Data breach exposes personal information of 4,000 Roblox developers The original data breach may date as far back as December 2020. | The VergeSensitive information identifying thousands of Roblox creators has been exposed following a data breach impacting attendees at a conference for Roblox developers, which allegedly remained undisclosed by the company for at least two years. As reported by PC Gamer, the leak…

Meta, Google, and OpenAI promise the White House they’ll develop AI responsibly The White House is bringing in AI’s top seven companies Friday to make a series of voluntary promises to protect users. The companies — Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI — have all agreed to a series of asks from the White House to address many of the risks posed by artificial intelligence. The promises consi…

Cowboy insists it’s not the next VanMoof as it raises prices to ‘stay healthy’ The new Cowboy Cruiser. | Image: VanMoofCompany launches cheaper Core e-bike configurations while predicting profitability starting this quarter.  Continue reading…

Reddit takes over one of the biggest protesting subreddits Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeReddit is now in charge of r/malefashionadvice, which for a time was the biggest subreddit still closed in protest of the platform’s API pricing changes. The subreddit is now open, meaning Reddit users can browse content in the community once again, though in a restricted mode, meaning only certain users ca…

The Federal Reserve’s 24/7 payment system could deposit your paycheck instantly Image: Federal Reserve via FlickrYour paycheck could arrive even sooner, thanks to the Federal Reserve’s newly launched payment system. The system, called FedNow, is an instant-payment service that operates on a 24/7 basis — even on holidays. First announced in 2019, FedNow acts as a “common network” between banks and credit unions, making it ea…

AOC is going to stream on Twitch again A screenshot from Ocasio-Cortez’s October 2020 Twitch stream. | The VergeRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is going to stream on Twitch again this weekend. On Thursday, she announced that she’ll be streaming with Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker and “special guests” on Saturday, July 22nd at 7:30PM (presumably ET). Ocasio-Cortez’s debut Twitch stream,…

AMC scraps plan to make the best movie theater seats more expensive Illustration: The VergeNo, getting seats in AMC Theaters will not be like booking tickets for flights, sporting events, or the theater. As previously reported by Bloomberg, the company is done testing ways to offer tiered pricing that would have customers paying extra for more desirable seats at the cinema and less for the ones no one wants. The…

Spider-Man 2’s new story trailer and PS5 bundle are consumed by Venom We knew Peter Parker and Miles Morales would return to fight Kraven and Venom on October 20th, but we had very little hint as to the plot. Now, Sony and Insomniac have released the first full story trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — and it’s an epic one. You can watch it above. Also, Sony has revealed a limited-edition PS5 bundle you can buy …

Epic Games is taking 75 percent off select titles as part of its summer sale The summer promos just keep coming. | Image: Epic GamesIf you were looking to stock up on some PC games, you might want to head on over to the Epic Games Store. That’s because from now until August 3rd at 11AM ET, Epic Games is taking 75 percent off hundreds of titles as a part of its annual summer sale. What’s more, you can earn 10 percent back…

FTC withdraws its in-house challenge to Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suspending its administrative challenge (PDF) seeking to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard. The FTC had taken a two-pronged approach against the $68.7 billion deal, filing this case last December that was scheduled to go before its own administrative judge…

TSMC delays Arizona factory that will eventually build chips for iPhones and AI TSMC is also predicting a 10 percent decline in revenue for 2023 amid falling demand for consumer electronics. | Photo by VCG via Getty ImagesThe world’s biggest chipmaker is pushing back the start of 4nm chip production at its new facility in Phoenix, Arizona, to 2025, blaming labor shortages. Apple has said that it intends to eventually source…

Feast your eyes on the first 11 minutes of the Pokémon Horizons dub Liko and her partner, Sprigatito. | The Pokémon CompanyAhead of its premiere at some point in the near future, The Pokémon Company’s just released a lengthy preview of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the new anime inspired by Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that introduces a pair of new protagonists to replace Ash Ketchum, in addition to a cavalcade of…

The Borderlands movie comes out next year A screenshot from Borderlands 3. | Image: 2KThe Borderlands movie, which has been officially in some sort of development since 2015, will finally be released on August 9th, 2024, according to a post from the movie’s Twitter account. The film is directed by Eli Roth (who also directed horror movies like Hostel and The Green Inferno) and stars Cat…

Samsung Wallet now supports student IDs Samsung Wallet can now be used to access things around campus without needing a physical card. | Image: SamsungSamsung’s now offering new digital student ID support in its own Wallet app. Galaxy users, specifically those who have recent A, S, or Z series devices, will be able to pull up their campus card to access facilities and food at a tap ar…

Here are the best noise-canceling headphone deals we could find The Sennheiser Momentum 4 (right) offer improved noise cancellation and better comfort than the prior model (left). | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeWith more people working from home than they used to, owning a good pair of noise-canceling headphones has become more appealing than ever. However, they can be expensive and difficult to shop for …

Meta is improving Quest VR hand tracking and adding system-level live captions Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeMeta’s newest update for its Quest VR headsets, v56, will add a lot of welcome upgrades, including improved hand tracking, system-level live captions, and the return of livestreaming to Facebook. The improved hand tracking, which Meta is calling Hand Tracking 2.2, focuses on “hands responsiveness” to br…

Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation workers are organizing to form a union Image: The Animation GuildA group of Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation production workers — the staff of different managers, assistants, IT specialists, and coordinators who play vital roles in bringing the studios’ projects to fruition — have announced their intention to form a union with The Animation Guild. Per The Hollywood Reporter…

Dolphin emulator gives up on Steam — but won’t remove Wii decryption key Image: DolphinDon’t wait around for Dolphin to help bring Nintendo GameCube and Wii games to Steam — it’s officially no longer happening. Nearly two months after postponing the release “indefinitely,” the Dolphin Emulator team now says it’s completely given up on the idea. “We are abandoning our efforts to release Dolphin on Steam,” they write. …

Leaked Galaxy Watch 6 specs list a bigger screen and slimmer bezels This is what the Watch 6 Classic could look like. | Image: OnLeaks / MySmartPriceThe upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 could come with a larger display thanks to its slimmed-down bezels. A specs list posted by leaker SnoopyTech (via 9to5Google) suggests that the 40mm Watch 6 will come with a 1.31-inch OLED display, while the 44mm version will feature a 1….

All 500-plus Whole Foods stores will soon let you pay with a palm scan Image: AmazonAmazon is bringing its palm-scanning technology to even more Whole Foods stores. By the end of this year, Amazon says you’ll be able to pay for your purchase using just the palm of your hand at the over 500 Whole Foods locations it has throughout the US. The palm-scanning tech is part of Amazon One, a service that lets you link your…