Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s Stoner Cats NFTs must sober up, SEC orders

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis promoted the Stoner Cats NFTs. | Photo by Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic
    

  The Stoner Cats NFTs, associated with a cartoon including the voice talent of Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, were actually unregistered securities, the Securities and Exchange Commission... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23872048/stoner-cats-nft-sec-mila-kunis-ashton-kutcher?utm_source=press.coop 

 How the new iPhone 15 models differ from one another (and the iPhone 14)

Every version of the iPhone 15 includes a brighter display and Apple’s Dynamic Island feature. | Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge
    

  To the surprise of no one, Apple announced the new iPhone 15 during its Wonderlust event on Tuesday, introducing it alongside the new Apple Watch Series 9 and an... #press

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 Google adds Prime Video and bunch of other stuff to cars with native Android software

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  More video streaming, weather, and web conferencing capabilities are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. And that includes digital key functions as well. 
It’s a bit mix-and-match for this announcement. Android Auto users are getting some new... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23872249/google-built-in-android-auto-webex-zoom-prime-video?utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple now finally sells USB-C EarPods

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  Now that the iPhone has USB-C ports, Apple is selling wired EarPods with a USB-C connector that you can use with the new smartphones — and, thankfully, a bunch of Apple devices.
According to Apple’s page for the USB-C EarPods, they’ll work with iPhones, iPads, and Macs with USB-C ports; however, they’ll have to... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23872134/apple-usb-c-earpods-store?utm_source=press.coop 

 Starfield has arrived on Nvidia’s GeForce Now — the most important cloud game yet

A screenshot from the video game Starfield. | Image: Bethesda Softworks
    

  We’ve never seen a killer app for cloud gaming yet — but Starfield might be the next best thing. It has now arrived on Nvidia’s GeForce Now, the first cloud gaming service that might do it justice, and the only one... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871170/starfield-geforce-now-nvidia-cloud-gaming?utm_source=press.coop 

 California lawmaker proposes regulation of AI models 

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  A California lawmaker will file a bill seeking to make generative AI models more transparent and start a discussion in the state on how to regulate the technology. 
Time reports that California Senator Scott Wiener (D) has drafted a bill requiring “frontier” model systems,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871866/california-lawmaker-ai-regulation-transparency?utm_source=press.coop 

 US Army orders more Microsoft AR headsets now that they no longer make soldiers want to barf

A previous IVAS prototype sent to the Army by Microsoft. | Image: US Army
    

  The US Army is awarding Microsoft with another order of advanced mixed reality goggles designed for combat situations, Bloomberg reports. Microsoft had sent the Army a batch of 20... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871859/us-army-microsoft-ivas-ar-goggles-success-new-contract-hololens?utm_source=press.coop 

 TikTok has quietly been inserting Wikipedia snippets into search results

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  TikTok users — especially young people — are increasingly treating the app like a search engine to find everything from nearby restaurants to news. TikTok search results are, in turn, reflecting that shift.
We noticed this week that the app had quietly... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871880/tiktok-search-engine-wikipedia-snippets-google?utm_source=press.coop 

 Samsung leaks the Galaxy Buds FE by posting their user manual

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  There has been a lot of smoke around the unannounced Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, but the company may have accidentally confirmed the existence of the wireless headphones by posting what appears to be their official user manual, as reported by WinFuture. The PDF is currently... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871933/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-user-manual-leak?utm_source=press.coop 

 The Biden administration approves $100 million to fix the nation’s broken EV chargers

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  EV owners fed up with the often broken, discombobulated charging experience in the US are about to get a lifeline from the federal government. 
The US Department of Transportation is authorizing $100 million to “repair and replace... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871857/ev-charger-broken-fix-biden-usdot-funding-infrastructure?utm_source=press.coop 

 California passes right-to-repair act guaranteeing seven years of parts for your phone

California just passed a right-to-repair act in its state legislature — right in Big Tech’s backyard. | Image: Apple
    

  California just became the third state to pass an electronics right-to-repair act. Senate Bill 244 passed in a 50–0 vote in the California state Assembly on September 12th.... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871712/california-right-to-repair-act-sb-244?utm_source=press.coop 

 How to control your Apple Watch hands-free with Assistive Touch

Assistive Touch is a new accessibility feature introduced in watchOS 8. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge
    

  Starting with watchOS 8, Apple introduced a new accessibility feature called Assistive Touch. The cool thing about this feature is that it allows you to control the watch via gestures and your arm movements.... #press

https://www.theverge.com/22778189/apple-watch-assistive-touch-accessibility?utm_source=press.coop 

 Google’s Pixel 7 Pro is matching its best price yet 

Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are both on sale. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
    

  All eyes may be on the new iPhone 15, but Android fans shouldn’t feel too left out as some of the best Android phones are also now on sale. Right now, you can buy the unlocked Google... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23869901/google-pixel-7-pro-eufy-security-smarttrack-card-apple-watch-series-8-deal-sale?utm_source=press.coop 

 Starfield is getting DLSS, an FOV slider, and ultrawide monitor support

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  Bethesda is planning to add Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technique to Starfield soon. It’s part of a bunch of promises for updates to the game, including brightness and contrast controls, an FOV slider, 32:9 ultrawide monitor support, and even an eat button for food.... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871869/starfield-dlss-support-fov-slider-ultrawide-monitor-support?utm_source=press.coop 

 A key cold medicine ingredient is basically worthless

Cold medications on a shelf pictured in Miami, Florida, on September 12th, 2023. | Photo by Joe Raedle / Getty Images
    

  The FDA’s 16-member advisory panel unanimously voted yesterday that oral phenylephrine, a common active ingredient in cold medications, is no better than a placebo for treating... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871534/fda-panel-phenylephrine-ineffective-cold-medication-allergy?utm_source=press.coop 

 Netflix is kicking off Castlevania: Nocturne with a showcase of its other animated series

Annette in Castlevania: Nocturne. | Image: Netflix
    

  With the debut of Netflix’s Castlevania: Nocturne spinoff series quickly approaching, it comes as little surprise that the streamer would want people making time to check out the original show. But rather than simply... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871627/netflix-castlevania-nocturne-drop-01-showcase?utm_source=press.coop 

 Artifact’s new Links feature makes it much more than a news app

The Links tab looks a lot like Instagram — but it’s not pictures, it’s links. (With pictures.) | Image: Artifact
    

  Artifact, the algorithmic news-reading app started by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, was never really meant to just be a news-reading app. Systrom and Krieger have talked... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871561/artifact-links-news-reading-app-tiktok?utm_source=press.coop 

 Here’s how Apple’s new iPhone 15 models compare to some of the best Android phones

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, which are now made of titanium chassis. | Photo by NIlay Patel / The Verge
    

  Apple finally got with the program and put USB-C on its new iPhones, but how do they compare to Android phones from the likes of Samsung and Google, where USB-C is... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23860505/apple-iphone-15-pro-android-specs-comparison-versus-samsung-google?utm_source=press.coop 

 Tesla unveils Powerwall 3, this time with a built-in solar inverter

Powerwall 3 could enable a much cleaner install for Tesla energy fans. | Image: Tesla
    

  Tesla introduced its newest home battery backup system, the Powerwall 3, which comes with more power throughput and its own built-in solar inverter. The setup makes for a more vertically integrated home solar... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871576/tesla-powerwall-3-battery-solar-inverter-introduced?utm_source=press.coop 

 Xbox Game Pass Core is launching with 36 games this week

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  Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold replacement, Xbox Game Pass Core, is launching tomorrow with 36 games in total. The Xbox maker originally announced Game Pass Core in July, promising more than 25 games. Microsoft is now revealing that the full list of 36 games includes Fallout 4, Hellblade: Senua’s... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871737/xbox-game-pass-core-36-games-release-date?utm_source=press.coop 

 Stability AI releases AI audio platform

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  Stability AI, a company mostly known for AI-generated visuals, launched a text-to-audio generative AI platform called Stable Audio.
Stable Audio uses a diffusion model, the same AI model that powers the company’s more popular image platform, Stable Diffusion, but trained with... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871635/stability-ai-generative-audio-model-platform?utm_source=press.coop 

 The anti-hate group sued by Musk releases another damning report on X

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  A month after Elon Musk sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), the organization is back with another report suggesting X (formerly Twitter) is allowing hate speech to remain on the platform.
In its 23-page report, the CCDH outlines how researchers... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871528/anti-hate-research-group-ccdh-elon-musk-x-research-twitter?utm_source=press.coop 

 Nintendo announces Direct showcase for this winter’s Switch games

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  Today, Nintendo announced a 40-minute fall Direct showcase focusing on games scheduled for release this winter, set to stream on September 14th at 7AM PT / 10AM ET. 
Ever since Nintendo had its Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct earlier this month, rumors... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871713/nintendo-direct-fall-2023-switch-winter-games?utm_source=press.coop 

 Google’s Find My Device 3.0 has a fresh look, hints at upcoming features

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  Google delayed launching its expanded Find My Device Network earlier this summer, but the latest version of the app sports a new icon and some strings that hint at what’s to come. 
9to5Google initially spotted it back in June. The new app icon switches from a green... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871544/google-find-my-device-3-0-icon-bluetooth-trackers?utm_source=press.coop 

 Nine wild details from the new Elon Musk biography

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  This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign up here.

Over the weekend, a highly anticipated book arrived in the mail. Elon Musk, Walter Isaacson’s first biography of a tech titan since... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23871530/elon-musk-biography-twitter-acquisition?utm_source=press.coop 

 Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 is a technically complicated but still enjoyable experience

Larian Studios
    

  		 Lots of menus, controls, and buttons to parse, but fundamentally, the game is still the same and still very worth it.
  
    Continue reading… #press

https://www.theverge.com/23861883/baldurs-gate-3-ps5-technical-review?utm_source=press.coop 

 Ring’s new Pet Tag puts a QR code on your dog or cat’s collar to help if they go missing

The Pet Tag attaches to a collar. | Image: Ring
    

  Amazon-owned Ring is launching a $9.99 Pet Tag today to make it easier to bring lost pets back home. The Ring Pet Tag essentially puts a QR code on your dog or cat’s collar, which links up to an app. If the unthinkable happens,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871446/ring-pet-tag-qr-code-dog-cat-collar-missing?utm_source=press.coop 

 Adobe’s Firefly generative AI tools are now widely available

Photoshop’s Generative Fill tool is finally available outside of the beta app. | Image: Adobe
    

  Following several months of beta testing, Adobe has announced that its Firefly generative AI model is now commercially available across Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Express, and Adobe... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871537/adobe-firefly-generative-ai-model-general-availability-launch-date-price?utm_source=press.coop 

 WhatsApp is widely rolling out its Telegram-like Channels feature 

Olivia Rodrigo, Mark Zuckerberg, and the MLB now have their own Channels as well. | Image: WhatsApp
    

  WhatsApp is rolling out its new Channels feature to more users. The messaging app announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding the one-to-many broadcasting feature to over 150 countries.
While... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871553/whatsapp-telegram-channels-feature-global-rollout?utm_source=press.coop 

 Adobe Premiere Pro can now automatically remove your ‘ums’ and background noise

Adobe is making it easier to improve and clean up the audio quality of your recorded footage in Premiere Pro. | Image: Adobe
    

  Adobe is introducing some new AI and 3D features in beta for Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Frame.io — its popular suite of video and audio editing... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871459/adobe-premiere-pro-after-effects-updates-video-audio-apps?utm_source=press.coop 

 Sony’s new PS5 update includes Dolby Atmos and the ability to mute the startup beep

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  Sony is rolling out a big new PS5 update today, just over a month after it first started testing the changes in a beta. The update adds Dolby Atmos, lets you mute that annoying bootup beep, and even supports pairing a second... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871477/sony-ps5-update-dolby-atmos-beep-mute-second-controller-download-now?utm_source=press.coop 

 SpaceX confirms Starlink ‘network outage’

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  SpaceX said Tuesday evening that Starlink, the company’s satellite internet service, experiencing an outage. The company is working on a fix. “Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution,” SpaceX wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “We appreciate your patience, we’ll... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23871162/spacex-starlink-network-outage?utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple’s smart home app can now tell you when you’re using clean energy

Grid Forecast is a new feature in the Apple Home app that tells you when your power grid has cleaner energy available. | Image: Apple
    

  Apple’s iPhone 15 launch event had a big focus on the company’s move toward carbon neutrality, but it also introduced a new smart home feature that can help you leave a lighter... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23871008/grid-forecast-apple-home-ios17?utm_source=press.coop 

 Ford’s newest gassy F-150s include more hybrid configurations

PowerBoost badge means its a hybrid. | Image: Ford
    

  Ford’s F-150 truck is adding more hybrid powertrain options to more trims for the 2024 model year. The automaker is also adding extra tech into the truck, including a head-up-display option so you can check your speed without looking down, and a built-in 5G... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23869818/ford-f-150-2024-powerboost-hybrid-5g-sync-4?utm_source=press.coop 

 The iPhone is getting new ringtones

The ringtones might be good enough to keep you from using that Action Button to turn off the ringer. | Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge
    

  Apple’s iPhone is finally getting some new ringtones with iOS 17. As reported by 9to5Mac, the iOS 17 release candidate (RC) has a bunch of additional ringtones, and assuming nothing changes between the RC and... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870868/apple-iphone-ios-17-new-ringtones?utm_source=press.coop 

 The iPhone 15 is the first phone to (almost) support Qi2 charging

The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro phones will be the first to support the Qi2 open charging standard, but they aren’t Qi2-certified yet. | Image: Apple
    

  The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro are the first phones to ship with the new Qi2 magnetic wireless charging standard. Well, sort of: it turns out they aren’t... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870494/qi2-certification-iphone-15-magnetic-charging?utm_source=press.coop 

 Good news, everyone: Apple’s Polishing Cloth supports the iPhone 15 Pro Max

The noble Apple Polishing Cloth. | Image: Apple
    

  It’s that time of year again — the time when millions around the world nail their eyeballs to the Apple Store website and wait, unblinking, to find out whether the new iPhones and Apple Watches are compatible with the $19 Polishing... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870721/apple-polishing-cloth-iphone-15-pro-max-watch-compatible?utm_source=press.coop 

 Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off

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  Popular video game engine Unity is making big changes to its pricing structure that’s causing confusion and anger among developers. Today, Unity announced that on January 1st, 2024, it would be implementing a pay-per-download pricing scheme that would charge developers a flat fee any time a game... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870547/unit-price-change-game-development?utm_source=press.coop 

 T-Mobile to buy more 5G airwaves from Comcast for up to $3.3 billion

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  T-Mobile is buying airwaves from Comcast in a deal valued at up to $3.3 billion. In a blog post on Comcast’s site, the company explains that it will sell spectrum in the 600MHz band as it is “unlikely” to need it.
Comcast announced plans to build out a 5G... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870736/t-mobile-low-band-airwaves-comcast-5g-deal?utm_source=press.coop 

 The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the first smartphones with Thread

Apple didn’t mention Thread connectivity during its iPhone lunch event, but this screenshot shows that along with Wi-Fi 6e support, support for Thread is coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. | Screenshot by The Verge
    

  The latest iPhones will be the first Thread-enabled smartphones, according to Apple. The... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870522/iphone-15-pro-max-thread-smartphones?utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro

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  During its iPhone 15 event, Apple announced that the second-generation AirPods Pro will soon ship with a USB-C case. But it turns out the company quietly made other upgrades that go beyond swapping the case’s charging port. For one, the USB-C AirPods Pro have tacked dust... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870723/apple-airpods-pro-usb-c-lossless-audio-vision?utm_source=press.coop 

 How to responsibly get rid of the stuff you’ve decluttered

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  During its most recent spate of product announcements, Apple announced that its latest iPhone 15 phones — and its AirPods Pro — would be using USB-C cables instead of the traditional Lightning cables. So if you’re going to upgrade to a new iPhone or set of AirPods, you may find yourself... #press

https://www.theverge.com/22594200/recycle-tech-declutter-environment-green?utm_source=press.coop 

 Sea of Stars is pure RPG comfort food once you push past its slow start

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  Sea of Stars is basically a modern-day SNES RPG. I had a sense that would be the case going in: it has pixel art clearly inspired by 16-bit classics, pits a ragtag group of adventurers against evil forces, uses a clever turn-based battle system, and is filled with stunning music (including a few tracks... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23864117/sea-of-stars-review-rpg?utm_source=press.coop 

 Your Wyze webcam might have let other owners peek into your house

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  Some Wyze security camera owners reported Friday that they were unexpectedly able to see webcam feeds that weren’t theirs, meaning that they were unintentionally able to see inside of other people’s houses. A Wyze customer support agent confirmed to The Verge that this was indeed happening.... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23865255/wyze-security-camera-feeds-web-view-issue?utm_source=press.coop 

 Reddit can now translate posts

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  Reddit can now translate posts into eight different languages when viewing them on Reddit’s iOS or Android apps or on the web while logged out, according to a post from a Reddit admin (employee). To start, posts can be translated into English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Swedish.
I... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23865149/reddit-translate-posts-coins?utm_source=press.coop 

 The Uber for tasks might just be Uber

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  Uber might be expanding beyond ridesharing and food deliveries. A snippet of code seen by Bloomberg includes a new “Chore” option, which appears to let users hire people through the app for various jobs.
The code suggests that users may be able to hire a worker — reportedly called a “tasker”  within the app... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23865081/uber-app-hire-workers-chores?utm_source=press.coop 

 Roblox: all the news about the popular social and gaming platform

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  The giant metaverse platform is huge with kids and getting more popular with adults.
  
    Continue reading… #press

https://www.theverge.com/23864790/roblox-news-announcements-updates?utm_source=press.coop 

 Roblox wants to be a dating app

Screenshot from Roblox’s RDC 2023 keynote video
    

  Roblox really wants to move beyond being an app for kids, and that includes making it a place where adults actually meet and date. As he closed out Friday’s Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) 2023 keynote, CEO David Baszucki predicted that “thousands” of adults will meet and... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864858/roblox-ceo-prediction-adults-dating-experiences-rdc-2023?utm_source=press.coop 

 Surprise: Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki has failed to retire a fourth time

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  The Boy and the Heron, Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in a decade, probably won’t be his last after all. Studio Ghibli executive Junichi Nishioka told CBC News that not only does he not feel like retiring anymore, he’s actively coming... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864856/studio-ghibli-hayao-miyazaki-retirement-postponed-yet-again?utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple’s M3 MacBooks might not arrive this year

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  According to a post from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it’s looking more likely that Apple won’t launch its line of M3-powered MacBooks “before the end of this year.”
While there haven’t been any solid rumors about when Apple will launch its first laptops with next-generation chips,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864712/apples-m3-macbooks-release-kuo-2024?utm_source=press.coop 

 Donald Mustard, head of Fortnite’s story, is leaving Epic and retiring

Donald Mustard at the 2018 Game Awards. | Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images
    

  Donald Mustard ran a successful studio that showed what the Xbox and iPhone were capable of. Then, he became the face of one of the biggest and boldest storytelling experiments in history, to borrow a phrase, with... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23864706/donald-mustard-leave-epic-games-retire-fortnite?utm_source=press.coop 

 The coolest smart home gadgets I saw in Berlin

This Umbra x Nanoleaf collab includes a portable smart light and a color-changing desk caddy lamp. Both are Matter-compatible and use Thread. | Image: Umbra
    

  The dust has settled on IFA 2023, Europe’s biggest tech trade show, held annually in Berlin, Germany. The Verge was on the ground at the show, which ran from September 1st... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23863589/favorite-smart-home-gadgets-ifa-2023-tech-show?utm_source=press.coop 

 FTC judge decides Intuit’s ‘free’ TurboTax ads did mislead consumers

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  Intuit, the parent company of TurboTax, is still facing blowback over claims it tricked people into using its “free” tax filing service that wasn’t actually free. In a ruling on Friday, the Federal Trade Commission’s chief administrative law judge (ALJ) ruled that Intuit... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864538/turbotax-intuit-ftc-deceptive-practices-free-tax-filing?utm_source=press.coop 

 ChatGPT doesn’t want to write your Stucky fanfic

ChatGPT has limits, and pairing Captain America and the Winter Soldier is one of them... sometimes. | Image: Disney / Marvel
    

  AI-generated fiction has become a subject of perpetual fascination for me. It’s the bane of some writers’ existence, yet it’s increasingly cropping up across both commercial storefronts like Amazon and... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23863304/chatgpt-banned-fandom-shipping-terms?utm_source=press.coop 

 The best deals on 4K TVs

We’ve got deals on all sorts of TVs, ranging from affordable (yet feature-packed) models to high-end OLED and Mini LEDs that will really wow you. | Image: Chris Welch / The Verge
    

  Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2023 at a substantial discount. That’s because, these days, you can usually land a great deal on a mid- or... #press

https://www.theverge.com/22371561/best-4k-tv-deals-sale-lg-samsung-sony-tcl?utm_source=press.coop 

 Roblox is putting its own spin on video chat 

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  Roblox is launching its own take on video chat called Roblox Connect, the company announced at its Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) 2023 on Friday. The feature, which is set to launch later this year, lets you chat with other people as your Roblox avatar, and your avatar will be able to mimic your real-life facial movements.... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864026/roblox-connect-video-chat?utm_source=press.coop 

 Roblox’s new AI chatbot will help you build virtual worlds

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  Roblox announced a new conversational AI assistant at its 2023 Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) that can help creators more easily make experiences for the popular social app. The new tool, the Roblox Assistant, builds on previously announced features that let creators build virtual assets and write... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23863943/roblox-ai-chatbot-assistant-ai-rdc-2023?utm_source=press.coop 

 Roblox is finally coming to PlayStation

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  Roblox will finally be available on PlayStation soon. At its 2023 Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) on Friday, Roblox announced that its popular social and gaming app is coming to PS4 and PS5 in October.
Roblox, which is free to download, is already out on a bunch of platforms, including PC, Mac, iOS,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23863712/roblox-playstation-ps4-ps5-rdc-2023?utm_source=press.coop 

 Roblox is going to let creators that make assets and tools keep nearly all of their sales

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  Roblox is going to let creators that sell assets and tools for other creators on its marketplace keep all of the revenue from their sales minus taxes and payment processing fees, the company announced at its Roblox Developers... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864027/roblox-marketplace-creators-keep-sales-revenue-share-subscriptions-rdc-2023?utm_source=press.coop 

 You’ll soon be able to buy a brand-new Xbox 360

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  In the year of our lord 2023, you will be able to purchase a brand-new Xbox 360 — but there’s a catch. You’ll have to assemble it yourself. A full seven years after Microsoft stopped production on what was its bestselling console, block builder company Mega has revealed a 3:4 scale replica of an Xbox 360... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864463/xbox-360-replica-mega-target-halo-3?utm_source=press.coop 

 Framework is finally working on a full-size SD card module

This is not Framework’s module but rather a community design by zero0d. | Image: zero0d
    

  You can hot-swap a DisplayPort, ethernet, even an extra 3.5mm audio jack into your modular Framework laptop — and today, the company is finally beginning work on a full-size SD Expansion Card to go with them. 
But seriously, it’s... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864554/framework-sd-card-module-diy-nuc-deal?utm_source=press.coop 

 Dbrand’s Arachnoplates arguably look better than Sony’s Spider-Man PS5

The Dbrand Arachnoplates, for PS5. | Image: Dbrand
    

  Would you rather have a spider-tastic PS5 designed to promote a very specific game or one that looks like a work of art? Dbrand pitches its new Arachnoplates as a substitute for Sony’s sold-out Spider-Man 2 console covers — but I actually think they look... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23864143/dbrand-spider-man-ps5-plates-arachnoplates?utm_source=press.coop 

 Pixel Watch 2 teaser shows off a new crown and sensor layout

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  Google just released a teaser video of the Pixel Watch 2, and while the smartwatch looks awfully similar to the original, there are some notable differences, such as a new crown, IP68 rating, and a totally different sensor array.
In the run-up to its Made by Google launch event on October 4th... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864574/google-pixel-watch-2-teaser-new-crown-sensors?utm_source=press.coop 

 The world’s first climate change report card is in 

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  The nations of the world have to seriously ramp up their clean energy ambitions because time is running out to meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement, a sweeping new United Nations report card says.
It’s the first “Global Stocktake” of the progress nearly 200... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864365/united-nations-climate-change-report-card-global-stocktake?utm_source=press.coop 

 SpaceX’s next Starship launch is on hold as FAA lists 63 ‘corrective actions’ needed

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  The first orbital launch attempt for SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy booster in April ended explosively about four minutes into its test flight, and the FAA isn’t ready to clear a follow-up attempt yet. Today, the agency closed its mishap... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864393/spacex-starship-orbital-flight-test-faa-hold?utm_source=press.coop 

 Procreate’s latest iPad app aims to make animation easier for everyone

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  Digital illustration software company Procreate has announced Procreate Dreams, its new 2D animation app for iPad that aims to provide animation tools that anyone can use, regardless of their animating experience. Procreate Dreams will be globally available... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864374/procreate-dreams-animation-app-ipad-release-date-announcement-price?utm_source=press.coop 

 The best ebook reader to buy right now 

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  		 From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, there’s an e-reader for everyone.
  
    Continue reading… #press

https://www.theverge.com/23769068/best-ebook-readers?utm_source=press.coop 

 AI Drake song ‘not eligible’ for a Grammy, Academy CEO says

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  The organization behind the Grammys wants to make it clear that the AI Drake song “Heart on My Sleeve” won’t qualify for an award. In a video on Instagram, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says the song is “not eligible for Grammy consideration” (via Deadline).... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864379/ghostwriter-ai-drake-song-grammy-not-eligible?utm_source=press.coop 

 Spotify appears to be planning free audiobook trials for subscribers

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  Spotify is planning on rolling out a free audiobook trial for subscribers, The Wall Street Journal reports. The pilot program will feature titles from some of the largest US publishers, and users can expect up to 20 hours of listening — roughly two audiobooks — per... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864377/spotify-free-audiobook-streaming-trial?utm_source=press.coop 

 Here are the best Kindle deals right now

Amazon’s latest Paperwhite is on sale with a power adapter and a fabric cover for $174.97. | Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
    

  When it comes to finding a device to use to read your ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like... #press

https://www.theverge.com/21539047/best-amazon-kindle-deals?utm_source=press.coop 

 The best deals on MacBooks right now

The M2 generation of MacBook Air now comes in two sizes, and both are discounted. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
    

  Apple now sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series chips in a wide range of sizes and price points. The offerings start with the 13-inch MacBook Air from 2020 at $999 and go all the way up to last year’s 16-inch... #press

https://www.theverge.com/22399419/apple-macbook-air-pro-mac-mini-imac-deals?utm_source=press.coop 

 Here are the best deals on headphones and wireless earbuds we could find

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are our favorite pair of noise-canceling headphones and are currently about $50 off.
    

  When it comes to headphones and true wireless earbuds, there are a ton of brands and products to choose from. However, the sheer range of available models can also make them difficult to shop... #press

https://www.theverge.com/22307388/wireless-earbuds-deals-airpods-galaxy-buds-powerbeats?utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple’s The Changeling is a haunted fairy tale about the joys and nightmares of new parenting 

Apple’s adaptation of Victor LaValle’s The Changeling transforms the novel into an even more chilling tale about the things that keep parents up at night.
  
    Continue reading… #press

https://www.theverge.com/23860333/changeling-review-apple-tv-plus-review?utm_source=press.coop 

 Xgimi’s ultra-portable MoGo 2 Pro projector is $120 off right now

The all-in-one Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro delivers good picture quality despite its small size. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
    

  Don’t you wish you could bring your TV with you while traveling? Sure, you can keep up with your favorite shows using your phone or tablet, but watching... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23862880/xgimi-mogo-2-pro-projector-apple-airpods-3-sonos-one-speaker-deal-sale?utm_source=press.coop 

 Google’s next Chromecast remote might have more buttons

The Chromecast with Google TV HD remote from 2022. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
    

  Google might have a new Chromecast with Google TV in the pipeline, and its remote seems to house some extra buttons compared to the previous version. Android deep diver Mishaal Rahman dug into the latest Android TV 14... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864231/chromecast-google-tv-remote-android-14-star-button-leak?utm_source=press.coop 

 How Google plans to win its antitrust trial

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  This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign up here.

Today, let’s talk about the US government’s first major antitrust trial against a tech giant in a generation. If the Justice Department succeeds in its case against Google, it... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23864025/google-antitrust-trial-kent-walker-interview?utm_source=press.coop 

 This year’s expected Apple Watch updates are all about the sensors

The new Apple Watches will purportedly get a new optical heart rate sensor and U2 UWB chip. | Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
    

  This year’s Apple Watch leaks haven’t been terribly exciting. So far, we’ve heard there’ll be a new, faster processor and potentially a darker color for the Ultra 2.... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864230/apple-watch-series-9-heart-rate-ultra-wideband?utm_source=press.coop 

 Gmail might let you send emoji reactions to emails soon

Some limitations for the in-development feature will cap how many emoji you can apply to a single email. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
    

  Google is developing emoji reactions for Gmail that would make the email platform feel a little more like a messaging app if released. The feature was first reported a... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23863544/google-gmail-emoji-reactions-feature-email?utm_source=press.coop 

 The best budget robot vacuums

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  		 You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a robot clean your floors. Here’s our pick of the most cost-effective bots you can buy right now.
  
    Continue reading… #press

https://www.theverge.com/23846479/best-budget-robot-vacuum-robot-mop?utm_source=press.coop 

 Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Max could get USB-C ports next year

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  Apple is expected to switch its AirPods Pro earbuds to a USB-C charging case during next week’s iPhone 15 event. And now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed when the rest of the AirPods lineup will follow suit. The regular AirPods and AirPods Max will both make... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864237/apple-airpods-max-usb-c-lightning-change-2024-rumor?utm_source=press.coop 

 Godzilla returns in Apple’s first trailer for the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters TV series

You’re never too old to enjoy watching giant monsters having a punch up. | Image: Apple
    

  Apple TV Plus has released its first trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a 10-episode series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise that features iconic kaiju-like... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23864153/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-first-trailer-release-date-apple-tv-plus?utm_source=press.coop 

 Tesla’s $25,000 ‘next-generation car’ will have a Cybertruck design

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  Tesla is reportedly preparing to build a $25,000 electric car built on the company’s next-generation engineering platform. Axios reports that Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson has detailed the plan to build a $25,000 electric car alongside an autonomous... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864172/tesla-next-generation-car-cybertruck-design-price?utm_source=press.coop 

 iOS 16.6.1 fixes a big iPhone security vulnerability used to install Pegasus spyware

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  Apple has issued a critical security update for iPhones to address a zero-day bug in iOS 16 that could allow attackers to remotely install spyware on a device without any interaction from the iPhone owner. Citizen Lab,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864150/ios-16-6-1-iphone-security-vulnerability-0-day-exploit-patch-update?utm_source=press.coop 

 Valve’s next mystery gadget may be imminent

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  We know for a fact that Valve’s hardware ambitions didn’t end with the Steam Deck. Over the past two years, Valve has suggested it would like to see a standalone VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and a Steam Deck revision with better battery life and screen. 
Now, Valve may... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863862/valve-galileo-sephiroth-1030-south-korea-radio-certification?utm_source=press.coop 

 X’s new terms of service insist that tweets are now posts

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  X really wants you to forget about Twitter — and that includes in its terms of service. Users are starting to see pop-ups about new terms that go into effect on September 29th, and one adjustment is two instances of “retweet” (the only use of “tweet” in the current terms) to “repost,”... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863785/x-twitter-new-terms-of-service-tweets-posts-lawsuit-scraping?utm_source=press.coop 

 The Lotus Emeya is the latest electric hypercar to join the ‘under 3 second’ club

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  Lotus revealed the 2024 Emeya electric hypercar, a four-door sedan with nearly 1,000 horsepower and a burning desire to reach 60mph in under three seconds. 
Lotus claims that the Grand Tourer “is one of the fastest GTs in the world” — but we’ll need to see some unbiased... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863522/lotus-emeya-ev-hypercar-specs-price-photos?utm_source=press.coop 

 Here are the best Apple Watch deals right now

The Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t a massive step up from the prior model, but it does offer a few new features. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
    

  Nearly a year ago, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, introducing the first-ever Ultra ($799) alongside the Series 8 ($399) and a new Apple Watch SE ($249). Each wearable has its own... #press

https://www.theverge.com/21289209/best-apple-watch-deals?utm_source=press.coop 

 Here are the best iPad deals right now

Select iPad models go on sale quite regularly. | Image: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
    

  While the best iPad deals usually come around during major sale events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and even last month’s Amazon Prime Day, you can still find plenty of great discounts at all times of the year if you know where to look. Whether you’re after the high-end iPad... #press

https://www.theverge.com/21280354/best-ipad-deals-apple?utm_source=press.coop 

 New Castlevania: Nocturne trailer is all about Bloodlines

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  Netflix has just released a new trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne, and it’s all about the Bloodlines. 
The new trailer features more of Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel), the new scion of the Belmont house, as he does what his family does best: kill vampires. Nocturne is set during the French... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23863001/netflix-castlevania-nocturne-trailer-early-digital-release-twitch?utm_source=press.coop 

 Microsoft is the first customer for the Biden administration’s carbon removal hubs

Heirloom’s technology filters CO2 out of the air. | Image: Heirloom
    

  Microsoft is helping to fund one of the US’s first hubs for pulling planet-heating carbon dioxide out of the air. It struck a deal with California-based startup Heirloom, which says it will capture up to... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863386/microsoft-heirloom-biden-administrations-carbon-removal-hub?utm_source=press.coop 

 FTX exec Ryan Salame pleads guilty to criminal charges

One more exec has pleaded guilty. | Illustration: The Verge
    

  Ryan Salame, who ran FTX’s Bahamas subsidiary, pleaded guilty to two criminal charges on Thursday. They are conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23862959/ftx-trial-ryan-salame-pleads-guilty-criminal-charges?utm_source=press.coop 

 Tesla will install up to 20,000 versatile EV chargers at Hilton locations

Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector can charge this Mustang Mach-E and the Tesla to the left. | Image: Hilton
    

  Tesla and Hilton are teaming up to install up to 20,000 electric vehicle charging stations at Hilton hotels and properties. The project will kick off in early 2024, and the... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23862765/tesla-hilton-universal-wall-connector-ev-charger-deal?utm_source=press.coop 

 Microsoft says it will take the heat if Copilot AI users get sued

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  Microsoft is telling customers it will assume legal responsibility if they get sued for copyright infringement while using the company’s AI Copilot services. 
In a blog post about an initiative called the Copilot... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863349/microsoft-ai-assume-responsibility-copyright-lawsuit?utm_source=press.coop 

 eBay shoppers are about to see more AI-generated product listings

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  eBay will give sellers the option to create entire product listings from just a photo using a generative AI tool, the company announced on Thursday. eBay believes the AI-driven product listings will accelerate the selling process, especially for new merchants who might feel overwhelmed by... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863313/ebay-generative-ai-tool-product-listings-photo?utm_source=press.coop 

 Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

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  A Japanese court has convicted a man of violating copyright law after he uploaded gameplay and anime videos without publisher permission. Reported by Japanese paper Asahi Shimbun, the 53-year-old man, Shinobu Yoshida, was sentenced to two years... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863271/japanese-youtuber-lets-play-copyright-infringement-steins-gate?utm_source=press.coop 

 Microsoft is testing a background removal tool in Paint

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  Microsoft is testing a new background removal tool in Paint. The feature is rolling out now to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2306.30.0) and lets you remove an image’s background with a single click.
To use the tool, testers can open an image with Paint and then hit the... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863377/microsoft-paint-background-removal-tool?utm_source=press.coop 

 Cruise ‘just days away’ from approval to mass-produce Origin robotaxi without steering wheels

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  GM-backed Cruise is “just days away” from regulatory approval to begin mass production of its fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, the company’s CEO, Kyle Vogt, said at an investor conference Thursday. 
Cruise first unveiled the... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863390/cruise-origin-robotaxi-regulatory-approval-nhtsa?utm_source=press.coop 

 Senate confirms Anna Gomez to break Joe Biden’s FCC deadlock

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  The Senate has voted to confirm Anna Gomez as the fifth commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, breaking a deadlock that has lasted for most of President Joe Biden’s first term in office. Gomez was confirmed by a vote of 55 to 43,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863365/anna-gomez-fcc-commissioner-senate-confirmation-net-neutrality?utm_source=press.coop 

 BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats

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  BMW owners can now warm their buns with peace of mind, knowing they won’t have to pay a ridiculous monthly fee for the pleasure of a toasty backside during those cold winter months. BMW has dropped its plans for an $18 a month heated seats subscription after... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863258/bmw-cancel-heated-seat-subscription-microtransaction?utm_source=press.coop 

 Companies aren’t showing whether their environmental promises have any impact

Oak saplings grow in tree guards in Montmorency Forest in France on Thursday, September 17th, 2020.  | Image: Cyril Marcilhacy / Bloomberg via Getty Images
    

  A lot of companies that have pledged to restore ecosystems aren’t showing results, according to... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23862032/big-tech-environmental-pledges-transparency-reporting-ecosystem-restoration-analysis?utm_source=press.coop 

 This 1977 horror novel is about social media

Want a scary story? | Image: Elizabeth Lopatto
    

  The creators are “little more than boys” and clean and neat, like salespeople or bankers. They are looking for manuscripts for their Library. No fiction — none of that inauthentic literature. They want diaries, people’s deepest, innermost thoughts: “true, authentic documents... #press

https://www.theverge.com/23863059/social-media-20-days-of-turin-giorgio-de-maria?utm_source=press.coop 

 Google teaser previews Pixel Watch 2 and both Pixel 8 phones

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  After leaking the Pixel 8 Pro twice, Google has finally revealed an official look at the flagship device, along with the standard Pixel 8, ahead of its hardware launch event scheduled to take place on October 4th in New York City. A pair of video teasers and a new Google Store landing page give a glimpse at what... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863192/google-pixel-8-pro-watch-2?utm_source=press.coop 

 Threads will now let you search for posts

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  Instagram’s Threads is rolling out the ability to search through posts more widely. In a post on the platform, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the feature is rolling out in “most” English- and Spanish-speaking countries with more to come soon.
In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Seine Kim confirmed... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863088/threads-rolling-out-support-search-posts?utm_source=press.coop