Here are the funniest things being auctioned off at Twitter HQ Yup, even the building signs are up for grabs. Providing you’re the one arranging the ‘grabbing’. | Photo by David Odisho/Getty ImagesNow that Elon Musk’s plan to rebrand Twitter to X is in motion, the company is looking to sell a bunch of stuff tied to its previous image in what feels like a comically unhinged estate sale. Hundreds of items fro…

Google Docs and Drive are getting support for eSignatures Users will be able to request full signatures or initials, with the ability to auto-generate a date for when it was signed. | Image: GoogleGoogle is adding native support for eSignatures to Docs and Drive in an attempt to make it easier for users to request signatures and sign documents from within its cloud-based productivity software, the comp…

Samsung is kicking off its One UI 6 beta program EMBARGOED until February 1st 2023 at 1PM ET | Photo by Allison Johnson / The VergeSamsung is launching its beta program for One UI 6, its version of Android that’s based on Android 14. Key features for this next revision are a simplified design and more customization options. On the design front, “many elements have been tweaked to create a more…

Logitech’s new laptop stand and keyboard folds down into a cute little box When set up, the Casa Pop-Up desk looks like any other laptop stand. | Image: LogitechLogitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk is the company’s new attempt to offer a neat and ergonomic desk setup that can be easily folded away at the end of the day. For £179 (around $227, though Logitech is yet to confirm a US release), you get the laptop stand itself, as w…

A Canadian woman says she has gotten over 50 Amazon packages she didn’t order Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeA woman in British Columbia, Canada, has received over 50 Amazon packages that she’s never asked for, as reported by CBC. As a result of getting these shipments, which she hasn’t had the chance to refuse upon arrival, the United Parcel Service (UPS) has sent her customs bills for more than $300. “They keep …

Google’s Arts & Culture app adds AI-generated poem postcards Image: GoogleGoogle has launched a new tool that lets you create AI-generated poem postcards based on a piece of artwork and a subject of your choice. The addition of poem postcards comes as part of Google’s broader redesign of its Arts & Culture app and its rollout of generative AI features across its other services, like text creation in Docs …

TikTok is seemingly making it easier to disclose if your content was generated by AI Illustration: Nick Barclay / The VergeTikTok appears to be working on a new way for creators to disclose if their posts contain AI-generated content. As shared by social media consultant Matt Navarra, a new “AI-generated content” toggle has appeared under the “more options” section before uploading a video. As part of the description for that to…

You can now verify your Threads profile on Mastodon Image: The VergeMeta has rolled out the ability to verify a link to your Threads profile on social media platforms like Mastodon, according to a Threads post from Instagram head Adam Mosseri. To be clear, this isn’t a free way to get a blue checkmark next to your Threads name; you’ll probably need to pay Meta to get one of those. Instead, this n…

Whitney Wolfe Herd is coming to the Code Conference Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble. | Photo: Ramona RosalesBumble founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd is coming to the Code Conference, where she’ll be interviewed on stage by CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin. Wolfe Herd’s company has moved quickly to adopt AI in targeted ways to help daters. Last year, the company o…

Quizlet’s AI study tools think I’m a bad student Quizlet, a tool that helps personalize studying for students, recently released a set of new AI-powered features. Quizlet is one of the many educational platforms embracing generative AI to facilitate learning, despite consternation from teachers when ChatGPT first burst into the scene. I no longer have assignments to read, but to do my job, I …

Disney is ‘actively exploring’ ways to crack down on password sharing Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeMove over, Netflix — Disney might be the next company to carry out a password-sharing crackdown. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is “actively exploring ways to address account sharing.” Iger added that Disney “will begin to update our subscriber agreements with ad…

CNET is deleting old articles to try to improve its Google Search ranking Image: Garret Beard / The VergeTechnology news outlet CNET has deleted thousands of older articles from its site, telling staff the deletions will improve its Google Search ranking, according to an internal memo. The news was first reported by Gizmodo. Gizmodo reports that, since July, thousands of articles have been removed from CNET. In the me…

Disney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensive Illustration by Nick Barclay / The VergeDisney is once again raising the ad-free prices of both Disney Plus and Hulu this fall. Beginning on October 12th, Disney Plus will cost $13.99 per month, while Hulu’s no-ads tier will run $17.99. The ad-sponsored tiers of both services will (for now) each remain $7.99. Perhaps to ease that blow, the comp…

Verizon will soon raise prices on certain unlimited plans — yes, again Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeIf you haven’t changed your Verizon data plan in a few years, take note: starting August 29th, the company is increasing the cost of its “Mix and Match” unlimited plans that debuted in 2018. They had truly confounding names like Go Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, and Above Unlimited. I had some feelings on Ver…

The Continental is at capacity in new trailer for Peacock’s John Wick prequel series Jessica Allain as Lou, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Colin Woodell as Winston, Adam Shapiro as Lemmy. | PeacockWhile the very first teaser for Peacock’s forthcoming The Continental series was rather light on details, the latest trailer definitely makes it seem like the John Wick prequel is going to live up to the films’ action-packed reputation…

A friendly reminder that bigger is not always better when it comes to EVs Image: GMFor no reason at all, today seemed like a good day to reflect on where our obsession with supersized SUVs and trucks has taken us and where it’s headed with the shift to electric vehicles. I’m kidding, of course. Because today was the day that GM unveiled a brand-new Cadillac Escalade — only this one is electric! The Escalade IQ looks …

Supreme Court says Apple can keep its App Store payment rules for now Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Supreme Court has rejected Fortnite publisher Epic’s request to make Apple loosen its App Store rules as a legal battle progresses. As first reported by Bloomberg and Reuters, Justice Elena Kagan declined to vacate a stay on a lower court order about Apple’s anti-steering rules, which limit how iOS app …

Google, OpenAI team up with the White House for cybersecurity challenge Image: The VergeThe Biden administration is partnering with four top artificial intelligence companies to sponsor a new cybersecurity challenge aimed at protecting the US’s critical infrastructure. The “AI Cyber Challenge,” announced at the Black Hat USA conference in Las Vegas Wednesday, is meant to pair experts with AI models produced by Anthr…

Nerf is joining the modern era with the best official blaster ever made The Nerf Pro Stryfe X, the first official Nerf blaster to fire half-length darts.The Nerf Pro Stryfe X blasts short darts — and not a new proprietary one. Continue reading…

Newegg’s ChatGPT-powered review summaries could help you pick your next PC part Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeNewegg’s new AI-generated review summaries could make it easier to sift through user feedback while you search for PC parts and other tech. In addition to providing a short summary of what people are saying about a product, the AI also picks out pros and cons based on user reviews. The feature leverages the…