Meta is incorrectly marking real photos as ‘Made by AI’ Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeMultiple photographers are complaining that Meta is wrongly adding its “Made by AI” label to real photos they’ve taken, TechCrunch reports. Several photographers have shared examples over the past few months, with Meta recently marking a photo former White House photographer Pete Souza took of a basketball …

Vampire is the word in Nosferatu’s new teaser trailer Our ideas about vampires have evolved significantly since F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror debuted on the silver screen, but the first teaser trailer for Robert Eggers’ remake makes it seem like it’s going to be a moody, haunting return to the undead basics. Set in 19th-century Germany, Nosferatu tells the tale of how an unsuspecti…

SteelSeries refurbished Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset is down to just $179.99 I’ve tried dozens of gaming headsets and still haven’t found one I like more than the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeI’ve run through an alarming number of gaming headsets over the years from almost every brand you can think of — including Razer, Turtle Beach, HyperX, Logitech, and Corsair — but none impre…

iPhone mirroring is now available for developers to try Image: AppleApple released new developer betas for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia on Monday, and spokesperson Fred Sainz confirmed on Friday that the company planned to introduce the ability for users to mirror their iPhone on their Mac. Sainz also said the iOS 18 beta would include new SharePlay screen sharing capabilities. The new feature, which Ap…

Netflix’s Greg Peters on a new culture memo and where ads, AI, and games fit in Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: NetflixThe co-CEO who replaced co-founder Reed Hastings details the company’s new culture memo, its ad ambitions, and what’s next for Netflix. Continue reading…

SwitchBot’s cheap universal remote can control your smart home, too The SwitchBot Universal Remote can control infrared, Bluetooth, and even Matter-compatible smart home devices. | Image: SwitchBotSwitchBot’s new screen-equipped universal remote can take control of more than just your home entertainment center. With support for Bluetooth and Matter, the remote should also operate smart home devices without users…

Dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks vandalized by someone who really doesn’t like Elon Musk Screenshot: WPLG Local 10 NewsElon Musk may have just won approval for a $56 billion pay package from his adoring supporters, but someone in Fort Lauderdale is clearly not a fan of the controversial CEO. Last week, dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks were defaced with the words “Fuck Elon” in black spray paint, according to InsideEVs citing local news r…

Major record labels sue AI company behind ‘BBL Drizzy’ Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty ImagesA group of record labels including the big three — Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records — are suing two of the top names in generative AI music making, alleging the companies violated their copyright “en masse.” The two AI companies, Suno and Udio, use text p…

Shopify’s AI ‘Sidekick’ chatbot for merchants is now in early access A promotional image for Shopify’s Sidekick chatbot. | Image: ShopifyShopify’s new AI “Sidekick” chatbot is officially launching in early access, the company said as part of its “2024 Summer Edition” updates announced on Monday. Sidekick, which the company first revealed last year, functions as a support chatbot for merchants, helping them do th…

How to make an EV tire that won’t pollute the environment Enso’s eco-friendly tire. | Image: EnsoCongratulations, world. We’ve done it. Since passing the Clean Air Act in the 1970s, we’ve reduced cancer-causing particulate emissions from our cars and other sources dramatically, a change that has added years to our lives. That’s the good news. The bad news is that we can now spend more time focusing on …

Apple is first company charged with violating EU’s DMA rules Apple is once again the focus of the EU’s competition policy. | Cath Virginia / The VergeApple’s App Store “steering” policies violate the EU’s Digital Markets Act meant to encourage competition, said regulators in their preliminary ruling Monday. The European Commission has also opened a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iO…

Twitch banned Dr Disrespect after viewing messages sent to a minor, say former employees Dr Disrespect at a golf tournament in January 2024. | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty ImagesTwitch abruptly banned one of its biggest stars — Herschel “Guy” Beahm, better known by his persona Dr Disrespect — in 2020 without a word of explanation. Now, four years after Beahm’s permanent ban, two former Twitch employees have come forward to describ…

Today is your last chance to sign up for a seven-day Max trial If you weren’t able to catch the season two premiere of House of Dragon last weekend, now is your chance. | Image: Ollie Upton / HBOThere’s no denying that streaming services just keep getting more expensive, with Peacock and Max being the latest streamers to raise prices across their ad-free plans. We’re also seeing a number of services — inclu…

The new Final Cut Pro hooked me on iPad video editing For the past two weeks, I’ve been editing in the newest version of Final Cut Pro for the iPad. For many professionals, the original release of this app last year missed the mark. Its tools have just been too limited to use on a daily basis. The new version doesn’t necessarily change that — but despite my many frustrations, I’m finally discoverin…

I regret buying the PSVR 2 Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeFor months, I’ve been thinking about selling my PlayStation VR2. After a damning scoop, I’m finally ready to let it go. Months ago, I stashed the PSVR 2 away in a closet. I hadn’t played it for a very long time, but I hoped Sony might release new games that would make me want to bring it back out. Based o…

The new and improved Windows PCs are finally here Image: The VergeHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 43, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about memexes and telepathy and John Lennon’s wristwatch, watching Presumed …

Even Elden Ring’s game director knows Erdtree is too hard Image: Bandai NamcoBut he thinks players will be able to handle it. Continue reading…

Typing to AI assistants might be the way to go The superior way to ask Siri to set a timer when you’re not at home or in the car. | Photo by Victoria Song / The VergeThere’s a time and place for everything. In the privacy of my own home, I’ve got no problem saying “hey” to Google, Alexa, Siri, Meta, and on occasion, Bixby. But out in public? Where other people can perceive me? I’d rather cra…

Inside Netflix’s bet on advanced video encoding Image: The Verge, NetflixHow cutting-edge codecs and obsessive tweaks have helped Netflix to stay ahead of the curve — until now. Continue reading…

AT&T is still on the hook for offering landline service in California Image: The VergeAT&T can’t pull the plug on landline service for customers across California. In a ruling on Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected AT&T’s request to release it from its obligations as a Carrier of Last Resort (COLR), as reported earlier by Ars Technica and CBS News. AT&T has had a COLR designation i…