Loot boxes, influencers, and addictive features face an EU crackdown
Gaming, social media, and e-commerce platforms are facing a fresh wave of sweeping European Union rules that aim to make "your online experience fairer." The newly proposed…
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Toyota’s Scion is back, starting with an American-made, 25-mph kei truck
AI summary Toyota is reviving the Scion brand as an experimental mobility incubator with an American-made kei truck.
Google’s Tabletop AI experiment lets you build custom collaboration apps
AI summary Google introduces Tabletop, an experimental AI tool for creating collaborative hubs to coordinate with family and friends.
The best early Black Friday deals you can already shop
The countdown to Black Friday is on, and the first discounts are starting to appear. Although the shopping holiday isn’t officially until November 27th, retailers are already…
Sharge’s eye-catching MacBook charger is over 25 percent off
Looking for a MacBook and device charger that’s as stylish as it is capable? Both Amazon and Sharge are selling the Pixel 140W GaN charger for $69.88 and $69.90, respectively, a…
Ocarina of Time is even better if you use a smartphone app
Hey there, buddy. I never liked hunting for Golden Skulltulas in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The game has 100 of them tucked all over Hyrule, and even over my many…
Google’s AlphaGenome 2 zooms in on the cellular roots of disease
AI summary Google DeepMind introduces AlphaGenome 2, an AI model that predicts how DNA mutations affect cells, potentially aiding disease treatment.
Sony’s latest Pulse wireless headset packs planar magnetic drivers at a good price
It's tempting to seek out the do-everything wireless gaming headset with noise cancellation, phenomenal sound quality, multiplatform connectivity, swappable batteries - you name…
Adobe’s AI experiments let you walk around in photos and interview your characters
AI summary Adobe announces experimental AI tools that turn images into 3D scenes and let users design AI characters by talking to them.
Streaming is still trying to be TikTok
AI summary Skydance's CEO said Paramount Plus and HBO Max compete with tech giants like YouTube for viewer attention.
I asked every TV manufacturer 17 questions about how they spy on you
AI summary A journalist asked TV manufacturers about data collection practices, finding that many collect private information.
Not everyone is loving their new iPhone Duo
AI summary Some iPhone Duo buyers returned the phone within two weeks, citing issues and dissatisfaction.
Serve Robotics wants to democratize sidewalk delivery robots
AI summary Serve Robotics opens its platform to let others use its 2,000-robot fleet for delivery without app fees.
Apple is killing its Support Community forum next week
It's the end of the road for the Apple Support Community. The dedicated discussion forum, which gave Apple users a place to exchange advice, troubleshoot, and generally chat…
Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is out for the Xbox Ally X and works in handheld mode
The Xbox Ally X. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft is now rolling out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), an upscaling technology that competes with…
The VR Disney Plus app on Meta Quest now has 3D movies
AI summary Disney Plus now offers over 60 3D movies on the Meta Quest app in immersive virtual environments.
Oura is acquiring medical AI chatbot startup Counsel Health
Oura announced its quarterly earnings today and said it agreed to acquire Counsel Health for $625 million, after adding the company's AI chatbot to its app earlier this year…
Sony cancels live-service shooter Fairgames
Sony has canceled Fairgames, a heist game announced in 2023, according to Bloomberg. Fairgames had once been part of Sony's big planned push for PlayStation live service games…
The PlayStation Plus PC app is shutting down next month
Sony is retiring the PlayStation Plus app for PC on December 10th. Sony says it will notify users directly about the shutdown. The app allowed PlayStation Plus Premium…
Starlink Mini 2 adds a swappable battery
SpaceX announced a new version of its all-in-one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and now a battery into a single device about the size of a…
The US is winning the AI race. Jensen Huang could have blown it
As espionage targets go, Jensen Huang is perhaps one of the least surprising on Earth. The Nvidia CEO runs one of the world's most valuable companies, controls the in-demand…
Google’s Pixel Tag tracker is now available
After years of third-party Android trackers from companies like Samsung, Motorola, and Pebblebee, Google's Pixel Tag is now available for purchase. First announced in August, the…
Google is making Pixel HiLight slightly more useful
Google is adding a new feature to its underwhelming HiLight light on the back of Pixel 11 Pro phones: as part of the November 2026 Pixel Drop, the light can light up when you get…
One of our favorite multi-filament 3D printers is $100 off
The Bambu P2S Combo. | Image: Bambu If you’re tired of filament jams and clogged nozzles, perhaps it’s time for a new 3D printer. Through December 1st, the Bambu Lab P2S Combo…
ChatGPT is getting verified AI ‘Business Agents’
ChatGPT is going to let you chat with verified "Business Agents" that represent a brand to help you with things like comparison shopping. The feature, available first to…
Ableton Live 13 announced with a step sequencer, new drum synth, and more
AI summary Ableton announced Live 13, set for early 2027, with new features including a step sequencer and drum synth.
The indie game community is in disarray over AI and Big Walk
Some Independent Games Festival (IGF) jurors published a statement yesterday saying they would not vote for games that use generative AI in "any capacity." Soon after, the…
Google Fi is bringing back multiple cell network support for better coverage
Google Fi is launching a new "super network" that can automatically switch users between two different 5G networks depending on which one has better connectivity. The feature is…
Anthropic has its own AI-powered office suite now
For years, Anthropic has been known for its focus on enterprise and coding tools that attract high-flying corporate clients, inspiring competing frontier labs - like OpenAI…
eBay appears to have shut the door on third-party AI agents
AI summary eBay appears to have blocked AI agents like Meta’s Muse from browsing on its platform.