Photo illustration by William Joel / The Verge | Photo by Greg Doherty / Variety via Getty Images Reddit is fighting for its soul. Many users are in revolt over API pricing changes that will shut down some of the most popular third-party Reddit apps, and they’re furious at CEO Steve Huffman after last week’s
Read MoreStephen Shankland / CNET: Intel announces its first quantum processor, Tunnel Falls, a 12-qubit chip using electrons for storing data, available to select academic and research partners — But before quantum physics revolutionizes computing, Intel and rivals will have to learn how to make vastly more powerful machines.
Read MoreThe Verge Thousands of Reddit communities are still dark in protest of the API changes that are forcing some third-party developers to shut down their apps. It’s a startling change for many members of the Reddit community, but it’s one that Reddit CEO Steve Huffman tells The Verge that he’s fine with making. Those third-party
Read MoreImage by Alex Castro / The Verge We just spoke to Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and he’s not backing down. He seems to think third-party apps were a mistake. But Reddit is also pledging that it will respect the subreddit blackout where thousands of subreddits are currently staying dark. “We are not shutting down discussions
Read MoreTeo Armus / Washington Post: Amazon officially opens Metropolitan Park in Arlington, Virginia, the first phase of its HQ2, where it has projected to bring 25,000 workers by 2030 — After a national bidding war that prompted cities to offer billions in tax dollars and years of planning and construction that promised …
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority You can buy the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Phone 7 Ultimate in the United States. The phone starts at $999 for the base model, while the Ultimate clocks in at $1,299. It is likely this will be the best gaming-focused smartphone of 2023. The niche market of gaming
Read MoreIs this the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5? | Image: MySmartPrice What appears to be the first official image of Samsung’s next flagship foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, has been posted by MySmartPrice (via SamMobile). While we expect to see a full reveal during Samsung’s Unpacked event in Korea next month, the picture
Read MoreCredit: MySmartPrice The first leaked press render for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is here. The render appears to confirm the phone will fold flat, a first for the Z Fold series. While the render shows an S Pen, it does not show a slot for the pen, so don’t get too excited for
Read MoreSylvia Varnham O’Regan / The Information: Sources: Meta is working on ways to make the next version of LLaMA available for commercial use; the model is currently only licensed for research use — Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his deputies want other companies to freely use and profit from new artificial intelligence software Meta
Read MoreKatie Roof / Bloomberg: Alphabet winds down Google Domains and sells its assets, including ~10M domains “spread across millions of customers”, to Squarespace, a source says for ~$180M — Alphabet Inc. is winding down its Google Domains business and selling its assets to Squarespace Inc., according to a statement Thursday.
Read MoreIn the rapidly evolving landscape of social media, Twitter has remained a prominent platform for public discourse, breaking news, and global conversations. As the new CEO takes the reins, Twitter is set to undergo a transformative journey, often referred to as Twitter 2.0. With a focus on enhancing user experience, addressing misinformation, and expanding monetization
Read MoreUnleash your inner DJ and take your music mixing skills to new heights with the best DJ controllers of 2023. In this article, we dive into the world of DJ equipment to bring you a comprehensive review of the top controllers available on the market. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a beginner looking to
Read MoreHuma, a prominent digital health company, has recently announced that its Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) platform has received Class II clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This significant milestone allows Huma to provide its disease-agnostic platform for monitoring patients of all ages, including pediatrics and pregnancy, regardless of their condition.
Read MoreSergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer: The US DOJ charges a Russian national in Arizona for allegedly deploying LockBit ransomware, the third LockBit affiliate the US has charged since November 2022 — Russian national Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov was arrested and charged by the U.S. Justice Department for allegedly deploying LockBit ransomware …
Read MoreThe second-gen AirPods Pro (left) and Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II (right) are just two of the many gifts you can still snag. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge Father’s Day is swiftly approaching — and you know what that means. Everyone from The Home Depot to Amazon is hosting a Father’s Day sale in
Read MoreThe Verge All the Matter-compatible devices you can buy now, plus what’s coming soon to the new Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung-backed smart home standard. Continue reading…
Read MoreCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Microsoft will stop making first-party games for the Xbox One. Microsoft will now exclusively focus its attention to the Xbox Series X/S. Some internal teams are still working on updates and content for existing games During the Microsoft showcase last Sunday, you may have noticed there was no mention
Read MoreThere was a time when the very idea of building a complex circuit with the intention of destroying it would have been anathema to any electrical engineer. The work put into designing a circuit, procuring the components, and assembling it, generally with point-to-point wiring and an extravagant amount of manual labor, only to blow it
Read MoreBloomberg: How Microsoft’s bet on OpenAI due to transfer learning, an approach that wasn’t yet commercialized, may help Microsoft leapfrog Google and corner the AI market — There are two ways of looking at ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot that hundreds of millions of people have tried out since its release late last year.
Read MoreCredit: Scott Scrivens / Android Authority European Parliament passed a change to a law that will force replaceable batteries on all gadgets, including smartphones. By law, phones in the EU by 2027 will need to have batteries you can replace with no tools, which means no adhesives. This could fundamentally change how smartphones are designed.
Read MoreJon Swartz / MarketWatch: Adobe reports Q2 revenue up 10% YoY to $4.82B, vs. $4.77B est., Digital Media revenue up 10% YoY to $3.51B, and Digital Experience revenue up 12% YoY to $1.22B — Adobe Inc.’s hard push into generative AI is pushing its stock past $500 a share. — The company’s stock (ADBE) …
Read MoreWe’re so used to being charged through the nose for the official tech accessories that it’s refreshing to see this fantastic deal on the official Xbox Stereo Headset today. The wired gaming headphones are down to just $19.99 right now, thanks to a Woot sale. Xbox Stereo Headset (wired) for $19.99 ($40 off)
Read MoreJules Roscoe / VICE: Invidious, an open-source “alternative front-end” for YouTube that removes tracking, says YouTube sent a cease-and-desist letter over API violations — Invidious lets users browse YouTube without being tracked. Its developers say they won’t make changes until they have to.
Read MoreThe Apple Vision Pro is one of the most feature-rich AR-VR headsets intended to reach customers. It’s a standalone headset powered by the same impressive M2 SoC that Apple uses in its MacBook Air and Mac Mini, coupled with a dedicated R1 chip used for processing input from the litany of cameras and sensors. While
Read MoreWe often say that hardware hacking has never been easier, thanks in large part to low-cost modular components, powerful microcontrollers, and highly capable open source tools. But we can sometimes forget that what’s “easy” for the tinkerer that reads datasheets for fun isn’t always so straightforward for everyone else. Which is why it’s so refreshing
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