Results for "The Verge"
889 results found

Insta360 Challenges DJI With Detachable Display in Pocket Camera Market
Insta360's Luna Ultra introduces a detachable display for vloggers, directly competing with DJI's Osmo Pocket 4. The feature could reshape creator preferences in the compact gimbal camera segment.

Textile Innovation Turns Jackets Into Portable Water Sources
Engineers created a fabric that harvests water from the air, turning a jacket into a portable water source. The innovation could help in water-scarce regions and outdoor use.

ChatGPT Crosses Billion Monthly Users Amid Growing AI Skepticism
ChatGPT has become the fastest app to reach one billion monthly active users, surpassing Google Maps. The milestone arrives as public sentiment toward artificial intelligence shows signs of decline.

Ring's Second-Gen Battery Doorbell Plus Brings 2K Video to Head-to-Toe Viewing
Ring's new Battery Video Doorbell Plus offers 2K resolution and head-to-toe viewing. The upgrade marks a significant step forward for wireless doorbells but still requires a subscription.

Robot Vacuums Enter a New Era of Smarter Home Cleaning
Shark and Eufy lead the 2026 robot vacuum market with advanced navigation and self-cleaning features, signaling a shift toward fully autonomous home cleaning.

AI Disruption Demands Boardroom Action Before Crisis Hits
Corporate boards must measure the cost of AI inaction not just adoption. When success hides disruption, challenging assumptions and building disruptive strategies becomes critical.

Raspberry Pi Pico W Gains New Role as USB Wi-Fi Adapter
Makers can now use the Raspberry Pi Pico W as a low-cost USB Wi-Fi adapter, expanding its utility beyond standalone projects.

California Debuts State-Level Tracker for AI-Driven Job Displacement
California launched an AI job loss tracker to collect employer data. The state aims to monitor workforce displacement from automation. The move signals growing government scrutiny.

Inside South Korea's Enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence
South Koreans are the world's most optimistic about AI, with only 16% expressing concern. Government investment and cultural acceptance drive widespread adoption across daily life and industry.

Austria Pushes EU to Lure Anthropic as US Tightens AI Access
Austria is lobbying the EU to host Anthropic after US restrictions on AI access. This signals a shift in global AI competition and could reshape where advanced AI firms locate.

Central Bankers Warn AI Investment Surge Risks Market Collapse
Central bankers warn that the rapid surge in AI investment could trigger a financial crisis, drawing parallels with past tech bubbles and calling for regulatory oversight.

MIT Study Rethinks Ozone Damage Timeline Before CFC Bans
New MIT research suggests ozone layer damage might have been detected decades earlier using modern tools. This reframes the timeline of environmental action before CFC bans took effect.

iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Challenges Camera Phone Leaders
A professional photographer praises Oppo's Find X9 Ultra as a stunning camera phone but admits one rival still outperforms it. The device pushes smartphone photography boundaries.

Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking
Anduril and Meta are developing AR headsets that use eye-tracking and AI to order drone strikes. The systems face technical and attention hurdles before a potential 2028 production.

SpaceX IPO Clouds Starship Reusability Ambitions
SpaceX's IPO filing and Starship test flight highlight a growing tension between investor demands and the company's reusability goals. The path to rapid rocket reuse now looks longer and more uncertain.

Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually
One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology. Taxpayers bear the cost of failures and inefficiencies. Modernization could save billions.

Google's AI Still Struggles to Spell Its Own Name
Google's latest AI models continue to fail at basic spelling, even for the company's own name. The issue highlights deeper limitations in how large language models process text.

Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.