WhatsApp starts testing AI-generated stickers
Illustration: The Verge Meta-owned WhatsApp has started testing a new AI-generated stickers feature. WABetaInfo reports that some testers in the Android WhatsApp beta program have spotted the new AI-powered stickers,…
Tesla reintroduces more affordable ‘Standard Range’ versions of Model S and X
Tesla’s Model S configurator, showing the newly available Standard Range version. | Screenshot by Jon Porter / The Verge Tesla now sells “Standard Range” versions of its Model S and…
SAG-AFTRA is further restricting what projects can move forward during the strike
Over 200 interim contracts have been granted by SAG-AFTRA since the strike began last month. | Illustration by William Joel / The Verge In an act of solidarity with the…
YouTube starts mass takedowns of videos promoting ‘harmful or ineffective’ cancer cures
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube will remove content that promotes “cancer treatments proven to be harmful or ineffective” or which “discourages viewers from seeking professional medical treatment,”…
Embracing Blockchain as a Means of Redefining the Travel Industry’s Existing Security Setup
The travel sector is undeniably one of the most dynamic markets in the world. However, due to this space being plagued by archaic booking and privacy processes, it is in…
China Claims Breakthrough in Cooling Combat Lasers
China’s military scientists claim their new high-energy laser weapons can now operate ‘infinitely’, thanks to a new cooling system that completely eliminates the build-up of waste heat. Chinese researcher Yuan…
Aqara’s new Zigbee light strip supports HomeKit Adaptive Lighting and Matter
The Aqara LED Strip T1 is available now. | Image: Aqara Aqara has released a new Zigbee RGB smart light strip called the LED Strip T1. It costs $49.99, requires…
Substack now lets you follow writers before subscribing to them
Illustration by The Verge Substack now lets you follow writers, offering a way for you to keep tabs on what a writer is doing without having to subscribe to their…
Real estate markets scramble following cyberattack on listings provider
Enlarge / MLS (Multiple Listing Service). (credit: Getty Images) Home buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and listing websites throughout the US have been stymied for five days by a cyberattack…
US picks the first two sites for carbon-capture hubs
Enlarge (credit: NicoElNino) On Friday, the US Department of Energy announced that it chose the first two sites to host facilities that will pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere…