Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Slack is experiencing some major issues on Thursday. On The Verge’s Slack, I’m finding that some posts just won’t send in both channels and threads, and a few of my colleagues are reporting similar issues. But the issues are somewhat inconsistent; I’m still seeing some posts come in.
Read MoreCory Weinberg / The Information: Sources: Databricks had a total loss of ~$900M in its last two fiscal years, including $380M in the year ending in January 2023, and is close to break even — Enterprise software firm Databricks is in early discussions with investors for a new cash infusion, likely totaling hundreds of millions
Read MoreImage: Microsoft Microsoft has started sending media invites for a “special event” in New York City next month. “Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 21, 2023, for a special Microsoft event,” reads the invite to members of the press. Microsoft typically holds Surface events in September or October, so it’s likely we’re about to see
Read MoreKate Clark / The Information: Sources: Ramp, which offers credit cards and expense management software, is raising funding at a $5.5B valuation, a 32% cut to its $8.1B valuation from 2022 — Fintech startup Ramp is raising several hundred million from investors at a $5.5 billion valuation, measured before the investment …
Read MoreBefore the first atomic bomb was detonated, there were some fears that a fission bomb could “ignite the atmosphere.” Yes, if you’ve just watched Oppenheimer, read about the Manhattan Project, or looked into atomic weapons at all, you’ll be familiar with the concept. Physicists determined the risk was “near zero,” proceeded ahead with the Trinity test,
Read MoreTodd Spangler / Variety: Apple says The Glenn Beck Program was removed from Apple Podcasts because of a trademark dispute that has since been resolved — Reached for comment, an Apple spokesman told Variety that “The Glenn Beck Program” was removed from Apple Podcasts because of a trademark dispute involving Beck’s podcast …
Read MoreSamsung’s highest-end tablets are more similar than ever, and this year, they come with water resistance. Here’s a guide on how to choose the right model for you. Continue reading…
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge WhatsApp is flipping a switch that will let users send higher-quality “HD” images on the messaging platform. “Sharing photos on WhatsApp just got an upgrade,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced via his Meta broadcast channel on Instagram. “Now you can send in HD.” The feature is rolling out worldwide over the next
Read MoreBill Toulas / BleepingComputer: Cofense discovers a phishing campaign that uses QR codes to target a notable US energy company, the first known use of QR codes for phishing at scale — A phishing campaign was observed predominantly targeting a notable energy company in the US, employing QR codes to slip malicious emails into inboxes
Read MoreReaddle has brought out a new update for its email app, Spark Mail, that can shorten a long email into three lines.
Read MoreSam Kessler / CoinDesk: Sei launches its trading-focused blockchain and SEI reaches $1.6B trading volume in the first 24 hours, per CoinMarketCap; many users criticized SEI’s airdrop — The buzzy blockchain project’s SEI token saw a flurry of trading as it debuted on several crypto exchanges …
Read MoreThere are a few things you should do first on a new Samsung smartphone. One of those is downloading and installing Good Lock. Whether you own a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or an older Samsung phone, it’s an app that opens a near-endless array of software customization options. But what is Samsung Good Lock, and
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge AMD could reveal a new set of Radeon graphics cards as soon as next week. Scott Herkelman, AMD’s senior vice president, says in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the Radeon team will make some “major product announcements” at Gamescom (via VideoCardz). While Herkelman didn’t specify what
Read MoreImage: Microsoft Microsoft is preparing to close down its Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29th, 2024. Xbox 360 owners will no longer be able to purchase new Xbox 360 games, DLC, and other content from the Xbox 360 Store next July, and the Xbox 360 Marketplace that includes avatars and games
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft plans to close the Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29, 2024, meaning users will not be able to buy new games, DLC, avatars, and more — Microsoft is preparing to close down its Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29th, 2024.
Read MoreCredit: Adam Birney / Android Authority There are a variety of in-car infotainment systems today, with Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay ruling the roost. But we also see proprietary systems and older entertainment systems in use. We recently saw the news that GM would drop Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay in its electric vehicles. And
Read MoreStarfield may be one of Microsoft’s first games priced at $69.99, but this $10 discount remedies that slightly. | Image: Bethesda Softworks Bethesda’s Starfield will kick off a busy fall lineup of game releases when it launches on September 6th, and if you’re considering getting into the massive sci-fi action RPG on day one (or
Read MoreImage: Apple Last year, Apple announced that it was working with Legendary on a streaming series that would be part of the company’s Monsterverse, i.e., the revival of King Kong and Godzilla in a live-action universe. And while we still don’t have a trailer or premiere date, we at least now have a first look
Read MoreThis week, we talk about what’s causing the heat waves, storms, fires, and other extreme atmospheric events we’ve been living through this summer, and how humanity can prepare for a very hot future.
Read MoreThis pricey laptop is beefier than its name suggests, but it packs pro-level power and a super bright screen to make up for it.
Read MoreGenerative AI has a transformative impact across nearly all industries and applications. Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized natural language processing, enabled conversational agents, and automated content generation. In healthcare, LLMs promise to aid in drug discovery, as well as personalized physical and mental treatment recommendations. In the creative realm, generative AI can generate art,
Read MoreJack Schickler / CoinDesk: Filings: FTX’s Alameda can make a $175M claim from the estate of similarly bankrupt crypto company Genesis, significantly below the nearly $4B FTX first sought — Though a sharp drop from the $4 billion originally claimed, lawyers hope it will let them get on with winding up estates.
Read MoreImage: Rockstar Games Here’s some nice if slightly boring news: Red Dead Redemption runs just fine on the Nintendo Switch. That might not be too surprising given that it’s a port of a game that first released in 2010 and that the Switch has already proven capable of running large, slightly older open-world titles like
Read MoreTom Dotan / Wall Street Journal: Analysis: Bing had 1% to 3% market share in search globally in July, the same as January 2023, despite adding Bing Chat; Microsoft calls the new Bing a success — The new Bing with AI chatbot is ‘cute, but not a game changer’ — When Microsoft unveiled an AI-powered
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung is reportedly testing early versions of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 50MP main camera. This could be a major camera upgrade for Samsung’s clamshell foldables if confirmed. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 last month, bringing a long-overdue cover screen upgrade. However, the phone is
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