused on the premium end with impressive QD-OLED models. But today, Samsung announced the entry-level S85D series of OLED TVs, bringing the fight to LG Electronics at lower price points as well.And here’s the interesting thing: these sets almost certainly include OLED panels manufactured by LG Display. Samsung placed a big order for them last year to help meet its production needs, establishin

TikTok has other priorities at the moment, but Hank Green would love it if the platform could tell him how much it's paid him since January. In an appearance on The New York Times' Hard Fork podcast, Green told hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton that his TikTok dashboard hadn't been updated for several months and that it displays his payouts in British pounds (Green is a longtime resident of Montana).Green shared the tidbit as part of a larger conversation about how creators will weather the imp

Image: Arrowhead Game Studios Stand down, Helldivers. Your battle is won. Late last week, Sony announced that Helldivers 2, one of the most popular multiplayer games of the year, would require Steam players to link their account to a PlayStation Network account. After a weekend of strong player backlash, including review bombing the game on Steam, Sony reversed course earlier this morning and will no longer require PC players to link to a PSN account.
Helldivers fans -- we’ve heard your fe

Illustration: The Verge Google is streamlining the process of setting up two-factor authentication (2FA). Instead of entering your phone number first to enable 2FA, you can now add a “second step method” to your account such as an authenticator app or a hardware security key to get things set up.
This should make it safer to turn on 2FA, as it lets you avoid using less secure SMS verification. You can choose to enter a time-based one-time passcode through apps like Google Authenticat

Illustration: The Verge OpenAI and the developer platform Stack Overflow have announced a partnership that could potentially improve the performance of AI models and bring more technical information into ChatGPT.OpenAI will have access to Stack Overflow’s API and will receive feedback from the developer community to improve the performance of AI models. OpenAI, in turn, will give Stack Overflow attribution — aka link to its contents — in ChatGPT. Users of the chatbot will see m

We're ready for the Apple "Let Loose" event to start now. No more teasing.But it looks like Apple wants to keep dangling carrots in our faces. Just a day before it's slated to livestream the announcements of some new iPads, Apple updated its homepage with some new teaser artwork for the event, which still depicts an Apple Pencil — but something different happens when you place your cursor over it.SEE ALSO:Wild Apple rumors for 2025 and beyond: Foldable devices, new 'Slim' iPhone
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Both the second- and third-gen AirPods are on sale for some of the lowest prices we’ve seen. The same goes for the latest AirPods Pro. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Apple’s AirPods should be on every iPhone owner’s list of earbuds to try before exploring third-party options. The wireless earbuds offer a wealth of exclusive features for Apple users, and they make for a great Mother’s Day gift or replacement for an aging pair of earbuds.
Fortunately, the second-gen Air

Save $40: The Govee floor lamp glows radiant color throughout your home and right now you can get it for $59.99. That's 40% savings.Opens in a new windowCredit: GoveeGovee RGBIC floor lamp$59.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $40.00Get DealAll over TikTok you'll find videos of people cultivating the ultimate cozy spaces for gaming, watching movies, and relaxing with color-changing lamps, sometimes called sunset lamps. The Govee RGBIC floor lamp creates dreamy ambiance with its millions of color options.T

Image: Supergiant Games The wait is over: Hades II launches in early access today. The game was slowly rolled out to select players during its technical test period that began last month. After that testing period — in which players got to experience the game’s opening area, fight the first boss, and meet a smattering of new gods and characters — early access grants players an in-progress build of the full game. HADES II is HERE !!
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NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER: As of May 6, you can pre-order the Shark FlexStyle Sparkle Air Styling & Drying System in Black Diamond for $349.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: Shark Shark FlexStyle Sparkle Air Styling & Drying System in Black Diamond$349.99 at SharkPre-Order HereIf you’re a Dyson stan, buckle up: This is gonna hurt. Shark just released its FlexStyle Sparkle Air Styling & Drying System in Black Diamond, and it’s honestly gorgeous. We’re gagging at this

This iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro deep-dive comparative analysis will give you clarity on what, exactly, are the differences between the two phones. Don't worry; we'll explore how the cameras differ, too, a popular request among prospective iPhone 15 buyers.The iPhone 15 costs $800, but the iPhone 15 Pro is more expensive at $1,000. That being said, I know what you're wondering. Does the iPhone 15 Pro really have features that are worth the extra $200?No, I won't tell you which phone to get. Inst

Save $15: As of May 6, you can save $15 (15%) when you spend $100 on a virtual Lyft gift card at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: LyftSpend $100, save $15 on Lyft gift cardsGet Deal
With your singular chance at a first ride promo being but a distant memory, the elusive treat that is a ride share promo is one that we've learned to treasure. As of May 6, Lyft users have a chance to save $15 when they buy a $100 Lyft gift card at Amazon.$15 off of $100 is technically only 15% off, but we all kno

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tesla’s brutal round of layoffs entered its fourth week, with more employees posting on LinkedIn and elsewhere about receiving notice that their time at the company has come to an end.The most recent layoffs, which were first reported by Electrek and Business Insider, appear to be hitting different segments of the company, including software, services, and engineering. Employees said they received layoff notices over the weekend and on Monday.
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Be safe out there! | Photo by Carmen Mandato / Getty Images I don’t know what the explanation is — warm weather? too many histamines? too much Benadryl? — but we have once again entered Meltdown May, a season in which vulnerable specimens go absolutely wild on social media. We are not even a full week in, and folks, this one looks like a doozy. The Kendrick Lamar / Drake feud escalation alone is a formidable front that threatens to envelop much of the music industry.
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YouTube is officially launching its AI-powered "Jump Ahead" feature for Premium users.Back in March, YouTube began testing a way for users to skip ahead to the most interesting parts of a video, determined by user watching data and AI predictions. Now, the experiment is out of beta. It's rolling out to YouTube Premium users — but only on Android for now. SEE ALSO:YouTube is excited about pause screen ads — and they're coming for your TV first
For viewers who are just trying to get to

SAVE $120.04: As of May 6, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer is on sale at Amazon for $329.95. This saves shoppers 27% on the regular list price of $449.99. Opens in a new windowCredit: KitchenAidKitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer $329.95 at Amazon $449.99 Save $120.04Get DealFor the moms who know how to make magic in the kitchen, having timeless, culinary-quality equipment matters. With a KitchenAid mixer, she can take baking to the next level. As

GET UP TO 30% OFF: As of May 6, you can get up to 30% off digital picture frames at Amazon—shop brands like Skylight, Aura, and more. Our top picks: Best deal overall Aura Carver 10.1-inch wireless digital picture frame $148.99 at Amazon (save $30.01)Get DealBest runner-up deal Nixplay 10.1-inch wireless digital picture frame$139.99 at Amazon (save $60)Get DealBest bedget pick Skylight 10-inch digital picture frame$119.99 at Amazon (save $20)Get Deal
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Tilburg-based Mr. Winston has raised €600,000 to further develop its hospitality POS system and expand into more markets. Founded in 2015, the startup provides a cloud-based POS solution that can work on all devices and operating systems such as iOS and Android. The POS also features additional modules, including reservations, QR ordering, and kitchen screens. “This flexibility towards the user is lacking in our competition,” Koen Lavrijssen, founder and CTO at Mr. Winston

SAVE UP TO 80%: May 6 is the last day to shop Wayfair's Way Day sale, where you can save between 50% and 80% in categories like outdoor furniture, patio heating, living room seating, area rugs, mattresses, grills, and more.Opens in a new windowCredit: WayfairWay Day saleShop NowYou don't need spring cleaning or a change in season to justify refreshing your space. The only excuse you need to replace old furniture or switch color schemes is that you're simply not vibing with the old stuff anymore

Mother's Day 2024 falls on Sunday, May 12, which means it's about time to find to find the perfect gift. Whether your mom loves to cook, listen to podcasts, or head to the pickleball courts, plenty of great deals are around, offering you a deep discount while giving mom the thanks she deserves.Best Mother's day deals to shop todayBest deal for the active momTheragun mini$169 at Therabody(save $30)Get DealBest headphones deal for momBose QuietComfort$249 at Amazon(save $100)Get DealBest deal for

The Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite Kindle, with waterproofing both the entry-level model and the Kindle Scribe lack. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge Whether mom’s a bibliophile or you’re looking to gift a graduate something useful as they head to college, Amazon’s Kindles are great presents that we’ve highlighted in both our Mother’s Day and graduation gift guides this year. They’re even more attractive buys now that they’re down to their best

SAVE $30: As of today, May 6, you can shop the original Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder for 10% off at Amazon. Today's limited-time deal brings the list price down from $299.99 to $269.99. Opens in a new windowCredit: Bird BuddyBird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder$269.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $30.00Get DealAs Mother's Day clocks in less than a week away, we're feeling the pressure to find that unique gift for the mothers in our lives. Whether mom is an avid gardener, nature lover, or birder, the Bird Budd

Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Code on Apple’s website in Japan mentions the “Apple Pencil Pro” — a potential hint at what’s to come during the company’s iPad event on Tuesday, as spotted by X user @ribu_ap712 and reported by MacRumors.The code, which The Verge confirmed, was uncovered in the alternative text that describes the GIF for the Apple event and mentions a “Pencil Pro” several times. A version of the text translated by Google reads:
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Image: Apple Apple’s newest band honoring LGBTQ+ communities is a brightly fluorescent Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, Apple’s one-piece braided yarn band that stretches over a wearer’s wrist. The band will be available for $99 at Apple retail locations or through the company’s online store starting on May 22nd in the US and Canada — and elsewhere on May 23rd.The new Pride band, looking far less like it sprang forth from the early ’90s than last year’s

Image: Beat Games Beat Saber players using Meta’s first Quest headset soon won’t be able to compete against friends. In an updated support page, Beat Saber’s developers say they’re ending multiplayer support, along with updates and customer service for the Quest 1 starting November 2nd, 2024.
Quest 1 users will still be able to play the game after the change goes into effect. They can also continue to access multiplayer features and updates by playing the game’s PC

Amazon deals of the day at a glance:OUR TOP PICKKindle Paperwhite$114.99 at Amazon (save $35)Get DealBEST EARBUDS DEALBeats Studio Buds$79.95 at Amazon(save $70)Get DealBEST GIFT DEALSelect gift cards (DoorDash, Bath and Body Works, Gap, etc.)up to 20% offGet DealBEST SMART HOME DEALEcho Show 8 (3rd gen)$99.99 at Amazon(save $50)Get Deal
It's no secret that we love deal hunting at Mashable. On any given day, we're scouring the web for the best discounts around — and Amazon regularly o

UP TO 50% OFF: As of May 6, you can get up to 50% off select Amazon devices, including the Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) and Kindle Scribe (16 GB).Our top picks: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB)$114.99 at Amazon (save $35 )Get DealBest Echo deal Amazon Echo Dot (latest release) $27.99 at Amazon(save $49.99)Get DealBest Amazon Fire TV deal 55-inch Amazon Fire TV omni QLED series$449.99 at Amazon (save $150 )Get Deal
Mother’s Day is this coming weekend, and if you’re still

The EU has granted €3.3mn to a consortium led by Swedish startup Epishine. The group’s mission is to boost the development of organic solar panels.    In this case, organic refers to solar panels that are carbon-based. Instead of using silicon to conduct electricity, these solar panels utilise organic molecules. Organic solar cells are very lightweight, cheap, semi-transparent, printable, and flexible. They can also convert indoor light into electricity. That can be fr

Save up to 28%: Amazon Kindles are marked down to some of their lowest prices. The Kindle Paperwhite is down to $114.99, a 23% savings, while the Kindle Scribe is back down to its lowest price of $279.99.OverviewOur top pickKindle Paperwhite (16 GB)$114.99 at Amazon(Save $35)Get DealBest for note takingKindle Scribe (32 GB)$279.99 at Amazon(Save $110)Get DealBest budget pickAmazon Kindle 2022 (16 GB)$79.99 at Amazon(Save $20)Get Deal
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Mother's Day is only six days away. But what do you get the mom who has everything?Today's best gift card deals for Mother's Day as of May 6:Best self-care gift cardBath and Body Works gift card$40 at Amazon(save $10)Get DealBest style gift cardGap gift card $40 at Amazon(save $10)Get DealBest beauty gift card Victoria's Secret gift card $40 at Amazon(save $10)Get Deal
Today at Amazon, you can save up to 20% on gift cards from brands including Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Gap, and mor

As I write this, two contrasting regulations on the development of artificial intelligence — namely generative AI — are making their way through the European and British parliaments. The British approach is very simple — looking to ensure AI companies fit into existing laws governing technology companies.  In contrast, the EU approach, as White & Case analysis describes, is an entirely new piece of legislation, and is risk-based — looking to counter the most ser

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Robinhood’s cryptocurrency division could soon be in trouble with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In an 8-K filing submitted on Saturday, Robinhood revealed that it received a Wells notice from the SEC’s staff recommending the agency take action against the trading platform for alleged securities violations.
Robinhood says it received the Wells notice after cooperating with the SEC’s requests for investigative subpoenas about its

Twitter/X co-founder Jack Dorsey is no longer on Bluesky's board of directors. He also just poured millions of dollars into a competing project. It isn't clear exactly why he left or when, but it doesn't look entirely drama-free from the outside.Dorsey made his departure from Bluesky public on Saturday via a post on his Twitter/X account. Replying to a query about whether he was still on the Twitter/X competitor's board, Dorsey responded with a blunt "no," offering no further elaboration. Bluesk

Apple's got big plans for the (fairly) near future — if you trust a new report that may be just a tad too optimistic for reality. No, we're not talking about the upcoming iPad event, scheduled for May 7. We're not talking about Apple's WWDC, scheduled for June 10, nor are we talking about the iPhone 16 launch, likely to happen in September. iPhone 17 SlimA new report by Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu (via 9to5Mac) claims significant changes will happen to Apple's iPhone l

Opens in a new windowCredit: Cash AppCash AppHow to protect yourself against P2P scamsLearn MoreToday, thanks to peer-to-peer (P2P) services like Cash App, our money is more accessible than ever. That means fewer obstacles between us and the things we want in our lives. Unfortunately, the P2P nature of these platforms also means that scammers are likely to take advantage of those who aren’t aware. By keeping some essential rules in mind, you can protect yourself, family, friends, and

Previously on Doctor Who: A mysterious alien time-traveler landed in a junkyard in 1963. With a little help from human friends, monstrous enemies, and fellow Time Lord frenemies, he reinvented himself. Sometimes he went so far as to change face, and eventually gender. Now, nearly 61 years and more than 15 Doctors later, the show has completely reinvented itself for the Gen Z age — and yet in some ways finds itself closer to those 1963 roots than ever. Season 14 centers on the Fifteenth Doc