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The Solos AirGo Vision glasses, with camera module. | Image: Solos If you want a pair of glasses with hands-free video recording and an AI voice assistant, there aren’t a lot of options, and the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the clear leader. But Solos, whose smart glasses currently only feature audio, says it’ll sell a camera-equipped version later this year — with OpenAI’s new GPT-4o AI model to let the camera recognize objects and answer questions about what you&rsquo

Don't like your phone carrier because of shoddy reception or literally any other reason – but your device is carrier-locked to that service provider? The FCC is looking to make it easier for consumers to switch to a different service provider.According to a new proposed rule by the FCC, phone carriers could be forced to unlock users' phones and allow consumers to move the device to a provider of their choosing."When you buy a phone, you should have the freedom to decide when to change serv

Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Microsoft AI boss Mustafa Suleyman incorrectly believes that the moment you publish anything on the open web, it becomes “freeware” that anyone can freely copy and use.
When CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin asked him whether “AI companies have effectively stolen the world’s IP,” he said:
I think that with respect to content that’s already on the open web, the social contract of that content since the &lsq

Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos via Getty Images Since the New Deal era, the bulk of the functioning US government is the administrative state — think the acronym soup of agencies like the EPA, FCC, FTC, FDA, and so on. Even when Capitol Hill is not mired in deep dysfunction, the speed at which Congress and the courts operate no longer seems suitable for modern life. Both industry and ordinary people look to the administrative state, rather than legislators, for an immediate answer to t

Online retailer Etsy will prohibit sales of most sex toys, content that depicts sex acts and genitalia, and more starting July 29.The indie seller published its Adult Nudity and Sexual Content policy yesterday, which states that sales of adult toys that are insertable, "applied to the genitalia," or "designed for genitals to be inserted into them" will be prohibited. That pretty much runs the gamut — dildos, vibrators, rings, plugs, and the like will be banned.SEE ALSO:TikTok is (still) ob

Ahead of Sunday's Season 2 finale, AMC renewed its TV adaptation of Interview with the Vampire for a third season. Cue cheers and fainting (not from blood loss)!Tweet may have been deletedSeasons 1 and 2 of Interview, unsurprisingly, focused on the first novel in Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles series, Interview with the Vampire. What will Season 3 be about? SEE ALSO:'The Bear' falls victim to its own success: Full Season 3 review
Interview with the Vampire Season 3The next season will adapt

UPDATE: Jun. 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with new laptop deals, pricing, and availability, as well details on Amazon's Prime Day event.Check out our picks for June's best laptop deals, including a record-low M3 MacBook Air and a sub-$200 14-inch Chromebook.The very best laptop deals at a glance:Best laptop deal under $300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook$199 at Best Buy(save $120)Get DealBest laptop deal under $600HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c (128GB SSD)$499.99 at HP.com(

Yet another piece of AI news makes one wonder, "Who asked for this?" Meta is rolling out AI chatbots based on real creators. That's right! You might soon be able to DM with an AI chatbot on Instagram that a creator made to mimic themself. Isn't that...something? SEE ALSO:Meet the stans who DM their faves about their day
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself made the announcement. "Rolling out an early test in the U.S. of our AI studio, so you might start seeing AIs from your favorite creators and int

Illustration: The Verge The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the nonprofit that produces Mother Jones and Reveal, announced on Thursday that it’s suing Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement, following similar actions by The New York Times and several other media outlets.
“OpenAI and Microsoft started vacuuming up our stories to make their product more powerful, but they never asked for permission or offered compensation, unlike other organizations that lic

The warm weather finally arrived! But before we begin to wind things down for the summer months, let’s catch up once more with the latest developments in Dutch tech.  Of course, in our mind, the best news from the week that passed was our own TNW Conference taking place in Zaandam, just outside of Amsterdam. (Next year we are back at one of our favourite locations at NDSM island, grab your 2-for-1 tickets now!)  This year featured some of the best keynote speakers and panellists

Deadpool & Wolverine may be the cinematic debut for Charles Xavier’s psychopathic twin sister, but the film’s latest trailer is a reminder that it’s also going to be a trip down memory lane filled with X-Men villains from films of franchises past.
While most of Deadpool & Wolverine’s ad spots so far have put more focus on the titular mutant heroes than the villains they’ll be fighting, the movie’s latest teaser is really just a big reveal that Tyler M

Get a great night's sleep with a new mattress, just in time for the 4th of July. Check out some of our picks below and level up your bedroom game:The best 4th of July mattress deals at a glanceBest mattress dealTempur-Breeze Collection queen mattress$4,099 at Tempur-Pedic(Save $500)Get DealBest mattress deal for couplesPurple RestorePlus Hybrid queen mattress$2,699(Save $300)Get DealBest eco-friendly mattress dealBirch Natural mattress$1,405.30 at Birch(Save $468.50 with code JULY25)Get Deal
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The partnership between Amazon and Xbox doesn't end at a Fallout TV show.Amazon announced on Thursday that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now play their Xbox games (via cloud streaming) on an Amazon Fire TV Stick device. In other words, you can play high-end console games on a big TV without the need for a $500 video game console. SEE ALSO:Biggest announcements from the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase
You will need either a modern Xbox or PlayStation controller with Bluetooth connectivity, so

ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot both shared false information about the presidential debate, even though it had been debunked. According to an NBC News report, ChatGPT and Copilot both said there would be a "1-2 minute delay" of the CNN broadcast of the debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. This claim came from conservative writer Patrick Webb who posted on X that the delay was for "potentially allowing time to edit parts of the broadcast." Less than an hour after W

UP TP 50% OFF: As of June 28th, you can score up to 50% off on robot vacuums at various retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Our top picks:Best budget robot vacuum dealShark Matrix RV2300$199 at Walmart (save $50)Get DealBest budget hybrid robot vacuum and mop dealShark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 $329.99 at Shark (save $119.41)Get DealBest self-emptying robot vacuum dealRoborock Q5+$399.99 at Amazon (save $300)Get Deal
Fourth of July isn’t until next week, but that hasn’t stop

The 4th of July is only six days away, which means all of the best 4th of July sales are in full swing. Whether you're adding to your backyard hangout spot or looking for all the best gear that will keep you safe and happy out on the trails, now is the time to take advantage of all the best outdoor deals. These are the best 4th of July sale outdoor deals:Best camping dealSkyward 4 Tent$186.83 at REI Co-op(save $187.17)Get DealBest grill dealOklahoma Joe's 21.5 in. Blackjack Charcoal Kettle Grill

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Nomad is running an overstock sale of various accessories on its site, and an especially notable one is its original Base One Max 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger — offered in black or silver for $95 ($55 off) or in an extra-fancy gold “limited edition” for $120 ($30 off).This is the original, first-gen model from last year that simultaneously charges a MagSafe iPhone, Apple Watch, and compatible AirPods (or other wireless charging-capable earbuds). It’s got a weighty

Photo by David Becker / Getty Images Dr Disrespect’s YouTube channel has been demonetized. In a statement to The Verge, YouTube spokesperson Nicole Bell wrote, “We have suspended monetization on DrDisrespect’s channel for violating our Creator Responsibility policy.” Bell also wrote that Dr Disrespect has been suspended from YouTube’s partner program “following serious allegations against the creator.”
The allegations refer to multiple reports that the s

FREE PORTABLE PROJECTOR WITH LAPTOP PURCHASE: As of June 28, purchase an eligible LG Gram laptop and get a free Portable CineBeam Projector ($649.99 value). Opens in a new windowCredit: LGBuy an LG Gram laptop, get a free Portable CineBeam Projector($649.99 value)Get DealLaptops can be expensive. So when a retailer sweetens the deal by throwing another piece of tech in with your purchase, it's a good idea to jump on the opportunity. Case in point: this excellent deal from LG, which nets you not

Amazon deals of the day at a glance:OUR TOP PICKAmazon Echo Pop Kids$22.99 at Amazon(save $27)Get DealBEST OUTDOOR DEALColeman Skydome 4-person camping tent$69.99 at Amazon(save $45)Get DealBEST MONITOR DEALSamsung 32-inch M70B smart monitor$269.99 at Amazon(save $130)Get DealBEST EARBUDS DEALSony LinkBuds S$128 at Amazon(save $71.99)Get Deal
You've made it through another week. Your reward: truly impressive deals. Between Amazon's 4th of July deals and early Prime Day savings, we could hardly n

Illustration: The Verge AT&T announced Next Up Anytime, a new early upgrade program for customers on an AT&T installment plan, which will be available starting July 16th. At $10 per month, it’s more expensive than AT&T’s existing $6 per month Next Up add-on but gives subscribers the option of upgrading their smartphone as soon as just one installment payment has been made, up to three times per year.
With AT&T’s older $6 monthly Next Up add-on, customers are eli

Claims of the next fastest-charging EV have become so common, they’ve almost completely lost their meaning.  But Nyobolt might just have something to brag about. The UK startup has successfully charged an EV from 10% to 80% in just four minutes and 37 seconds — just enough time to grab a coffee. Nyobolt achieved the feat at a race track in Bedford, England on Thursday, using its own specially designed electric sports car fitted with its own specially designed battery. 

Baldur’s Game 3 admittedly doesn’t look this sharp on the Steam Deck, but it plays really well. | Image: Larian For many of us, summer can get just too hot to go outside and have fun. Thankfully, though, this season brings more than just heatwaves — there are also sales like Steam’s, so you can enjoy gaming while keeping cool inside. Along with discounting the Steam Deck as we highlighted earlier this week, Valve is also now discounting a ton of games through July 11th as

ASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 11: Exterior view of the U.S. Supreme Court building. | Photo: Getty Images On Friday the Supreme Court overturned a longstanding legal doctrine in the US, making a transformative ruling that could hamper federal agencies’ ability to regulate all kinds of industry. Six Republican-appointed justices voted to overturn the doctrine, called Chevron deference, which could affect everything from pollution limits to consumer protections in the US.Chevron deference allows cour

GET $220 OFF: As of June 28, you can get an iPad Air (5th gen) for $529.99 at Best Buy, down from $749.99. That's $220 off the listing price and the lowest price for this model yet!Opens in a new windowCredit: Apple 10.9-inch M1 Apple iPad Air (256GB, WiFi)$529.99 at Best Buy$749.99 Save $220.00Get DealWith Prime Day just a couple of weeks away, retailers are feeling the pressure to drop their prices and compete. Even Best Buy is throwing its hat into the ring with hefty discounts on everything

SAVE $31.99: As of today, June 28, the Sony ULT Field 1 portable waterproof speaker is on sale for just $98 at Amazon. This limited-time deal saves shoppers 25% off the speaker's list price of $129.99. Opens in a new windowCredit: Sony Sony ULT Field 1 portable waterproof speaker $98.00 at Amazon $129.99 Save $31.99Get DealFrom beach days to backyard pool parties, summer memories are even sweeter when your favorite songs are providing the soundtrack. With the right Bluetooth speaker, you can be

Summer has officially landed, and it’s time to get serious about your summer party setup. Low on bandwidth or cash? No problem. Putting together a killer backyard soirée that will blow your guests’ minds doesn’t need to be time-consuming, or even pricey. Thanks to Walmart's endless deals, you can score a new grill, outdoor furniture, a blow-up pool, and loads of other cool party picks, and they'll all be delivered to your door instantly.Check out this festive Walmar

Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Surely, you’ve heard Mariah Carey’s holiday smash hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” But have you heard about this other song? It’s also called “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and uh, it sounds a lot like Mariah Carey. We’re about to spend a long time litigating how that happened.
On this episode of The Vergecast, with the help of Switched on Pop’s Charlie Harding, we dig deep into the new lawsuit filed

Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge One of the big selling points you hear for electric vehicles is that they require less maintenance than traditional gas-powered vehicles. No oil changes, less gunk, fewer moving parts — that sort of thing.
But EVs are essentially giant computers on wheels. And since when have you known any computer to be problem-free?JD Power’s latest quality study is out, and it’s not looking good for EVs. And in some ways, it’s not a surprise. Like in pas

TL;DR: This Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor is on sale for just $49.97 (reg. $99) through July 21.While many of us don't realize the power of color, it's ingrained right into our language. We feel blue when we are sad, green with envy, or see red when angry. The perfect color palette is also important to transform the look and feel of a room. If you use colors for work or at home, a color-sensing tool like the Nix Mini 2 could support all of your color-centric endeavors. It's on sale throu

New leaks may have spoiled the colors that will be available for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 devices. | Image: Evan Blass While Samsung is gearing up to officially introduce the latest Galaxy Z foldable smartphones at its Unpacked event on July 10th, a new batch of leaked images have spoiled more of the surprise. The renders of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 handsets come courtesy of established leaker Evan Blass and WinFuture, which show what colors may be available al

My original Framework Laptop 16 review unit, next to its replacement. In January, I spent two weeks with the most modular notebook ever made: the Framework Laptop 16. It’s a gadget nerd’s dream: you can swap out its keyboard, touchpad, ports — even its entire discrete GPU. You can transform it from a sleek work laptop to a decent gaming machine in two minutes flat, one which charges with the world’s first 180W USB-C power adapter.
But at the time, I gave the Framework Lap

Eindhoven-based startup Axelera has raised $68mn as it looks to take its AI chip business global. One of the lead investors is Samsung Catalyst, the venture arm of semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics.   Axelera is developing chips, known as AI processing units (AIPUs), that enable computer vision and generative AI in devices like robots and drones. The chips facilitate so-called edge AI — when AI models are deployed inside devices, instead of linking to them via the clo

Lynn Conway may hold the record for longest delay between being unfairly fired and receiving an apology for it. In 1968, IBM — a company that now covers its logo in a rainbow flag each June for Pride Month — fired Conway when she expressed her intention to transition. She died on June 9, 2024 at age 86. IBM eventually apologised to the now-famous computing expert, but only 52 years later, when Conway was 82 years old. Although Conway’s start as a trans woman while at IBM was i