OpenAI warns against SPVs and other ‘unauthorized’ investments
OpenAI isn’t the only AI company looking to crack down on SPVs.
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Amazon AGI Labs chief defends his reverse acquihire
The former Adept CEO said he hopes to be “remembered more as “an AI research innovator” than a “a deal structure innovator.”
Bose’s compact TV Speaker is more than $100 off right now
If you’re looking to upgrade your movie night, a soundbar is an easy way to beef up the audio. While there are some high-priced options out there, you don’t have to spend a lot to actually hear a movie’s dialog. Right now, the Bose TV Speaker is down to $163.45 (about $115 off) at Amazon, […]
The Trump administration’s big Intel investment comes from already awarded grants
While Intel says the government is making an “$8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock,” the administration does not appear to be committing new funds.
What’s on your desk, Dominic Preston?
Not all of The Verge’s staff live in the US. For example, news editor Dominic Preston is based in London and is, as he says, “responsible for keeping our news coverage ticking over in UK mornings before the US team comes online.” He also curates our new Verge Daily newsletter and covers Android phones, especially […]
The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)
The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if Fairphone 5 owners were considering a new model already – these are phones to keep, to repair, and to hold on to until the bitter […]
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a perfect reimagining of the classic series
Ninja Gaiden is having a renaissance. The last mainline entry was originally released more than a decade ago, but by the end of 2025, there will be three new Ninja Gaiden titles. Two are 3D: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a modern-day remaster of Ninja Gaiden II released earlier this year, and Ninja Gaiden 4, co-developed […]
Will Trump help 4Chan escape the UK’s internet police?
After the United Kingdom began enforcing its sweeping Online Safety Act in April, British regulator Ofcom served violation notices to three notorious sites: 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms, each of which risked multimillion-dollar fines. Late last week, Preston Byrne, a First Amendment lawyer representing them, struck back. Byrne announced he would sue Ofcom in US […]
Apple accuses former Apple Watch staffer of conspiring to steal trade secrets for Oppo
Apple is suing a former employee on the Apple Watch team who left to join Oppo, alleging that he “conspired to steal Apple’s trade secrets relating to Apple Watch and to disclose them to his new employers.” Ahead of starting his new job at Oppo, the employee, Dr. Chen Shi, attended “dozens” of meetings with […]
Meta partners with Midjourney on AI image and video models
Meta’s chief AI officer said that the company is partnering with Midjourney to license its AI image and video model technology.