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Apple is reportedly close to an agreement with OpenAI for integrating ChatGPT with iOS 18. The latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman firms up persistent rumors about a partnership ahead of AI announcements expected at Apple's developer conference WWDC in June. Tweet may have been deleted"The two sides have been finalizing terms for a pact to use ChatGPT features in Apple’s iOS 18," said Gurman. We don't know yet what those features will be, but insiders say Apple might leverage genera

Amid rumors that OpenAI has its own voice assistant in the works, Apple is reportedly planning a significant update for Siri. The tech giant plans to integrate advanced generative AI technology akin to ChatGPT into its oft-forgotten digital assistant, according to reporting by The New York Times. This shift from Apple's top executives came about, the Times says, after they were wowed by ChatGPT. The information in the Times article is from "people familiar with the company’s work, who didn

Illustration: The Verge OpenAI has been showing some of its customers a new multimodal AI model that can both talk to you and recognize objects, according to a new report from The Information. Citing unnamed sources who’ve seen it, the outlet says this could be part of what the company plans to show on Monday.
The new model reportedly offers faster, more accurate interpretation of images and audio than what its existing separate transcription and text-to-speech models can do. It would appa

OpenAI's big announcement on Monday might be a voice assistant that's reportedly in development. According to The Information, OpenAI is working on a technology that rolls audio, text, and image recognition into one product that would say, help tutor kids with their math homework, or "give people information about their surroundings," like translating or helping with car trouble. On Friday, OpenAI shared that it would be holding a livestream this coming Monday (notably, a day before Google I/O,

Google I/O 2024 is right around the corner, so here's what you should expect from the highly anticipated live stream.SEE ALSO:Google I/O 2024 date announced
With OpenAI poised to announce its search engine in a matter of days, I/O 2024 is expected to be an important event, not only for developers and tech enthusiasts but also for Google. The company is also facing opposition from Apple, which is not only in talks with OpenAI but also has been rumored to be building its own Google-like products f

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iFixit’s step-up toolkit has all sorts of bits and bobs, all of which slot nicely in the case and included fabric roll. | Image: iFixit The right-to-repair movement has logged some serious wins over the past several years, with states like California, New York, and Minnesota having recently passed laws that make it easier for consumers to repair their own devices. But being able to obtain parts and manuals is only part of the process — you also need the tools. Luckily, iFixit’s

There's no such thing as a universal best laptop. Whether a laptop works well for you — and there could be several that fit the bill— is a largely subjective decision that comes down to your primary use cases, your preferred operating system, and your budget.This is an annoying fact of life for both laptop shoppers and those of us doling out "best laptop" recommendations, since we can't make custom judgment calls for everyone in need of a new machine. (I would love to, but I've got a

Image: Google Google is preparing to hold its annual Google I/O developer conference next week, and naturally, it will be all about AI. The company has made no secret of that. Since last year’s I/O, it has debuted Gemini, its new, more powerful model meant to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and has been deep in testing new features for Search, Google Maps, and Android. Expect to hear a lot about that stuff this year.
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Image: SFB Games Even as modern horror games become unnervingly immersive, there’s still a place for the particular mood of old-school survival horror. Through a combo of grimy visuals, cryptic puzzles, slow pacing, and clunky controls, PlayStation-era games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill were able to create a distinct kind of tension and terror. Crow Country is what would happen if that kind of game never went out of style. It has the look and feel of the classics but with just the ri

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

Google’s annual developer conference kicks off on Tuesday. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The past few months have made one thing crystal clear: phones remain undefeated.
The AI gadgets that were supposed to save us from our phones have arrived woefully underbaked — whatever illusions we might have held that the Humane AI pin or the Rabbit R1 were going to offer any kind of salve for the constant rug burn of dealing with our personal tech is gone. Hot Gadget Spring is over

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Olivia Carter, a 7th-grade school counselor in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, lets out a laugh when asked about the novel Icebreaker. The book frequently pops up on TikTok as a #BookTok recommendation. With its pastel cover featuring a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain, the book has the look of a classic rom-com for teens. It's anything but that. Icebreaker, part of the Maple Hill series by author Hannah Grace, is what BookTokkers call a "spicy" read. Translation? It contains graphic

Dating is rough, especially at a time when we're dealing with AI-generated BS, fuckbois looking to play games (because this is still happening for some reason), and the constant pressure to present curated versions of ourselves to potential partners. It can feel like the Hunger Games, and the odds have been stacked against us.Terms like "Boysober" (dubbed "this year's hottest mental health craze") and "benching" have become common in the dating lexicon, and many people are beginning to lose hope

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Once upon a time, we had to rely on good old luck, wit, and charm to find love. Today, it's a little easier to woo potential partners without putting ourselves out there, out there. Thanks to the ever-evolving landscape of dating, sex, and technology, finding love or a quick fling is as simple as downloading a dating app.SEE ALSO:The dating app glossary: The A to Z of terms you need to know
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When that most seasoned of time-travelers, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), returns to our screens Friday, he'll be making what he says is his first visit to the Beatles. In the second episode of the new season of Doctor Who, "The Devil's Chord," TARDIS co-habitant Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) declares she's always wanted to see the band, so an excited Doctor whisks her away to 11 February 1963 when the Fab Four recorded their first album, Please Please Me, in a single day. Now, Ncuti's Doctor

Doctor Who is back with a new Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), a new companion in Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), and a whole new season of time-travel adventures, courtesy of returning showrunner Russell T Davies. With scads of past seasons of lore to pull from, Season 14 started off strong with "Space Babies" and "The Devil's Chord," a double-header that took audiences to a far-flung future and a mop-topped past. Lucky for us Whovians, both episodes are rich with Easter eggs.The first Easter egg in "The Dev

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 May 11's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep

Doctor Who is back for a brand-new season, along with the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson). With the arrival of Doctor Who's fourteenth season on Disney+, the long-running sci-fi series is welcoming a new generation of fans to join a veritable legion of experienced Whovians.Whether you've been a fan of the Doctor since the initial run, fell in with its 2005 revival, or have just started wading into all things "timey-wimey," returning showrunner and wr

That’s a skinny XPS. | Image: Windows Report Want a look at Dell’s new notebook lineup that’s apparently powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon X Elite processors? Courtesy of Windows Report, these leaked images come ahead of Microsoft’s May 20th event where new Surfaces (and other laptops) are expected to sport the same chips.
They unsurprisingly look like laptops — albeit with overall slimmer profiles.
The most interesting model is Dell’s new XPS 13