Netflix faces $170 million lawsuit over Baby Reindeer stalker depiction Fiona Harvey is suing Netflix and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, saying her life has been “destroyed” by the show after being identified as the inspiration for Martha (pictured, portrayed by Jessica Gunning). | Image: NetflixA Scottish woman who says it only took thousands of Reddit and TikTok users “a matter of days” to identify her as the…

What to expect at Apple’s WWDC 2024 Image: The VergeEvery year, Apple’s WWDC comes third after Google’s I/O and Microsoft’s Build developer conferences, and Apple has hardly ever needed to announce a product in response. This time, however, things are different. Over the past month, Apple’s biggest rivals presented bold plans for AI, with Google showing its latest Gemini models an…

Apple’s AI moment is coming Image: Alex Parkin / The VergeStarting this fall, it appears Siri is going to be much more powerful. Whether this is good news or a harbinger of infinite technological frustration depends on how you feel about Siri, AI, virtual assistants, and the whole idea that your devices should be able to do stuff on your behalf. Either way, it seems virtua…

‘Apple Intelligence’ will automatically choose between on-device and cloud-powered AI Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeApple is gearing up to reveal a new AI system on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac next week at WWDC 2024 — and it will be called Apple Intelligence, according to a report from Bloomberg. In addition to providing new “beta” AI features across Apple’s platforms and apps, it will reportedly offer access to a new Cha…

Microsoft explains how its DLSS competitor uses AI to improve any game Illustration: The VergeMicrosoft is launching a new Automatic super resolution (Auto SR) feature on its upcoming Copilot Plus PCs that will compete with upscale technologies like Nvidia’s DLSS. The AI-based Auto SR feature will automatically upscale game resolutions and improve frame rates, and Microsoft is now detailing exactly how it’s differe…

What is ‘nature-based carbon removal’ and is it any better than carbon offsets? Workers plant trees at an ecological afforestation demonstration zone on April 11, 2023. | Photo: Getty ImagesBig tech companies are increasingly turning to nature to do the dirty work of cleaning up their greenhouse gas emissions. The idea is to use plants and ecosystems that naturally absorb CO2 to compensate for industry pollution, a tactic b…

Where the CHIPS Act money has gone Illustration: Alex Castro / The VergeSince the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act last August, eight companies have already received more than half of the planned government direct funding. These companies have collectively received $29.34 billion in funding through the CHIPS Act for semiconductor factories across the country. The law, a $280 …

Seven Samurai is in 4K Photo: Janus FilmsTo celebrate its 70th anniversary, Akira Kurosawa’s black-and-white epic Seven Samurai is coming back to theaters with a new 4K restoration. Arguably the crowning achievement of one of the world’s most lauded filmmakers, the film depicts a small village in the 16th century that is threatened by bandits. To protect themselves f…

Apple might reveal a new ‘Passwords’ app next week Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty ImagesApple is planning to introduce a new app called Passwords to help users manage their login information, according to a report from Bloomberg. The company will reportedly introduce the device at its Worldwide Developers Conference event next week. Apple already lets you save your …

Sounds like Intel’s and AMD’s Copilot Plus PCs won’t have Copilot AI features at launch Image: MicrosoftMicrosoft’s new Windows AI features, like Auto Super Resolution for smoother gaming, aren’t exclusive to Qualcomm — Intel’s Lunar Lake and AMD’s Strix Point chips will have enough AI co-processing performance, too. But when Intel and AMD’s new Copilot Plus PCs arrive this fall, no one is promising they’ll ship with all or even an…

eBay will no longer accept American Express cards over ‘unacceptably high’ fees Illustration: The VergeeBay will no longer accept American Express payments starting August 17th, the company announced on Wednesday. It blames the change on the “unacceptably high fees” for Amex credit card transactions. “Credit card transaction fees continue to rise unabated because of a lack of meaningful competition,” eBay writes in a notice…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk could leave if $56 billion pay package not approved, shareholders warned Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Grzegorz Wajda, Getty ImagesTesla board chair Robyn Denholm is calling on the company’s shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s massive $56 billion pay package or risk driving the billionaire CEO to greener pastures. On June 13th, Tesla shareholders will decide the fate of Musk’s compensation pac…

FTC and DOJ reportedly opening antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly agreed to split duties in investigating potential antitrust violations of Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia, The New York Times reported. The DOJ will lead inquiries into Nvidia, while the FTC will look into the deal between OpenAI and i…

Hairline cracks on iPhone and Apple Watch no longer covered under warranty Despite what the haters say, screen protectors are always a good investment. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The VergeBad news if you spot a tiny crack on your iPhone or Apple Watch display. They’re no longer covered under Apple’s standard warranty, according to a 9to5Mac report. Technically, the standard one-year warranty has never covered “cosmetic d…

Grubhub now delivers Starbucks, too Image: GrubhubGrubhub will partner with Starbucks to deliver beverages and food to US customers starting this month, the food delivery app announced on June 6th. Starbucks will be accessible through the Grubhub mobile app and website in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Illinois first, starting this month before expanding nationwide by August. Custome…

Netflix’s latest redesign aims to simplify your homepage Image: NetflixNetflix is testing a big homepage redesign on its TV app. The new look replaces the static tiles containing the shows and movies you want to watch with boxes that extend as soon as your remote lands on them. It’s a change from how Netflix’s existing homepage works, which currently surfaces a title’s trailer and other information at…

UN calls on tech and media to stop taking fossil fuel ad money — but gets nothing in response United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a special address on climate action at the American Museum of Natural History on World Environment Day in New York on June 5th, 2024. | Photo: Getty ImagesUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for an end to fossil fuel advertising yesterday in a fiery call to action fo…

Best Buy is shutting down its Samsung repair program It’s getting harder to get a Samsung phone fixed. | Image: Best BuyIt’s been an interesting couple of weeks for people who want ways to get their Samsung phone fixed, between revelations about the company’s onerous repair shop contracts and a failed iFixit contract renegotiation. To add to that, Best Buy’s Geek Squad is in the middle of shutting…

Suicide Squad left a $200 million hole in WBD’s video game division Image: Warner Bros. GamesWarner Bros. Discovery took a $200 million hit after the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the troubled looter shooter released in February — and now we have a sense of what went wrong. A new report from Bloomberg details some of the studio’s struggles behind the scenes, including inexperience with the mu…

Fractal is making another gaming PC case with a wood panel This entire setup is the definition of sleek. | Image: FractalWhen I asked for more PC cases with wood panels, I didn’t realize we’d get another one so soon; on Wednesday, gaming PC case maker Fractal announced its next two small form-factor cases, one of which includes a slatted wooden panel— but it’s also expanding its product line up to inclu…