Red-Hot DeFi Platform Usual Faces Backlash as Protocol Update Triggers Sell-Off An unexpected change in the redemption mechanism of the protocol’s yield-generating token caught investors off-guard, throwing the DeFi community into disarray.

Tesla recalls 200,000 vehicles with faulty on-board computers Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesTesla issued a recall for over 200,000 electric vehicles due to an issue with its latest computer hardware that can short circuit and disable some safety features including the rearview camera. Tesla submitted the recall on January 6th, which acknowledges faulty computers are in some of the most rece…

Fortnite Festival is turning into Rock Band with local multiplayer Image: Epic GamesFortnite Festival, the game’s Rock Band-like music mode where you play along with real songs, is getting local multiplayer for up to four people on PlayStation and Xbox on January 14th. Currently, you can only play Fortnite Festival multiplayer online, but with this change, you’ll be able to get your former Rock Band back togeth…

How Elon Musk’s xAI is quietly taking over X Illustration by Laura Normand / The VergeWhen Elon Musk launched his own AI startup, xAI, he touted a key advantage over his competitors: access to the vast trove of data from his newly acquired social media platform Twitter. By implementing new API fees on the network he quickly renamed X, Musk locked out other AI companies, maintaining exclusi…

Automattic cuts WordPress contribution hours, blames WP Engine Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeAutomattic, the company that runs WordPress.com, is scaling back its contributions to the WordPress open-source project, according to an announcement on Thursday. The company says it’s decreasing contributions to “match” the amount of time companies like WP Engine spend on the ecosystem, further escalating the ten…

Meta disbands diversity team and says DEI has become ‘charged’ Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeMeta is eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs because of the “legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts” in the US, according to a memo to employees seen by Axios. Meta will also roll back representation goals and end its “diverse slate approac…

Amazon’s latest Blu-ray promo nets you three movies for just $33 The Blu-ray version of the second Dune film normally runs $33.99, but it’s currently available for a third of that price. | Warner Bros.If you’re looking for indoor activities to keep you entertained this winter, you might want to check out Amazon’s ongoing Blu-ray sale. Now through January 20th, you can pick up three 4K Blu-ray titles for $33 w…

TikTok still seems headed for a ban after its Supreme Court arguments Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesAfter the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a law that could ban TikTok, it looks like one of its last possible lifelines is unlikely to save it from the impending ouster. TikTok will be banned from the US unless either the Supreme Court blocks the law from taking effect before the January 19th…

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Bargain Hunting Faces Crucial Jobs Report Test Your day-ahead look for Jan. 10, 2025

‘Razzlekhan’ Drops Video As Rapper Prepares for Prison in Bitfinex Hack The self-described “misfits anthem” emerges as the 18-month sentence nears for her role in laundering the crypto horde that now would be worth $11 billion.

The smart glasses era is here — I got a first look Smart glasses were everywhere on the show floor this year. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeAt CES, the next generation of eyewear was everywhere. It’s just no one seems to agree on why we want it or what’s the best approach. It’s the second day of CES, and I’m waiting in a line to see my tenth pair of smart glasses. I honestly don’…

The Verge Awards at CES 2025 Image: Samar Haddad for The VergeFluffy robots, portable TVs, and vacuums with arms and legs. This is what we come to CES for. Read the full story at The Verge.

Alibaba supplier asking me to pay through bank transfer? Bit of background: My first purchase from them was in july, I had originally found them through aliexpress where they are reputable and have a large amount of sales. The first order was through alibaba, but now I got the message from them that they are closing it and other clients of theirs just pay through bank transfer. The first order went f…

Apple Now Selling Discontinued iPhone 15 Pro Refurbs in Europe Apple today started selling refurbished iPhone 15 Pro models in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, offering the discontinued iPhones at a discount for the first time since their 2023 launch. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are available in the above countries with a 15% discount compared to the equivalent brand new models. Apple began s…

EU’s MiCA Rules Will Likely Boost Euro Denominated Stablecoins, JPMorgan Says Under the new regulations only compliant stablecoins can be used as trading pairs in regulated markets, the report said.

Sentiment Readings Favor Dogecoin Gains as Cardano’s ADA Leads Market Bump Social sentiment supports growth in dogecoin as AI Agent tokens rebounded on Friday.

Bitcoin Registers 14 Green Hourly Candles, Longest Streak Since 2017 K33 Research suggests this type of price action has only occurred a few times since 2017.

Tesla’s redesigned Model Y is here — but not in the US or Europe Image: TeslaTesla has officially revealed the latest version of its Model Y crossover following images leaking online that teased the EV’s redesign. Codenamed “Juniper,” the Model Y 2025 refresh is now live on Tesla’s website in China and other Asia-Pacific markets with deliveries expected to begin in March. It’s the most significant update to t…

Panasonic came back for TV glory at CES 2025 The company hasn’t been back in the US TV market for long, but the Z95B OLED proves that Panasonic can hang with Sony, LG, and Samsung at the very high end. Panasonic returned to the US TV market last year, and only a matter of months later, I’ve convinced myself that its latest flagship OLED is the best TV of CES 2025. It’s an impressive resurg…

Both iPhone 17 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Three 48MP Cameras Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera, making them the first iPhone models to have a rear camera system entirely made up of 48-megapixel lenses, claims a new rumor out of China. According to the Weibo account Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 17 Pro camera specs will include a 1/…