Apple Intelligence bug bounty invites researchers to test its privacy claims Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeApple is inviting investigations into the Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system that powers more computationally intensive Apple Intelligence requests. The company is also expanding its bug bounty program to offer payouts of up to $1,000,000 for people who discover PCC vulnerabilities. The company has boasted about …

Scout Motors mounts an electric comeback with new SUV and truck concepts Image: Scout MotorsThis is how you revive an iconic brand. Continue reading…

A new iMessage safety feature prompts kids to report explicit images to Apple Illustration: The VergeApple is adding a new child safety feature that lets kids send a report to Apple when they are sent photos or videos with nudity, according to The Guardian. After reviewing anything received, the company can report messages to law enforcement. The new feature expands on Apple’s Communication Safety feature, which uses on-d…

Venom: The Last Dance stays firmly in its ridiculous lane Image: SonySony’s third Venom feature feels like another throwback to when comic book movies kept things short and silly. Continue reading…

Google Photos will soon show you if an image was edited with AI Google’s Magic Editor added several questionable items to this scene. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeThere’s no putting the genie back in the bottle when it comes to generative AI forever shaking our trust in photos, but the tech industry has a responsibility to at least be as transparent as possible when these tools are used. To that end, Go…

Bluesky is working on a subscription, but it won’t give you a blue check Image: BlueskyBluesky is working on a premium subscription that will add features like higher-quality video uploads and some profile customization options. Unlike the premium subscription offered by X, however, Bluesky’s paid tier won’t boost the visibility of your posts, nor will it give your account a “verified” status. Bluesky, in a post on i…

Satechi’s 3-in-1 wireless charging pad is now faster Satechi’s magnetic charging pad gets a Qi2 upgrade and a small price bump. | Image: SatechiSatechi has announced an updated version of its Trio Wireless Charging Pad that increases the power delivery to smartphones to 15W through an upgraded Qi2 charger. The new Satechi Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad now also supports 5W fast charging for the Ap…

Elon Musk’s $1 million election stunt is probably illegal Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesThe Department of Justice sent America PAC — the political action committee Elon Musk set up to help reelect former President Donald Trump — a letter warning that Musk’s $1 million lottery targeting swing state voters may be illegal. It’s the latest government attempt to regulate Musk, but it may go …

Razer added RGB lighting to its Barracuda X wireless headphones The Razer Barracuda X Chroma headphones feature size zones of customizable RGB lighting. | Image: RazerRazer has announced a new version of its Barracuda X wireless gaming headset that adds a glowing Razer logo and a ring of color-changing LEDs outlining each earcup. The new Barracuda X Chroma headphones are now available for preorder in a black…

Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K CPU is one step forward, one step back for PC gaming Image: IntelIntel’s flagship Core Ultra 200S-series processor runs more efficiently, but PC gaming performance is disappointing. Continue reading…

How the US could sabotage global climate goals Illustrations by Alex Castro / The VergeGovernments face a deadline in early 2025 to update their national climate plans, 10 years after the adoption of the landmark Paris accord. Before that can happen, Americans will face a crucial decision on Election Day that will have consequences for the whole world. If the US misses that deadline under a…

Apple teases ‘week’ of Mac announcements starting on Monday Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeApple may not be doing a formal product event this October, but Apple SVP Greg Joswiak is teasing a “week” of Mac announcements starting on Monday morning. Rumors have been swirling about announcements of updated Macs. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has been all over them, saying in an early October Power On n…

Verizon’s updated family-tracking app adds SOS alerts Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeVerizon has relaunched its family-tracking app with a Safe Walk SOS feature, allowing users to share their real-time location with emergency contacts and send notifications when they arrive safely. Users can also access a silent SOS button that will alert contacts if they need help. The new Verizon Family a…

Hallmark has new greeting cards for the lazy gift giver who cares There’s a banner printed on the top of the card that tells you there’s a gift card inside. | Image: HallmarkHallmark announced new physical greeting cards that include digital gift cards inside. The “Gift Card Greetings” line means you can hand someone a real card, paired with the convenience of not needing to tape on an extra piece of plastic. …

Now you can launch Snapchat’s camera from your iPhone’s lock screen Image: SnapchatStarting this week, Snapchat is introducing a faster way for iPhone users to take snaps when they’re in a rush. iPhones running iOS 18 or later can replace the flashlight or native camera shortcuts at the bottom of the lock screen with shortcuts to Snapchat’s camera. With the new shortcuts, you can launch the Snapchat camera dire…

Minecraft is losing VR support next year Image: MinecraftMinecraft will officially stop supporting all virtual reality headsets after March 2025, according to an update posted to the Bedrock changelog. The update means Minecraft will no longer support devices like the Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headsets, or the Meta Quest (through Quest Link), as reported earlier by UploadVR. L…

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Nvidia’s streaming service tomorrow Image: ActivisionActivision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is launching on Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming service on Friday, October 25th — the same day it launches on all other platforms. It’s the first time a Call of Duty game is launching day one on GeForce Now, which follows Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023 and a deal…

Google Calendar gets a redesign and dark mode Google Calendar on the web’s new dark mode started rolling out to users on October 23rd. | Image: GoogleGoogle is finally introducing a dark mode to the web version of Google Calendar and rolling out a “refreshed user interface.” The new UI will include buttons, dialog boxes, and sidebars that are “more modern and accessible” with improved typef…

Why AI companies are dropping the doomerism Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty ImagesThe latest AI manifesto, from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, says a lot about the industry’s current moment. Continue reading…

Automatic emergency braking is getting better at preventing crashes Photo by Selcuk Acar / Anadolu via Getty ImagesAutomatic emergency braking (AEB) isn’t perfect, but the technology is improving, according to a recent study conducted by AAA. The research comes on the heels of a new federal rule requiring all vehicles to have the most robust version of AEB by 2029. AAA wanted to see how newer vehicles with AEB f…