Samsung’s new image-generating AI tool is a little too good AI definitely nailed the right surly energy for this orange cat.The pirate ship in Elliott Bay was one thing, but it was a little blurry bee that sent me over the edge. Samsung would very much like us (and its shareholders) to know that its new phones are the AI-est phones that ever AI-ed, and the Fold 6 that I’m testing comes with a new tool ca…

The best Prime Day tech deals you can still get Image: Shira Inbar for The VergeAmazon’s annual sales might be entering its final day, but there are still plenty of earbuds, TVs, robot vacuums, and other gems to go around. Continue reading…

Mercedes-Benz’s 400kW EV chargers are coming to Starbucks Image: Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz and Starbucks are teaming up to install fast electric vehicle chargers at 100 coffee-slinging locations on Interstate 5, which runs along the West Coast from Canada to Mexico. The new stations will be part of the German automaker’s $1 billion plan to build 2,000 new EV charging hubs across the globe. Its first s…

The Biden administration wants to find more sustainable construction materials Steel in a scrapyard to be recycled into new steel.  | Photo by Roger Ball/Worldsteel via Getty ImagesThe Biden administration announced $160 million in grants to projects meant to measure the climate impact of new-fangled construction materials. The grants cover a spectrum of potential alternatives from hemp-based products to bamboo, recycled s…

Nintendo’s speedrunning collection made me see NES classics in a new way Image: NintendoThere are few things I know better than Super Mario Bros. 3. Over the last few decades, I’ve replayed the game across basically every Nintendo platform, exploring its levels over and over, searching out each and every secret. But there’s one thing I never paid attention to: the timer. I’ve always taken a slow, methodical approach …

Tinder can now pick your dating profile picture for you It’s not immediately clear what Tinder’s Photo Selector feature looks for in a “good” selfi. | Image: TinderTinder is releasing an AI-powered feature that supposedly makes it easier for users to select better photos for their dating profiles. The dating app says its new Photo Selector tool aims to “take out the guesswork” when picking your most …

Larian Studios teases all the new features coming in the next Baldur’s Gate 3 patch Image: Larian StudiosIn a new community update, Larian Studios has shared a brief overview of all the things it’s working on for the next Baldur’s Gate 3 patch. Larian has previously announced that patch 7, due out in September, will include the release of official mod support and the introduction of a toolkit that will allow players the ability…

The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024 The Apple Watch and a bunch of Android smartwatches are discounted for Prime Day. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeAmazon Prime Day 2024 is here and, with it, a whole bunch of deals on Apple Watches, Android smartwatches, or even just a regular ol’ fitness tracker. Fall product launches are right around the corner, but if you’re on a…

You can escape this Royal Caribbean cruise aboard a virtual train ride On the Utopia of the Seas you can experience train dining without the bumps and spilled drinks. | Image: Royal CaribbeanThe new 5,668-passenger Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas is docked in Florida, where sites like Cruise Critic have gotten a preview of the amenities before it enters service on July 19th. That includes a unique experience cal…

Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson is guilty of fraud Katie Couric (L) and Ozy CEO and Co-Founder Carlos Watson speak onstage during Ozy Fest 2017 | Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Ozy Fusion Fest 2017Carlos Watson and the now-shuttered Ozy Media startup he cofounded were found guilty of fraud by a federal jury on Tuesday, as reported earlier by The New York Times. Over the course of a sever…

The Netflix app for Quest headsets is no more Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeNetflix has discontinued its streaming app for Quest headsets, Upload VR reports. The good news for Quest owners is that Meta recently added support for Netflix in the Quest browser, complete with 1080p streaming. Netflix hadn’t significantly updated its VR app since porting it to the Quest in 2019. It neve…

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals we’ve found on laptops Photo by Monica Chin / The VergeSearching for a good laptop deal on Amazon, even on Prime Day can feel overwhelming, especially with all the styles, hardware options, brands, display resolutions — how do you know you’re getting a good deal on any of it? Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals we could find on clamshell laptops, convertibles, MacB…

J.D. Vance is anti-Big Tech, pro-crypto Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImagesThe former tech investor likes the FTC’s Lina Khan and wants to break up Google, citing its liberal bias. Continue reading…

Generac launches its first electric vehicle charger The Generac EV charger starts at $649. | Image: GeneracGenerac — a power and energy management company known for its gas-powered home backup generators — has released its first electric vehicle charger. The new charger joins the company’s home battery solution in its move toward clean energy. Generac also owns Ecobee, a smart thermostat company….

Twisters doesn’t mention climate change to avoid saying anything ‘message-oriented’ Image: UniversalThough Universal’s Twisters is set to drop as the US deals with a massive heatwave, wildfires, and the aftermath of multiple deadly storms, the movie goes out of its way to avoid mentioning climate change because its director didn’t want to make audiences uncomfortable. It would have made sense if Twisters — a film about storm ch…

The app that promised to ‘use AI to weed out daters with STI’ has been shut down Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeHeHealth’s AI-powered Calmara app claimed, “Our innovative AI technology offers rapid, confidential, and scientifically validated sexual health screening, giving you peace of mind before diving into intimate encounters,” but now it’s shut down after an inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The app …

Google is ending an experiment that let you annotate search results Image: GoogleGoogle is ending a months-old experiment that let people attach colorful notes to search results, the company confirmed to 9to5Google. Google announced the Notes experiment for Search Labs in November. If you had opted in to Notes, you could see and add annotations featuring text and images to links in search results in the Google a…

Instagram now lets you add up to 20 songs to your Reels Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The VergeInstagram will now let you add up to 20 audio tracks to your Reels, according to an update spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. When you add different tracks to a reel, Instagram will label the audio mix as belonging to you, allowing other users to share and reuse it. Before this update, you …

Here’s a very clear real-world look at Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold Image: NCCThere have been leaks aplenty in recent weeks showing every angle of Google’s Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. But so far, the company’s second-generation foldable phone has managed to keep better cover ahead of next month’s product event. So much for that! As reported by Android Authority, new regulatory photos from Taiwan’s National Com…

Puerto Rico files $1 billion suit against fossil fuel companies An aerial view of the flooded neighborhood of Juana Matos in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Cataño, Puerto Rico, on Friday, September 22nd, 2017. | Photo: Getty ImagesPuerto Rico filed suit against fossil fuel companies this week, alleging that the oil and gas giants have misled the public about climate change and delayed a transition to cl…