It looks like Apple Music is getting a new icon
AI summary Apple Music's app icon may be changing to a black-and-white design in iOS 27.2 beta, with a sharper note and new color elements.
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Shopify opens its catalog up to more AI agents
CANADA - 2025/07/20: In this photo illustration, the Shopify logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty…
Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports
Retro gaming is going through a wild time at the moment, thanks to decompilations and recompilations that are letting gamers port classic titles to new devices, or merge code…
The Nothing Headphone A are half off for the first time
The Headphone A keep the shape and style of Nothing’s over-ear design, but with an opaque instead of transparent case. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge One of the best deals…
Russian bot farms are still trolling, even after Ukraine’s drone strikes on Yandex
Days after Ukrainian military drones took down several Russian data centers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that the campaign had hurt Russia's disinformation efforts. "It…
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president
AI summary Mind Robotics, a Rivian spinoff, appoints Doug Field as president amid rising interest in physical AI.
I don’t miss the camera on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
AI summary The author found the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses unobtrusive and unnoticed by others, despite frequent use in public.
The feds are looking into reports of Tesla’s robotaxis speeding through school zones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's evaluating allegations that Tesla's 1,000 or so robotaxis using its automated driving system are exceeding "posted…
The Xteink X4 Pro is a great, tiny e-reader, and it’s cheaper than ever
The Xteink X4 Pro is still matching its Prime Day price. | Photography by Andrew Liszewski / The Verge If you’re looking for an e-reader that can easily fit in your pocket (or…
Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
Facebook's new "Your Algorithm" feature will let you directly add and manage topics you want to see in your feed and Facebook Reels. Meta says your recommendations "respond right…
Google makes it easier to launch your vibe-coded apps
The next time you vibe-code a custom app with Google's AI Studio, you won't have to connect your phone to a computer to install it. On Tuesday, Google announced a new feature in…
A redesigned Play Store is coming to cars with Google built-in
The Google Play Store is getting a big update for cars with Google built-in. On Tuesday, the company announced that the Play Store's layout will now automatically adapt to the…
I tried out Apple’s HomeView smart display
Apple has just announced the HomeView, its first smart home display - and I just got hands-on with the device, which features a gorgeous 7-inch square touchscreen and built-in…
Actress Mia Goth says it’s ‘incomprehensible’ that Instagram allowed an AI image of her to spread
AI summary Actress Mia Goth called it 'incomprehensible' that Instagram allowed an AI image of her to spread.
Hands-on with the Apple Home Collection
We've just gotten a closer look at Apple's new video doorbell, security cameras, a door lock, and thermostats following the company's "Welcome Home" event on Tuesday. The six new…
Google finally releases Gemini 4 Argon
AI summary Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, claiming it can compete with industry leaders after months of delay.
Epic shifts to ‘AI-accelerated development’ for upcoming Disney game
Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from…
Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is available to preorder
After nearly six years, Apple debuted a new, improved HomePod Mini. The $149 HomePod Mini 2 will launch on Friday, October 30th, and you can place a preorder now through Apple…
DLSS 5 gets toned down for its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month
When Nvidia originally showed off DLSS 5 earlier this year, the technology immediately got branded as gen AI for video games. To gamers, Nvidia had lost the plot. I personally…
Discovery Plus is getting more expensive
AI summary Discovery Plus is increasing prices for both ad-supported and ad-free plans starting Tuesday.
Where to preorder the new Apple TV 4K
AI summary Apple TV 4K's new model features the A19 chip and improved connectivity, available November 13.
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
AI summary The Social Reckoning underperformed at the box office, earning $5.5 million against a $30-42 million budget, making it a financial flop.
Meta has some Wonder Full new AI models
Meta is making up for lost time in the AI race. After launching Muse Spark, the first model from its revamped Superintelligence Labs division, and buzzy AI agent Muse, it's now…
Elon Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican midterm efforts
AI summary Elon Musk donated $276 million to Republican groups, making him the top donor for midterm elections.
The Yandex outage probably didn’t blitz Russian bots
Multiple Ukrainian drone strikes over the last week have taken Russian data centers offline and reportedly caused online bot traffic to plummet - but in reality it's probably not…
Mechanism’s first Switch 2 case is as awesome as I hoped it would be
The Basecase seen here with 3D-printed grips and a rear plate that offers (unofficial) compatibility with Lego blocks and minifigs. Most companies have slowed down releasing new…
Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks
I’ve been testing two Googlebooks: this Asus model, and HP’s too. My first week with the new Android-powered laptops has been about as rocky as anyone's, but I've slowly learned…
No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
The No Man's Sky universe is about to get a little bit smaller - but in a good way. Hello Games announced that its long-running sci-fi exploration game will be coming to iOS…
The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
Today the OnePlus 16 launched in China, the company's first flagship phone since quitting both the US and European markets this summer. As luck would have it, it also looks like…
CMF’s first wireless speakers look like musical milk cartons
The CMF Speaker Series are the first portable Bluetooth speakers from the budget-focused brand that Nothing created but is in the process of spinning off into an India-based…