AMD is partnering with OpenAI to provide six gigawatts worth of processors for AI data centers, a move that challenges Nvidia’s AI chip market dominance. The five-year agreement aims to ... read more

A frame from a Sora 2-generated video. Sora now lets you rein in your AI doubles, giving you more say on how and where deepfake versions of you make an ... read more

I know, it’s “studied the blade,” but you got it, right? Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can't compete with the Steam ... read more

The goal is to develop a similar AI-assistant experience to Siri, “but better.” OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are trying to solve a number of technical challenges before releasing their ... read more

You know that feeling when you try to develop a post-cookie, privacy-focused advertising identifier but you end up getting sued for allegedly “secretly harvesting and monetizing directly identifiable user data from millions of US residents ... read more

Law firms are targeting marketers for class action suits; Discord is trying to go mainstream; and ICE’s media presence is getting unavoidable. The post Advertisers, Join The Fun!; Finding Clarity In Discord appeared first ... read more

Trusted Media Brands is in talks with big tech over AI licensing deals, but is holding off on signing any contract for now.  The sticking point is scope: tech companies are still pushing for broad ... read more

Personalities generated by AI, like Tilly Norwood, don’t need rest or have unique, personal opinions. That’s part of their appeal to talent agencies and advertisers. As brands and platforms quietly embrace AI-generated content, some creators ... read more

Another industry event, another round of panels framed by uncertainty. It’s the one constant in a stretch of years defined by volatility — economic, political and technological — all of which have reshaped how marketers ... read more

When trying to explain how generative AI tools work using plain English, it’s tempting to fall back on language that humanizes the tech. Tools like ChatGPT “think” or “design” responses against prompts set by users; ... read more

For all the talk of generative AI upending the media agency business — I get daily pitches of this agency or that data platform rolling out a new proprietary AI system that changes everything! — ... read more

A seamless brand extension for Taylor Swift's new album, "Showgirl" i key to its video promo marketing campaign - not a concert film or documentary, but a collection of music videos and behind-the-scenes footage. ... read more

For the last several years Netflix has been quietly banking episodes of a new show called Famous Last Words, interviews with famous people entering their twilight years. The catch is ... read more

The new Audacity logo Rebrands rarely get much love. That backlash can be especially strong if you’re giving a facelift to a decades-old piece of software beloved by nerds around ... read more

Gaming continues to be underrepresented in media investment despite offering measurable engagement opportunities and value exchange capabilities that other channels cannot match, largely due to marketer unfamiliarity with the environment. “I think gaming could be ... read more

Healthcare and pharmaceutical marketers must rely on storytelling to break down stigma, build trust and ultimately motivate patients to take action, said Ayla Ellison, editor in chief of healthcare and life sciences at Questex. “Storytelling ... read more

The Roland TR-1000 rhythm generator. If the only thing Roland ever released was the TR-808, the company would still deserve a place in the music gear hall of fame. The ... read more

Editor’s note: Amazon’s fall Prime Day event kicks off on October 7th; however, if you want to shop ahead of the two-day sale, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime ... read more

Life is a series of battles, and I just lost my last one against four gyoza on a skewer. It was an unexpected blow, because honestly, who could have expected ... read more

We've been working on a new show for the last few months, called Version History, and the first episode is now live! It's called "Hoverboards: so hot right now," and ... read more

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the intersection of transportation and technology, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The ... read more

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 100, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, get ready for a big gadget week, ... read more

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days may bring some great Kindle deals, but if you can’t wait, you don’t have to. Right now, the Kindle Kids (Amazon, Best Buy, and Target) ... read more

Spotify has found itself the target of artists' ire for many reasons over the years: poor audio quality, terrible payouts, giving Joe Rogan millions of dollars… the list goes on. ... read more

The robovac comes with a dock that can refill itself using its built-in water tank. Robot vacuums that mop well rarely come cheap, but thankfully, some of our favorite models ... read more

Why just post a photo when you can encourage all your friends and followers to engage with it? Have you tried simply uploading a photo to Instagram lately? It's a ... read more

Last week at the Zurich Film Festival, Eline Van der Velden - founder and CEO of AI production house Particle6 and its subsidiary talent studio Xicoia - said that a ... read more

There's a lot of math in diet culture. It's all numbers - calories in, calories burned - and a constant tally running in one's head. In some ways, disordered eating ... read more

Breaking up Google's ad tech monopoly is, apparently, like going to Mars or trying to replace Michael Jordan - dubiously possible and a huge amount of work. Those were some ... read more

Acer has made many Spin-series Chromebooks before, and despite flaws, this is one of its best yet. I was cautiously optimistic about Acer's Chromebook Plus Spin 514 when I tested ... read more

After getting off the phone with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Saturday, the president mused over something that had baffled him about the call. Kotek had been "very nice," said ... read more

One of Discord’s third-party customer service providers was compromised by an “unauthorized party,” the company says. The unauthorized party gained access to “information from a limited number of users who ... read more

"The only thing a stay would achieve is further extending the year-long delay in implementing the district court's much-needed injunction," Epic argues in papers filed Friday with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. ... read more

Apple has removed an encrypted app used to label and track the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from its app store, according to a post on Bluesky by ICEBlock's developer. ... read more

This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. The billboard didn't say ... read more

Unity is urging developers to take “immediate action” after it disclosed a major security vulnerability affecting games built using versions of its popular development tool dating back to 2017. While ... read more

Just one day after Apple took down the iOS App Store listing for ICEBlock, Google has confirmed to 404 Media that it has removed a similar app, Red Dot, from ... read more

Amazon’s list of 4K-capable streaming sticks got bigger — and more confusing — after its hardware event this week. The $39.99 4K Select will be released on October 15th, joining ... read more

The Horipad Turbo features a similar design to Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller. | Image: Hori Hori has announced another addition to the ever-growing list of cheaper alternatives to Nintendo’s ... read more

Tesla’s long-rumored more affordable electric vehicle won’t be out until next year, but it was recently spotted uncamouflaged on a highway in Texas. And no, your eyes are not fooling ... read more

A federal appellate court has refused to grant a new hearing to a web user who attempted to sue Microsoft over its alleged use of analytics technology. ... read more

I’m not running. I’m frolicking. An anime version of Jesus Christ flipping tables. OpenAI employees performing in Hamilton costumes. News anchors discussing a story on television. A man doing a ... read more

What happens when an ad tech developer partners with a cybersecurity expert to start a new company? You end up with a consumer product that is both a privacy software service and a programmatic advertising ... read more

As sophisticated mix modeling tools migrate from the inner sanctum of marketing departments to the C-suite the data takes on new levels of regulatory accountability, namely Sarbanes-Oxley. ... read more

About two months ago, John P. Coale, one of many lawyers representing Donald Trump in a personal capacity, met with several Alphabet executives, mediators, and lawyers at Mar-a-Lago - along ... read more

Sony is now selling a revised model of the digital PS5 slim in the US that has less storage than the original version. The updated model with 825GB of internal ... read more

The pixelated display is no frills but easy to read. | Image: Hoto Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver introduces a couple of novel usability improvements. Now, you’ll find a pixelated display ... read more

It’s been a while since Kodak launched a new film, and even longer since it actually distributed its own. But the company caught people by surprise yesterday when it announced ... read more

Microsoft is getting ready to announce an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the software maker has started testing ad-supported games ... read more

Amazon’s bundle is $84.99 off. Amazon announced a bunch of new hardware earlier in the week, but the Echo Show 21 wasn’t updated and remains its biggest smart display. You ... read more

In August 2002, I was probably back-to-school shopping with my mom at our local mall, bouncing from store to store for backpacks, socks, and a first-day-of-school outfit. Gap was no ... read more

The family of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging its “dangerously defective” Cybertruck door handle design trapped her inside a burning vehicle, as first ... read more

Spotify expanded access to its programmatic ad inventory through new partnerships with Amazon DSP and Yahoo DSP across its buying channels Spotify Ad Exchange and Spotify Ads Manager. ... read more

Makin’ my way downtown, walkin’ fast, faces pass, and hopin’ no one punches me for wearing this. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer ... read more

Back in 2023, Telly CEO Ilya Pozin came on The Vergecast and made a surprisingly compelling case for the existence of a TV that doesn't cost you a dime - ... read more

The Verge’s senior reviewer, Jen Tuohy, is taking your questions about Amazon and Google’s new devices. Hi! I'm Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (aka Jen), The Verge's smart home reviewer. I just ... read more

YouTube TV wants a big streaming piece of the pie from NBCU - and better visible access on its site to some highly viewed streaming content on Peacock, according to reports. ... read more

A system failure has slowed production of Asahi Super Dry in Japan, with no available ETA for recovery. Japan is facing a potential shortage of Asahi beer after a cyberattack ... read more

Enjoy this weekly comic from AdExchanger.com that highlights the digital advertising ecosystem …  The post Comic: The Remedy Phase appeared first on AdExchanger. ... read more

If you didn’t happen to watch the main stage of AdExchanger’s Programmatic IO New York this week, then you missed a great (albeit way too brief) conversation about CTV’s programmatic progress. The post Here’s What ... read more

The Trade Desk insists its OS is still coming; TikTok Shop is becoming a grocery store; and for AI studios, bad press is still press. The post It’s An Adventure Alright; The Thumbstop And Shop ... read more

The Economist is sketching out its roadmap for a post-search world – one where AI assistants may become the first stop for information.  The publisher is investing in formats that are more difficult for machines ... read more

CTV companies have benefitted from the long-term migration of media dollars away from linear and toward streaming. But if they’re able to stop the tidal shift away from TV as a whole toward the walled ... read more

Welcome back to the Digiday+ Future of Marketing Briefing. We’re only three editions in (not that anyone’s keeping score), and in that experimental phase — call it beta but with better font choices. Some weeks ... read more

For a company that reportedly has no plans to advertise, OpenAI has laid yet another brick in the foundation of what could be an ad business. On Monday, the tech behemoth launched Instant Checkout, an ... read more

Apple has removed the “Waze but for ICE sightings” app ICEBlock from its App Store, as reported previously by Business Insider. A post from its developer relayed Apple’s App Review ... read more

This is the first time faith in media channels has fallen below 30%, Gallup reports. ... read more

On Thursday afternoon, after agreeing to a short extension while they continued negotiations, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a new carriage deal to keep the network’s channels live on the streaming ... read more

There's a new twist in the long and winding saga of Redbox's demise: Assets originally belonging to the company's corporate parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, may have finally ... read more

Microsoft recently announced price hikes for some tiers of Xbox Game Pass, including Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Ultimate tier, which offers the most games and features (as well ... read more

Shein has announced plans to open its first physical locations in France this November, even as the country works on legislation to regulate the fast-fashion industry, as reported by Euronews ... read more

The AI company Ross Intelligence did not infringe copyright by training its legal research service on material published by Thomson Reuters, tech industry groups argue to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. ... read more

The AI company Ross Intelligence did not infringe copyright by training its legal research service on material published by Thomson Reuters, tech industry groups argue to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. ... read more

This week, Ring, an Amazon-owned smart security company, announced Search Party, a new feature to help find lost dogs. When someone posts a picture of a lost dog on Ring’s ... read more

To WikiHow, Google is both tormentor and savior. And on Wednesday, as the search giant mounted its defense in the ongoing ad tech remedies trial, the how-to site came to ... read more

Strava is suing its long-time partner Garmin, and is seeking to permanently block the company from selling most of its current fitness and cycling gadget lineup. The lawsuit filed in ... read more

Snapchat has launched an in-app integration with WooCommerce, allowing businesses using the ecommerce platform to tap into Snapchat Ads for easier consumer targeting. ... read more

Snapchat has launched an in-app integration with WooCommerce, allowing businesses using the ecommerce platform to tap into Snapchat Ads for easier consumer targeting. ... read more

Last month, Instagram announced it would begin prioritizing Reels. On Thursday, it began replacing the home tab with its short-form video feature for a small group of users in India, where they have the choice ... read more

Last month, Instagram announced it would begin prioritizing Reels. On Thursday, it began replacing the home tab with its short-form video feature for a small group of users in India, where they have the choice ... read more

Las Vegas visitors can ride the fully branded Hummer stretch limo for free, celebrating the launch of the brand's first flavor extension. ... read more

The injunction creates "real security risks in the app ecosystem on which the app developers depend," a trade group says in a friend-of-the-court brief filed Wednesday with the Supreme Court. ... read more

The injunction creates "real security risks in the app ecosystem on which the app developers depend," a trade group says in a friend-of-the-court brief filed Wednesday with the Supreme Court. ... read more

The shift in ecommerce supports what some have labeled as an affiliate program, which could temporarily take the place of advertising to become the revenue generator. Merchants pay a fee to support the checkout. ... read more

Sadly, the prices of the Xbox Series X and Series S are set to rise in the U.S. starting tomorrow, October 3rd, 2025. That makes today your last chance to ... read more

Following limited testing, Amazon’s Add to Delivery feature is coming to US Prime members. | Image: Amazon Amazon has announced a new shopping feature for US Prime members called Add ... read more

Maybe advertisers should rethink their involvement in anything that monetizes the attention of kids and teens online – especially as it pertains to new AI chatbots and software. That’s according to former FTC Commissioner Alvaro ... read more

The media agency will handle 130 countries from a central hub in Copenhagen where Maersk is headquartered. Havas Media was the incumbent. ... read more

Elon Musk says he canceled his Netflix subscription and is telling others to do the same over the presence of transgender characters in series that made their debut (and in ... read more

After launching to subscribers willing to fork out hundreds of dollars a month this summer, Perplexity’s agentic AI browser Comet is now available to everyone for free. “The internet is ... read more

Threads is testing a new feature called communities, which will serve as dedicated spaces where you can find content or posts about your favorite topics. Starting today, you can explore ... read more

An article in the July 15 edition of MediaDailyNews omitted that the company, NextMed, neither admitted or denied the allegations made in the Federal Trade Commission's complaint or order, but agreed to the terms ordered ... read more

NBC's "Sunday Night Football" - including the "NFL Kickoff" game - is averaging 24.7 million viewers. Fox Television Network through all its late and early games is close behind at 23.2 million viewers. ... read more

That's the gist of a new political ad tracking report being released by Stagwell's Assembly unit to general market advertisers today and periodically in the future. ... read more

Last month, I had a conversation with someone wearing glasses — and couldn’t see that they had a display right in front of one of their eyes. Through a monitor ... read more

When Microsoft first revealed that it would be giving day-one Game Pass releases to all of its own Xbox games back in 2018, it suddenly turned the subscription service into ... read more

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Vega OS is finally here: ... read more

The Trump administration declared war on the "terrorist organization" of "antifa" and the supposed "networks" associated with it last week. Antifa is not so much a vast national conspiracy as ... read more

Amazon has paused drone deliveries in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area after a pair of its MK30 drones crashed into a crane. The crash happened on Wednesday morning at ... read more

The Ghost games aim to make you feel like you're playing a classic samurai movie. To make the connection more obvious, Ghost of Tsushima added a black-and-white mode made in ... read more