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House GOP could try to hold Mark Zuckerberg in contempt of Congress

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House GOP could try to hold Mark Zuckerberg in contempt of Congress Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesRepublicans on the House Judiciary Committee may vote to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt later this week, according to a new report from Punchbowl News Monday. The potential contempt vote hinges on a February subpoena from the committee demanding Meta produce documents and communications related …

The Verge 236 2023-07-25

Netflix’s new mobile tab could make it easier to find things to watch

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Netflix’s new mobile tab could make it easier to find things to watch Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeNetflix is introducing a new tab in its mobile apps that could make it easier to actually find something you want to watch, according to a blog post from the company. The new tab, called “My Netflix,” will be available on iOS beginning Monday and starts rolling out on Android in early August. Basically, it …

The Verge 152 2023-07-25

The Federal Reserve’s 24/7 payment system could deposit your paycheck instantly

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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…

The Verge 240 2023-07-21

Here are the best noise-canceling headphone deals we could find

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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 …

The Verge 188 2023-07-21

The Link Up: A Makeover Emily Loves, Arlyn’s Cute Packable Summer Hat, And A House Paint That Could Help Reduce The Need For AC

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The Link Up: A Makeover Emily Loves, Arlyn’s Cute Packable Summer Hat, And A House Paint That Could Help Reduce The Need For AC Happy Sunday! So while we are still enjoying our weekend, we are all pretty excited about tomorrow. That’s right! No Sunday scaries over here. Why?? Well if you’ve been following along this week then you know Emily is revealing the … The post The Link Up: A Makeover Emily Loves, Arlyn’s Cute Packable Summer Hat, And A House Paint That Could He…

Emily Henderson 235 2023-07-20

Google’s rumored ‘Genesis’ AI tool for journalists could probably write this article

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Google’s rumored ‘Genesis’ AI tool for journalists could probably write this article Illustration: The VergeThe New York Times cites anonymous sources in a report saying Google demonstrated Genesis for media execs from the Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal owner News Corp, presenting “responsible” technology that takes in facts and spits out news copy. Two execs mentioned in the article “said it seemed to take for …

The Verge 190 2023-07-20

This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Could Be Yours For $2.2 Million

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This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Could Be Yours For $2.2 Million According to WANE, in June 1983, Gary Dodane, 75, spent $500 — or a little over $1,500 today accounting for inflation — to buy a 13-year-old used car, which he considered a little overpriced. “I thought , ‘this is a lot of money for a used car,’” Dodane told WANE, which, sure, the value of money is… Read more…

Jalopnik 231 2023-07-19

Five reasons Threads could still go the distance

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Five reasons Threads could still go the distance Illustration: The VergeThis is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign up here. I. On July 5th, Meta released Threads into the world. Its arrival came after months of anticipation, but ultimately a bit earlier than Meta had planned. Elon Musk’s characteristically self…

The Verge 210 2023-07-19

SEC is worried chatbots could fuel a market panic

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SEC is worried chatbots could fuel a market panic The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed concern about generative AI’s impact on financial markets. In a speech given to the National Press Club on Monday, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said recent advances in generative AI increase the possibility of institutions relying on the same subset of information to make decisions. Gensle…

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