OpenAI’s ‘ship-mas’ starts with $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription Image: OpenAIOpenAI is creating a new, more expensive tier for its flagship chatbot ChatGPT, and is bringing its “reasoning” model series out of preview with an update. The company is releasing the full version of its o1 model (replacing o1-preview), which was initially released as a limited preview in September (code-named ‘Strawberry’). The ne…

Stop using generative AI as a search engine Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, TurboSquidA fake presidential pardon explains why you can’t trust robots with the news. Read the full story at The Verge.

James Gunn wants DC Studios to be able to make a little bit of everything Max / Warner Bros.Between its reanimated corpses and humanoid animals, HBO’s new Creature Commandos series doesn’t really look or sound anything like Warner Bros.’ other upcoming projects featuring characters from DC’s comics. But DC Studios co-head James Gunn says that’s by design and part of his plan to make the studio a place where any kind o…

OpenAI’s 12 days of ‘ship-mas:’ all the new announcements Image: The VergeOpenAI is planning to launch new features, products, and demos for 12 days straight — starting with the full release of its o1 reasoning model. OpenAI’s 12 days of “ship-mas” has officially begun, with the company set to reveal some l new features, products, and demos during all 12 days starting December 5th. The event kicked off…

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s early access period won’t include full ray tracing Image: Bethesda SoftworksIf you pay the premium to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle early on PC, the game won’t initially include full ray tracing. The game’s early access period for Premium Edition and Collector’s Edition buyers launches at 7PM ET today, but full ray tracing won’t be added until December 9th, when the game launches for e…

Amazon’s Secret Level is a hollow anthology of video game cutscenes Pac-Man. | Image: AmazonEver since it was announced, there has been some confusion over just what Secret Level actually is. The video game-themed anthology streaming on Prime Video — helmed by Love, Death & Robots creator Tim Miller — is a collection of animated shorts, each based on a different gaming property. So there’s a Mega Man episode tha…

Master & Dynamic revived a pair of wired earphones Master & Dynamic is bringing back a pair of wired earbuds it first introduced in 2015. | Image: Master & DynamicMaster & Dynamic has announced an updated version of its ME05 wired earphones. First introduced in 2015, the ME05 were eventually discontinued in early 2022 but the company is reintroducing them with familiar design elements including …

EA adds more tech patents to its accessibility program EA is also releasing a UE5 plugin for it’s Iris photosensitivity tech, which features on games like Madden NFL 24 (Pictured). | Image: Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts is expanding its accessibility program with 23 additional tech patents that other companies and developers can freely use without being slapped with an infringement lawsuit. The exp…

NZXT responded to the Flex PC rental program controversy, but it’s not over yet Screenshot: NZXT.comAfter a long video published over the weekend by Gamers Nexus called NZXT’s Flex PC rental program “a scam,” the company responded Tuesday with a statement titled “Addressing Your Concerns About the Flex Subscription Program.” “I want to acknowledge that we messed up,” said NZXT CEO Johnny Hou in a video, promising changes li…

PlayStation kicks off esports tournament series with live event in London Tekken 8 will be one of the games people can compete in.Sony is building on its PlayStation esports efforts with a new series of live tournament events called PlayStation Tournaments: XP. The first event will take place on January 18th, 2025 in London and feature Tekken 8, EA Sports FC 25, Fortnite, and Astro Bot. “Qualifying players from across…

Microsoft and Google are fighting over the future of Xbox Image: The VergeIn October, it became very clear that Microsoft and Google were at war again. After a six-year truce on legal battles ended in 2021, Google has, in recent months, been voicing its concerns about Microsoft’s cloud business. That particular dispute is at the “lobbying regulators” stage, but another disagreement between the two tech…

Microsoft’s Copilot can now browse the web with you using AI ‘Vision’ Image: The VergeMicrosoft is starting to test its new Copilot Vision feature today. Originally unveiled in October, Copilot Vision allows Microsoft’s AI companion to see what you see on an Edge webpage you’re browsing. You can then ask it questions about the text, images, and content you’re viewing or use it to assist you. “When you choose to en…

Android 15’s first major update has arrived More features are coming to Android and Pixel phones starting today. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeNew features are on the way for Android phones and Pixel devices thanks to Android 15’s first quarterly platform update. New features for all eligible Android phones include more descriptive video captions, a Gemini-powered update to the…

Vodafone and Three clear to merge and form the UK’s biggest mobile operator Image: GettyVodafone and Three have been cleared to create the UK’s biggest mobile operator after committing to address concerns around network upgrades and price hikes. The proposed £16.5 billion merger (about $20.9 billion) was approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Thursday following months of regulatory scrutiny, and is e…

Uber will deliver your Christmas tree — and even a troupe of carolers — to your front door Uber is getting into the holiday spirit with a new update that will enable customers to order on-demand Christmas trees, and even a troupe of carolers, to their front door. The company is also rebranding its same-day delivery service as Uber Courier and expanding its feature that allows parents of small children to book a vehicle with a car seat…

How one creator visualized AI by using very little AI Photo: Stormy Pyeatte for The VergeThe artist behind The Verge’s ‘Friend or Faux?’ feature explains the practical effects behind its design. Read the full story at The Verge.

OpenAI strikes content deal with Tom’s Guide owner Future Illustration: The VergeOpenAI is partnering with Future, the publisher behind Tom’s Guide, PC Gamer, TechRadar, Marie Claire, and many other websites and magazines. The deal will give ChatGPT users access to news and lifestyle content from Future’s more than 200 media brands, while also displaying “attribution and links to the full original arti…

Oura’s smart rings can now tell when you’re getting sick Symptom Radar flags when you have no signs, minor signs, or major signs of respiratory illness. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeAt the height of the covid-19 pandemic, many wearable companies rushed to see if their devices could detect early signs of the disease. Now, four years later, Oura is officially launching a feature that can…

Rivian opens up its charging network to other EVs for the first time Image: RivianRivian’s latest EV charging station is the first to be open to other companies’ vehicles. The new station located in California’s Joshua Tree National Park will be the companies’ first that’s available to non-Rivian electric vehicles. The station features a new design, including larger displays with a tap-to-pay option, that can ac…

Bitcoin just hit $100,000 Nick Barclay / The VergeBitcoin has passed $100,000, marking its highest price since the cryptocurrency launched more than a decade ago, and as of this writing, it has reached $103,359.00, according to Kraken. Despite its triumphs, Bitcoin’s value is still being measured in USD, emerging as an alternate payment option or investment rather than a…