Summer of spam
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge “Feels like the spam calls are picking up,” my editor said to me today. Yes, it does. A glance through my call…
So long, Calibri: Microsoft has settled on a new font for its Office apps
Enlarge / Microsoft’s new “Aptos” font family. (credit: Microsoft) Two years ago, Microsoft announced its plans to move away from using Calibri as the default typeface for Word, Excel, Powerpoint,…
Fran Drescher: “We are all going to be in jeopardy of being replaced by machines”
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, members of the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union (and its president, actor Fran Drescher) announced their decision to go on strike in solidarity with the WGA…
China mandates that AI must follow “core values of socialism”
Photo by Vernon Yuen / NurPhoto via Getty Images China has released new guidelines on generative AI services, limiting their public use while encouraging industrial development. Reuters reported the Cyberspace…
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are cheaper now than during Amazon Prime Day
The green version of the Buds 2 will save you more green today. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Even two days after Amazon Prime Day, there are…
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is real but has nothing to do with South Park
Image: Sanrio / Sunblink The makers of Hello Kitty Island Adventure want you to know the game has nothing to do with South Park. Back in 2006, South Park finally…
Ridiculous Fishing is back, and it is still very ridiculous
Image: Apple Some video game experiences are simply timeless, whether that’s matching up blocks in Tetris or blowing away fish with a shotgun. Good news for fans of the latter:…
Lenovo’s Yoga Book 9i is for the two-screen lifestyle
The Yoga Book 9i jettisons the traditional lower laptop deck for a second touchscreen, which opens up some interesting use cases along with some compromises. Continue reading…
How to add users to your PS5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge If you’ve invested hours in achieving high scores, exploring open worlds, and leveling up, then you absolutely don’t want someone you live with…
Bungie wins $489K from player for racist harassment of employee
Enlarge / Artist’s conception of Bungie hitting Comer with nearly half a million dollars of damages for harassing their employee. (credit: Bungie) A Washington state judge has issued a $489,000…