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US Office of Personnel Management report: ~632K DOD and DOJ employees had their emails compromised on May 28 and 29, 2023, as part of the sprawling MOVEit hacks (Ari Natter/Bloomberg)

Ari Natter / Bloomberg: US Office of Personnel Management report: ~632K DOD and DOJ employees had their emails compromised on May 28 and 29, 2023, as part of the sprawling MOVEit hacks — – Federal report gives new details on scope of MOVEit attack — Email addresses, links to surveys among compromised data

The Google Pixel Tablet plunges by $100 in latest deal

Google’s latest foray into the Android tablet market in June has been largely hailed as a success. The Google Pixel Tablet can replace both your previous slate and your Home Hub, doing a more-than-respectable job on both counts, and it is now subject to its best deal ever. The device is down to just $399

US v. Google: Sundar Pichai floated preloading a Google app on iOS to Tim Cook in 2018, amid Apple’s concerns of lower revenue growth from their rev-share deal (David Pierce/The Verge)

David Pierce / The Verge: US v. Google: Sundar Pichai floated preloading a Google app on iOS to Tim Cook in 2018, amid Apple’s concerns of lower revenue growth from their rev-share deal — In late 2018, Google CEO Sundar Pichai floated a bold idea to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook had just told Pichai

Particle Accelerator… on a Chip

When you think of a particle accelerator, you usually think of some giant cyclotron with heavy-duty equipment in a massive mad-science lab. But scientists now believe they can create particle accelerators that can fit on a chip smaller than a penny. The device uses lasers and dielectrics instead of electric fields and metal. The conventional

President Biden issues executive order on generative AI that seems vague and toothless

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Today, President Biden issued an executive order related to the rapid growth of generative AI. The order attempts to put in guardrails to prevent national security risks, misinformation, and other problems prevalent with AI systems. However, the order doesn’t touch on significant issues — such as IP theft —

SBF blamed top FTX executives on his second day of testimony, and lawyers disputed his answers using his own emails, DMs, tweets, and more; some were profane (MacKenzie Sigalos/CNBC)

MacKenzie Sigalos / CNBC: SBF blamed top FTX executives on his second day of testimony, and lawyers disputed his answers using his own emails, DMs, tweets, and more; some were profane — – FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried resumed his testimony on Monday as his criminal trial nears its end.

Porsche is adding Google to its cars as VW’s software problems worsen

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Porsche said today that future models would include native versions of popular Google apps, like Maps and Assistant. The German automaker is the latest to support Google built-in, enabling native Android apps with over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Earlier this year, Porsche said it was considering adopting Google’s software

Baidu’s Chinese-language maps and Alibaba’s Amap are not showing Israel’s name, confusing users and matching Beijing’s vague diplomacy toward the country (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Baidu’s Chinese-language maps and Alibaba’s Amap are not showing Israel’s name, confusing users and matching Beijing’s vague diplomacy toward the country — Internet users in China are expressing bewilderment that the name Israel doesn’t appear on leading online digital maps from Baidu and Alibaba …

Report says Galaxy S23 selling really well, but Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5 not so much

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority According to a third-party source, the number of Samsung Galaxy S23 units sold best those of the S22 series. However, Samsung’s 2023 foldable phones are not seeing similar success, according to the same source. Samsung may need to respond to the lukewarm reception of the new Galaxy Z phones

Source: X is giving employees RSUs at a share price of $45, implying a valuation of $19B; in March 2023, X offered employees stock at a $20B valuation (Kylie Robison/Fortune)

Kylie Robison / Fortune: Source: X is giving employees RSUs at a share price of $45, implying a valuation of $19B; in March 2023, X offered employees stock at a $20B valuation — X has a new valuation. — X, formerly Twitter, is now valued at $19 billion, based on the company’s employee equity compensation

I went hands-on with a Chromebook Plus to find out what a Plus can do for you

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google’s Chromebook standards have long been something of a no man’s land. The processor, RAM, and storage didn’t matter too much so long as the final product could capably run Chrome OS, making Chromebooks great options for schools. Now, Google has implemented new standards for premium Chromebooks, along with

X is officially worth less than half of what Elon Musk paid for it

Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Everyone knew that Twitter wasn’t worth $44 billion when Elon Musk bought it a year ago. Now, we know what Musk himself thinks it’s worth today: $19 billion. On Monday, employees at X were awarded equity in the company at a valuation of $19 billion, or $45 per share,

Qualcomm privately previews the Snapdragon X Elite, slated for mid-2024, which in some cases seems to outperform some Intel, AMD, and Apple chips in benchmarks (Ryan Smith/AnandTech)

Ryan Smith / AnandTech: Qualcomm privately previews the Snapdragon X Elite, slated for mid-2024, which in some cases seems to outperform some Intel, AMD, and Apple chips in benchmarks — Last week we saw the announcement of Qualcomm’s first post-Nuvia laptop SoC design, the Snapdragon X Elite.

Mastodon’s latest update makes it easier to follow the news

Image: The Verge Mastodon, the decentralized Twitter / X alternative, is adding lists to its Android app, according to a blog post from CEO and founder Eugen Rochko. Lists are available as part of the most recent Mastodon for Android update. “With the new update, you now have the ability to create custom lists and

At just $199.99, the Pixel Watch has never been cheaper

The Google Pixel Watch didn’t see significant discounts for a long time. This was frustrating, given that our view was it was a good smartwatch with an inflated price tag. But since the release of its successor, the original has started to fall in price, and this Pixel Watch deal is the best one ever.

Saving Australia’s Ants With Age of Empires II

Australia’s native meat ants are struggling. Invasive species of foreign ants have a foothold on the continent, and are increasingly outcompeting their native rivals for territory. Beyond simple encroachment, they pose a hazard to native animals and agriculture. Scientists at the CSIRO have been investigating the problem, hoping to find a way to halt the

You can now pay real, actual money to use Instagram and Facebook ad-free in Europe

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It is now possible to access ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU. The recurring monthly fee is €9.99 (~$10.61) through the web or €12.99 (~$13.80) through mobile. This fee covers all profiles across both platforms, but there will be upcharges for new profiles starting next year.

Google once asked Apple to preload its search app on iOS

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge In late 2018, Google CEO Sundar Pichai floated a bold idea to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook had just told Pichai he wanted to be “deep, deep partners, deeply connected where our services end and yours begin,” according to notes from the meeting. Pichai responded with a proposal:

Sony’s new PlayStation Link earbuds and headset finally have release dates

Image: Sony Sony has finally announced a release date for its PlayStation-branded Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset. While the Pulse Explore earbuds will launch on December 6th, 2023, Sony’s wireless headset comes out on February 21st, 2024. Both devices will be available for preorder starting on November 9th in the US, UK, France,

This app is making podcasts more TikTokable

Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Detail, a podcast recording and editing app, is catering to the growing demand for video podcasts with a new multicam recording feature. Users can record simultaneously from two iPhones to produce a vertical video of two shots stacked on top of each other. It is a

In antitrust case testimony, Sundar Pichai attributes Google’s success in search to its early investment and innovation in the Chrome browser (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: In antitrust case testimony, Sundar Pichai attributes Google’s success in search to its early investment and innovation in the Chrome browser — Sundar Pichai says search giant realized early on that browsers were critical to how people use the web — WASHINGTON—Google Chief Executive …

Tile-Based Macro Pad Keeps Getting Better

If there’s one thing we love to see around here, it is the various iterations of a project. If you keep up with Keebin’, you know that [Michael Gardi] created a tile-based macropad after developing a tile system for yet another project. This macro pad would have 3D-printed tiles next to the keys that would

How to connect a Nest Thermostat to Apple Home through Matter

Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge The Nest Thermostat is one of the only smart thermostats that works with the new smart home standard, Matter (see sidebar). This means you can finally add it to Apple Home natively and control it with voice commands using Siri and Apple Home automations. It is also compatible with

How to install a Nest Thermostat

Image: The Verge The Nest Thermostat is a simple, significant upgrade you can make for your home. It’s a smart thermostat that you can program and control from your phone. You can adjust the temperature with your voice through a smart assistant as well as integrate it with other connected devices in your home to

The Google Pixel 7A at $125 off is all treat, no trick

The Pixel 7A may not have the fancier trickery of the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera, but it’s much cheaper for a very good all-around phone. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge It’s nearly Halloween, and there are some scary-good deals on Google Pixel products as well as other great devices and tech accessories.

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