Adobe created a symbol to encourage tagging AI-generated content Image: AdobeAdobe and other companies have established a symbol that can be attached to content alongside metadata, establishing its provenance, including whether it was made with AI tools. The symbol, which Adobe calls an “icon of transparency,” can be added via Adobe’s photo and video editing platforms like Photoshop or Premiere and eventually…

The best October Prime Day deals under $25 Yes, you can even get a smart speaker for less than 25 bucks. | Image: AmazonAmazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here. There’s arguably no better deal than one that makes a handy, low-cost item drop to a price that falls into impulse-buy territory. While big tic…

The best laptop deals for October Prime Day Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeAmazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway, for more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here. For this fall Prime Day event, laptops of all shapes and sizes are on sale. If you’re looking for a good bargain but aren’t sure where to start, we’ve filtered out all of the be…

Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro have fallen to their best price ever Apple products can be shockingly resistant to price drops — something that’s especially true of the company’s ever-popular AirPods lineup. Fortunately, that does not seem to be the case right now, given you can pick up the latest AirPods and the new AirPods Pro with USB-C on Amazon for $89 ($40 off) and $189 ($60 off), respectively. That’s the b…

The slim PS5 is still huge Image: SonySony just announced a redesigned PS5 that’s smaller, lighter, slimmer, and available with a detachable disc drive. The original PS5 is a beast — the biggest game console in modern history — so I was curious just how much smaller the new model might be compared to the old one. I won’t leave you in suspense. I dropped the measurements o…

The Fall of the House of Usher is Mike Flanagan’s most ambitious horror story yet Image: NetflixFlanagan’s latest Netflix series returns to horror-tinged family drama, but with a larger scope. Continue reading…

Google is already bringing back the software features it removed because of Sonos’ lawsuit Photo by Dan Seifert / The VergeGoogle is moving quickly to restore some of the features and functionality it previously removed from multiple products in response to Sonos’ patent infringement case. After its victory in federal court on Friday, the company plans to undo the restrictions it implemented on speaker groups. “We recently made a cha…

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on ramping up R1T production and competing with the Cybertruck Photo illustration by Alex Parkin / The VergeThe Rivian founder kicked off last month’s Code Conference with a conversation about supply chain challenges, the company’s Amazon deal, and whether the R1T will compete with the Cybertruck. Continue reading…

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Judge blasts Sonos for abusing patent system and throws out $32.5 million win against Google Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeSo far in the patent infringement legal tussle between Sonos and Google, the former has notched several wins. But a ruling issued Friday has suddenly reversed that momentum, and Sonos has now been dealt a major setback. US District Judge William Alsup tossed out the company’s $32.5 million jury verdict win against…

The OnePlus Open foldable could be arriving in the US as soon as next week The OnePlus Open, a rebadged Oppo folding phone. | Image: WinFutureGerman tech site WinFuture shared leaked marketing shots of the the OnePlus Open today and claims it will arrive in the US on October 19th for around $1,700. The pictures show OnePlus’ rebadged Oppo Find N3 is more Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 than Pixel Fold — it’s taller than it is …

The best October Prime Day deals under $50 A few of Amazon’s newest gadgets, like the third-gen Echo Show 5, are under $50. | Image: AmazonSo far, we’ve seen some pretty good deals during Amazon’s fall Prime Day event, from noise-canceling headphones to laptops. Many of these gadgets are not particularly cheap, however, so unless you have a few hundred lying around, a lot of these deals …

The best anti-Prime Big Deal Day deals Sony’s WF-1000XM5, our favorite pair of wireless earbuds, are on sale. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeDespite what the name might suggest, Amazon’s fall Prime Day event isn’t just a day filled with deals for Prime members. Thanks to competing sales from retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, everybody can take advantage of steep discounts witho…

The best Prime Day earbud and headphone deals Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeWe’re moving deeper into fall and inching towards the holidays, which means enticing discounts on wireless earbuds and headphones are starting to become more frequent. Amazon’s October Prime Day 2023 is a great opportunity to nab enticing deals on products from Apple, Beats, Bose, Google, Samsung, Sony, and other …

The best Prime Day smart home deals The new Deebot X2 Omni robot vacuum launched last week and is already on sale. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeIt’s another Prime Day — or a Prime Big Deal Day in Amazon parlance — which means another day to save a dollar or two on some great new gear for your smart home. Whether you’re looking for a robot helper to clean your floo…

How the attacks in Israel are changing Threads Image: The VergeThis is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign up here. Today, after a long weekend of awful terrorist violence in Israel, let’s talk about the shifting landscape for social networks amid the current crisis — and consider the path ahead for Meta’s Thr…

The best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Prime Day Prime day is here and so are wearable discounts. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeNow that product launch season is fully underway, it’s a good time of year to find deals and discounts on your favorite smartwatches and fitness trackers. Especially if you don’t mind getting last year’s models. This year’s updates have been pretty iter…

Telly has a plan to build the best TV ever — and give it away for free Image: Samar Haddad / The VergeIlya Pozin, the CEO of a TV startup called Telly, has a plan to take over your living room. The first is to build the best TV ever because he’s convinced that your TV is the most important device in your house and is being criminally underutilized as manufacturers cut every imaginable cost in the name of selling th…

What’s this? Jack Skellington is coming to Fortnite for Halloween Some special guests are coming to Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. The battle royale’s item shop is being updated in the coming weeks with a trio of season-appropriate characters: Alan Wake, Michael Myers, and Jack Skellington. They’ll join some new and returning Fortnite characters who will be available during the holiday. Here…

Google wants to be at the center of all your climate change decisions Illustration: The VergePeople shopping for electric vehicles, heat pumps, or air conditioning units will see enhanced search results on Google in a series of updates company hopes will help people live more sustainable, climate-friendly lives. The tech giant unveiled the new updates alongside a host of expanded AI tools for people and policymake…