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Apple is reportedly working on ‘LLM Siri’ to compete with ChatGPT

Apple is reportedly working on ‘LLM Siri’ to compete with ChatGPT / A more conversational Siri could arrive in 2026, according to Bloomberg. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Nov 21, 2024, 10:01… Read more

It will soon be easier than ever for Android apps to stay signed in on a new phone

Transferring your data from your old Android device to a new one will soon be less daunting, thanks to “Restore Credentials,” a new developer feature for Android which can keep you logged into your apps when you make the switch. While some apps already did this, Google is making it easier for developers to include… Read more

The company that sold cameras with ‘terrible’ security flaw has a new problem

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing more than $700,000 in fines against Eken, a Hong Kong-based video doorbell manufacturer whose products were found to be susceptible to hackers, for an unrelated rules violation discovered during the commission’s ongoing investigation. The commission began investigating Eken after Consumer Reports found in February 2024 that its products,… Read more

Steam is adding support, and more rules, for ‘season pass’ content

Steam is adding support, and more rules, for ‘season pass’ content / Valve says video game developers ‘shouldn’t offer a Season Pass’ if they aren’t ready to clearly communicate what’s included in the DLC. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent… Read more

Google reportedly cancels Pixel Tablet 2 and might quit the category — again

Yesterday Android Headlines reported that Google had canceled its development of the Pixel Tablet 3 — even before announcing a second-gen model. Well, today Android Authority is saying that it’s in fact the second-generation Pixel Tablet that has been canned, meaning that the device released last year will apparently be a one-off and that Google… Read more

Star Wars Outlaws’ first expansion brings Lando into the game

Star Wars Outlaws’ first expansion brings Lando into the game / Ubisoft’s open-world adventure is also getting a big update that makes stealth less frustrating. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Nov 21, 2024, 6:10… Read more

A new ‘ultra-secure’ phone carrier says it can make you harder to track

A new cell phone carrier is launching with an interesting pitch: it says it will offer secure cell service that limits how much personal data users give up, as reported earlier by 404 Media. The service, called Cape, is geared toward “high-risk” individuals like politicians, journalists, activists, and others. Cape is a mobile virtual network… Read more

Threads tweaks its algorithm to focus on people you follow

Threads tweaks its algorithm to focus on people you follow / You’ll start seeing less content from people you don’t follow — and more from the people you do. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Nov… Read more

Wicked is a dazzling reminder of how good movie musicals can be

It’s become strangely common for studios to downplay the fact that their musicals are movies filled with people singing and dancing. But there was really no way for Universal to hide how much of a theater geek’s fever dream its long-gestating Wicked adaptation was going to be. Like the show and the novel it is… Read more

Apple Pay, Cash App, and other digital wallets will be regulated more like banks now

Major digital payment providers will soon be subject to bank-like supervision from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). On Thursday, the CFPB issued a final rule that will regulate digital payment apps that process over 50 million transactions each year, covering services like Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayPal, Cash App, and others. The new rule… Read more

This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table

Geek Club and CircuitMess have created a functional replica of one of Rick and Morty’s most tragic characters — the Butter Bot — with new capabilities so the bot is more than just a breakfast butler. With a camera, working treads, and AI capabilities, this Butter Bot can navigate the world, recognize your face, and… Read more

This digital D&D watch lets you roll a fireball from your wrist

Dice hoarding is a common hobby among Dungeons and Dragons players, but I’m betting most won’t have a digital watch in their collection. Alongside displaying the time, day, and date, the Timestop D-20 includes all the dice-rolling features you need to play tabletop roleplaying games directly from your wrist at the push of a button…. Read more

Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag

Perfect is a high bar to live up to, but it’s the word I used to describe my experience with Peak Design’s first backpack eight years ago. That 20-liter Everyday Backpack aimed at techies and camera nerds was so popular with Verge staff that we would often get our bags mixed up when gathered together… Read more

Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs

Honda set up a demonstration facility in Japan to show off its plans to mass-produce solid-state batteries at lower costs, which could be crucial to unlocking higher-range, longer-lasting electric vehicles for the future. Solid-state batteries have been elusive for many companies due to the complexity of scaling up production. The technology swaps out the liquid… Read more

Nvidia says its Blackwell AI chip is ‘full steam’ ahead

Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company on the back of AI chips, passing Microsoft and Apple along the way, and in today’s Q3 2025 earnings, the company suggested its record AI revenue and profits are only the beginning. While The Information recently reported that its new flagship Blackwell AI servers might have cooling… Read more