The prospects for troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse have gone from bad to worse this week after the United States Trustee filed an emergency motion on Wednesday. The trustee is asking to convert the company’s debt reorganization Chapter 11 bankruptcy Synapse into a liquidation Chapter 7, according to court documents. The trustee wrote that the need for Chapter 7 resulted from … [Read more...]
5 games I wish I could play on the Steam Deck
The Steam Deck is a fantastic handheld gaming console, and it can do so much. You can emulate your favorite consoles on it, you can play through the likes of Baldurs Gate 3 and Cyberpunk: 2077, but there are still some titles that simply don't work on it. These games are few and far between, but there are enough that I have five games I wish worked on the Steam Deck. Source: … [Read more...]
OpenAI strikes deal to put Reddit posts in ChatGPT
OpenAI and Reddit announced a partnership on Thursday that will allow OpenAI to surface Reddit discussions in ChatGPT and for Reddit to bring AI-powered features to its users. The partnership will “enable OpenAI’s tools to better understand and showcase Reddit content, especially on recent topics,” both companies said in a joint statement. As part of the agreement, OpenAI will also become an … [Read more...]
iMessage is having some issues today
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: The VergeOn Thursday evening, a lot of iPhone owners (including some here at The Verge) are seeing the “not delivered” flag … [Read more...]
Seraphim’s latest space accelerator welcomes nine companies
U.K.-based Seraphim Space is spinning up its 13th accelerator program, with nine participating companies working on a range of tech from propulsion to in-space manufacturing and space situational awareness. The intense 12-week program is designed to get seed and Series A companies “investment ready,” the firm says, by providing specialist mentorship, networking opportunities and intensive … [Read more...]
Score AMD's Ryzen 7 5700X3D for a bargain as it drops to lowest price ever
If you are looking to build a new PC, chances are, you've been checking out some parts, trying to see which ones are right for your PC build. Of course, one of the most vital parts of any build is going to be the CPU, which is pretty much going to be the heart of the PC. While there are some great options from Intel, if you're on a budget, then going with something from AMD is going to be a better … [Read more...]
OpenAI inks deal to train AI on Reddit data
OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news site’s data for training AI models. In a blog post on OpenAI’s press relations site, the company said that the Reddit partnership will provide it access to “real-time, structured and unique content” — e.g. posts and replies — from Reddit, allowing its tools and models to “better understand and showcase” that content. Reddit content will … [Read more...]
What are counterfeit and clone Arduino boards (and how to identify them)
Whether youre into robotics or plan to build projects centered around embedded systems, heavy circuitry, and sensors, an Arduino is the best purchase you can make. With a huge repertoire of boards in its family tree, you can spend hours picking out the perfect Arduino microcontroller for your DIY project. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Google’s Gemini AI plan for schools promises extra data protection and privacy
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: The VergeGoogle will soon offer schools access to Gemini AI — specifically for educators and students over the age of 18 — and … [Read more...]
Newspaper conglomerate Gannett is adding AI-generated summaries to the top of its articles
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo: Getty ImagesGannett, the media company that owns hundreds of newspapers in the US, is launching a new program that adds AI-generated … [Read more...]
OpenAI strikes Reddit deal to train its AI on your posts
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeOpenAI has signed a deal for access to real-time content from Reddit’s data API, which means it can … [Read more...]
Google’s Home APIs enables developers to create experiences for across Google Home
Google has announced the Home APIs to enable developers to create experiences for Google Home devices. The Home APIs provide access to over 600 million devices, Matter devices and infrastructure, and a Google intelligence-powered automation engine. “The home offers a unique opportunity for developers to create seamless and deeper relationships with users, but developing for the smart home is … [Read more...]
TikTok is testing hour-long videos
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: The VergeTikTok is experimenting with 60-minute video uploads, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature is available … [Read more...]
Grand Theft Auto VI is launching in fall 2025
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: Rockstar GamesIn Take-Two’s Q4 2024 earnings report, the company stated when gamers can expect the next entry in the GTA series. What … [Read more...]
I read Google's 70-page Gemini prompting guide, here's what I learned
Artificial intelligence models just keep getting better, but for most users, they're only going to be as good as the prompts they're fed. This is a common pain point for people just trying their hand with an AI chatbot, because trying to explain something to AI the same way as you would a human doesn't always work the best. At Google I/O 2024, the company gave out a 70-page booklet (44 for the PDF … [Read more...]
IBM builds out Qiskit quantum computing platform
IBM is expanding Qiskit, its quantum computing software, into a comprehensive software stack that includes middleware, serverless building blocks, and generative AI coding assistance. The company says the platform for building, optimizing, and executing programs on IBM quantum systems will also deliver better performance.Announced May 15, the intiative builds on the Qiskit SDK 1.x, combining a … [Read more...]
Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive in fall 2025
Grand Theft Auto VI’s return to Vice City is officially scheduled for fall 2025. On Thursday, parent company Take-Two Interactive wrote in its Q4 2024 earnings report that it’s narrowed GTA 6’s previously announced 2025 window to autumn of next year.“Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI,” … [Read more...]
Two brothers accused of stealing $25 million worth of crypto
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Nick Barclay / The VergeTwo brothers were taken into federal custody Tuesday for allegedly stealing about $25 million worth of … [Read more...]
US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. NBC News reports the TICKET Act (not to be confused with the Senate’s separate bill with the same try-hard acronym) would mandate that ticket sellers list upfront the total cost of admission — including all fees — to buyers.In addition to the … [Read more...]
Google’s making it easier for people with low vision to find objects using their phone
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: GoogleCoinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google is highlighting a number of new accessibility features across its … [Read more...]
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