Results for "The Verge"
889 results found
Amazon Turns to Japan's Bullet Trains for Package Delivery
Amazon Japan now transports packages on Shinkansen bullet trains to cut carbon emissions. The move expands rail-based logistics for faster, greener deliveries.
VCs Warn AI Frenzy Fuels Dangerous Groupthink Among Startups
Top venture capitalists see an AI funding bubble with young founders raising millions easily. They warn of groupthink and inflated valuations in the startup ecosystem.
Microsoft quietly downgrades offline Office features for perpetual license users
Microsoft is reducing functionality in perpetually-licensed Office products, pushing users toward subscriptions. The changes affect offline software used by businesses and consumers who avoid cloud plans.
Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion
Accenture bought Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 billion. The deal adds widely used consumer tools to its portfolio.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Redefines Laptop Display Excellence
A hands-on test of the new Asus gaming laptop reveals a Mini LED screen with near-zero motion blur, setting a new standard for portable gaming visuals.
Alienware Unveils 5K Curved OLED Monitor With Tandem Display Tech
Dell's Alienware brand announced a new 5K curved gaming monitor featuring tandem OLED technology. The display targets high-end gamers and creators seeking extreme resolution and contrast.
Flipper Zero Zig Template Sparks Security Debate
A new Zig template for Flipper Zero raises security concerns. The tool simplifies custom firmware development, sparking debate on ethical use.
Google Chrome's New Encryption Blocks Cookie Theft by Malware
Chrome now encrypts browser cookies at the system level, preventing malware from reading and stealing them to hijack user sessions.
Microsoft tests user removal of AI models in Windows 11 Insider build
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build that lets users uninstall AI models. The experimental build 26300.8553 also adds Start menu and search changes.
Tiny Space Laser Station Aims to Replace Subsea Internet Cables
A new compact optical ground station uses lasers to beam data from space, challenging the vulnerabilities of traditional subsea and terrestrial cables.
Nvidia Enters PC Market With RTX Spark Agentic AI Platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the RTX Spark platform at Computex 2026, aiming to reinvent personal computing with agentic AI. The platform has backing from major PC manufacturers globally.
Meta's Mad Max-Style Tents House AI Servers With Jet Engine Power
Meta is building tent-like data centers across the US that take three months to construct and use jet engines for power, bypassing traditional grid electricity.
New CGo-Free SQLite Port Eliminates C Dependency for Go Developers
A new port of SQLite removes the need for CGo, enabling pure Go builds and easier cross-compilation. This change simplifies deployment for Go developers using embedded databases.
Apple iPhone Ultra Could Finally Make Foldables Mainstream, Analysts Say
Rumors suggest Apple is working on a foldable iPhone Ultra. Analysts believe Apple's software and ecosystem, not just hardware, could push foldables into the mainstream.
Seattle Pauses New Data Centers for One Year to Study AI Impact
Seattle city council committees approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The full council is expected to pass it next week, using the pause to study community impacts of AI infrastructure.
Voice-First AI Interfaces Risk Alienating Silent Users
Tech companies push voice as the default AI interface. Yet many users prefer text or silence. This trend may exclude key demographics and create accessibility issues.
Honor's Phone-Gimbal Hybrid Targets Mobile Videographers
Honor launches a smartphone with a built-in gimbal camera, aiming to attract content creators. The device blends phone functionality with professional stabilization, challenging traditional mobile video limits.
AI Agents Emerge as New Weak Link in Cybersecurity, Zscaler CEO Warns
Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry says AI agents are replacing human users as the biggest security risk. Zero trust architecture is the best defense.
OpenAI Launches Initiative to Automate Bug Fixing for Open Source Projects
OpenAI's Daybreak program introduces Patch the Planet, an initiative using AI to help open source projects identify and patch vulnerabilities faster, addressing a critical gap in software supply chain security.
Seedcamp Hits $1B AUM With $320M in New Funds for Early-Stage Startups
European seed investor Seedcamp closed on $320 million across two funds, reaching $1 billion in assets under management. The firm plans to back seed-stage startups with a focus on AI and deep tech.