Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a $7 million fine against Cerebral, a mental telehealth firm that it says not only was careless with patients’ data but actively shared it with third parties for advertising purposes. The company and its CEO, Kyle Robertson, are also accused
Read MoreRobotics firm Boston Dynamics, owned by Hyundai, has retired its humanoid robot Atlas after a decade, despite significant funding pouring into the category. TechCrunch adds: Boston Dynamics has been focused on commercializing technologies for a number of years now. Hyundai’s 2021 acquisition of the firm, coupled with the appointment of Rob Playter as its second-ever
Read MoreThe Pixel Buds Pro 2 charging case was spotted at the UL Demko and Safety Korea certification websites. The listings reveal the charging case will have a capacity of 650mAh. The charging case has the model number GH8tQ. Google is believed to be working on a successor to the Pixel Buds Pro. While it’s anyone’s
Read MoreIllustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Brandon Bell, Getty Images Truth Social, the media firm owned by Donald Trump, has announced plans to create a live TV streaming service focused on “news networks” and “religious channels,” along with “content that has been canceled, is at risk of cancellation, or is being
Read MoreThe new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see. Apple is allowing EU developers to skip the App Store and offer sideloading from their websites As previously expected, the new beta release of
Read MoreThe Beatles in the United Kingdom, circa 1960. | Photo by Keystone-France / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images It has been hard to find physical copies of director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s 1970 Beatles documentary Let It Be in the years since its theatrical release, but Disney Plus is getting ready to debut a remastered version of the
Read MoreBuilding up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it’s wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it’s products. Image Credit: Apple Apple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day, prompting users to rummage through their tech stash for things that
Read MoreThe new commitments include funding to support sustainable fisheries, marine protected areas and improve ocean observation programmes. Read more: EU pledges €3.5bn to protect world’s oceans
Read MoreApple will reportedly update its entire Mac line to the M4 processor, beginning in late 2024 and concluding with the Mac Pro in the second half of 2025. The 14-inch MacBook Pro is to be the first to gain the M4 processor Following reports that Apple is planning an M4 processor with AI features for
Read MoreFilm data researcher Stepehen, writing on his blog: This may surprise some, but since 2000, just over half of all movies released have been original screenplays. The most common source for adapted screenplays was real-life events, accounting for almost a fifth of movies made between 2000 and 2023. (Typically, in these cases, the filmmakers will
Read MoreThe title character of ‘Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley’ scares cops and destroys park signs in the latest game adaptation of Tove Jansson’s creation.
Read MoreCredit: 91mobiles Renders and specs for the HMD Pulse Pro have leaked. HMD’s upcoming handset is said to have a 6.56-inch display, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The device is expected to sell for €179 (~$190). Earlier this year, we learned that Nokia maker HMD Global was working
Read More[Wendy] asked a very good question. Could putting liquid resin into an ultrasonic cleaner help degas it? Would it help remove bubbles, resulting in a cleaner pour and nicer end product? What we love is that she tried it out and shared her results. She purchased an ultrasonic cleaner and proceeded to mix two batches
Read MoreThree workers at global healthcare company Viatris discuss the highs and lows of working in the medical device development sector and advise those with an interest in the area. Read more: What is it like to work in medical device development?
Read MoreSpeaking at DCU’s annual climate conference, the former president of Ireland called for collective action to take on the fossil fuel lobby and save our planet for future generations. Read more: Mary Robinson calls for ‘revolutionary’ movement for climate justice
Read MoreYou can buy Amazon’s entry-level smart speaker in a wide array of fun colors for just $5 shy of its all-time low. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge From helping me as a caregiver to cracking me up with fart jokes, Amazon’s budget-friendly smart speakers have added a lot of value to
Read MoreImage: Alex Parkin / The Verge Hundreds of cables. Hundreds of thousands of miles. The internet runs, in vastly more ways than we realize or think about, through a series of garden-hose size tubes on the ocean floor. Without those tubes, the modern world sort of collapses. And the folks responsible for keeping them functioning
Read MoreA new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation. On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released a report detailing how tech companies like Apple, Google, TikTok, and X handle ad transparency. Ultimately, the
Read MoreRode has launched a pair of iPhone accessories to improve smartphone videography, with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount designed to help mobile content creators. Rode Phone Cage Launched during NAB 2024, Rode’s newest videography tools are aimed at turning an iPhone into a filmmaking device. To do that, Rode has come up with ways
Read MorePlease note the pause button. Yes, that will really appear on your TV, no DVR or app required. | Image: Roxi Broadcast TV is in trouble, and for a long time now, a lot of people have pointed to a new broadcast standard, ATSC 3.0, as the way it can be saved and finally compete
Read MoreImage: GMC The 2024 GMC Sierra EV is almost here, and to celebrate, the automaker is giving it the gift of more range. When it was first announced two years ago, GMC said the Sierra EV Denali would get an EPA estimated range of 400 miles, thanks to a massive battery that was expected to
Read MoreApple is researching a novel way to keep MacBook Pro displays clean — by changing the structure of keys on the keyboard. Every key would have a groove or gully around it to collect dirt and keep it off the top of the keys Apple has previously issued support documents about keeping displays clean, and
Read MoreAfter years of mediocrity, the Lenovo-owned Motorola brand is currently in the midst of a resurgence. Both the Razr Plus and the Motorola Edge Plus (2023) received highly positive reviews here at Android Authority and from consumers at large. This is especially encouraging for those in the US, where we have a limited selection of
Read MoreIf you’re heading out on the road or to a festival this summer, you’ll quickly find out that a fancy 5,000mAh power bank won’t last you too long. The ROMOSS 60,000mAh power bank is a different prospect altogether, and it’s down to just $44.99 today when you clip an on-page Amazon coupon. ROMOSS 60,000mAh Fast
Read MoreIllustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge When you load your music streaming app of choice onto your mobile device, your audio quality settings are worth taking a minute or two to configure. If you don’t have these set to as high a quality as possible, you’re missing out on the best audio experience your
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